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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.

Manitobans are adapting to new schedules following the introduction of Manitoba Standard Time, which has led to darker mornings. This change affects IT teams and construction workers, with 92% of residents supporting the end of seasonal time changes, as announced by Premier Wab Kinew.

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.

Pierre Poilievre, along with other Opposition MPs, has signed a letter to Mark Carney as a federal Conservative bill to repeal the tanker ban is set for a second reading this week. The outcome may have significant implications for Canadian energy policies.

British Columbians participated in the province’s 2026 election on 24 October, following Premier David Eby’s decision to call a snap election, advancing the electoral timeline from its originally scheduled date in 2028.

Four men from Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan lost their lives in a fire at CFB Wainwright, linked to the Edmonton Garrison. More than 30 individuals were hospitalised following the incident, which remains under investigation.

Reaction is escalating following a demonstration by a group identified as white nationalists at a British Columbia First Nation on Sunday. Community members and local leaders have expressed their concerns about the event and its implications for racial tensions in the area.

A man charged in the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia has been placed on the FBI’s most-wanted list. Authorities continue to pursue the suspect, highlighting the ongoing investigation into the high-profile case.

The BC Conservatives are gaining traction in the polls as the snap election campaign commences. Leader Lorne Doerkson is set to make his first official campaign announcement on Sunday, signalling a pivotal moment for the party’s electoral strategy.

A woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to hospital following a bear attack involving a group of hikers in backcountry near Whistler, B.C. Authorities are assessing the situation amid ongoing safety concerns in the area.