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Politics

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  Trudeau repeats ceasefire call but doesn't condemn Israel sending troops into Lebanon

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau repeatedly reiterated calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East on Saturday as he blamed Hamas, Hezbollah and Israel for a staggering number of civilian deaths.

• America votes: How the election could impact the Canada-U.S. border

  While America's southern border remains a hot button issue on the campaign trail, the result of the U.S. election in November could also impact the northern frontier with Canada, which remains the longest undefended border in the world.

• NDP house leader laments 'agents of chaos' in precarious Parliament

  NDP House leader Peter Julian says there's more his party wants to do in Parliament before the next election, but if the current dysfunction continues it will become a factor in how they vote on a confidence measure.

Health

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  Bruzzese came down with COVID-19 in February 2023, and received her injection at the end of March. “Being able to recognize smells is something we take for granted, until you can’t.”

• Frequent drinking of fizzy beverages and fruit juice are linked to an increased risk of stroke: research

  New data raises questions about the drinks people consume and the potential risks associated with them, according to researchers at Galway University in Ireland, in partnership with Hamilton’s McMaster University.

• Couche Tard, On the Run parent firms challenge Health Canada nicotine pouch rules

  Convenience store firms that operate thousands of outlets across Canada are taking the federal government to court to overturn regulations that restrict the sale of nicotine pouches to pharmacies.

Sci-Tech

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  What can a fruit fly's brain tell us about our own?

  Scientists announced on Thursday a milestone in neurobiological research with the mapping of the entire brain of an adult fruit fly, a feat that may provide insight into brains across the animal kingdom, including people.

• Dolphins 'smile' at each other when they play and to avoid misunderstanding, study finds

  For humans, flashing a smile is an easy way to avoid misunderstanding. And, according to a new study, bottlenose dolphins may use a similar tactic while playing with each other.

• Google tests verified check marks in search results

  Alphabet's Google is testing showing check marks next to certain companies on its search results, a company spokesperson said on Friday, in a move aimed at helping users identify verified sources and steer clear of fake websites.

Entertainment

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  Keanu Reeves spins out at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in pro auto racing debut

  Hollywood star Keanu Reeves made his professional auto racing debut on Saturday in an event in which 'The Matrix' star spun out at famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

• Anne Hathaway confirms 'Princess Diaries 3': 'Miracles happen'

  You might be thinking, 'Shut up!' but it’s officially true: the 'Princess Diaries' franchise is finally growing.

• Paul Simon is 'optimistic' about returning to live performance after partially losing hearing

  Legendary singer Paul Simon has said he is 'optimistic' about being able to return to performing live after losing most of his hearing in his left ear.

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  Fire crews battled a massive blaze in downtown Langley Saturday morning.

• Nearly two years after a man was stabbed to death in downtown Kelowna, RCMP have made an arrest in the case.

• The man suspected of murdering another man inside a Mackenzie, B.C., home last weekend has been arrested.

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  A Toronto police officer has been arrested after allegedly stealing three bottles of alcohol from a store.

• Two pedestrians have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after an early-morning collision in Vaughan.

• Toronto’s annual Nuit Blanche is back and with it come road closures.

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  An investigation is underway into a Friday night collision in southeast Calgary that left one person dead.

• An investigation is underway into what caused a vehicle rollover Saturday in the area of Plummers Road and Priddis Valley Road.

• B.C. Lions snuff out Calgary Stampeders playoff hopes with 32-15 win

  The loss that extinguished the Calgary Stampeders playoff dreams Friday provided some deja vu for head coach Dave Dickenson.

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  New data shows the automated speed enforcement camera on King Edward Avenue, between Bolton Street and St. Patrick Street, issued 6,337 speeding tickets in August, the highest number of tickets issued by Ottawa's 40 photo radar cameras.

• Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory as temperatures across Ottawa and eastern Ontario are expected to dip near the freezing mark this evening.

• Travelling on a budget can be stressful, but there are ways you can ensure you're getting the best deal on flights as the holiday season approaches.

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  The two people who died in a major fire in Old Montreal on Friday were a mother and her seven-year-old daughter, sources told Noovo Info.

• Montreal police say they are increasing their presence across the city ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 start of the Israel-Hamas war.

• Montreal police say a business in the city's Pointe-Saint-Charles neighbourhood was hit with Molotov cocktails two nights in a row.

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  An estimated four billion birds will navigate man-made environments as they travel south from North America during fall migration. Tens of million of them will die en route due to human-created hazards.

• A 79-year-old woman is dead after the vehicle she was driving crashed into an east Edmonton building late Friday afternoon.

• Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jack Campbell has entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program.

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  A riding in southwest New Brunswick that for decades was a Progressive Conservative stronghold is shaping up to be a bellwether that could offer a window into the future of the Tory party, and maybe of the province.

• Tropical Storm Milton forms in Gulf of Mexico, could intensify as a hurricane threatening Florida

  Tropical Storm Milton has formed in the Gulf of Mexico. It is located 220 miles (355 kilometres) north-northeast of Veracruz, Mexico.

• Nova Scotia author Allison Maher made the jump from young adult (YA) to adult fiction with her most recent novel, “The Last of the Firsts” and the response from readers has been a surprise for the writer.

