Canada
Two Injured as Alberta Gas-Plant Fire Prompts Evacuation Near Standard
Wheatland County says the incident is under control and the evacuation zone has been reduced to 500 metres.
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Carney to Host EU Leaders in Montreal on October 29–30
Global Affairs confirms the summit dates and opens media accreditation.
Canada
Court Challenge Details Ontario’s Concerns About Three Career Colleges
Academy of Learning locations deny most allegations in inspection records and say they have strengthened their controls.
Canada
Saskatchewan Language Advocates Put Youth and Technology at Centre of Cree, Dene Renewal
A sold-out Keep Our Language Alive gathering highlighted teaching, community knowledge and tools that help learners use Indigenous languages in everyday speech.
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Nova Scotia Privacy Commissioner Warns of Tighter Cabinet-Record Secrecy
David Nurse urges changes before the new access-to-information law takes effect April 1, 2027.
Canada
Sturgeon Falls Trail Reopens After Safety Upgrades
Manitoba added fenced viewing areas, stronger hazard warnings and a new portage after two children drowned in July.
Canada
Montreal Police Warn Criminal Groups Are Recruiting Minors Online
Police say social platforms and messaging apps are being used to offer young people money for robberies and other crimes.
Canada
Fredericton Police Report Progress on Reforms After Murder Cases Collapsed
Chief Gary Forward says 10 of 19 review recommendations have been implemented, with the remainder targeted for June 2027.
Canada
Nova Scotia’s New Electric-Vehicle Levy Is Now in Effect
Battery-electric owners pay $500 and plug-in hybrid owners $250 with each two-year vehicle permit.
Canada
Canada’s Next Grocery-Benefit Payment Is Scheduled for Monday
CRA lists October 5 as the next quarterly payment date; eligible households can check their individual amount online.
Canada
NEXUS Applicants Face a Shorter Interview Booking Deadline Starting in April
Conditional approvals issued from April 1, 2027 will carry a two-year booking window; earlier approvals have a separate cutoff.
Canada
Canadian Astronaut Joshua Kutryk Reaches International Space Station
Update: Crew 13 has arrived at the ISS for a six-month mission following Thursday’s launch.
Canada
Methylene Blue: Medical Treatment, Wellness Claims and the Risks Between Them
Health explainer: established clinical uses do not establish that daily supplements improve memory, energy or longevity.
Canada
Ottawa Offender Warning Raises Questions About Vigilance and Public Confrontation
Police’s published instruction is to report criminal activity and avoid approaching the offender.
Canada
Pacific Link Pipeline Gets National-Interest Designation
Ottawa is streamlining the federal review of the proposed Alberta–B.C. oil pipeline; construction is not yet underway.
Canada
Researchers Report Failed AI-Agent Attempts Against Canadian Government Website
Canada says there is no indication its systems were compromised; researchers have not confidently attributed the attempts to OpenAI.
Canada
Canada Needs Immigration — Because Canadians Aren’t Having Enough Children
Analysis: Low fertility makes immigration central to Canada’s future. Successful growth also requires housing, infrastructure and support for families.
Canada
Two Elders Killed in Tsawwassen Collision as Reconciliation Walk Ends Early
Police are investigating a possible driver medical emergency after four pedestrians were struck outside the B.C. mall.
Canada
Ottawa’s Anti-Zionism Language Draws Support and Free-Speech Concerns
A federal antisemitism progress report has prompted sharply different responses from advocacy groups.
Canada
Scott Aitchison to Leave Parliament After Fall Sitting
The Conservative MP for Parry Sound–Muskoka says he plans to pursue other opportunities after three decades in public life.
Canada
U.S. Trade Court Hears Challenge to Tariffs Affecting Canada
Judges heard competing arguments Wednesday; a decision remains ahead.
Canada
Canada Marks Truth and Reconciliation Day With Remembrance and Reflection
September 30 honours residential school Survivors, children who never returned home, and their families and communities.
Canada
TSX Futures Edge Higher in Early Trading Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
The 6:33 a.m. snapshot showed a small gain; it is not a live market quote.
Canada
Ahead of September 30, Canada Prepares to Mark Truth and Reconciliation Day
The day honours residential school Survivors, children who did not return home, and their families and communities.
Canada
Energy Regulator Approves Trans Mountain Toll Settlement
The September 28 decision sets a commercial framework for shippers using the pipeline system.
Canada
Canada–U.S. Trade Talks Remain on Hold as Washington Signals No Urgency
The latest comments from U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer leave Canadian exporters facing more uncertainty.
Canada
Labour Congress Warns Bill C-39 Would Expand Federal Strike Intervention
The union federation says proposed powers need stronger limits and independent oversight.
Canada
U.S. Trade Chief Says Washington Feels No Urgency to Reach Canada Deal
Jamieson Greer says the Trump administration is comfortable with the current state of talks.
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India Election-Roll Protests Intensify as Thousands Rally
Demonstrators in Delhi and Mumbai demand the election chief’s resignation; officials deny voter-roll changes favour the governing BJP.
International
Yemen Government Announces Major Offensive Against Houthis
The Saudi-backed government says a counteroffensive is underway after Houthi gains near a vital Red Sea shipping route.
International
Rare Taipei Gay-Bar Raid Draws LGBTQ+ Protest
Police questioned 51 patrons and arrested the bar’s owner; protesters called the operation intimidating and discriminatory.
Canada
Two Injured as Alberta Gas-Plant Fire Prompts Evacuation Near Standard
Wheatland County says the incident is under control and the evacuation zone has been reduced to 500 metres.