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CBC.ca

Cross Country Checkup: What's at stake for you in the Alberta referendum?
What conversations are you having with friends and family?

Canada's Dabrowski, Brazil's Stefani capture Wuhan Open women's doubles title
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.

How AI is making it harder to book on Airbnb; Is junk food bad for your brain?: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet
The CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.

Saskatchewan-born man achieves dream of becoming Jeopardy! Champion
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.

Religion could be on the rise among young adults. Some are seeing it in Sask.
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.

‘Our river is almost dead’: What’s killing an iconic Miramichi fishery?
As Atlantic salmon populations in the Miramichi watershed dwindle, striped bass are surging — and tensions are riding high.

Sudbury artist who created temporary Jesus head sculpture 10 years ago has risen above the furor
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.

Could this 93-year-old sprinter's muscles hold clues to healthy aging? Scientists think so
At 93, Italian sprinter Emma Mazzenga is giving scientists a rare look at just how much of the physical decline we associate with aging may not actually be inevitable.

They don't make instant coffee like they used to. It's getting gourmet now
In a world of fancy espresso machines, gourmet blends and cold brews, instant coffee has often been considered at the bottom of the proverbial coffee barrel. But the powder is getting a glow-up, thanks to better quality, some social media trends, and advancements in instant coffee technology.

Montreal borough tightens rules on e-scooters as youth injuries skyrocket
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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Toronto Star

CFB Wainwright fire: What we know so far
Investigation underway into base blast as Defence Minister McGuinty travels to Alberta.

Chris Alexander spent his life thinking about the world outside Toronto. Why did he want to be its mayor?
Before dropping out of the Toronto mayoral race Chris Alexander sat down for a wide-ranging interview on why he returned to the public stage.

Carney government says Canada's immigration is under control. But those in the know highlight what's going wrong
Some see a system still plagued by backlogs, changing rules and a lack of data on temporary residents already here.

Why a Yonge and Lawrence developer is pivoting from luxury condos to rentals
Some builders are targeting wealthy downsizers to get through the condo crash, but "it didn't work on this site," says a rep for the owner.

Alberta separatists urged to stay the course despite outcome of Monday’s referendum
A crowd of about 1,000 independence supporters turned out Saturday at the provincial legislature for their last rally before the vote.

Deaths, injuries after reported explosion and fire at Alberta military base
Defence Minister David McGuinty said there were "fatalities and injuries as a result of an incident," at CFB Wainwright Saturday night.

Toronto’s second fall frost expected with another yellow advisory from Environment Canada
Patchy frost and temperatures near freezing are expected Saturday night in the GTA following a frost warning overnight Friday.

He is pitching a vision of economic independence for Alberta, but his own financial history is checkered
As Albertans ready for referendum on separation, Dennis Modry's money troubles come into focus. He says they're irrelevant to the cause.

6 charts showing Canada's dramatic immigration changes and economic trends, from Trudeau to Carney
The government's changes since 2024 have not always had the intended effects.

Doug Ford’s bike lane battle sparked behind-the-scenes commotion, records reveal
Internal records show provincial bureaucrats refuted Doug Ford's arguments before he ordered Toronto bike lanes removed.
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Globe and Mail
Violent protests rock France ahead of spring presidential elections
Some 2,000 protesters arrested and more than 600 police officers and firefighters injured

Stampede at Hindu festival in India kills 19
Police launching probe into crowd-control, safety lapses at festival of Durga Puja in Kolkata

Trump endorses embattled Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election
Israelis set to vote in national elections on Oct. 27 in what is expected to be a tight race

Ukraine launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia, striking oil facilities in St. Petersburg
Trump has criticized Kyiv’s attacks on Russian oil infrastructure
Pope Leo leads Sunday prayers as he recovers from lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday for their prayers during his hospitalization and said he would gradually resume his usual duties following surgery to remove a malignant lung tumor.
Paris wakes up to 'war zone' after protests lead to clashes, looting
Opinions in Paris were divided after the cost-of-living protests spiraled out of control in some of the worst violence the country has witnessed for decades.

