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Sucks to be a Prince sometimes. PM Mark Carney Calls for Removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from Royal Line of Succession

Prime Minister Mark Carney calls for the removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession, citing his ‘deplorable’ actions and legal issues.

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A Formal Push for Removal

Speaking from Tokyo at the conclusion of a 10-day Indo-Pacific tour, Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for the formal removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession. Describing the former prince’s actions as “deplorable,” Carney emphasized that while Mountbatten-Windsor has already been stripped of his royal titles and military affiliations, his presence in the legal order of succession remains a matter of urgent principle.

“I certainly think his actions are deplorable and have caused him to be stripped of his royal titles,” Carney told reporters. “It merits—necessitates is a better word—his removal from the line of succession. Even though he is well down the line, the point of principle stands.”

Coordination Across the Commonwealth

Removing a member from the line of succession is a complex constitutional maneuver that requires synchronization across the 15 Commonwealth realms that share King Charles III as their head of state. Because the Canadian Crown is distinct from the British Crown, any change to the succession laws must be mirrored in domestic legislation to avoid a “split” in the monarchy, where different individuals could technically claim different thrones.

The move follows similar sentiments from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who recently expressed his government’s support for such a proposal in a letter to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Albanese’s call came in the wake of Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest for misconduct in public office and the release of FBI documents detailing his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Legislative Precedents and Challenges

The last major overhaul of succession laws occurred in 2013 with the Succession to the Crown Act. That legislation famously ended male-preference primogeniture and the disqualification of those who marry Roman Catholics. For those changes to take effect, all realms had to agree, with several nations passing specific domestic laws to harmonize the transition.

Currently, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sits eighth in the line of succession. While he remains behind Prince William and his children, the legal process to remove him would involve significant parliamentary time across multiple continents. However, with leaders in Canada and Australia now aligned, the pressure on the United Kingdom to initiate formal proceedings is reaching a tipping point.

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Where Provincial Jobless Rates Stood in September

Canada’s national unemployment rate reached 6.5 per cent in September. Explore the full provincial breakdown and regional employment figures from Statistics Canada.

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National and Provincial Jobless Figures

Canada recorded a national unemployment rate of 6.5 per cent in September, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Oct. 9, 2026.

Across Western Canada, British Columbia’s jobless rate shifted to 6.4 per cent from 6.5 per cent in August. Alberta recorded a rate of 6.4 per cent, down from 6.8 per cent the previous month, while Saskatchewan dropped to 5.4 per cent from 6.0 per cent. Manitoba’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.0 per cent.

In Central Canada, Ontario’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 7.0 per cent from 6.9 per cent in August, while Quebec’s rate reached 6.0 per cent, up from 5.6 per cent.

Atlantic Canada and Regional City Data

In Atlantic Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador reported the highest provincial figure at 9.1 per cent, up from 8.6 per cent in August. New Brunswick saw a minor increase to 7.4 per cent from 7.3 per cent, and Nova Scotia rose to 6.3 per cent from 6.1 per cent. Prince Edward Island experienced a decline, moving to 7.3 per cent from 7.9 per cent.

Statistics Canada also tracked seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average rates for major urban areas. However, the agency cautioned that these municipal figures are subject to wide fluctuations due to smaller statistical sample sizes.

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Who Is Running in Your Riding for the 2026 BC Election?

Check the full list of official candidates who have filed nomination papers for Kamloops, Fraser-Nicola, Cariboo-Chilcotin, and Salmon Arm-Shuswap ridings.

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Candidates Confirmed Across Five Regional Ridings

Nomination papers have been officially submitted by individuals seeking election as local Members of the Legislative Assembly in the upcoming 2026 BC election.

In Kamloops Centre, voters will see a five-candidate field consisting of incumbent Peter Milobar for the BC Conservatives, Annelise Beach representing the BC Greens, Rocky McAfee for OneBC, Thaelo Proctor running as an Independent, and Mike Wisla representing the BC NDP.

To the north, the Kamloops-North Thompson constituency features incumbent Ward Stamer of the BC Conservatives, alongside Kory Clark running for the BC NDP and Deborah Friesen for OneBC.

Contests Set for Fraser-Nicola, Cariboo-Chilcotin, and Salmon Arm-Shuswap

In the Fraser-Nicola riding, incumbent Conservative Tony Luck faces challenges from Jason Leboe of the BC NDP and Patrick Mitchell of the BC Greens.

The Cariboo-Chilcotin ballot includes incumbent Lorne Doerkson running for the BC Conservatives, Kathryn Askew representing the BC NDP, and Douglas Gook representing the BC Greens.

Meanwhile, five candidates are contesting the Salmon Arm-Shuswap riding. Incumbent David Williams represents the BC Conservatives, joined on the ballot by Gloria Morgan for the BC NDP, Barbara Presch for OneBC, Denise Reimer for CentreBC, and Jed Wiebe for the BC Greens.

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How Central Okanagan Residents Can Avoid Costly Household Plumbing Damage This Thanksgiving

RDCO warns Central Okanagan residents to dispose of Thanksgiving cooking fats in the garbage to avoid costly sewer blockages and plumbing damage.

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Preventing Sewer Overflows During Holiday Gatherings

As Central Okanagan families come together for Thanksgiving between Oct. 10 and Oct. 12, regional officials are offering guidance to keep home plumbing systems safe. Disposing of fats, oils and cooking grease improperly remains the primary reason sewer lines block and overflow throughout the community.

Kit Caufield, Manager of Engineering Services for the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO), explained that grease accumulation inside pipe infrastructure restricts wastewater flow over time. Caufield noted that “Over time, grease builds up inside pipes, restricting wastewater flow and creating problems not only for homeowners, but across the entire sewer system. These blockages can damage household plumbing, result in costly repairs and interfere with critical wastewater infrastructure, including sewer lift stations,”

Proper Waste Disposal Guidelines

To prevent damage to both private plumbing and public infrastructure like sewer lift stations, the RDCO recommends catching leftover food particles using a drain basket or strainer. Residents should pour warm cooking fats into a covered tin container, which can be lined with a cooking bag if intended for reuse. After the grease cools and hardens, the container should be sealed and discarded in the trash.

Additionally, fatty foods such as salad dressings, mayonnaise, and other sauces must be thrown into the garbage rather than rinsed down sinks. For larger quantities of used cooking oil, individuals can take up to two 20-litre pails to the Glenmore Landfill for recycling, though commercial amounts are prohibited. Further details can be found on the RDCO website.

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