Canada
Sturgeon Falls trail reopens with safety upgrades after brothers drowned
The Manitoba government installed fencing and new signs after two boys died at the Whiteshell Provincial Park site in July.
Canada
Crime & Justice
Two Tsawwassen First Nation elders killed in mall parking lot crash
The victims are identified as cultural pillars Barb Joe and Virginia Splockton, who died as a community prepared for a Truth and Reconciliation event.
Crime & Justice
Ontario inspectors allege third parties completed coursework at career colleges
Government reports claim students at three Academy of Learning schools received over $219 million in grants while showing signs of fraud.
Politics
Saskatchewan Party founding member Ken Krawetz dies at 75
The former deputy premier and finance minister was a key figure in the party's formation and served as its first interim leader.
Crime & Justice
Alberta court upholds convictions of Coutts blockade leaders
The Alberta Court of Appeal dismissed appeals from Chris Carbert and Anthony Olienick, who were convicted of mischief and weapons offences.
Politics
Pacific Link pipeline designated as project of national interest
The federal and Alberta governments will fast-track the Pacific Link pipeline to carry oil to the B.C. coast.
Canada
High-speed rail from Toronto to Quebec City could cost up to $113B, budget officer says
The Parliamentary Budget Officer's estimate is higher than the government's preliminary range of $60 billion to $90 billion.
Crime & Justice
Sexual assault charge against Trailer Park Boys actor Mike Smith dismissed
The Crown offered no evidence after the complainant said she was unwilling to sacrifice her mental health to testify.
iGaming
Betway Canada joins Alberta's regulated iGaming market
The Super Group-owned brand offers sports betting and online casino products in the province, which launched its competitive market in July.
Canada
Alberta to increase fines, jail time for illegal dumping
The province will introduce legislation this fall to double maximum fines and allow for jail sentences.
Communities
Truth and Reconciliation Day events confront residential school denialism
Indigenous leaders and survivors marked the day by calling for a renewed commitment to listening as denialism persists.
Prime Minister marks Truth and Reconciliation Day at Edmonton historic site
The prime minister said the day calls for hearing survivors' stories and committing to move forward together.
Canada
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk prepares for launch to International Space Station
Kutryk will join NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission for a six-month stay if weather permits the Thursday morning launch.