Clocks Fall Back, Canada’s Trade Clash, AI in Schools, World Cup Final and more....

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Alberta’s weather is cooling down, but the news is heating up across Canada and beyond. Ontario’s removing all speed cameras, unions in Alberta warn a general strike could be next, and PM Mark Carney privately apologized to Trump after a TV ad stopped trade talks.

Meanwhile, the “Forever Canadian” petition smashed its goal, proving Albertans aren’t going anywhere, and Edmonton mourns businessman Arvi Singh Sagoo, who tragically lost his life after a senseless attack.

Across the globe, India’s women are set for World Cup glory this Sunday, AI is joining classrooms from Grade 3, and India just signed a 10-year defense pact with the U.S.—a big step in shifting global power.

This week we’re covering:

• 🚨 Ontario to remove all speed cameras by Nov 14

• 🇨🇦 PM Carney apologizes to Trump over trade tensions

• ⚠️ Alberta unions warn of possible general strike

• 🏏 India vs South Africa in Women’s World Cup Final

• 🧠 AI added to India’s school curriculum from Class 3

🌬️ Alberta’s Shifted Gear

This week kicks off with a bit of sunshine Monday morning, with highs around 8 °C. Tuesday brings a chance of rain or snow showers early, then sunshine pops back in—highs drop to about 5 °C. From Wednesday to Sunday it stays cool and mostly cloudy, with highs lingering around 5–6 °C and overnight lows dipping near -3 °C.

🌬️ From mild and calm to crisp and cloudy — it’s a simple drop into colder weather in Alberta this week.

• 🚨 Ontario says it will remove all speed cameras province-wide by Nov 14, calling them a “tax grab.” Road-safety experts warn the move could make driving zones less safe. (Read more)

• 🇨🇦 Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed he privately apologized to U.S. President Donald Trump after an Ontario‐produced ad mocking U.S. tariffs triggered the collapse of trade talks. He said he had opposed the ad, advised against it, but it ran anyway and fuelled the fallout. (Read more)

• 🚨 Unions in Alberta are warning a general strike could be next if the government keeps pushing through back-to-work laws for teachers. They say this isn't just a fight over schools—it’s the start of a bigger show-down over labour rights. (Read more)

• 😢 A 55-year-old Indian-origin businessman, Arvi Singh Sagoo, was brutally attacked in Edmonton after confronting a stranger urinating on his car. He collapsed after being punched, ended up on life support, and died five days later. The suspect, Kyle Papin (40), has been arrested. (Read more)

• 📝 Alberta’s “Forever Canadian” petition has soared past the target with 456,000 signatures, showing strong public push to keep the province in Canada. The campaign, led by former deputy-premier Thomas Lukaszuk, now looks to trigger a referendum under regional rules. (Read more)

• 🏏 The wait’s over! India faces South Africa in the Women’s World Cup Final this Sunday in Navi Mumbai. India’s unbeaten here — can they lift the cup at home? Don’t miss it — grab your chai, turn on the TV, and cheer for the women in blue! 🇮🇳

• 🧠 India’s Education Ministry will introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) into the school curriculum starting from Class 3 in the 2026-27 school year. The move is part of a broader push to make AI a basic universal skill, with teacher training and inclusive resources being rolled out. (Read more)

• 🇮🇳 India and the U.S. have signed a 10-year defense partnership amid growing trade frictions with Beijing and Washington. The pact is seen as a strategic shift in the region’s power dynamics. (Read more)

What to watch this weekend

🔪 The Strangers: Chapter 2 — it’s horror shock turned up to eleven.

🎭 Maya (Madelaine Petsch) has survived the unthinkable, but now the masked killers are back, and they’re not done yet. With nowhere safe to hide and no one to trust, she must fight through darkness, deception, and terror.

🖤 Not for the faint-hearted. Grab your courage and maybe a friend who screams louder. Coming to theaters—if you dare.

Still playing in cinemas near you!🎬🍿

That’s a wrap for this week’s dispatch! From trade tensions and strike warnings to global headlines and local heart, it’s been a week full of turns; just like Alberta’s weather.

If you’re in the mood for some thrills, The Strangers: Chapter 2 is still lighting up theatres ; a perfect excuse to grab popcorn and escape for a while.

Here’s to slower mornings, cozy nights, and stories that make you stop and think. 🌬️ See you next week with more news, warmth, and a few surprises. 🌤️

⏰ Don’t forget — clocks fall back one hour tonight!

— Keyur
Desi Dispatch

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