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- Auger-Aliassime captures European Open title over Czech Republic’s Lehecka
Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime has added another title to his name, winning the European Open in Belgium on Sunday. The 25-year-old Canadian topped Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic 7-6(2), 6-6(7), 6-2 to win the hard-court ATP 250 tournament.http://dlvr.it/TNmT1N - Leylah Fernandez beats Czech qualifier in Japan Open final to win 5th WTA title
Canadian Leylah Fernandez got off to a quick start and then had to battle to defeat Tereza Valentova of the Czech Republic 6-0, 5-7, 6-3 in the championship final of the Japan Women’s Open on Saturday night.http://dlvr.it/TNmT0w - This former WW II PoW camp building could be torn down. Its protectors want to give it new life
A non-profit group is fighting to save a historical building inside a former WW II prisoner-of-war camp from demolition.http://dlvr.it/TNmSnl - Ben Flanagan wins Canadian men’s title in marathon debut, placing 10th in Toronto Waterfront race
Ben Flanagan of Kitchener, Ont., achieved his goal of winning a Canadian title in his marathon debut, reaching the finish in two hours 15 minutes 41 seconds on a warm and windy Sunday morning at the Toronto Waterfront event.http://dlvr.it/TNmRf0 - ‘Who is Kim Rabot?’ Remembering the first victim of a faded Canadian tragedy
Kim Rabot was brutally murdered by another Ottawa high school student on Oct. 27, 1975. Fifty years later, one of her classmates continues to ensure that she’s remembered as more than just the victim of a heinous crime.http://dlvr.it/TNmRGf - FIRST LOOK: DINSO RESORT & VILLAS KO CHANG, VIGNETTE COLLECTION BY IHG
IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts Dinso Resort & Villas Ko Chang, Vignette Collection By IHG – the island’s first true luxury retreat, where barefoot living meets crafted design and sustainability. Following the success of Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket, this new opening introduces an immersive blend of nature, culture, and community to one of Thailand’s… Read more: FIRST LOOK: DINSO RESORT & VILLAS KO CHANG, VIGNETTE COLLECTION BY IHG - Kempinski Grace Bay to Break Ground in Mid-November on Landmark Beachfront Residences and Resort
Kempinski Grace Bay, a collection of luxury residences and beachfront villas on the world-renowned Grace Bay Beach, will break ground in mid-November, marking the arrival of Kempinski Hotels, Europe’s oldest and most storied luxury hotel brand, to the Turks and Caicos Islands.http://dlvr.it/TNmQtn - Man seeking asylum in Canada trapped at US Ice facility after he says he crossed border by mistake
ICYMI: Canada isn’t helping to repatriate refugee applicant Mahin Shahriar, a 28-year-old Bangladeshi man, his lawyer says A refugee applicant living in Canada is trapped at a US immigration detention facility after he says he mistakenly crossed the border, but his lawyer says Canada isn’t helping to bring him back. Mahin Shahriar, 28, who came… Read more: Man seeking asylum in Canada trapped at US Ice facility after he says he crossed border by mistake - Calgary petting zoo temporarily closed after avian flu cases reported
Butterfield Acres farm in Foothills County, Alta., was ordered to close after avian flu cases were confirmed. Recent visitors are being asked to monitor for symptoms.http://dlvr.it/TNmNjF - Oshawa trailer fire leaves 1 child dead, two adults injured: police
A trailer fire in Oshawa claimed the life of a child on Saturday, while a man and woman were taken to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries, police said.http://dlvr.it/TNmNj5 - Call of the Wilde: Injured Montreal Canadiens rally but New York Rangers prevail
The Montreal Canadiens put up a good fight at home to the New York Rangers Saturday, but three injuries suffered on Thursday and ‘goalie issues’ cost them the game.http://dlvr.it/TNmNhP - Western intelligence agencies eye neo-fascist fight clubs: ‘an international white supremacist movement’
Security services are monitoring ‘active clubs’ as they move across borders to spread their extremist ideology Neo-fascist fight clubs, which are a global locus of neo-nazism, have caught the eye of western intelligence agencies that consider them a burgeoning national security threat, according to experts and government documents reviewed by the Guardian. “Active clubs”, pseudo… Read more: Western intelligence agencies eye neo-fascist fight clubs: ‘an international white supremacist movement’ - Premier Danielle Smith urges business community to hire younger Albertans
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told an Edmonton Chamber of Commerce event Thursday that while the latest youth unemployment numbers were heartening, she was still concerned they were too high.http://dlvr.it/TNmMMm - The roots of Quebec’s secularism debate, why it isn’t going away — and who it benefits
With an election in Quebec a year away, the governing Coalition Avenir Québec government and the front-running Parti Québécois are jostling over who can be the most secular, reigniting a debate in Quebec that keeps coming back.http://dlvr.it/TNmMGt - This is how some Alberta high school students are pushing through the teachers’ strike
On Oct. 6, more than 51,000 teachers across Alberta walked off the job after months of failed negotiations between the Alberta Teachers’ Association and the provincial government.http://dlvr.it/TNmDSc - Hundreds line up at Ottawa health clinic for chance at a new doctor
Some people were in line as early as 4 a.m. Saturday after the west-end Ottawa clinic announced it was signing up between 400 and 600 new patients.http://dlvr.it/TNmBN2 - What happened to derail the 1st-degree murder trial for 2 of Megan Gallagher’s killers?
