The Canadian Armed Forces provided an update on the fire incident at CFB Wainwright that occurred on 17 October, resulting in four fatalities and 39 injuries. Brigadier-General Vanessa Hanrahan noted the fire began on the automatic grenade launcher range, complicating firefighting efforts due to restricted access.

The office of Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston issued a complaint to Sibo Chen, an associate professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, following his media comments on a proposed AI data centre’s environmental impact. The office criticised Chen’s remarks as slanted and unsubstantiated, while he defended his statements as based on peer-reviewed research.

Lumby will hold a byelection for mayor following Kevin Acton’s dual victories in municipal and provincial elections, which resulted in his departure from the mayoralty. The byelection is projected for late January or early February, with costs estimated between £5,000 and £10,000, which Acton has pledged to cover.

Mayoral candidates in Winnipeg are proposing increased police presence and surveillance tools, including drones, ahead of the civic election. Experts warn that adding officers may not address underlying social issues, despite the Winnipeg Police Service receiving 27 per cent of the city’s budget.

Olivia Chow has been re-elected as mayor of Toronto and now faces budget challenges, including a projected shortfall of approximately £1.1 billion for 2027. Her administration aims to negotiate additional funding from the province while maintaining property tax levels aligned with inflation.

Election night in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area saw significant changes, with several incumbent mayors ousted. Hamilton’s Andrea Horwath finished third with 14 per cent of the vote, trailing Keanin Loomis and Rob Cooper. In Mississauga, Alvin Tedjo emerged victorious against Carolyn Parrish.