Category Archives: Canada
In the news today: four soldiers killed, Alberta referendum, AI privacy fears
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Canadians step up to give blood after fire at Alberta military base kills four Canada's defence minister says...
Oct 19, 2026
'Heartbreaking': Wainwright mourns after fire during military training claims lives
WAINWRIGHT - Residents of the town of Wainwright, Alta., are grieving after a deadly fire swept up by fierce winds overtook soldiers during a training exercise at the local military base Saturday, kil...
Oct 19, 2026
Maple leaf love: Albertans vote strongly to stay in Canada
EDMONTON - O Canada, Alberta is staying put. In a historic referendum Monday, voters marked their ballots in overwhelming numbers to remain in the country that made Alberta a province 121 years ago. I...
Oct 19, 2026
Inflation data shows high energy prices still contained, for now: economists
OTTAWA - Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 3.1 per cent in September as war in the Middle East continued to drive up gasoline prices, but economists say easing core inflation suggests higher ener...
Oct 19, 2026
The 4 soldiers killed in fast-moving fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta
WAINWRIGHT - Four Armed Forces members were killed when a fast-moving fire overwhelmed soldiers during a training exercise at CFB Wainwright, southeast of Edmonton, on Saturday. Dozens of others were ...
Oct 18, 2026
Costed B.C. Conservative platform promises $2.6 B in growth, $10.8B deficit
The British Columbia Conservatives say their election platform amounts to restraint, not austerity, and will create $2.6 billion in new revenue over three years, while shrinking the deficit to $10.8 b...
Oct 18, 2026
Alberta pro-unity rally held in wake of CFB Wainwright fire on final day before vote
EDMONTON - Labour leaders and the head of Alberta's flagship federalist referendum campaign say Saturday's tragedy at the Wainwright military base demonstrates the need for unity, just one day before ...
Oct 18, 2026
Here's a look at past fatalities on Canadian military bases
EDMONTON - Four military members were killed and dozens injured after a fire erupted Saturday at CFB Wainwright southeast of Edmonton. There have been several fatalities at Canadian military facilitie...
Oct 18, 2026
Carney says Canada in mourning following military base deaths in Alberta
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a statement in Ottawa on Sunday about a deadly, fast-moving fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. The fire on Saturday killed four service members and wounde...
Oct 18, 2026
Eby asking Green voters to support B.C. NDP to defeat Conservatives
VICTORIA - British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby is appealing to Greens for their votes as the provincial election enters its final week, but Green Party Leader Emily Lowan says he is just trying to f...
Oct 18, 2026