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European Investment Bank applies for exemption from foreign bank status
EU Investment Bank looks to operate in Canada
The European Investment Bank has applied for an exemption from foreign bank status in Canada, a move that would bring the lending arm of the European Union one step closer to operating here.
The request was published today in the Canada Gazette, the government's weekly publication listing new regulations and official notices.
The bank and the Canadian government signed a letter of intent in March committing to look for new ways to work together in areas like critical minerals.
The goal of that letter is to help ensure stable supply chains for various minerals and metals used in the clean energy, tech and defence sectors.
The March letter says that while the arrangement does not create financial commitments, it was meant to start discussions on allowing the investment bank to operate in Canada.
This application comes ahead of the Canada-EU Summit in Montreal at the end of October, where Canada and the EU are expected to announce the next steps in a deepening partnership.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 16, 2026.
By David Baxter | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Air Canada and United look to renew joint venture deal for Canada-U.S. flights
Air Canada and United look to renew joint venture
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Air Canada says it has signed a deal to renew and expand its joint venture agreement with United Airlines for flights between Canada and the United States.
The Montreal-based airline says the partnership continues to deliver meaningful results for its customers and communities.
The airline has submitted the amended and restated agreement to Transport Canada for approval.
Transport Canada says the two airlines have operated under the arrangement, which allows them to work together on certain routes, since 2022.
Air Canada made the announcement as it released several new routes for flights to the U.S. that will begin next summer.
The airline says it will launch new service between Toronto and Louisville, Montreal and Indianapolis, and Edmonton and Newark. It will also increase capacity between Edmonton and San Francisco.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 16, 2026.
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Durham Region constable charged with assault over incident during arrest: police
Durham Region constable charged with assault
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Doug Ives
A Durham regional police officer has been charged with assault over an incident the force says happened during an arrest.
Police say Const. Brandon Welsh-Battiste faces one count of assault and has been released on an undertaking.
They say Welsh-Battiste has served three years with the force and has been reassigned to administrative duties until the court case is finished.
He will then face an internal investigation.
Police did not provide any details regarding the alleged assault.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the case to come forward.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 16, 2026.
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L'île de l'amour vient tout juste de commencer et la production intervient déjà
Il y a déjà des flammèches! 🤯
Alors que la deuxième saison de L'île de l'amour vient tout juste de débuter, la grande première diffusée le dimanche 17 avril et la première quotidienne du 18 avril ont déjà semé plusieurs réactions chez le public. À peine deux jours après le début de la téléréalité, la production intervient déjà auprès des fans.
C'est dans une story partagée sur Instagram et sur Facebook le 20 avril que l'équipe derrière l'émission de dating a voulu passer un message aux téléspectateur.trices.
Dans sa publication, la production fait un rappel quant au respect à adopter tout au long de la saison, autant envers les candidat.es de l'aventure qu'en échangeant avec les autres internautes sur les réseaux sociaux :
« À L'île de l'amour, on crée des flammèches! Mais ce n'est pas une raison pour s'enflammer sur les médias sociaux [...]. Nous prendrons ces commentaires très au sérieux et les commentaires irrespectueux seront supprimés.
« Nous demandons à tous nos téléspectateurs d'être respectueux et de se rappeler que nos insulaires sont des humains qui ont des sentiments. Nous voulons que L'île de l'amour demeure une expérience positive pour tout le monde », conclut l'équipe.
Ce n'est pas la première fois qu'une émission québécoise doit intervenir sur la sphère publique pour rappeler de ne pas être déplacé.es envers les participant.es.
L'équipe derrière l'aventure de Si on s'aimait avait d'ailleurs tenu un discours similaire après qu'un duo de l'aventure ait suscité de fortes réactions.