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14 Oct Two Men Charged After Traffic Stop Yields Improvised Firearm, Bear Spray Justice & Courts Saskatoon police say a Sunday morning traffic stop in the 1700 block of 20th Street West led to weapons charges against a 33-year-old man and an…
14 Oct Calgary noise data show loud vehicle events down 25.2 per cent on 17 Avenue S.W. Local & Municipal The City of Calgary says monitoring near Tomkins Park during August 2026 enforcement recorded fewer loud vehicle events and lower average sound…
14 Oct Matheson out, Beck in as Canadiens host Sabres at Bell Centre Hockey Montreal defenceman Mike Matheson is listed as day to day and will not play Tuesday against Buffalo, while forward Owen Beck makes his season debut…
13 Oct RCMP in Grand Falls-Windsor seek help locating Christopher Sheppard Justice & Courts Police and family are concerned for the well-being of the 38-year-old and want to speak with him as soon as possible.
14 Oct Flames open two-game Pacific Division series in Anaheim Hockey Calgary faces the Ducks on Tuesday evening at Honda Center, days after a 4-2 loss to the same club.
13 Oct N.L. privacy commissioner backs Justice Department on wildfire records request Provincial Politics The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner released Report A-2026-033, concluding the Department of Justice and Public Safety did not…
14 Oct Helldivers 2 Scope of Authority Warbond Deploys Oct 20, Sony Says Entertainment Sony Interactive Entertainment says the premium warbond adds a bolt-action sniper rifle, a machine pistol, an anti-materiel rifle and two armour sets…
13 Oct Tylö Halmstad and Kiruna Hybrid Saunas recalled over collapsing bench Health & Science The saunas contain a bench that can collapse, posing a fall hazard, the recall notice says. Nine incidents have been reported in Canada, with no…
13 Oct St. Anthony RCMP charge woman, 33, with arson after Moores Drive fire Justice & Courts A 33-year-old woman was arrested overnight and charged with arson, breaking and entering and breach of court-ordered conditions, the RCMP say.
11 Oct IIHF launches coach e-learning module on athlete mental wellness Hockey The federation says mental health and performance remained a strategic priority through the season, with a new module led by Professor Martin Mrazik…
12 Oct Devils forward Evan Rodrigues fined $5,000 for high-sticking Hockey The National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety fined Rodrigues the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement for a…
12 Oct Man, 47, dies after vehicle-pedestrian collision near Moncton Justice & Courts RCMP say a 47-year-old man died following a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in Lakeville, Westmorland, near Moncton, N.B.
11 Oct Flames' Penalty Kill Stifles Opponents Early in 2026-27 Hockey Calgary has killed 12 straight penalties and owns the NHL's fifth-best penalty kill four games into the season.
11 Oct Saskatchewan trade minister leads mission to India Provincial Politics Warren Kaeding, Saskatchewan's minister of trade and export development, is leading a mission to India to advance trade and investment opportunities.
11 Oct Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar suspended two games for illegal check Hockey The NHL's Department of Player Safety handed Chicago's Frank Nazar a two-game suspension without pay for a check to the head of Islanders forward Bo…
10 Oct All Walking Dead Seasons Land on AMC+ Jan. 7 in 371-Episode Collection Entertainment AMC Global Media says the flagship series joins all six spin-offs on its streaming service for the first time, announced from the New York Comic Con…
11 Oct Saskatchewan's October Oil and Gas Offering Raises Over $29 Million Provincial Politics The province's fourth Crown oil and natural gas public offering of the fiscal year was held Oct. 6, 2026, with bids in the Lloydminster area.
11 Oct Calgary man, 21, charged after two attempted carjackings in Martindale Local & Municipal Police say a suspect used bolt cutters in an assault that left one victim with serious injuries, then tried to take a second vehicle nearby. Amine…
11 Oct No tsunami danger after magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Panama Wildfire & Emergency The National Tsunami Warning Center says the earthquake is not expected to generate a tsunami, and there is no tsunami danger for the U.S. West…
11 Oct Westlock RCMP investigate alleged contraband cigarette sales Justice & Courts RCMP K Division says an investigation began after information that someone in the Westlock area was selling unstamped cigarettes.
11 Oct Burin Peninsula RCMP seize three vehicles from uninsured drivers Justice & Courts The Mounties say the seizures came during proactive traffic enforcement patrols in the lead up to the long weekend.
