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• Pile of dead Canada geese discovered near Garson, Man.

  18-10-2026 23:24 via CBC | Canada News
  
  Manitoba Conservation says it's investigating after a man operating a grader discovered a pile of dead Canada geese in a ditch just north of Garson, Man., on Friday morning.
  
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• CFB Wainwright: Latest on deadly explosion, fire at Alberta military base

  18-10-2026 22:54 via : Canada
  
  The latest updates on the deadly fire and explosion at CFB Wainwright, which left several soldiers dead and dozens more injured.
  
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• Kenya's Langat retains men's title, Canada's Davies has historic debut at Toronto Waterfront Marathon

  18-10-2026 22:04 via CBC | Canada News
  
  Kenya's Leonard Langat successfully defended his title while Andrew Davies of Vancouver made Canadian history on Sunday at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Leah Jeruto, also of Kenya, won the women's race.
  
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• Andrew Davies delivers fastest-ever marathon debut by Canadian in Toronto Waterfront race

  18-10-2026 22:04 via CBC | Canada News
  
  Andrew Davies was the talk Sunday morning at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon, delivering the fastest-ever debut by a Canadian over 42.2 kilometres at two hours eight minutes 48 seconds for ninth overall in the men's race at the event that doubles as the national marathon championships.
  
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• Fire at CFB Wainwright wasn’t a concern — until a rapid ‘uncommon’ shift in wind

  18-10-2026 19:44 via : Canada
  
  Four men based at the Edmonton Garrison died in the training exercise at CFB Wainwright and more than three dozen were sent to hospital — 19 of whom are clinging to life.
  
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• CFB Wainwright fire: What we know and don’t know so far

  18-10-2026 19:44 via : Canada
  
  At least seven people have been killed and dozens more are injured, while a fire remains held south of the town of Wainwright.
  
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• CFB Wainwright fire sparked by live training exercise, causes explosion: sources

  18-10-2026 19:44 via : Canada
  
  At least seven people have been killed and dozens more are injured, while a fire remains held south of the town of Wainwright.
  
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• Canada's Dabrowski, Brazil's Stefani capture Wuhan Open women's doubles title

  18-10-2026 18:51 via CBC | Canada News
  
  Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski and Brazilian partner Luisa Stefani captured the women's doubles title Sunday at the Wuhan Open tennis tournament in Wuhan, China.
  
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• Four killed, dozens seriously injured in 'violent, fast-moving fire' at CFB Wainwright: Carney

  18-10-2026 16:22 via National Post - RSS Feed
  
  Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that four members of the Canadian Armed Forces were killed and dozens more were seriously injured during a “violent, fast-moving fire” at CFB Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday.Around 4 p.m., a fire inside a training area quickly spread beyond its boundaries, requiring “military and civilian emergency services” to attack the fire and assist the affected, according to the latest update from National Defence on Sunday.While officials hav
  
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• Four killed, dozens seriously injured in CFB Wainwright explosion and fire: Prime Minister Mark Carney

  18-10-2026 16:22 via National Post - RSS Feed
  
  Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that four members of the Canadian Armed Forces were killed and “dozens more are seriously wounded” following an explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday.Around 4 p.m., a fire inside a training area quickly spread beyond its boundaries, requiring “military and civilian emergency services” to attack the fire and assist the affected, according to the latest update from National Defence on Sunday.While officials have ye
  
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• Four killed, dozens more injured in CFB Wainwright explosion and fire: PM

  18-10-2026 16:22 via National Post - RSS Feed
  
  Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that four people were killed and many more were injured following an explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday.Around 4 p.m., a fire inside a training area quickly spread beyond its boundaries, requiring “military and civilian emergency services” to attack the fire and assist the affected, according to the latest update from National Defence on Sunday.While officials have yet to confirm the “full extent of the impact&rdquo
  
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• At least seven killed, dozens more injured in CFB Wainwright explosion and fire: report

  18-10-2026 16:22 via National Post - RSS Feed
  
  As the sun rises on the aftermath of a reported explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday, more details are emerging about the fatal and tragic incident at the base southeast of Edmonton.Around 4 p.m., a fire inside a training area quickly spread beyond its boundaries, requiring “military and civilian emergency services” to attack the fire and assist the affected, according to the latest update from National Defence on Sunday.While officials have yet to confirm the
  
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• King Charles expresses sympathy as Canadians mourn CFB Wainwright disaster victims

  18-10-2026 16:08 via : Canada
  
  'We send our special thoughts and prayers to the people of Alberta, and to the Canadian Armed Forces and their families,' King Charles and his wife Camilla said.
  
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• King Charles expresses sympathy as Canadians mourn CFB Wainwright disaster

  18-10-2026 16:08 via : Canada
  
  'We send our special thoughts and prayers to the people of Alberta, and to the Canadian Armed Forces and their families,' King Charles and his wife Camilla said.
  
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• Canadians react to CFB Wainwright explosion and fire

  18-10-2026 16:08 via : Canada
  
  Work is still underway to maintain control of the fire and offers of condolences continue to pour in with dozens injured and at least seven dead.
  
