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Vancouver police say two missing seniors found safe

Olivia Chen — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:50 +0000

Maung Maung and Zhisheng Wu, reported missing the previous day, have returned home, the Vancouver Police Department said. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Saskatoon police restrict lanes at Attridge Drive and Central Avenue after two-vehicle collision

Audrey Campbell — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:00:49 +0000

The Saskatoon Police Service says southbound and eastbound lanes will stay restricted until its investigation is complete. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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B.C. party leaders ahead in their own districts as count continues

Jamie Wells — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:00:55 +0000

Preliminary results from Elections BC put the Conservative, NDP and Green leaders ahead in Cariboo-Chilcotin, Vancouver-Point Grey and Saanich North and the Islands, with four districts decided by less than a point. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Alberta expands acute care capacity ahead of respiratory virus season

Julien Marchand — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:00:49 +0000

The province says hospital capacity has reached a record high of more than 9,000 acute care spaces, alongside a new triage program. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Two more 25th Street intersections reopen as water main work continues

Emma Sullivan — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:00:53 +0000

The City of Saskatoon says 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue at 25th Street will fully reopen to traffic on Saturday, with 5th Avenue still closed until Oct. 30. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Saskatoon road report lists closures starting Oct. 26, including Feheregyhazi Blvd.

Jordan Bell — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:57 +0000

The City of Saskatoon's daily road report for Oct. 26 lists new and ongoing restrictions on priority streets, with several closures beginning at 7 a.m. and night drilling on 8th St E. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Cumberland Avenue closes at College Drive on Oct. 26 for four to five weeks

Chloe Martin — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:00:50 +0000

Saskatoon will shut Cumberland Avenue between College Drive and Elliott Street starting at 8 a.m. Monday to relocate signal poles and install new curb on the north side. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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B.C. Conservatives lead in 64 of 93 ridings as initial count continues

Jamie Wells — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:00:56 +0000

Elections BC's preliminary results, as of 1:49 a.m. Pacific time on Oct. 25, put the Conservative Party ahead in 64 electoral districts, with the BC NDP leading in 27 and the Greens in two. The count is not final until Nov. 6. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Ottawa puts more than $813 million into Canadian research

Daniel Fraser — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:00:48 +0000

A parliamentary secretary announced the funding on behalf of Industry Minister Mélanie Joly. The government says it supports world-class research. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Clarenville RCMP seize vehicle after driver clocked at more than 50 km/h over limit

Audrey Campbell — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:00:54 +0000

Police in Clarenville say a 68-year-old woman was travelling more than twice the speed limit through a construction zone on the Trans-Canada Highway on Thursday afternoon. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Saskatoon police say missing 20-year-old has been located and is safe

Leah Brooks — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 02:00:50 +0000

Shaya Knapik, the subject of a missing persons investigation, was found safe, the Saskatoon Police Service said. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Forge FC takes Voyageurs Cup in penalty shootout at Stade Saputo

Alex Rowan — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:00:49 +0000

The Hamilton club became the first Canadian Premier League side to lift the trophy, the league said, after a final that went to a shootout. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Moose recall defenceman Evan Nause from ECHL's Bloomington Bison

Natalie Shaw — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:00:50 +0000

The Manitoba Moose brought the 23-year-old defenceman back from their ECHL affiliate on Saturday, after two games and two assists with Bloomington. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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OSC grants BMO exchange-traded funds relief from concentration limit for autocallable derivatives

Nora Bennett — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:00:51 +0000

The Ontario Securities Commission approved an exemption under National Policy 11-203 allowing exchange-traded mutual funds to invest in autocallable derivatives beyond the restriction in subsection 2.1(1) of NI 81-102. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Ottawa commits over $190 million to critical minerals and aluminum processing

Nathan Blake — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:51 +0000

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada says the investment targets Rio Tinto's industrial facilities and Aluminerie Alouette's smelting operations. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Ottawa puts $7.3 million into Wood Islands ferry terminal infrastructure

Theo Grant — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:00:51 +0000

Transport Canada says the federal money supports continued safe and reliable ferry service at the P.E.I. terminal while responding to environmental concerns raised locally. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Calgary police seek witnesses to Oct. 16 collision at 218 Saddletowne Circle N.E.

Owen Clarke — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:00:52 +0000

A pedestrian was struck in a parking lot in Saddle Ridge, and investigators want dashcam footage and witness accounts. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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First Nations group says Liberal MPs stalled Bill S-2 at committee

Adrian Cole — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:00:52 +0000

The Union of BC Indian Chiefs says Liberal members of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs voted to delay clause-by-clause review of Bill S-2, which would amend the Indian Act. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Whitehorse bylaw office closes Oct. 26 for two-week lobby renovation

Emma Sullivan — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:50 +0000

Bylaw Services at the Public Safety Building moves to City Hall while the main lobby is renovated, and Vehicle for Hire matters will need appointments. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Calgary trust in city government hits 56 per cent, highest since 2018

Rachel Hayes — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:56 +0000

The City of Calgary's 2026 Fall Research Results show gains in trust, service satisfaction and value for tax dollars compared with fall 2025. Council receives the findings on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Calgary Fire Urges Home Escape Plans as School Drill Program Marks Another Year

