Elections Alberta urges MLAs to hold off on approving new electoral map or postpone 2027 vote
In a letter sent to MLAs, the agency says it lacks the resources to implement new riding boundaries before the election
Lacombe News
Friday, October 30, 2026
Politics & Government
Eviction day at contentious homeless encampment in Penticton
RCMP officers were on scene to ensure everyone's safety as outreach workers helped roughly a dozen residents vacate the property.
Barnes has career-high 41 points in Raptors’ loss
Scottie Barnes had a career-high 41 points for the Raptors but Toronto still fell to the Orlando Magic 121-114 on Friday in the first NBA Cup game for both teams.
Violent Toronto home invasion was ‘terrifying,’ real estate CEO says as police seek suspects
MAC Group CEO David Morton says his family is recovering after a violent Bridle Path home invasion left three relatives shot and all four attacked with a hammer.
Winnipeg Jets losing streak hits eight after 5-2 loss to Florida
For the second time this week, the Jets were beaten by the Florida Panthers, this one a 5-2 final, making it eight straight losses and dropping them to 4-7-3 overall.
Business & Economy
Tentative Agreement reached between School Support Workers, RCEs, CSAP, and Government
HALIFAX, NS — After ten long months of bargaining, the Nova Scotia School Board Council of Unions (NSSBCU) is very pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative agreement. We feel this...
How hackers broke into four of Canada’s top law firms, stole client files and caused chaos
The hackers pretended to be internal IT employees and used voice phishing to gain access to sensitive information
NEXE Innovations Reports Q1 Fiscal 2027 Results and Business Update
WINDSOR, Ontario, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NEXE Innovations Inc. (“NEXE”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) (TSX.V: NEXE) (Frankfurt: NX5) (OTC: NEXNF), a compostable...
Carney pursuing ‘associate’ EU membership
Canada and the European Union have pledged to deepen their security, digital and scholastic relationships, pushed by what they’ve described as a destabilized international order.
Ottawa lists Roberts Bank port expansion in B.C. as project of national interest
The federal government has listed the Port of Vancouver’s planned Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion as a project of national interest.
Sports
ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix Skate Canada International: Pairs Short Program - Kelowna
Watch the pairs short program on the opening day of the 2026 Skate Canada International in Kelowna, British Columbia.
Coronato has four-point night as Flames sink Kraken
Matt Coronato had a career-high four points with a goal and three assists on Friday night to lead the Calgary Flames to a 6-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken.
Rajakovic disappointed with lack of consistency in foul calls vs. Magic
Darko Rajakovic speaks to the media following the Toronto Raptors’ 121-114 loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday, discussing the disparity in foul calls throughout the game.