How did two women charged with first-degree murder end up pleading to manslaughter in the killing of Megan Gallagher? We explain what happened.http://dlvr.it/TNm9ph - Work of N.S folk artists generate big bids at auctions — and it’s not just Maud Lewis paintings
While artwork by Maud Lewis routinely sells for tens of thousands of dollars, rising interest in other Nova Scotian folk artists means their work is now selling for thousands of dollars.http://dlvr.it/TNm8Dh - As the trade war grinds on, Team Canada is getting restless
http://dlvr.it/TNm2QP - As the trade war grinds on, Team Canada is getting restless
Five days before Donald Trump was inaugurated, Justin Trudeau gathered the premiers to discuss the coming crisis. Seated to Trudeau’s right, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said it was “truly a Team Canada approach we’re taking.” Almost exactly nine months later, it is harder to see a united front.http://dlvr.it/TNm1DD - Denmark’s postal service is dumping letter delivery. Could Canada?
Canada’s postal service has encountered major mail volume decreases — a situation that has prompted the government to propose significant changes, including ending home delivery. But could Canada go even further, and follow Denmark’s path of eliminating letter delivery entirely?http://dlvr.it/TNm1Cr - These wool producers are aiming to revitalize the natural fibre’s value in Europe
Across Europe and North America, the picture is bleak: wool is often burned or discarded because processing costs outweigh returns. That’s why Ilaria Venturini Fendi was hosting the first in-person World Hope Forum, a network committed to proving that wool production can be local, ethical and circular.http://dlvr.it/TNm1Bg - Trump in the crosshairs: ‘No Kings Day’ rallies draw hundreds of thousands
Hundreds gathered in Vancouver for No Kings Day, part of a coordinated series of peaceful rallies focused on civic engagement and democratic participationhttp://dlvr.it/TNlz0Y - 72 illegal handguns seized, 2 Brampton men charged; OPP
72 illegal handguns seized in OPP-led operation; two Brampton men charged with weapons trafficking after months-long cross-border investigation.http://dlvr.it/TNlyzh - Montrealers show up to support democracy at ‘No Tyrants’ protest
Montrealers gathered in Place du Canada on Saturday to send a pro-democracy message, in what was dubbed a “No Tyrants” demonstration. It was one of thousands of protests happening as part of the “No Kings” movement critical of U.S. President Donald Trump.http://dlvr.it/TNlrWQ - Donald Trump is a threat to democracy, warns former prime minister Jean Chrétien
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien is warning that Donald Trump is a threat to democracy because the U.S. president “does not care much about the rule of law,” and that “could cause a lot of problems south of the border.”http://dlvr.it/TNlqxl - Canada’s Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps earn pairs silver at figure skating Grand Prix
Canada’s Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps earned silver in the pairs event at the figure skating Grand Prix de France on Saturday, finishing with a total score of 197.66 after getting 123.40 in the free skate.http://dlvr.it/TNlmxS - NOBU HOSPITALITY ANNOUNCES TWO NEW DESTINATIONS: BAKU AND MONTENEGRO
Nobu Hospitality, the globally renowned luxury lifestyle and iconic hotel, dining, and residences brand proudly announces the debut of Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences Baku, along with the upcoming Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences Montenegro, developed in partnership with Sea Breeze Resort.http://dlvr.it/TNllmK - The Catamaran Spa Unveils San Diego’s Only Beachfront Spa Experience
Perched along the shores of Mission Bay, The Catamaran Spa invites guests to experience San Diego’s only beachfront spa, where the rhythm of the ocean sets the tone for renewal and relaxation. Surrounded by swaying palms, koi ponds, and the gentle sounds of the sea, this hidden retreat blends tropical serenity with modern wellness.http://dlvr.it/TNlllk - How the search for affordable housing is driving many to Hudson, Que.
