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Australian court says mushroom poison murderer should never be released from prison
30 Oct 2026
An Australian appeals court on Friday ordered triple-murderer Erin Patterson to never be released from prison because of the "shocking criminality" involved in poisoning four of her estranged husband's relatives with death cap mushrooms.
Drinking water advisory lifted for Sambaa K'e, N.W.T.
30 Oct 2026
Officials said the advisory, issued on Sep. 16, was in place as a "precautionary" measure after a toxin related to blue-green algae was detected in the water. A news release on Thursday said tap water can now be used as normal.
Elections Ontario tells tribunal it's making efforts to provide accessible voting
30 Oct 2026
Lawyers representing Elections Ontario told an Ontario Human Rights Tribunal hearing on Thursday that the agency seeks to accommodate all voters with disabilities the best it can, but those accommodations must ensure votes are secure and secret.
Windsor MPP pushes for provincewide medical travel grant to help families access specialized care
30 Oct 2026
Windsor West MPP Lisa Gretzky is calling on the Ontario government to help families cover the cost of travelling long distances for specialized medical care.
Assembly of First Nations chief's comments on Métis identity 'racist': federation president
30 Oct 2026
The head of the Manitoba Métis Federation is rebuking a chief's controversial remarks on Métis identity, but the province's grand chief says she "stands firmly" beside them.
Ousted Winnipeg councillors say appetite for change drove big turnover at city hall
30 Oct 2026
Some Winnipeg city councillors who lost their race for re-election say residents were increasingly frustrated about the state of the city and wanted to see change.
New faces on Steinbach, Man., city council include its 1st person of colour
30 Oct 2026
Voters in Steinbach, Man., elected two new members to council Wednesday, including the first councillor of colour in the historically Mennonite and fast-growing city.
Manitoba Métis Federation partnering with aviation company Babcock Canada
30 Oct 2026
The Manitoba Métis Federation is partnering with an aviation and aerospace company, agreeing to work together to find and pursue new business opportunities within the sector.
Calgary police chief warns of 'major impacts' on public safety if budget ask fails
30 Oct 2026
Chief Katie McLellan is hoping to hire 309 officers over the next four years and an additional 214 civilian employees by 2030.
Police, military escort body of fallen Wainwright soldier through Calgary
30 Oct 2026
Pte. Aidan Goulding of North Vancouver is one of four service members who died in a fire at CFB Wainwright earlier this month. On Thursday, Calgary police, RCMP and the Canadian Armed Forces were part
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