10 Oct Women's College Hospital team gets $1.4 million for gender-affirming care research Health & Science Two federal research grants will support work on patients' experiences, surgical care and the health impacts of gender-affirming surgery.
11 Oct Wood Buffalo RCMP investigate arson at Fort McMurray athletic park Justice & Courts Police say construction signs were set on fire in a dugout at the Syncrude Athletic Park on Sept. 30, and no damage was reported to the dugout.
11 Oct NWAC welcomes Supreme Court decision in R. v. Cope Indigenous Affairs The Native Women's Association of Canada says the majority ruling recognizes that sentencing must consider the circumstances of both Indigenous…
11 Oct N.L. officers seek tips after cow moose abandoned on resource road Provincial Politics The Resource Enforcement Division says an adult cow moose was left at the 15-kilometre mark of Batteau Barrens Resource Road, off Route 430 south of…
10 Oct Canucks sign multi-year beverage deal with Coke Canada Bottling Hockey Coca-Cola Canada Bottling becomes the official beverage partner of Canucks Sports & Entertainment, covering Rogers Arena in Vancouver and Rogers…
11 Oct Strathcona County RCMP seek public assistance in arson investigation Justice & Courts Mounties say a structure fire at a Sherwood Park residence on Glengarry Crescent was reported to them by Strathcona County Fire Services in August.
11 Oct Squamish closes Third and Main encampment permanently after fire Local & Municipal The District of Squamish reversed its decision to let encampment residents return to Third Avenue and Main Street, citing fire safety concerns after…
10 Oct Capitals open Ovechkin's final season with 5-3 win over Penguins Hockey Alex Ovechkin began his farewell to the NHL with a victory in his final home opener as Washington beat Pittsburgh 5-3.
10 Oct Ottawa points to $2-billion, eight-year energy cost plan Federal Politics Parliamentary secretary Wade Grant and MP Bruce Fanjoy echoed the investment, which the government says is aimed at cutting energy costs and…
9 Oct Moose take 2-0-0-0 record on the road to Grand Rapids Hockey Manitoba plays its first road game of the season Friday against the Griffins, with coverage starting at 5:45 p.m. CDT.
10 Oct S1 Dry Flush Sealing Toilet and S1 Adapter Kit recalled over fire hazard Health & Science The battery management system does not stop charging when the cell is at or below 0°C, which the recall notice says can cause damage leading to fire…
9 Oct Golden Knights rally from three down to beat Maple Leafs 4-3 in shootout Hockey Jack Eichel scored on a penalty shot and added an assist as Vegas erased a three-goal deficit against Toronto at T-Mobile Arena.
10 Oct Calgary police ask for help finding woman missing from Forest Lawn Local & Municipal Thi, who goes by Eva or Trang, 30, of Chestermere, was last seen Sept. 28 at a southeast Calgary supermarket. Police say there is nothing to indicate…
9 Oct Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę self-government treaty becomes law as Bill C-27 gets Royal Assent Federal Politics The federal legislation gives legal force to the Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę, with support from the Indigenous…
9 Oct RCMP seek public help to find 15-year-old Willow MacKenzie Justice & Courts East Hant District RCMP say the teenager was last seen on October 2 in Mount Uniacke.
9 Oct Calgary adjusts services, offers free skating and swimming on Thanksgiving Day Local & Municipal The City of Calgary will run Sunday-level transit, free on-street parking and free recreation on Monday, Oct. 12, with a Red Line closure between…
9 Oct CPL Opens Thanksgiving Weekend With Four Matches, Monday Doubleheader Culture & Sport The Canadian Premier League has four matches scheduled over Thanksgiving weekend, including a Monday doubleheader in the CPL Shield race.
10 Oct Ottawa launches $2 billion heat pump rebate for 820,000 homes Climate & Environment Clean Energy Canada says the National Heat Pump Rebate Program promises 24-hour approvals and delivers on a federal electricity strategy that…
9 Oct Calgary fire evacuates 62 from southeast complex after carbon monoxide spike Local & Municipal Crews found peak carbon monoxide levels above 150 ppm in a three-storey building on 12 Avenue SE and traced the source to a rooftop ventilation unit…
10 Oct Redwater RCMP investigate Sturgeon County collision Justice & Courts RCMP say two drivers reported injuries after a collision at the intersection of Highways 643 and 825, and the investigation is ongoing.
