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Two padres in Atlantic Canada delivered Remembrance Day speeches reflecting on the recent deadly fire at CFB Wainwright, Alberta. In Halifax, Padre Steven Cochrane acknowledged the sacrifices of soldiers, while in St. John’s, Padre Stephen Courtney mourned the four soldiers killed and honoured the injured.

Carl Andersen, a 90-year-old veteran, reported being harassed by security guards while selling poppies at Montreal’s Vendôme metro station, where he has volunteered for 20 years. The STM clarified that donations can be solicited outside the paid area, provided traffic flow regulations are adhered to.

Divers from the Nomad Exploration Team have located the wreck of the S.S. Cornwallis in the Gulf of Maine, confirming it was torpedoed by a German U-boat in 1944. This discovery provides closure for families of the 48 crew members, five of whom survived.

Calgary’s proposed budget for 2027 includes a 15 per cent property tax increase, contributing to an anticipated total rise of 37 per cent over four years. Key allocations include $188 million for the Calgary Police Service and $134 million for Calgary Transit, amid significant capital spending plans.

A new facility, the ‘Home for Belonging,’ opened in Kelowna, providing a permanent community space for Autism Okanagan’s neurodivergent members. Designed to offer consistent programming, the centre features activities such as LEGO, digital arts, and social groups to support engagement and connection.

Unregulated subdivisions of homes in East Vancouver have drawn scrutiny after landlords were fined $90,000 for transforming a single-family residence into a rooming house accommodating at least 17 tenants. Inspections revealed multiple unpermitted renovations, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of housing regulations.

The Art Gallery of Ontario will unveil a five-floor expansion on 25 September 2027, adding 40,000 square feet to display nearly 400 artworks by Indigenous, Canadian, and international artists. The expansion, funded by a $35 million donation from Dani Reiss, aims for Zero Carbon Building Design certification.

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.