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5 dead after single-vehicle crash near Swan River, Man.

Swan River RCMP are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed five people in western Manitoba Saturday afternoon.

Two killed in bear attack at Banff National Park, grizzly euthanized: Parks Canada

Parks Canada says a bear attack in Alberta's Banff National Park has left two people dead. Officials say a response team trained in wildlife attacks was immediately mobilized but weather conditions at the time did not allow for helicopter use.

Ontario expands pharmacists' prescription powers to include 6 more common ailments

Ontario residents can now access treatment and medication for six more common ailments at pharmacies across the province.

Tim Wakefield, who revived his career and Red Sox trophy case with knuckleball, has died at 57

Tim Wakefield, the knuckleballing workhorse of the Red Sox pitching staff who bounced back after giving up a season-ending home run to the Yankees in the 2003 playoffs to help Boston win its curse-busting World Series title the following year, has died. He was 57.

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Two killed in bear attack at Banff National Park, grizzly euthanized: Parks Canada

Parks Canada says a bear attack in Alberta's Banff National Park has left two people dead. Officials say a response team trained in wildlife attacks was immediately mobilized but weather conditions at the time did not allow for helicopter use.
5 dead after single-vehicle crash near Swan River, Man.

Swan River RCMP are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed five people in western Manitoba Saturday afternoon.
Nearly 500 tenants from 5 apartment buildings in Toronto are now on rent strike

More than 100 tenants at 1440 and 1442 Lawrence Avenue West will go on rent strike Sunday joining the ranks of nearly 500 residents who have been withholding payments since early summer.
Quebec public-sector unions continue to see strong support for strike mandates

Members of several Quebec public-sector unions are continuing to vote in favour of strike mandates by large margins.
Ontario city home to Nazi soldier that visited Parliament shares mixed emotions

North Bay, Ont. is currently home to a man who was honoured with a standing ovation in the House of Commons during a visit from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but whose presence in Parliament later caused global outrage and embarrassment when details emerged about his past as a Nazi soldier during the second World War.
Federal prisoner with terminal illness granted parole on compassionate grounds to die outside of jail

A terminally ill federal prisoner, who has been fighting for a compassionate release to die outside of jail, has been granted day parole.

World

Turkiye strikes suspected Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq after suicide attack in Ankara

Turkish warplanes carried out airstrikes on suspected Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq on Sunday following a suicide attack on a government building in the Turkish capital, Turkiye's defence ministry announced.
EU's top diplomat urges U.S. to reconsider dropping Ukrainian aid from stop-gap budget bill

U.S. support for Ukraine remains 'unwaveringly strong' despite news that the stop-gap budget Congress passed to avert a federal government shutdown will not include new financial support for Kyiv, a Ukrainian official said Sunday.
At least 10 migrants are reported killed in a freight truck crash in southern Mexico

At least 10 migrants have died and about 15 other people were injured when a freight truck they were riding in crashed on a highway in southern Mexico near the border with Guatemala.
Airbnb guest who rented a room tied up, robbed Georgia homeowner at gunpoint, police say

Police say a man who used Airbnb to rent a room in Georgia ended up robbing the home's owner at gunpoint.
A populist ex-premier who opposes support for Ukraine leads his leftist party to victory in Slovakia

A populist former prime minister and his leftist party have won early parliamentary elections in Slovakia, staging a political comeback after campaigning on a pro-Russian and anti-American message, according to almost complete results.
Azerbaijan issues warrant for former separatist leader as UN mission arrives in Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan's prosecutor general issued an arrest warrant for ex-Nagorno-Karabakh leader Arayik Harutyunyan Sunday as the first United Nations mission to visit the region in three decades arrived in the former breakaway state.

Politics

Pierre Poilievre called out for Truth and Reconciliation Day photos with Inuk elder

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre found himself the subject of online criticism after posting photos with an Inuk elder alongside a caption about meeting with Algonquin elders on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Defence minister insists $1B spending reduction is not a budget cut

The country's top soldier and outside experts say that finding almost $1 billion in savings in the Department of National Defence budget will affect the Armed Forces' capabilities, although the defence minister insisted Friday the budget is not being cut.
Ex-justice minister calls Nazi invite result of 'failure of indifference and inaction', supports unsealing Deschenes Commission records

A former federal justice minister says the 'failure of indifference and inaction' over Canada's history with Nazis in the country likely contributed to Parliament's unknowing recognition of a Nazi veteran in the House of Commons last week, and that he wants to see nearly 40-year-old documents on suspected war criminals living in Canada unsealed.

