An explosion and fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright has resulted in at least seven fatalities and numerous injuries, according to military sources. Emergency services are responding to the incident as investigations begin into the cause of the explosion.

A transit bus was involved in a chain-reaction crash, striking multiple vehicles before colliding with a parked bus, resulting in an explosion. Three people have died and more than a dozen others were injured in the incident.

Surrey police confirmed that, following a crash, two individuals sustained serious injuries, with one requiring airlift to a hospital. Initial reports had indicated no serious injuries among those involved in the incident.

Data from Ipsos commissioned by Fertility Matters Canada indicates that 46 per cent of Canadians expressing an opinion are in favour of the proposed federal funding programme for in vitro fertilisation (IVF).

Manitoba First Nations police and safety officers are set to receive $163.5 million from provincial and federal governments. However, some First Nation leaders have expressed concerns that this funding is insufficient to meet the needs of their communities.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre acknowledged the prevailing disillusionment among Canadians but asserted that resignation is not a solution, emphasising that Albertans embody resilience and perseverance in challenging times.