Pope Leo attends first public event since cancer surgery
Pope greets crowds in St. Peter’s Square after undergoing surgery for lung cancer five days ago

Macron expresses ‘anger’ and ‘shame’ as French protests see at least 2,400 arrests
French President vows to hold accountable those who ‘sought to bring down the Republic’
Pope Leo leaves hospital four days after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV's surgeon told Vatican News on Saturday that there were 'no clinical reasons' to prevent the pontiff's planned trip to Latin America next month, days after he underwent lung cancer surgery. The Pope left hospital on Saturday and returned to the Vatican after having the lower lobe of his right lung removed on Tuesday in the first major health event of his 17-month pontificate. The surgery confirmed he had adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer.
French police use tear gas, water cannons to disperse protesters
In the French capital, police used tear gas and water cannons to push back people wearing hoods and masks and throwing fireworks and other objects at officers in the Place de la République, northeast of the Paris city centre. Similar tensions erupted Saturday in other big cities on the fringes of nationwide demonstrations against rising living costs and in support of high school students’ grievances.
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Global News

Macron condemns rioting during nationwide day of protests
Macron echoed other government officials in blaming much of the violence on far-left activists, accusing them of attacking police and public buildings to foment chaos.

Pope Leo will leave the hospital Saturday following lung cancer surgery, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV is being released from the hospital on Saturday, four days after lung cancer surgery, and will deliver the traditional noon blessing on Sunday.

Zelenskyy urges support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold
The White House decision has further raised fears that Ukraine could be left exposed to Moscow’s escalating assaults with winter approaching.

Scuffles break out as protesters rally across France, joining students
Police used tear gas to push back people wearing hoods and masks and throwing fireworks at officers in the Place de la République, northeast of the Paris city center.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make 1st joint appearance after U.K. return
The royal couple arrived at the Community Recording Studio in Nottingham, in central England, which offers music, performance and athletic programs to youth people.

Royal Caribbean cruise passenger rescued 20 hours after going overboard
A cargo ship that participated in the search located the 44-year-old woman and she found conscious while floating inside a lifebuoy, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard.

Anti-government protests sparked by Kushner-linked project swell in Albania
Youths protesting Albania's long-serving Socialist government hurled rocks at a police cordon outside the Education Ministry. Riot police responded with tear gas and water cannons.

AI stocks are taking a beating amid inflation, interest rate worries
A sell-off for artificial-intelligence stocks is hitting Wall Street again after whipping around the world on worries about how much longer the AI frenzy will last.

2 ships ablaze off Romanian Black Sea coast, search on for missing sailors
Romanian President Nicusor Dan said the two ships had been struck by drones in the Black Sea but declined to say whether they were Russian.

Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramco’s headquarters, officials say
The officials said the top three floors in a building used by top executives were damaged. One official said the office of the Aramco chief executive was among those hit.
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New York Times

Trump Hits Campaign Trail as White House Turmoil Weighs on GOP Midterm Prospects
As Trump rallies around the nation, his White House was consumed by dramas that reinforce how his presidency has become a drag on his party’s prospects in the midterms.

France in Shock After Protests Turn Into Riots, Damaging Buildings and Shops
After anti-government protests devolved into chaos, leaders from across the political spectrum blamed one another for the unrest, even as it largely subsided on Sunday.

Key Players in the O.J. Simpson Trial
More than 30 years later, the people involved in what became known as the “trial of the century” are still household names.

Migrants From Ukraine and Sudan to Keep Deportation Protections for Now
Temporary Protected Status for the two countries was set to expire on Monday. The Trump administration said an announcement would be made “at the appropriate time.”

2028 Presidential ‘Shadow Primary’ Descends on the Midterm Elections
The schedule is especially packed in New Hampshire, an early presidential nominating state where there is a competitive Senate race Democrats are flocking to this month.

Trump Outlines Rapid Plan to Close and Overhaul D.C. Golf Course
The plan to begin work transforming the course in four weeks injected fresh urgency into a federal lawsuit opposing changes to East Potomac Golf Links.

The Old World Order Is Over. This Is What Could Come Next.
Here are three scenarios for what the new global order might look like.

The Man Who Taught Us How to Pay Attention
The works of the British art critic John Berger offer the antidote to our age of infinite scrolling.

The French City of Limoges Wasn’t Known for Unrest. Then Rioters Set Fire to Its City Hall.
As unrest surged across France this weekend, the most surprising attack came in the quiet city of Limoges, where rioters set fire to the city hall.

How a Dominican Man Became an ICE Target Before the NYC Shooting
Oscar Belgal arrived in the city from the Dominican Republic in 2022. Chaos appeared to follow, ending in a fateful encounter with immigration agents.
CNBC

Bessent warns Zelenskyy to 'be very careful' about claims U.S. is throttling Starlink
Starlink, high-speed satellite internet provided by Elon Musk's SpaceX, is critical to Ukraine's defense.

The bloated workweek is coming for Sundays—as some embrace flexibility, others worry about job security
A new report finds nearly half of workers are often logging in on Sundays. It is a boon for worker flexibility, or a sign of job-hugging insecurity?

Iran says it has a 'new operational plan' if the U.S. resumes attacks, as shipping vessels report strikes
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said the country's military has prepared a response to any new attacks.