Health

1 in 20 Americans used ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19, study finds

A recent study has found 1 in 20 people in the U.S. who contracted COVID-19 used non-evidence based treatment, such as ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine, due to beliefs in vaccine-related misinformation.
Federal prisoner with terminal illness granted parole on compassionate grounds to die outside of jail

A terminally ill federal prisoner, who has been fighting for a compassionate release to die outside of jail, has been granted day parole.
Ontario expands pharmacists' prescription powers to include 6 more common ailments

Ontario residents can now access treatment and medication for six more common ailments at pharmacies across the province.

Sci-Tech

Scientists have observed antimatter free-falling due to gravity for the first time

For the first time, an international team of scientists have directly observed that antimatter – the mysterious counterpart to ordinary matter – free-falls under gravity, answering a question which has been the subject of endless speculation among the scientific community.
Man arrested in killing of Baltimore tech entrepreneur Pava LaPere was released from prison in 2022

The man arrested Thursday in the killing of a Baltimore tech entrepreneur was released from prison last year after serving a shortened sentence for a 2013 rape and was suspected in another rape days before the slaying last week, police said.
Endangered red wolf can make it in the wild, but not without `significant' help, study says

The endangered red wolf can survive in the wild, but only with "significant additional management intervention," according to a long-awaited population viability analysis released Friday.

Entertainment

'PAW Patrol' shows bark at box office while 'The Creator' and 'Dumb Money' disappoint

After several quiet weeks in movie theaters, four films entered wide release over the weekend. 'PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie' came out the top dog, with US$23 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Valentino returns to Paris' Les Beaux-Arts with modern twist; Burton bids farewell at McQueen

Valentino took a sentimental journey to Les Beaux-Arts this Sunday, revisiting the prestigious Parisian art school where its founder, Valentino Garavani, was once a student.
An arrest has been made in Tupac Shakur's killing. Here's what we know about the case and the rapper

An arrest has been made in Tupac Shakur's killing, here's what to know about one of the most infamous fatal shootings in hip-hop history.

Business

Ontario's minimum wage just went up. Here's what you need to know

Nearly a million minimum wage earners in Ontario got a pay bump today.
Disney, DeSantis legal fights ratchet up as company demands documents from Florida governor

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis asked that Disney's First Amendment lawsuit against him be tossed from federal court, and Disney demanded emails, texts and other communications from the governor's office in a separate state court lawsuit originally brought by DeSantis appointees of Walt Disney World's governing district.
Environmental groups increasingly using competition law to fight fossil fuel sector

In the last year, Canadian green groups have lodged at least four formal complaints with the Competition Bureau, alleging false or misleading environmental claims by fossil fuel companies or -- in the case of a complaint against RBC -- those who finance them.

Lifestyle

Chair hogs, dining divas and boorish boozers: Is cruising etiquette lost at sea?

When it comes to uncouth, uncultured and downright unacceptable behaviour on ships, experts in travel etiquette and cruising have seen it all. They share plenty of bad behaviours for passengers to avoid (and good ones they should emulate).
Young Ukrainian hockey players finally get their day in a Quebec classroom

It's been a long wait, but six Ukrainian students who arrived in Quebec City to start school last month are finally in a classroom. The teenagers have been waiting for the education ministry to issue their eligibility certificates so they can study in English as they requested.
These are Canada's most popular baby names

Looking for baby name inspiration? A recent list of the top 20 baby names in 2022 may help with your search.

Sports

John Herdman takes over as coach of Toronto FC but plans to be an observer this week

John Herdman plans a soft landing with Toronto FC. Probably a sound move given the mess that awaits.
Jrue Holiday being traded to Boston, AP source says, as Portland continues making moves

Jrue Holiday was out of the Eastern Conference for just a few days, and now it's the Boston Celtics who will hope that the Olympic gold medalist and NBA champion can help deliver them another title banner.
Tim Wakefield, who revived his career and Red Sox trophy case with knuckleball, has died at 57

Tim Wakefield, the knuckleballing workhorse of the Red Sox pitching staff who bounced back after giving up a season-ending home run to the Yankees in the 2003 playoffs to help Boston win its curse-busting World Series title the following year, has died. He was 57.

Autos

Unifor sets Oct. 9 deadline for contract talks with General Motors

Unifor has set a deadline for its contract talks with General Motors for 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 9.
From vehicle brakes to smart plugs: These were the major recalls in Canada this week

This week the government of Canada issued recalls and safety alerts for a series of vehicle components and consumer products. With dangers ranging from short circuit fire risks to electric shock hazards, here are some recalls the country has seen this week.
Hyundai, Kia recall over 600,000 cars in Canada, drivers told to park away from buildings due to fire risk

Hyundai and Kia have issued a recall for several vehicle models and are urging drivers to park away from buildings due to the risk that the issue could start a fire.

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