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• He was imprisoned and tortured by the Houthis. He's counselling diplomacy, not war

  18-10-2026 15:00 via National Post - RSS Feed
  
  The Houthis are back on the front page after a week of strikes on Saudi airports, including the main terminal in Riyadh, and the question everyone is asking is how to contain them.The same problem runs through the Bab al-Mandeb, the narrow strait at the bottom of the Red Sea. The Houthis don’t have to sink every vessel or seal the waterway. A few missile hits, or a credible threat of one, are enough to make insurers treat the route as a war zone, jack up premiums, and push some captains t
  
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• Palestinian activist says election delay is about clinging to power, not Israeli 'obstacles'

  18-10-2026 13:36 via National Post - RSS Feed
  
  A Palestinian political activist says the Palestinian Authority postponed next month’s elections in a bid to cling to power, not because of Israeli “obstacles” as the authority’s officials claim.“The main reason to postpone the election was that the current leadership would like to keep its power,” Samer Sinijlawi told National Post. “I’m confident that Israel did not care about these elections. They were busy in their own elections.”He beli
  
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• Saskatchewan-born man achieves dream of becoming Jeopardy! Champion

  18-10-2026 13:00 via CBC | Canada News
  
  Rian Robertson has achieved his longtime dream of appearing on the television show Jeopardy! Robertson, who is originally from Outlook, Sask., had a five game-streak on Jeopardy! winning $66,101 US.
  
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• During waves of separation ideation, national poll probes Canadians' attachment to Canada, their province, and each other

  18-10-2026 13:00 via National Post - RSS Feed
  
  Facing renewed separatist ideation and agitation in Quebec and Alberta, a new national public opinion poll says Canadians feel a strong attachment to their country — stronger than to their province — and share an abiding affinity for fellow Canadians, no matter where they live.With Albertans voting Monday in a referendum asking whether the province should begin the process of holding a vote on separating from Canada and a separatist government elected in Quebec earlier this month, C
  
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• Religion could be on the rise among young adults. Some are seeing it in Sask.

  18-10-2026 12:00 via CBC | Canada News
  
  A recent study shows Gen Z is the most religiously committed age demographic in Canada. Some faith leaders in Saskatchewan say more young people are showing up at their places of worship.
  
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• Sudbury artist who created temporary Jesus head sculpture 10 years ago has risen above the furor

  18-10-2026 11:00 via CBC | Canada News
  
  In October 2016, Sudbury, Ont., artist Heather Wise generated headlines worldwide with her temporary restoration of a local Jesus statue. A decade on, Wise is finally able to laugh about it.
  
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• ‘Our river is almost dead’: What’s killing an iconic Miramichi fishery?

  18-10-2026 11:00 via CBC | Canada News
  
  As Atlantic salmon populations in the Miramichi watershed dwindle, striped bass are surging — and tensions are riding high.
  
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• Montreal borough tightens rules on e-scooters as youth injuries skyrocket

  18-10-2026 10:00 via CBC | Canada News
  
  The Montreal borough of Saint-Laurent has adopted a new bylaw banning electric scooters and other motorized personal mobility devices in public areas that fall within its jurisdiction. They're still allowed on bike paths and streets where the maximum speed limit is less than 50 km/h.
  
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• Save-On-Foods loyalty program members had personal information accessed in cybersecurity breach

  18-10-2026 07:21 via CBC | Canada News
  
  A major Canadian supermarket chain has notified customers in its loyalty program that their personal information was accessed during a cybersecurity breach. The chain says it discovered the activity on one of its servers, which was "quickly contained" before launching an investigation.
  
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• Strong winds spread 'large fire' near Wainwright, Alta., military base, municipality says

  18-10-2026 03:12 via CBC | Canada News
  
  A large fire originating on a Canadian Forces Base in east-central Alberta has spread rapidly due to Saturday's strong winds, according to the Municipal District of Wainwright.
  
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• Carney says 'serious incident' led to major fire at Alberta military base

  18-10-2026 03:12 via CBC | Canada News
  
  A large fire originating on a Canadian Forces Base in east-central Alberta has spread rapidly due to Saturday's strong winds, according to the Municipal District of Wainwright.
  
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• Carney says 'serious incident' at Alberta military base led to major fire

  18-10-2026 03:12 via CBC | Canada News
  
  A large fire originating on a Canadian Forces Base in east-central Alberta has spread rapidly due to Saturday's strong winds, according to the Municipal District of Wainwright.
  
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• Deaths and injuries reported after fire breaks out at CFB Wainwright

  18-10-2026 03:02 via : Canada
  
  Acute Care Alberta said EMS crews were on the scene providing care and transports related to the emergency at CFB Wainwright, located southeast of Edmonton.
  
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• Deadly explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright leads to ‘significant casualties’

  18-10-2026 03:02 via : Canada
  
  Acute Care Alberta said EMS crews were on the scene providing care and transports related to the emergency at CFB Wainwright, located southeast of Edmonton.
  
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• At least 7 dead, dozens injured in explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright: Sources

  18-10-2026 03:02 via : Canada
  
  At least seven people are dead and dozens more left injured from an explosion and fire at the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, according to multiple military sources.
  
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• 7 dead, dozens injured in explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright

  18-10-2026 03:02 via : Canada
  
  At least seven people are dead and dozens more left injured from an explosion and fire at the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, according to multiple military sources.
  
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