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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.

British Columbians will not adjust their clocks this November as the province moves to permanent Pacific daylight time. This shift may cause confusion with technology, impacting scheduled appointments and travel arrangements, as airlines adjust their winter flight schedules to accommodate the time change.

Admiral Pierre Vandier, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, urged Canada to integrate advanced technologies such as drones and artificial intelligence into military planning. His comments follow NATO exercises in Latvia demonstrating the effective combination of traditional military assets and modern innovations amid evolving security challenges.

Farmers and local officials in Repentigny, Quebec, are opposing a proposed high-speed rail project, citing threats to agricultural land and livelihoods. Concerns include property division, equipment access, and financial viability, with calls for project cancellation and improved consultation from planners.

Three landslides occurred in Summerland’s Garnet Valley, impacting the Campbell family’s property, following heavy rain on Tuesday. This incident highlights ongoing risks from slopes affected by the Bald Range wildfire, which have become vulnerable to erosion, prompting the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to conduct geotechnical assessments.