Marcus brings The Northern Current’s morning update for October 21, 2026: planned Canada–Türkiye talks and Hamilton’s City Hall advance-voting hours. The diplomatic talks are scheduled, not announced agreements.

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Good morning. I'm Marcus with The Northern Current. It's Wednesday, October twenty-first.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to begin a visit to Türkiye today. Talks in Ankara and Istanbul will focus on trade, investment, energy and defence. The visit runs through Saturday. These are planned talks, not announced agreements.

In Hamilton, eligible voters from every ward can vote at City Hall today, from nine a.m. until four p.m. Bring identification showing your name and home address. No voter card is needed. Election Day is Monday, October twenty-sixth.

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