10 Oct Hydro warns of more water releases at Star Lake in central Newfoundland Climate & Environment Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro says residents, cabin owners and travellers in the Star Lake area should be aware of potential additional releases.
9 Oct Alberta RCMP joins #OperationImpact2026 for Thanksgiving weekend Justice & Courts The Alberta RCMP says it will run enhanced traffic enforcement over the Thanksgiving long weekend as part of a national campaign led by the Canadian…
8 Oct Critical minerals add $26.3 billion to Canadian economy in 2024 Business & Data Statistics Canada puts critical mineral production at roughly a 0.9 per cent share of nominal GDP, and at 33.4 per cent of the mineral and mining…
8 Oct Retail sales hit $77.8 billion in July, up 5.0 per cent year over year Business & Data Statistics Canada says higher sales were recorded in 14 of the 18 commodity classes.
9 Oct Studio Six headphone amplifier recalled over electrocution risk Health & Science The regulator says aftermarket metal base tubes can become electrically charged when the amplifiers are used, and that no incidents or injuries had…
10 Oct DR Power Pilot and Premier Trimmers recalled over fire and burn risk Health & Science Grass and debris can accumulate in the unit and ignite, the regulator says. No incidents or injuries have been reported in Canada.
9 Oct Chester to hold public meeting Oct. 20 on Rum Runners Lane development agreement Local & Municipal The Municipality of the District of Chester will hear questions on amendments to a development agreement for 16 single-unit dwellings in Martins…
8 Oct Senators' Chabot and Stützle named CHEO 'Kids These Days' ambassadors Hockey The two Ottawa Senators players will support the CHEO Foundation's 'Kids These Days' campaign this season, the club said.
8 Oct Moose Cree First Nation lifts boil water advisory at Niskaway/Amisk intersection Indigenous Affairs A leak on a service line, not the watermain, meant the watermain never had to be shut off, so the precautionary advisory was no longer needed.
9 Oct Ottawa committee approves plans for nearly 850 new homes Local & Municipal The Planning and Housing Committee backed a 347-home subdivision in Stittsville and a 401-home tower in Overbrook. Council votes on the…
8 Oct IHIT seeks witnesses after fatal Langley shooting Justice & Courts The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is investigating the shooting death of a 23-year-old Langley man and is asking witnesses with information…
8 Oct NVCA adds 0.73 km² to Oak Street Canal floodplain map, meeting Nov. 5 Climate & Environment The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority says the updated model for the Collingwood canal increases mapped floodplain area by 0.73 square…
9 Oct Vancouver police seek suspect who set man's pant leg on fire Health & Science A 57-year-old man was sitting alone on a park bench near Beach Avenue and Davie Street when a stranger threw accelerant on his leg and ignited it…
9 Oct BC Wildfire Service plans up to 30-hectare prescribed burn northeast of Penticton Wildfire & Emergency The burn, adjacent to municipal boundaries and Reservoir Road, could begin as early as Thursday, October 13, the BC Wildfire Service said. Smoke will…
8 Oct Qikiqtani Inuit Association board meetings open to public in Iqaluit Indigenous Affairs The Qikiqtani Inuit Association says its Board of Directors meetings run from October 7 to 9, 2026, at the Aqsarniit Hotel and Conference Space in…
8 Oct Cloverleaf Overpass westbound ramp closed Thursday for paving Business & Data The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure says the Outer Ring Road ramp to Peacekeepers Way will shut from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on…
8 Oct Calgary police seek help finding Thi, 30, missing from Forest Lawn Local & Municipal Thi, of Chestermere, was last seen Sept. 28 at a supermarket on Eighth Avenue S.E. Police say there is nothing to indicate foul play.
7 Oct Calgary police charge three men, seize cocaine and two handguns Local & Municipal Search warrants at two Calgary residences on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, led to three arrests and the seizure of about 1,275 grams of cocaine, two…
8 Oct Oilers open three-game California road trip Wednesday at Ducks Hockey Edmonton visits the Honda Center to face Anaheim, with an 8:00 PM MT puck drop on Sportsnet.