Boomers are buying into the promise of monthly income from options ETFs, but there's a tax catch
Covered call ETFs have been widely adopted by baby boomers to meet monthly income needs, but unlike most ETFs, the tax implications can be significant.

Semiconductor market to remain solid ‘at least through next year,’ South Korea finance minister says
South Korea's finance minister said semiconductor growth can last at least through 2027 as supply remains tight despite a global chip sell-off.

Trump's Russia diesel deal may offer Putin more than money — and spell trouble for Ukraine
Trump's diesel deal may do little for Russia's finances, but it raises bigger questions about Ukraine's leverage, U.S. support and Putin's next moves.

Why hedge funds could be making a bond market shock more likely
The Bank of England's deputy governor has warned that hedge funds' activities could raise the risk of a global bond market shock.

Investors are buying up vast tracts of timberland across U.S. in one of market's longest-term bets
Timberland managers buying for pension funds and other institutional investors can wait decades for returns, but the market can also be a profit trap.

Software’s new consolidator gets big vote of confidence from Berkshire
Less than four months into life as a public company, Bending Spoons got a big vote of confidence this week from Berkshire Hathaway.

Some companies give AI to everyone. This CEO is doing the opposite
Paysend CEO Ben Chisell limits AI tools to top performers as other U.K. companies push broader workplace rollouts.
BBC

Macron calls for 'calm and order' after riots across France
French President Emmanuel Macron gives a national address after widespread disorder and as some looting continued in Paris.

Madueke's 'anger and conviction' shows he's more than a 'finisher'
Noni Madueke may not have the role he wants at Arsenal but his winning goal against Nottingham Forest showed why he is one of Mikel Arteta's valued players.

Cindy Crawford 'beyond heartbroken' after death of son Presley at 27
Presley Gerber's death in September is being investigated as a suspected overdose.

Sage feels 'shame' at Palace thrashing with future in doubt
Crystal Palace manage Pierre Sage says he feels "shame" at the Eagles' performance during their 5-0 thrashing by Brighton and does not know if he will be given time to save his job.

What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base
At least four people are confirmed to have died after a huge fire swept through the base.

Shades of Barca and Beckham - Brighton aim to maintain superb start
With 23 goals in seven Premier League matches, including some stunning strikes, Brighton continue to delight their fans and get them dreaming of what might be.

Northampton beat Cardiff for only English win of Champions Cup openers
Northampton edge to a nervy Champions Cup pool win against tenacious Cardiff at Franklin's Gardens.

Hearts roll out red carpet ... and Celtic walk all over it
Hearts thought attack was the best form of defence at Celtic Park. They were badly wrong, writes Tom English.

Mbeumo offers Carrick solace as Man Utd winless run goes on
Michael Carrick said he had his headphones on this week so didn't hear the noise around Manchester United, but a 1-1 draw at Leeds means it is six games without a win.

Man, 80, who died in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond named
The flying instructor has been described as "a gentleman and an experienced aviator" by former students.
The Independent

Driver in deadly Kansas soccer field crash released while investigation continues
Police say a woman who drove a pickup truck onto a soccer field during a weekend youth game in Kansas, killing two people and injuring several others, has been released as the investigation continues

Twenty-four Romanian men deported from Ireland on charter flight from Dublin
The flight left Dublin Airport on Sunday afternoon and has since arrived in Bucharest

Kenya’s Ebola cases hit 8, with no community transmission yet
Ebola cases in Kenya rose to eight on Sunday after another person tested positive while in quarantine, having been identified as a contact of the first patient

Man accused of stealing flamingo from Vegas casino testifies he drank a lot that day — like, a lot
Mitchell Fairbarn admitted footage of him stealing the pink bird ‘doesn’t look good’

During anti-Trump protests, No Kings’ Instagram page got pulled. Platform says oops
The outage hit as organizers coordinated nearly 3,000 early-voting events across all 50 states and Washington, DC
Fast-moving Ebola outbreak spreads to another Congo province
The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment

Canada fire: U.S. Ambassador says ‘heart is heavy’ after four service members confirmed dead in horrific tragedy
The Canadian military said Sunday that there was no indication the incident was a result of terrorism

Two teenagers dead after Suffolk car crash
Police were called at 10.15am on Sunday after reports of the crash on Debenham Road, Little Stonham
Trump defies court order to close historic golf course for 15 months of renovations
Trump vows to make it 'one of the Best and Most Spectacular Golf Courses anywhere in the World'

Britain’s biggest warship sets sail for the Arctic in latest NATO show of strength
The deployment marks the second phase of Operation Firecrest