The cost of living and lack of housing is driving Canadians out of Montreal to smaller, more affordable communities. CBC’s Heather Hiscox travels to Hudson, Que., to take a closer look at the transformation the growing town is experiencing.http://dlvr.it/TNlkxh - ‘What I do with my body is none of your business’: musician Beverly Glenn-Copeland on trans rights, cult stardom and living with dementia
ICYMI: His music was ignored for decades. Now, at 81, he is collaborating with pop stars. He and his wife talk about his extraordinary life – and facing severe illness When Beverly Glenn-Copeland was diagnosed with a form of dementia called Late two years ago, he was advised to stay at home and do crossword… Read more: ‘What I do with my body is none of your business’: musician Beverly Glenn-Copeland on trans rights, cult stardom and living with dementia - 2 more youths charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing of Toronto teen
Two more teens charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing of 14-year-old Abdoul Aziz Sarr. They were set to make their first court appearance Saturday.http://dlvr.it/TNljRt - Third arrest made in connection with B.C ostrich farm
Tensions escalated at a British Columbia ostrich farm this week as RCMP arrested a man for allegedly breaching a CFIA quarantine zone.http://dlvr.it/TNljRq - New clinical trial in Ontario uses magic mushrooms to treat anxiety
A first-of-its-kind Canadian trial is testing psilocybin, the psychedelic component found in magic mushrooms, on participants to see if it can treat anxiety.http://dlvr.it/TNljRY - Man seeking asylum in Canada trapped at US Ice facility after he says he crossed border by mistake
Canada isn’t helping to repatriate refugee applicant Mahin Shahriar, a 28-year-old Bangladeshi man, his lawyer says A refugee applicant living in Canada is trapped at a US immigration detention facility after he says he mistakenly crossed the border, but his lawyer says Canada isn’t helping to bring him back. Mahin Shahriar, 28, who came to… Read more: Man seeking asylum in Canada trapped at US Ice facility after he says he crossed border by mistake - Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime advances to European Open tennis final
Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime will play in the European Open final after beating Belgium’s Raphael Collignon 7-6 (2), 6-4 in the semifinals. He will face Czechia’s Jiri Lehecka in Sunday’s final.http://dlvr.it/TNlhsr - At this adult high school, 6 siblings celebrate graduation while a mom accepts her daughter’s diploma
It was an emotional evening inside the St. Michael’s gymnasium as students celebrated their graduation ceremony.http://dlvr.it/TNlh3x - Lake Ontario water release aims to raise drought-level St. Lawrence River
Water levels along the St. Lawrence River are so low after a dry summer and fall that boats have been left in the riverbed. Increased outflow from Lake Ontario will give a temporary lift to water levels and will help haul out the boats.http://dlvr.it/TNlY3x - Nova Scotia’s liquor retailer continues to warehouse American alcohol and has no plans to sell it off
More than seven months after the NSLC pulled American alcohol from its shelves as part of Nova Scotia’s response to the trade war with the U.S., the corporation has no plans to sell off any of that product, unlike its New Brunswick counterpart.http://dlvr.it/TNlV7T - What should replace Marineland? Niagara residents weigh in on the future of the amusement park
http://dlvr.it/TNlTRq - Bombers win ugly to keep playoff hopes alive
Zach Collaros was succinct in his assessment of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ offence after Friday’s 17-16 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders.http://dlvr.it/TNlGmH - Bombers beat Riders on late Castillo field goal
Sergio Castillo kicked a 22-yard field goal as time expired to help the Winnipeg Blue Bombers do just enough for a 17-16 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday.http://dlvr.it/TNlGmC - Fireworks shot from moving vehicle on Westside Road, wildfire sparks hours later
“I was like, this is going to start a fire,” Johansen recalled. “I just had a weird feeling that something bad was going to happen from it.”http://dlvr.it/TNlGlx - Sask. jury finds Roderick Sutherland guilty of manslaughter in death of Megan Gallagher
Roderick Sutherland has been found guilty of manslaughter in connection with the 2020 murder of Megan Gallagher.http://dlvr.it/TNl3hs - Striking Alberta teachers refuse to engage in talks that exclude pupil-teacher ratio