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  It’s 1998. Google was just born, and dial-up was the primary way to connect to the Internet. New sites were being developed daily on any number of topics, from recipes to shopping. David Yanciw, however, was thinking big - big things, that is.

• A two-storey house that was under construction was the scene of a Saturday morning fire in Winnipeg’s Glenwood neighbourhood.

• Highway 12 has been reopened following a single motor vehicle collision Saturday morning in the RM of Brokenhead, Man.

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  A wind warning has been issued for parts of southern Saskatchewan, with gusts of up to 100 kilometres per hour (km/h) possible in some areas on Saturday, Environment and Climate Change Canada says.

• Regina police are investigating after guns were fired at two homes last week, with one home being shot at on multiple occasions.

• A permanent memorial at the site of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash is about to be a step closer.

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  The Huron Ontario Provincial Police said they responded to a “downed airplane” just after 11 a.m. Saturday.

• Police say they were called to the area of Simcoe Street and Market Street around 1:30 a.m. Saturday for a report of an assault.

• The Oktoberfest Parade is fast approaching and organizers are urgently seeking volunteers to fill the role of sign carriers.

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  A permanent memorial at the site of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash is about to be a step closer.

• The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation hosted a virtual election forum on education Thursday evening, giving candidates in the provincial election a chance to share their thoughts and answer questions on issues teachers find most important.

• A Saskatchewan man living in the United States has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography after he unknowingly provided disturbing videos to an FBI agent he thought was a pedophile.

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  Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has been found not guilty of sexually assaulting a young woman in northeastern Ontario eight years ago. The former Hedley frontman had pleaded not guilty to sexual assault.

• The two people who died in a major fire in Old Montreal on Friday were a mother and her seven-year-old daughter, sources told Noovo Info.

• Fire crews in Greater Sudbury battled a large garage fire on Friday.

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  An organization who has assisted in locating 40 missing people since 2018, has its sights set on the Thames River near Cavendish Park in London, Ont.

• Huron OPP say they were on the scene of a plane crash this morning, with a pilot finding themselves unable to halt before the end of a runway in Brussels.

• Tax rebate: Canadians with low to modest incomes to receive payment

  Canadians who are eligible for a GST/HST tax credit can expect their final payment of the year on Friday.

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  Three people from Simcoe County face charges in relation to a drug trafficking investigation that police say resulted in the seizure of several weapons, drugs and thousands of dollars worth of stolen property.

• The Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment is investigating several impaired driving incidents that occurred over the past week, including two that led to drug busts.

• A man is facing multiple charges after reportedly threatening to harm staff members at an Orillia business Friday afternoon.

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  The municipality issued a stern reminder for code violators, as both were fined following a warning issued by Leamington Fire Services.

• According to police, the suspect entered and vandalized the property in the 700 block of Grand Marais Road Easton on September 28.

• Travelling on a budget can be stressful, but there are ways you can ensure you're getting the best deal on flights as the holiday season approaches.

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  The leaders of both British Columbia's provincial Conservatives and New Democrats are in the Okanagan campaigning today.

• We haven't heard the candidates talk much about education during B.C.'s 2024 election campaign, but the teachers' union is trying to put the spotlight on that issue.

• The body of a British Columbia mountain climber has been located and recovered after the 39-year-old man was reported missing during a solo climb on Washington state's Mount Baker earlier this week.

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  Nearly two years after a man was stabbed to death in downtown Kelowna, RCMP have made an arrest in the case.

• The leaders of both British Columbia's provincial Conservatives and New Democrats are in the Okanagan campaigning today.

• Three young suspects have been arrested in connection with a swarming attack on a teenager in B.C.'s Okanagan last week – and authorities have asked the public to stop circulating disturbing videos of the incident.

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  Lethbridge police executed dozens of warrants and laid numerous charges in another targeted enforcement project in the downtown area.

• A person was airlifted to hospital following a serious crash in Taber, Alta., on Friday morning. Taber RCMP responded to the scene on Highway 864 around 10:30 a.m., for a crash involving an SUV and a semi-truck.

• To enhance inclusivity at Lethbridge Polytechnic, the institution has launched a new accessibility micro-credential.

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  Two teens, ages 14 and 19, have been charged with arson in connection with a July 14 fire in Cat Lake First Nation that destroyed $500,000 in construction materials.

• A northeastern Ontario jury has started deliberating in Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard's sexual assault trial, we can now tell you what they weren't allowed to hear.

• A suspect who accused Thunder Bay police of being responsible for his throat injury actually hurt himself when he swallowed a large amount of drugs.

N.L.

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  Marathon goat: Animal runner wins hearts and a medal after crashing Newfoundland race

  He may not have logged the fastest time or even gone the full distance, but residents of a Newfoundland town agree the goat who unexpectedly joined the local weekend half marathon was the event's undisputed champion.

• Labrador residents say 'inhumane' food prices force families to go hungry

  A mother in a community where the cost of living is one of the highest in the country says grocery prices are 'inhumane' and retailers are putting profits ahead of people’s basic human right to food.

• Small English soccer team has huge year, thanks in part to Newfoundland and Labrador

  A soccer game in England on Tuesday night drove a spike in online traffic across the Atlantic to a website launched by the Newfoundland and Labrador government.