Canada-Turkey Trade Push Meets Oil Tanker Fight

Generated on October 23, 2026 at 00:03 UTC

📝 Overview

Canada has launched a “strategic partnership” with Turkey aimed at securing a free-trade deal, while a Calgary-based oil firm is seeking an exemption to Canada’s tanker ban on British Columbia’s coast. In Calgary, the opening of Tsuut’ina Parkway completes the Southwest Ring Road, and municipal affairs officials have rebuked a councillor over a budget leak as trust in city hall shows signs of recovery.

Business

Canada and Turkey launched a strategic partnership during Mark Carney’s visit to Ankara, with plans to begin free-trade talks next month and expand cooperation in defence, air transport and other sectors. Both leaders said they want to deepen trade and people-to-people ties, with Erdogan setting a goal of roughly doubling bilateral trade to $10 billion.
Source: Calgary Journal • Published: October 22, 2026
Canada's largest ski sale is moving to the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex in Tsuut'ina Nation (Canada) for its 2026 edition, giving the longtime Calgary event a new venue this weekend.
Source: Calgary Herald • Published: October 22, 2026
A Calgary-based oil producer is proposing a new northern British Columbia (Canada) port to ship up to 250,000 barrels a day of crude, but the plan would need an exemption from Canada's federal tanker ban.
Source: Calgary Herald • Published: October 22, 2026
Townhome show homes at Sage Walk Ravines highlight continued residential growth in northwest Calgary (Canada), where accessibility, amenities and affordability are drawing buyers.
Source: Calgary Herald • Published: October 22, 2026

Culture

Carly Pearce discusses her new album Honest Woman, her appearance on The Voice and the influence of Dolly Parton on her career.
Source: Calgary Herald • Published: October 22, 2026

Politics

A latest citizen satisfaction survey says public trust in Calgary city hall has reached its highest level in eight years, suggesting confidence is recovering.
Source: Calgary Herald • Published: October 22, 2026
A Calgary city councillor has been reprimanded by a provincial minister over a leak of confidential budget documents, but no sanctions were proposed.
Source: Calgary Herald • Published: October 22, 2026
The Tsuut'ina Parkway has opened to traffic, completing the Southwest Calgary Ring Road and improving the link between Calgary and Tsuut'ina Nation (Canada).
Source: Calgary Herald • Published: October 22, 2026

Safety

Calgary (Canada) fire officials used school drill demonstrations at St. Elizabeth Seton School to remind families that safety practices should continue at home. Chief Steve and members of the Calgary Fire Department also shared basic home fire-prevention tips.
Source: LiveWire Calgary • Published: October 22, 2026

Sports

Former Flame Blake Coleman received a positive welcome on his return to Calgary, contrasting with the hostile reception Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk faced in Ottawa.
Source: Calgary Herald • Published: October 22, 2026