The association representing 51,000 Alberta teachers who have been off the job since Oct. 6 says employers asked them to return to classrooms voluntarily and attend talks where class-size caps and pupil-teacher ratios were off the table.http://dlvr.it/TNl3ZQ - Witnesses describe hearing vehicle the night before N.S. children reported missing
New details of witness statements and investigative avenues released in court documentshttp://dlvr.it/TNl2VN - IDeaS and Red Sea Global Hospitality Establish Portfolio-Wide Technology Agreement
Adoption of G3 RMS across growing portfolio marks IDeaS continued strength in the Gulf regionhttp://dlvr.it/TNl0cl - HOLEY MOLEY GOLF CLUB AND THE FIRST-EVER U.S. LOCATION OF HIJINX HOTEL
Known globally as the premier creator of competitive socializing experiences and entertainment concepts, Funlab announces the upcoming debut of two of its most iconic experiences in one location. Holey Moley Golf Cluband the first-ever U.S. location of Hijinx Hotel are set to open this December spanning a whopping 35,000-square-feet within Irvine Spectrum Center, Southern California’s… Read more: HOLEY MOLEY GOLF CLUB AND THE FIRST-EVER U.S. LOCATION OF HIJINX HOTEL - Aiming high for 2028 Olympics, Ben Flanagan eyes Canadian title over record time in marathon debut
Back in the spring, Ben Flanagan was thinking of a 2:08, 2:09 finish in his debut marathon. However, the Kitchener, Ont., athlete’s priorities for Sunday’s race shifted after a shorter build while recovering from a partially torn labrum in his left hip joint.http://dlvr.it/TNkz9s - Montreal bars shutting down due to noise complaints has become an election issue
One bar’s saga dealing with a neighbour upset about noise highlights the challenges facing venues in the city. Now, the noise debate has emerged as an issue in the municipal election.http://dlvr.it/TNkyjc - ‘Inherently cruel’: Canadian parents say citizenship bill erodes rights of children adopted abroad
ICYMI: Rule would require adopted children born abroad to prove ‘substantial connection’ to Canada to pass on citizenship Canadian parents of children adopted abroad say a proposed citizenship bill represents a “shocking and unconscionable” erosion of their children’s rights by the governing Liberals. The federal government is in the midst of overhauling the Citizenship Act… Read more: ‘Inherently cruel’: Canadian parents say citizenship bill erodes rights of children adopted abroad - Totem pole damaged by storm undergoing restoration work, grand chief says
The totem pole, which was installed in the park on Orange Shirt Day 2022, was removed from its spot in the park to ensure the artwork is protected while it undergoes an assessment.http://dlvr.it/TNkxXc - Ottawa says it can provide $12M loan to keep northern Ontario paper mill open
The federal government is offering a one-time $12M loan to help keep Kapuskasing’s paper mill open while the company develops a long-term pivot strategy.http://dlvr.it/TNkxXY - Federal Court allows caretaker council in Kanesatake after cancelled election
The Federal Court has ruled that 5 chiefs from the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake may form a caretaker council to provide essential services and handle administrative tasks.http://dlvr.it/TNkxWl - ‘What I do with my body is none of your business’: musician Beverly Glenn-Copeland on trans rights, cult stardom and living with dementia
His music was ignored for decades. Now, at 81, he is collaborating with pop stars. He and his wife talk about his extraordinary life – and facing severe illness When Beverly Glenn-Copeland was diagnosed with a form of dementia called Late two years ago, he was advised to stay at home and do crossword puzzles.… Read more: ‘What I do with my body is none of your business’: musician Beverly Glenn-Copeland on trans rights, cult stardom and living with dementia - Jane Siberry among musicians to be inducted into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame
Jane Siberry is part of this year’s cohort in the Legends Induction Series, a spinoff of the main Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame event.http://dlvr.it/TNkw18 - Striking B.C. public service workers agree to mediation after 7 weeks on pickets
The union representing 34,000 striking public sector workers says it will enter mediation over a labour dispute that has threatened the delivery of services in the province.http://dlvr.it/TNkqSl - ‘We are the land,’ Sleydo’ tells B.C. court at Wet’suwet’wen blockade sentencing
A Wet’suwet’en leader convicted after blocking work on the Coastal GasLink pipeline addressed a B.C. Supreme Court at the end of sentencing arguments on Thursday, telling the judge her land “has never been ceded or surrendered.”http://dlvr.it/TNklmW - Blue Jays drummer ‘Rockin’ Rick’ hanging up his sticks, retiring from busking
