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Politics

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  Trudeau heads to ASEAN summit and Ukraine defence meetings this week

  Justin Trudeau will travel to Laos later this week for the ASEAN summit, marking what his office says will be the first official visit of a Canadian prime minister to the Southeast Asian country.

• 'I think Israel is interested in a ceasefire': U.S. ambassador to Canada

  In an interview with CTV’s Question Period host Vassy Kapelos, airing Sunday, Cohen said that despite the failed attempt at a pause, he still believes a ceasefire is possible.

• On Saturday, tensions rose again between Quebec and Ottawa at the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) political conference in Saint-Hyacinthe.

Health

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  Rwanda will deploy Marburg vaccine under trial as death toll rises to 12

  Rwandan health authorities will begin a vaccine study against the Marburg hemorrhagic fever, officials said Sunday, as the East African country tries to stop the spread of an outbreak that has killed 12 people.

• 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 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.

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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  Donald Glover cancels Childish Gambino tour dates after recent surgery

  Donald Glover has cancelled the remaining dates of Childish Gambino’s North American and European tour.

• 'Joker 2' stumbles at box office amid poor reviews from audiences and critics

  'Joker: Folie a Deux' is the No. 1 movie at the box office, but it might not be destined for a happy ending.

• Death and fashion abound in Jeanne Beker's new memoir, 'Heart on My Sleeve'

  But after fashion, death is the second through line in 'Heart on My Sleeve,' which tells the TV personality's life story as reflected by the items in her wardrobe.

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  One person is dead after the driver of a pickup truck hit a bench where two people were waiting for the bus in Surrey Saturday afternoon, police have confirmed.

• The calculus of predicting an election and identifying its key battlegrounds is complex enough in any race, but observers of the British Columbia poll this month are facing a pair of unknown quantities that make the math even more confounding.

• A gargantuan gourd – affectionately named ‘Orangina’ by the urban gardeners who grew it in the front yard of their Vancouver home – earned the massive honour of being named B.C.’s heaviest giant pumpkin Saturday.

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  The Archbishop of Toronto is among 21 new cardinals Pope Francis named Sunday and the lone new cardinal from North America.

• There will be more subway service, bus routes and streetcar stops in Toronto, as the TTC has completed construction and increased its service.

• Police are investigating after a suspicious fire broke out inside an Oshawa townhouse Sunday morning.

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  An investigation is underway after a collision that took place on Deerfoot Trail early Saturday evening.

• An investigation is underway into a fire and explosion that took place Saturday night in northeast Calgary.

• Nanton RCMP are on scene Sunday morning at a serious single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 533 and Range Road 118.

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  The Carleton Ravens came within a field goal of their first Panda Game victory since 2017, but ultimately came short of breaking the University of Ottawa Gee Gees winning streak on Sunday.

• With CTV broadcasting NFL football games on Sundays this season, �鶹Ӱ�� at Six with Austin Lee will be broadcasting live on our website and the �鶹Ӱ�� App.

• Ontario Provincial Police say a man has died after striking obstacles on the St. Lawrence River while driving a personal watercraft.

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  Alexandre Look, a 33-year-old Montreal native, was among the concertgoers who were murdered a year ago Monday at the Supernova music festival during a brutal assault on Israel carried out by Hamas militants. He is among at least eight people, either Canadian citizens or with ties to Canada, who died during the Oct. 7 attacks.

• Police released the identities of the mother and daughter who were killed after a fire tore through a 160-year-old building in Old Montreal on Friday.

• A man was taken into custody Sunday after a woman was found dead in a home on Montreal's South Shore.

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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.

• Highway 39 near Warburg was closed Saturday after a serious crash involving a motorcycle and a van.

• 'Sober curious': Younger Canadians turning away from alcohol, data says

  According to a survey on recent alcohol consumption, younger Canadians are more likely to have not had a drink in the past week. For those interested in slowing or stopping their alcohol consumption, there's a phrase: 'sober curious.'

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  Bernie Hicks, known as the ‘Batman of Amherst,’ always wanted to sit in a Batmobile until a kind stranger made it happen.

• RCMP in Sussex, N.B., are asking the public for help locating a missing 61-year-old woman from Wards Creek, N.B.

• A broken wastewater pipe has prompted Halifax Water to ask Quinpool area residents to reduce water usage while crews make repairs Sunday.