7 Oct Colchester committee to review 28-unit East Prince Street development Local & Municipal The Planning Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting and information session on a request for a development agreement covering 14 semi-detached…
7 Oct Harbour Grace RCMP arrest 57-year-old woman after Carbonear hit and run Justice & Courts Trinity-Conception District RCMP say the driver was arrested Saturday night after police determined she was impaired.
7 Oct Vancouver police charge man after e-scooter officer assault; two youths arrested Health & Science A man faces charges after an officer was knocked down in the Downtown Eastside, and two youths were arrested over dangerous e-dirt bike riding…
8 Oct Thunder Bay Health Unit Opens Fall Vaccine Campaign, Urges Early Shots for High-Risk Groups Health & Science The Thunder Bay District Health Unit says flu, COVID-19, RSV and pneumococcal vaccines are free for anyone who lives, works or learns in Ontario…
8 Oct Crash Country debuts October 20 on AMI-tv, AMI+ and YouTube Entertainment Accessible Media Inc. says its new series airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. Eastern, with episodes streaming free on AMI+ and AMI's YouTube channel.
6 Oct Prime Video to stream Emmy Awards globally under six-year deal Entertainment Starting in 2027, the Emmy Awards will stream live and free on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories, the first time the ceremony…
7 Oct Newfoundland highway closure set for Thanksgiving weekend Provincial Politics Pitts Memorial Drive will close in both directions from Friday evening, Oct. 9, to midday Monday, Oct. 12, for culvert replacement, the provincial…
8 Oct Surveying and mapping revenue rises 4.2 per cent to $3.2 billion in 2025 Business & Data Statistics Canada attributes the increase to Alberta and Quebec, while Alberta's share of operating revenue reaches 31.5 per cent.
7 Oct Newfoundland and Labrador seeks tips after adult moose found dead near Stephenville Provincial Politics The Resource Enforcement Division says the remains of a female adult moose were found on Camp 185 Resource Road on the morning of September 24, 2026…
6 Oct Edmonton police charge 29-year-old man with two counts of arson in June fire Justice & Courts The Edmonton Police Service says a man was charged on Sept. 23, 2026, in connection with two deliberately set fires at a building near 82 Avenue and…
6 Oct NHL Opens Trophy Tracker With Makar as Early Norris Leader Hockey The league's first Trophy Tracker installment of the 2026-27 season looks at the race for the Norris Trophy, awarded to the NHL's top defenseman.
7 Oct Ottawa reopens 6250 Hazeldean Road zoning file after parcel error Local & Municipal Council approved the Suncor application for a KFC and drive-thru on Sept. 9, 2026, but a technical error in the listed parcels means the file is open…
6 Oct Melville RCMP investigate fatal collision on Highway 10 Justice & Courts Mounties say a vehicle and a pedestrian collided about nine kilometres northeast of Melville on Oct. 2.
7 Oct Iqaluit lifts boil water advisory for three water zones Local & Municipal The City of Iqaluit says the precautionary advisory no longer applies to locations numbered 89 to 162, 194 to 199 and 259 to 339.
6 Oct Calgary landfill fire under control as air monitoring finds no new exceedances Local & Municipal The Calgary Fire Department says the ECCO fire site in southeast Calgary remains stable, with provincial monitoring showing low-risk air quality from…
6 Oct Calgary police charge two in $1 million fraud scheme Local & Municipal A 55-year-old man faces six counts of fraud over $5,000 and a 51-year-old woman faces two, in connection with schemes police say ran from February…
6 Oct Calgary police seek public's help to find missing woman, 32 Local & Municipal Sarha, also known as Mousie, was last seen Sept. 23 in the southwest community of Rutland Park. Police say there is no indication her disappearance…
6 Oct Prince Albert RCMP investigate fatal collision on Highway 2 Justice & Courts Mounties received a report of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian about one kilometre south of Prince Albert.
6 Oct Vessel master fined $30,000 over illegal prawn fishing Climate & Environment Fisheries and Oceans Canada says compliance with commercial licence conditions is essential to a fair and sustainable fishery.
6 Oct Nanaimo opens advance voting Oct. 7 at Beban Park Local & Municipal Eligible electors in Nanaimo can cast a ballot early on Oct. 7 and Oct. 14, ahead of General Voting Day on Oct. 17.
6 Oct Ottawa and Ontario put $2 million into agri-food food safety Climate & Environment The funding runs through Ontario's Food Safety and Growth Initiative and is aimed at small businesses expanding operations and improving food safety.