Sporting a Blue Jays jersey and always tapping out a tune on his drum set, ‘Rockin’ Rick’ has been a fixture outside Rogers Centre since he first started busking in 1989. He’s now retiring from busking after the season ends.http://dlvr.it/TNkllP - Ontario charity relocated residents with autism without consent, their families say
A charity for adults with developmental disabilities has relocated some residents due to a labour dispute with support workers. Concerned family members say they didn’t consent.http://dlvr.it/TNkTw5 - Nova Scotia has changed the way it treats sepsis. This man who almost died says Manitoba should, too
A Winnipeg sepsis survivor says he wants to see Manitoba follow Nova Scotia’s lead and change how it treats the condition that almost killed him nine years ago.http://dlvr.it/TNkSl8 - Sudden closing of AGM Renovations leaves customers with few places to turn
http://dlvr.it/TNkLBQ - Canada Post labour dispute disrupts delivery of voter cards, mail-in ballots
Mail has slowly begun moving this week as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers switches to rotating strikes — but it’s already too late for Canada Post to deliver essential election information for multiple upcoming elections across the country.http://dlvr.it/TNkLB2 - Lead levels in protein powder, shakes flagged by Consumer Reports
Some protein powders and shakes tested by Consumer Reports contained levels of lead, a toxic heavy metal, that experts say could raise the risk of long-term health problems.http://dlvr.it/TNkL7N - Manitoba NDP says bill will prevent use of notwithstanding clause to ‘trample’ rights of vulnerable groups
The NDP introduced legislation in Manitoba on Thursday that the premier hopes will safeguard against the frivolous use of the notwithstanding clause, a legal measure that’s been invoked by Quebec and other governments in recent years to temporarily shield provincial legislation from legal challenges under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.http://dlvr.it/TNk81m - What the jury did not hear at the Roderick Sutherland manslaughter trial
The jury in the Roderick Sutherland manslaughter trial is deliberating. This is what they did not hear during the trial.http://dlvr.it/TNk4Ht - Owner of Ottawa medical manufacturer says he has no money to comply with nuclear regulator
The owner of an Ottawa medical manufacturer operating in violation of its nuclear licence says he has no intention of complying with Canada’s nuclear regulator, which last year ordered Best Theratronics to restore a $1.8 million financial guaranteehttp://dlvr.it/TNk2nw - P.E.I. calls for federal investigation into foreign interference allegations aimed at Buddhist groups
P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz is calling on the federal RCMP and Canada’s anti-money-laundering agency to begin “immediate and transparent” investigations into allegations of foreign interference and money laundering involving “certain Buddhist groups” on the Island.http://dlvr.it/TNk2ZS - $25K fine will not undo damage of massive N.S. wildfire, says judge as man sentenced
Dalton Stewart, 23, chose not to speak when he was handed the sentence Thursday in Barrington provincial court.http://dlvr.it/TNk2ZN - N.S. man who used psychedelic tea in spiritual ceremonies given conditional discharge
A 52-year-old Nova Scotia man charged with drug offences linked to spiritual ceremonies he led at his rural home using a hallucinogenic tea from the Amazon will avoid a criminal record in the case so long as he follows a three-year probation order.http://dlvr.it/TNjz4h - From Autopilot to Authenticity: FUEGO Announces Transformative Retreat in Mallorca
FUEGO, the wellbeing movement reigniting authenticity, passion, and purpose, is proud to announce its upcoming retreat From Autopilot to Authenticity, hosted at the historic Ca’n Beneït Estate in the UNESCO-protected Serra de Tramuntana. In a world where speed and stress have become the norm, From Autopilot to Authenticity offers more than just a pause –… Read more: From Autopilot to Authenticity: FUEGO Announces Transformative Retreat in Mallorca - Siringit Collection Expands Footprint in Tanzania with New Camp Opening in 2026
