Minister backs 2027 fixed election date as Elections Alberta suggests change
A contentious report is set to be released this week on new electoral boundaries that the NDP previously said gerrymanders ridings in two cities.
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Sunday, November 1, 2026
Politics & Government
Alberta emergency physician and health care advocate seeks NDP nomination
Dr. Paul Parks wants to represent the reliably conservative riding of Cypress-Medicine Hat, a seat currently held by Justin Wright, Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services
Next mayor of Niagara Falls calls for community consultations on Ford’s casino plan
The Premier is seeking up to three new casino operators for the region as Ontario aims to spur tourism
Veteran whose daughter died in military training exercise named Silver Cross Mother
The Royal Canadian Legion says Virginia Hicks’ family has a long history of military service and she served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 29 years.
Jet carrying 9 crashes in Florida neighbourhood, U.S. officials confirm
The Bahamas-bound jet departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.
Business & Economy
Lockheed Martin acquires Nova Scotia-based undersea defence company for $3.45-billion
Ultra Maritime manufactures sonar solutions, sonobuoys and torpedo defence systems to detect and track submarine threats for allied navies
Canada seeks full participation in the EU’s Erasmus+ program
As Ottawa and the EU explore ways of working closer together, negotiations are now underway to make Canada a full participant in the Erasmus+ program.
Yukon seeks federal funding to shore up aging power grid
Territory’s ratepayers cannot afford to shoulder costs of upgrades and repairs, Energy Minister says
Trump says Canada-U.S. ‘very close’ to having a deal, following PM Carney saying they had a ‘good conversation’
Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had a good conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on trade relations
Binance sees spike in withdrawals after $6.3-billion heist
Customers pull $3.64-billion, or 2.1% of assets, as world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange goes back online
Sports
Canadian men cap successful World Tour stop in Montreal with 5,000m relay gold
The Canadian Ice Maples capped a five-medal performance with victory on Sunday at the the ISU Short Track World Tour in Montreal. It was the foursome of Felix Roussel, Steven Dubois, Mathieu...
Canada defeats U.S. to claim FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup women's title in El Salvador
Canada's women's national team beats the United States 21-12 to win the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup 2026 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Connor McDavid has goal and assist to lead Oilers past Rangers
Raptors on Sportsnet: Toronto vs. Los Angeles Lakers
The Toronto Raptors start a four-game road trip on the West Coast as they square off against Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers. Catch the action on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ with tip-off at 9...
Andreescu upsets Maria to claim Queretaro Open singles championship
Bianca Andreescu will be packing some extra bling on her trip home from Mexico. The Mississauga, Ont., player upset top-seeded Tatjana Maria of Germany 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 in Sunday's women's singles final...