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  Some Manitobans are cleaning up Sunday morning, after intense winds barreled through southern parts of the province Saturday.

• Thousands of people passed through the third floor of the Millennium Library this weekend to peruse through one of the largest collections of zines, comics and merchandise the province has ever seen.

• 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.

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  Saturday was not an ideal fall day for the residents of southern Saskatchewan – as winds reaching highway speeds were reported.

• The Saskatchewan Roughriders have clinched a playoff spot thanks to a win over the Edmonton Elks.

• Saskatchewan's two major political parties made campaign stops in Moose Jaw Saturday with both promising to invest into the city if elected on Oct. 28.

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  According to police, officers responded to reports of a stabbing in the area of Victoria Street North and St. Ledger Street around 5:30 a.m. Sunday.

• Hurricane Milton has formed and could grow stronger before hitting Florida midweek

  U.S. Air Force hurricane hunters have confirmed that Milton has rapidly intensified into a hurricane as it moves toward Florida, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.

• Emergency services were called to the area of Stone Road West and Chancellors Way around 1:20 a.m. Sunday for a report of a single motor vehicle collision.

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  The Saskatchewan Roughriders have clinched a playoff spot thanks to a win over the Edmonton Elks.

• 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.

• Saturday was not an ideal fall day for the residents of southern Saskatchewan – as winds reaching highway speeds were reported.

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  Weeneebayko Area Health Authority and the Government of Ontario have awarded a $1.8 billion fixed-price contract to design, build and finance a new Far North hospital.

• 'Sober curious': Younger Canadians turning away from alcohol, data says

  According to a survey on recent alcohol consumption, younger Canadians are more likely to have not had a drink in the past week. For those interested in slowing or stopping their alcohol consumption, there's a phrase: 'sober curious.'

• Oct. 7 commemoration events being held across Canada

  Hundreds of people are gathering today in cities across Canada to remember the victims of Hamas's Oct. 7 attack on Israel and the hostages that have still not yet made it home.

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  Tears were shed and emotions ran high at the 33rd annual CIBC Run for the Cure in downtown London, Ont. on Sunday.

• The London Knights continue to get players back from NHL training camps but while the roster takes shape, wins have been tough to come by in the early season.

• Hurricane Milton has formed and could grow stronger before hitting Florida midweek

  U.S. Air Force hurricane hunters have confirmed that Milton has rapidly intensified into a hurricane as it moves toward Florida, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.

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  The first Sunday of October was also the first Sunday of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which meant hundreds wore pink and attended the CIBC 'Run for the Cure' event in Barrie.

• On Saturday, Lampman Lane Community Centre was the site of the first-ever VOLT hockey tournament in Barrie, an inclusive form of hockey that allows people with various disabilities to play the sport they love.

• Police in Barrie allegedly seized a semi-automatic pistol and drugs during an overnight investigation that resulted in the arrest of three men downtown.

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  This morning just before 7:00 a.m., OPP responded to a collision in which a vehicle struck a pedestrian on the roadway.

• The event serves as a pivotal platform for open-class boxers from across Ontario to compete for provincial titles and the opportunity to advance to the Canadian National Championships.

• Bubi’s Awesome Eats, located on University Ave West took to social media to announce the closure on Friday.

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  The calculus of predicting an election and identifying its key battlegrounds is complex enough in any race, but observers of the British Columbia poll this month are facing a pair of unknown quantities that make the math even more confounding.

• Police on Vancouver Island have made an arrest in the case of a 78-year-old woman found dead in her home almost two years ago.

• NDP Leader David Eby is promising to offer a $75-million loan forgiveness program to entice doctors, nurses and heath professionals to expand health-care services in rural British Columbia.

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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.

• NDP Leader David Eby is promising to offer a $75-million loan forgiveness program to entice doctors, nurses and heath professionals to expand health-care services in rural British Columbia.

• 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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  While the summer may be over, construction season in Lethbridge is not.

• 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.

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  A 33-year-old man was arrested Saturday for allegedly spraying bear mace at three individuals in northwestern Ontario.

• A drug raid on a home on the Far North Attawapiskat First Nation last week resulted in two local residents being charged and more than $50,000 in suspected narcotics, including methamphetamine, being seized.

• The Ontario College of Family Physicians has presented awards to 750 doctors based on comments from patients, including eight physicians who are part of the Group Health Centre in Sault Ste. Marie.

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.