Siringit Collection, the Tanzania-based boutique luxury hospitality brand, announces new exciting developments across its portfolio, including property enhancements, a newly launched Siringit Safaris, and plans for a new innovative camp opening in 2026. The Collection currently includes three signature properties: Siringit Villa in Arusha, Siringit Serengeti Camp, and Siringit Migration Camp, each offering travelers intimate… Read more: Siringit Collection Expands Footprint in Tanzania with New Camp Opening in 2026 - Lilly Singh receives honorary PhD from York University for pop culture accomplishments
YouTuber-turned-TV personality Lilly Singh is ready to tack “PhD” onto her email signature after receiving an honorary doctor of laws degree on Wednesday from her alma mater, York University.http://dlvr.it/TNjyZd - Montreal chef talks what it’s like when Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau show up for dinner
Danny Smiles, executive chef at Le Violon, says he hopes the Montreal establishment isn’t just known as “the restaurant that Justin and Katy ate at.”http://dlvr.it/TNjxmR - Man charged with murder as remains of Samuel Bird located outside Edmonton
The remains of 14-year-old Samuel Bird have been located and a murder charge has been laid in his death, police said Thursday.http://dlvr.it/TNjxGR - Canadian man fined for submitting AI hallucinations as part of legal defense
ICYMI: Jean Laprade ordered to pay $3,500 in legal saga of ‘hijacked planes’, Interpol red alerts and ‘inappropriate use’ of AI A Quebec man has been ordered to pay C$5,000 (US$3,562) for submitting artificial intelligence hallucinations as part of his legal defense, a move the judge warned was “highly reprehensible” and threatened to undermine integrity… Read more: Canadian man fined for submitting AI hallucinations as part of legal defense - Professional Employees Association escalates job action alongside BCGEU members
Melissa Moroz, the executive director of the Professional Employees Association, said every government-licensed professional in B.C. is now on strike.http://dlvr.it/TNjvV2 - Abnormally dry summer has maple syrup producers worried it won’t be a sweet spring
After an abnormally dry summer, maple syrup producers in the Atlantic region are anxiously waiting to see what winter weather brings and how it’ll impact their yield.http://dlvr.it/TNjvTg - Canadians have visa-free access to more countries than Americans: report
Both countries were at parity a year ago at 7th place under Henley’s ranking system, which groups together countries in blocs when they have access to the same number of countries.http://dlvr.it/TNjvSX - ‘Inherently cruel’: Canadian parents say citizenship bill erodes rights of children adopted abroad
Rule would require adopted children born abroad to prove ‘substantial connection’ to Canada to pass on citizenship Canadian parents of children adopted abroad say a proposed citizenship bill represents a “shocking and unconscionable” erosion of their children’s rights by the governing Liberals. The federal government is in the midst of overhauling the Citizenship Act so… Read more: ‘Inherently cruel’: Canadian parents say citizenship bill erodes rights of children adopted abroad - Survivors of wrong-way highway crash east of Toronto suing officers involved, police force
A family who lost three loved ones in a fatal wrong-way crash on Highway 401 last year has launched a lawsuit against the officers involved, the police board and the estate of the suspect also killed in the crash that police were pursuing. http://dlvr.it/TNjtxK - Thousands of Alberta students lose school meals during teachers strike
Several non-profit groups say some Alberta children are going hungry with thousands losing access to school food programs during a provincewide teachers strike.http://dlvr.it/TNjnpX - Think F-35 fighter jets are all-American? Canada actually plays a major role in production
Rising trade tensions with the U.S., along with questions about Canada’s sovereignty, initiated a review of the purchase of F-35 fighter jets. For the time being, Canada has contractually committed to buying 16 F-35s, with the option to purchase up to 88.http://dlvr.it/TNjmz0 - Carney says Stellantis CEO offered reassurances on Brampton plant
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he spoke with the global head of Stellantis on Tuesday and received assurances there are options for its Brampton, Ont., plant, and that support would be provided to local workers.http://dlvr.it/TNjmCW - Indian celebrity’s Surrey, B.C., café hit with bullets a 3rd time in suspected extortion-related case: police
Surrey police say an Indian celebrity’s local café twice targeted by gunmen has been hit with bullets once again, in what has become common violence often associated with extortion.http://dlvr.it/TNjlTH - ‘Significant spike’ in overdose deaths weighs heavy in Campbell River, B.C.
