US Orders Non-Emergency Diplomatic Staff to Leave Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Attacks
The US ordered non-emergency diplomatic personnel and families to depart Saudi Arabia on October 21, 2026. What is confirmed and what travelers should know.
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New beds added to Saskatoon hospital, full expansion deadline pushed back
Saskatchewan is celebrating the addition of more than a dozen new hospital beds at Saskatoon’s City Hospital, but the provincial government is delaying the date when all of its promised beds will be available. The province’s health ministry says 20 acute-care beds have been added, bringing the total number of new general medicine care beds…
Australian lawmaker loses both legs after alleged vehicle attack – National
An Australian lawmaker hit by a car outside her electoral office has had both legs amputated following the alleged attack, her husband said Wednesday. Victoria Police allege that the incident was targeted, after a white Toyota Landcruiser struck Helen Haines outside her office on Monday. The 65-year-old independent politician is receiving treatment in a Melbourne…
U.S. plans to loan one-third of heating oil reserve to tame prices – National
The US Department of Energy opened bidding to exchange up to 315,000 barrels from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve, with deliveries expected by November 13.
Angine de Poitrine 2027 World Tour: Dates and Cities
Quebec duo Angine de Poitrine announced a 2027 world tour beginning in Melbourne, with eight Canadian stops and a Saguenay finale.
RCMP apologizes for ‘grossly inadequate’ investigation into N.S. workplace drowning – Halifax
Canada’s independent police complaints watchdog has criticized the RCMP’s handling of a 2020 workplace drowning in Nova Scotia. The review raised questions about how police assess potential criminal issues following industrial fatalities. What the watchdog found According to Canadian Press reporting on October 21, 2026, the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission issued a final report…
Record $90M Lotto Max jackpot won in Alberta, OLG says
The record-setting $90 million Lotto Max jackpot was won in Alberta following Tuesday night’s draw, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation says. The OLG didn’t say whether there was one winner or multiple in a news release Wednesday. The jackpot climbed to $90 million after several winner-less draws. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada…
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to take questions for first time since separation vote
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 21, 2026 8:23 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Premier Danielle Smith will take questions Wednesday for the first time since Albertans overwhelmingly rejected separation in Monday’s referendum. Smith said she voted to stay in Canada, but said she had little choice…
Canada orders deportation of Toronto man who helped Iran evade sanctions
A former Tehran police lieutenant living in Toronto under a new name is being deported from Canada for his “important and critical role” in a crime group that helped Iran evade sanctions. The Immigration and Refugee Board ruled that Amin Yousefijam was “crucial” to the sanctions-dodging scheme, according to a copy of the 36-page decision…
Poll suggests PQ referendum pledge cost party majority as Alberta vote fuels sovereignty debate
A new poll suggests the Parti Québécois’ pledge to hold a sovereignty referendum in its first mandate cost the party a majority government as Quebec politicians draw competing lessons from a referendum in Alberta. The Léger survey for Le Journal de Montréal, conducted after the Oct. 5 election, found the PQ would have received 35…