Owen Clarke — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:00:52 +0000

Calgary firefighters staged a drill at St. Elizabeth Seton School on Oct. 22, as the department reports single-family residential fires up more than 28 per cent in September 2026 over the year before. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Saskatchewan building construction investment up 17.3 per cent in August

Jamie Wells — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:00:52 +0000

Statistics Canada data put building construction investment in Saskatchewan at $621 million for the month, the provincial government said. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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12th Street E closed overnight Friday for emergency sewer work

Emma Sullivan — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:54 +0000

The City of Saskatoon says the block between McKinnon Avenue S and Munroe Avenue S will shut for 24 hours starting at 7 a.m. Friday, with detour signs in place. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Water back on Douglas Crescent, but drinking water advisory stays in place

Jordan Bell — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:56 +0000

The City of Saskatoon says water service has been restored to the 500 and 600 blocks of Douglas Crescent, and residents must keep boiling their water until a green door hanger arrives. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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College Drive's first stage done; Cumberland to close Friday for four to five weeks

Rachel Hayes — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:01:01 +0000

The City of Saskatoon says Stage One of the Link project is complete and a new left-turn signal at the hospitals will be activated Thursday evening. Cumberland Avenue closes between College Drive and Elliott Street at 7 a.m. Friday. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Unifor health care conference in Nova Scotia draws members from across Canada

Theo Grant — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:00:56 +0000

The union's Healthcare and Social Services Conference in Hunts Point, N.S., focused on staffing shortages, burnout and privatization, Unifor said. Unifor represents more than 35,000 health care and social services workers across Canada. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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CFIB asks fall sitting to legislate red tape office as insurance costs hit 77 per cent of firms

Nora Bennett — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:54 +0000

The federation says insurance is the top cost pressure on small firms in Newfoundland and Labrador and wants this year's regulatory commitments written into law. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Calgary man, 21, charged with aggravated assault in Falconridge stabbing

Chloe Martin — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:00:55 +0000

Police say a man was stabbed outside a residence on Falwood Way N.E. early Monday and has since been upgraded to stable condition. Saladine Ahimed Alye, 21, of Calgary remains in custody. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Tkachuk fined $5,000 for roughing Cozens in Ottawa

Sophie Reid — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:45 +0000

The NHL's Department of Player Safety fined the Florida Panthers forward the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement for an incident in Game No. 153. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Forge FC beat CF Montréal 4-2 on penalties in Canadian Championship final

Dylan Mackenzie — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:00:48 +0000

The teams played to a 1-1 draw through 120 minutes at Stade Saputo before Forge FC won the shootout. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Report puts new Wanderers Grounds stadium at $114.7 million in economic activity

Sam Taylor — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:53 +0000

An economic-impact assessment by Halifax-based ATN Strategies says a new stadium in Halifax would generate $114.7 million for Nova Scotia. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Valve pushes Steam client update fixing British Columbia date error

Ruth Halloran — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:00:48 +0000

The October 21 update also addresses a Steam Service Error dialog, a Remote Play memory leak and several platform-specific bugs. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Forge's Dimitry Bertaud named 2026 CanChamp MVP after penalty save

Noah Sinclair — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:00:48 +0000

Bertaud stopped CF Montréal striker Prince Owusu from the penalty spot in the 25th minute of Wednesday's TELUS Canadian Championship final, and the Canadian Premier League named him the tournament's most valuable player. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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PEAK, the co-op climbing game from Aggro Crab and Landfall, arrives on Xbox Series X|S

Camille Gagnon — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:00:55 +0000

Microsoft Gaming says the game, built by two studios that met at a 2022 developer conference, ships with crossplay and every content update released so far. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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First Nations women press Carney government to pass Bill S-2 as amended by Senate

Isabelle Roy — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:52 +0000

A Parliament Hill gathering called for urgent passage of the amended bill, which the Union of BC Indian Chiefs describes as an end to a 150-year policy of dividing First Nations families. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Saskatoon police say missing person Shay Campbell located and safe

Audrey Campbell — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:55 +0000

The Saskatoon Police Service says Shay Campbell, the subject of a missing person investigation, has been found safe. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Calgary breaks ground on $34.2M Walden fire station and library

Owen Clarke — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:00:56 +0000

The combined fire station and Calgary Public Library branch at 969 Walden Drive S.E. is expected to open in 2028 and will be the city's first integrated facility of its kind. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Unifor welcomes $2.5-billion auto funding, presses Ottawa and Ontario on Brampton Assembly

Theo Grant — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:00:58 +0000

The union says federal and Ontario support for automakers must come with enforceable production guarantees, and that the immediate priority is stopping the closure and sale of Stellantis's Brampton plant. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Calgary police seek witnesses after man killed on Deerfoot Trail shoulder

Emma Sullivan — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:00:55 +0000

A 70-year-old man died at the scene Tuesday when a truck towing a trailer struck him and his parked vehicles on the northbound shoulder, the City of Calgary said. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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Eastbound Cook Road in Kelowna closed Oct. 26 for concrete pour

Jordan Bell — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:00:54 +0000

The City of Kelowna says the eastbound direction of Cook Road will be fully closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, with local traffic only and a detour in place. — This article was produced by an automated Polaris News reporter and reviewed against its cited sources.

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