Drug fatalities have shot up in the small city of Campbell River, which for years has topped the lists of the highest drug deaths per capita in B.C. Frontline workers and users there say they need more services and resources to cope.http://dlvr.it/TNjk0l - Nigerian family fights removal order while 16-year-old fears return of cancer
A Nigerian family in Windsor, Ont., is pleading with the federal government to let them stay in Canada not only for what they say is their personal safety but also so their daughter, a 16-year-old cancer survivor, can continue medical treatment.http://dlvr.it/TNjk0d - My heart broke when I had to quit dancing. Finding a way back healed me
As a child, Rena Farajova dreamed of dancing professionally in her home country of Azerbaijan, until a heart condition meant she had to stop. Coming to Canada brought an unexpected and joyful return to the dances of her native country.http://dlvr.it/TNjjzR - Canada’s health ministers meeting in Calgary to discuss funding agreements, workforce
Interprovincial credential recognition, funding agreements, mental health and addiction issues, and vaccination programs are all set to be up for discussion during two days of meetings.http://dlvr.it/TNjjh9 - Another Guardian link to the Keira Knightley film The Woman in Cabin 10 | Brief letters
Norman and Joe Shrapnel | Proficiency in English | How to Stay Married | Jilly Cooper’s Riders | What next for Venezuela? The Woman in Cabin 10, in which Keira Knightley stars as a Guardian journalist (Report, 10 October), was co-scripted by Joe Shrapnel, grandson of Norman Shrapnel, the legendary Guardian reporter, parliamentary sketch writer and theatre… Read more: Another Guardian link to the Keira Knightley film The Woman in Cabin 10 | Brief letters - Former CTV, CBC reporter hired to run Manitoba’s U.S. trade office earns $387K a year
A former CTV and CBC reporter hired by Wab Kinew’s NDP government to lead Manitoba’s trade office in Washington, D.C., is earning a $387,000 annual salary, the premier’s office has disclosed.http://dlvr.it/TNjYP5 - Canadian home sales slumped in September for 1st time since April
http://dlvr.it/TNjYNs - Matawa Chiefs Council wants Rogers to delay 3G shutdown, telling CRTC it’s ‘a matter of life and death’
The Matawa Chiefs Council, which represents nine First Nations in northern Ontario, says it has issued a letter to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission that raises concerns about Rogers’s 3G cellular shutdown, which is set for Dec. 31.http://dlvr.it/TNjYNM - Nova Scotia removes public’s ability to file complaints about municipal politicians
Nova Scotia residents can no longer file complaints about their municipal elected officials, a move one advocate calls “dangerously undemocratic.”http://dlvr.it/TNjYN7 - All ob-gyns at Kamloops, B.C., hospital announce resignations
http://dlvr.it/TNjYMc - Indigenous businesses and tourism groups note rising interest amid U.S. tariffs
As Canadians turn more toward domestic travel amid tariffs squabbles, people in the Indigenous tourism industry say they’ve noted an opportunity for growth. Some businesses say they’re noticing a rising interest in Indigenous experiences and supporting Indigenous-owned businesses.http://dlvr.it/TNjYL2 - Keep an eye out for the northern lights on Thursday night
The sun has coughed up three coronal mass ejections which, if Earth-directed, can produce the beautiful northern lights, and it seems that they are heading our way.http://dlvr.it/TNjGB4 - Tank top ads on Amazon using ‘offensive’ phrase pulled from site after CBC investigation
Several ads on Amazon for tank tops that use the term “wife beater,” a phrase deemed offensive by Canada’s advertising watchdog, have been pulled from the retail giant’s Canadian website following a CBC News investigation. Amazon told CBC it has no issues with the phrase and said third-party sellers must have acted on their own… Read more: Tank top ads on Amazon using ‘offensive’ phrase pulled from site after CBC investigation - All ob-gyns at Kamloops, B.C., hospital announce resignations
All seven ob-gyns working at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C., have announced their resignation due to working conditions, according to a letter sent by the group. Interior Health says recruitment is a challenge, while B.C.’s health minister says new recruits are coming.http://dlvr.it/TNjFjS - Sandhill crane that’s taken up residence in Regina draws bird fans, concerns
Regina’s Wascana Park is often filled with geese, so a lone sandhill crane that’s been spotted in the area is causing a bit of a stir. But a local wildlife organization is urging people to admire the elusive crane from a distance.http://dlvr.it/TNjFYf