7 Oct Saskatoon police say missing 16-year-old Tatyanna Henderson located safe Justice & Courts Tatyanna Henderson, last seen on September 29th, has been found safe, the Saskatoon Police Service said.
6 Oct Guelph receives applications to allow veterinary clinic at 501 Hanlon Creek Blvd. Local & Municipal The city has received an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment request for the property, filed on behalf of Jaral Properties Inc.
7 Oct Two males charged after RCMP seize 13 firearms, 20,000 rounds in West St. Paul Justice & Courts The Manitoba Integrated Law Enforcement Team executed search warrants on Sept. 11 after an investigation revealed illegal weapons associated with two…
7 Oct Saskatoon fall street sweeping starts Oct. 13 in 10 neighbourhoods Local & Municipal Crews will sweep leaves from Nutana, Holiday Park, Varsity View and seven other neighbourhoods starting Oct. 13. Vehicles left on signed streets by 7…
5 Oct Ottawa cargo facility opens for Canadian North, federal government says Federal Politics The Government of Canada marked the opening of Canadian North's new cargo facility at Ottawa International Airport, saying reliable transportation is…
5 Oct Wolfville council to weigh second reading of water conservation bylaw Oct. 20 Local & Municipal The Town of Wolfville has given notice that council will consider approving the Water Conservation Bylaw on second reading at its regular meeting…
5 Oct Travel arrangement revenue rose 8.8 per cent to $18.3 billion in 2025 Business & Data Statistics Canada says operating revenue for the travel arrangement and reservation services industry group grew in 2025, following a 9.3 per cent…
5 Oct Amherst proclaims Oct. 2 Wrongful Conviction Day Local & Municipal The Town of Amherst has proclaimed Oct. 2, 2026, as Wrongful Conviction Day, saying the day recognizes the lasting impact of wrongful convictions on…
6 Oct Senators Recall Defenceman Jorian Donovan Hockey Ottawa calls up the 22-year-old left-handed defenceman on the morning of its second game of the season against Boston.
5 Oct Abbotsford election notice, road closure and tax exemptions on Oct. 1 city page Local & Municipal The City of Abbotsford's Oct. 1, 2026 city page lists four items, including a notice of election by voting for the 2026 general local and school…
6 Oct Edmonton opens applications for 2027 Civic Youth Fellowship Local & Municipal Young Edmontonians aged 19 to 30 can apply until 11:59 p.m. on October 18. Fellows get a paid 10-week placement with the city.
5 Oct Iqaluit crews to flush hydrants across city from Oct. 4 to 11 Local & Municipal The City of Iqaluit says residents may see yellow water and lower pressure during the work, and that no boil water advisory is required.
4 Oct Moose host Wolves in Sunday rematch at Canada Life Centre Hockey The Manitoba Moose, 1-0-0-0 on the season, meet the Chicago Wolves, 0-1-0-0, in an afternoon game in Winnipeg.
5 Oct RCMP seek public's help locating missing 20-year-old Ed Kaianuet Pone Justice & Courts Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP say police and family are concerned for the well-being of Ed Kaianuet Pone and want to speak with him as soon as possible.
5 Oct Stittsville seeks volunteers for 18 outdoor skating rinks Local & Municipal Every rink in the community is maintained entirely by volunteers, Councillor Glen Gower's office says, and it is asking anyone who can help with snow…
4 Oct Moose open 2026-27 season against Wolves at Canada Life Centre Hockey Manitoba and Chicago both enter the regular-season opener at 0-0-0-0, with puck drop set for 2 p.m. CT.
3 Oct Devils defenceman Casey out 8 to 10 weeks with knee injury Hockey Seamus Casey was hurt in a Sept. 24 pre-season game against the New York Rangers, and New Jersey will be without the 22-year-old defenceman for eight…
4 Oct Vancouver driver arrested after truck splits in half, catches fire Health & Science Police say a pickup struck a witness vehicle, veered off the road and hit a nursing home near Renfrew Street and East 22nd Avenue. The 34-year-old…
3 Oct 170 OHL Alumni Open the AHL Season, Led by Belleville's 16 Hockey The Ontario Hockey League says 170 of its graduates are on opening night rosters across all 32 American Hockey League clubs, with the Belleville…