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Quebec Immigration Minister Catherine Gentilcore expressed her shock over more than 100 alleged immigration fraud cases linked to former bureaucrat Marilena Ida, who has been charged with breach of trust and document forgery. The incidents reportedly occurred between August 2016 and February 2019.
Private Aidan Goulding, 23, was honoured in a funeral service held in Vancouver after he died in a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright. Fellow soldiers and family remembered him as fearless and adventurous, reflecting on his spirit and commitment during military training exercises.
Nearly 1,000 residents protested in downtown Halifax against a proposed AI data centre in Cape Breton, calling for a moratorium on similar projects. Concerns centre on environmental impact and water usage, as Everwind Fuels moves forward with the development set to power Anthropic’s AI assistant.
Alberta’s Justice Minister Mickey Amery has rejected Elections Alberta’s request for a delay in the 2027 provincial election, emphasising that the election date is fixed by law. Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure suggested postponing the election to address boundary changes, which are under scrutiny for potential gerrymandering.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to eliminate diesel taxes and reduce government spending ahead of the upcoming federal budget. Poilievre cited significant projected deficits and urged for cuts to bureaucracy and cancellation of the ALTO high-speed rail project.
Demonstrators held a “die-in” protest against pesticides in Montreal on 31 October 2026, aiming to highlight the dangers of pesticide use. Organised by Vigilance OGM, the event featured participants lying on the ground and displaying tombstones with disease names, responding to federal legislation allowing the use of banned pesticides.
B.C. Lions defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 33-26 in the CFL West semifinal, overcoming a 14-point deficit. Quarterback Nathan Rourke passed for 366 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Lions into the West Division final against the Edmonton Elks on 7 November.
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has issued a warning of a credible threat of a “mass casualty event” at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve, advising avoidance of the area. Global Affairs Canada has echoed this alert, cautioning against all travel to Russia due to the ongoing conflict with Ukraine and risks of terrorism.
Residents of the Fairview homeless encampment in Penticton began vacating the site on Friday, following a court-ordered injunction due to safety concerns. As individuals left, questions remained about available support and shelter resources, with outreach workers assisting those affected by the eviction.
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