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'Fatalities and injuries' at CFB Wainwright; Edmonton hospitals under code orange
Canada’s defence minister has confirmed that there were people killed and injured in an incident Saturday afternoon at CFB Wainwright. “I'm saddened to share that there have been both fatalities and injuries as a result of an incident on the base,” David McGuinty said in a statement. “The Canadian Armed Forces, Department of National Defence, […]
No sign of 'terrorist activity' in deadly fire at Alberta military base: Forces
WAINWRIGHT - The Armed Forces say there's no indication a fire that erupted at an Alberta military base, resulting in deaths and injuries, was the result of terrorist activity.
French police arrest 1,800 after violent clashes and looting mar protests
Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during nationwide demonstrations that drew hundreds of thousands who denounced rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. Authorities said masked groups on Saturday set fires and attacked public buildings, including city halls, in several cities.In Limoges, a city in central France, flames engulfed the 19th-century City Hall, causing its roof to collapse. Haute-Vienne prefect Maurice Barate told LCI television that the fire was deliberately set and nearly destroyed the building. The fire was under control Sunday.French President Emmanuel Macron will hold an emergency meeting with top government officials on Sunday afternoon, before addressing the nation at 8 p.m., according to his office. "The right to protest is a fundamental right. Deliberately and collectively sowing disorder through violence is not," Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez wrote on X, pointing to the looting of hundreds of businesses in many cities including Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Bordeaux.About 550,000 people took part in protests across France, according to authorities, while organizers counted about 800,000. More than 500 police officers, gendarmes and firefighters were injured, Nuñez said.One person died of a heart attack, Paris police said in a statement, without providing details. Paris prosecutors’ office said it was investigating.Parisians deplore shattered shops and a damaged square Around Paris’ Place de la République on Sunday morning, dislodged cobblestones, shattered storefronts and broken glass marked the aftermath of the events. Looting and damage were reported around the square and in some other tourist and shopping areas in the city center.Paris police said Sunday that 855 people were arrested in the French capital region alone. The Paris prosecutors’ office said that 557 of them were kept in police custody."I am actually stunned by the level of destruction and violence that was expressed," Marie Peyreigne, a 57-year-old government employee said, wondering what led to the mayhem. Inspecting the damage, many Parisians took photos of the partially dismantled base of the central monument at Place de la République — a statue of Marianne, a symbol of France.Jean Foissy, 74, said he wanted to join the protest but found "a wall of riot police and fires everywhere," and went back home."I was very scared," he said. "I've been a Parisian since I was born, so when I got here, it almost made me want to cry because I find it so bad, it hurts me."Margaux Eude, 26, said she supports the protest movement but "didn't think it would escalate like this.""It's the troublemakers who came, and it breaks my heart because it delegitimizes the movement," she said.Political leaders trade blame ahead of presidential electionPolitical leaders across the spectrum sought to parlay the fallout of Saturday's riots into political capital, looking ahead to next spring's presidential election.Far-right leader and presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen lashed out at far-left rival Jean-Luc Mélenchon, who joined the Paris march. "Looting, ransacking, destroying and attacking law enforcement: Rioters have again spoiled the Oct. 17 demonstrations for the protection of purchasing power," Le Pen wrote on X.Her running mate, Jordan Bardella, said on X that "if the silent majority of French decide it, we will reestablish order for the long term."Mélenchon, for his part, traded barbs with the prime minister, accusing Lecornu of "playing with fire" and alleging that "by banking on degradation, you have only succeeded in uniting all youths and workers' unions."Mélenchon insisted that "my message is clear: those who share our fight have no business in looting or destruction."U.S. President Donald Trump posted "France is burning!" on his Truth Social platform, apparently linking the unrest to "the immigration of people from an entirely different world." "Close your Borders and take control, before it is too late!" he wrote.French authorities and police have not linked immigrants to the rioting and have repeatedly attributed some of the violence to "radical far-left groups" and other people who joined to loot.Hundreds of businesses looted across the countryParis Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire announced the creation of an emergency unit to support businesses assess the damage. "The scale of the damage is considerable and unprecedented," Grégoire wrote in an open letter. "Paris is a city of freedoms, debate and demonstrations. It must remain so. But it must also be a city where everyone can work and run a business safely." Police said groups of hundreds of people formed unauthorized marches across central Paris on Saturday. "By late afternoon, a new phase began with the arrival of large numbers of people whose sole aim was to steal and loot, taking advantage of the unrest," police said. The mayors of Paris, Marseille and Lyon, the three largest cities, requested a meeting with the prime minister in the coming days "given the extent of the damage and the seriousness of the situation."In the southern port city of Marseille, some protesters briefly forced their way into the lobby of City Hall and a group of people wearing hoods and masks damaged a police station. In Lyon, a fire broke out inside a tourist office.
Pete Fry elected mayor of Vancouver in commanding victory over incumbent Ken Sim
Pete Fry, the two-term city councillor who presented himself as the main counterpart to incumbent Ken Sim and his administration, has defeated Sim in a commanding victory to become Vancouver's next mayor. Fry, who emerged on the campaign trail as a unified voice for progressive candidates when he was judged the likeliest to beat Sim, […]
Maple Leafs offence goes into a collective slumber in 4-1 loss to New York Islanders
See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Never mind sitting Gavin McKenna, the whole Maple Leafs' offence was a near no-show on Saturday night. The offensively challenged New York Islanders, despite two early-game injuries, put the clamps on Toronto, which was playing its first full game without injured second-line centre […]
Horvat leads Islanders past Maple Leafs 4-1
Bo Horvat scored the winner and added an assist as the New York Islanders cruised past the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Saturday night.
Rays punish Cleveland defensive lapses to square ALCS at two games apiece
Rays defeat Guardians 7-3 to level ALCS at 2-2Díaz seals victory with ninth-inning home runTampa Bay and Cleveland meet again on SundayJonathan Aranda's single led to two runs in the seventh inning when the ball got by right fielder Chase DeLauter, Nick Martinez pitched five and one-third innings for his first postseason win and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 on Saturday night to even the AL Championship Series at 2-2.Game 5 of the best-of-seven matchup is Sunday in Cleveland before the series shifts back to St Petersburg, Florida, on Monday. There is no off day for travel after Friday's game was postponed by rain. Continue reading...
Nellis Air Force Base: Service member dies after incident at a UT San Antonio game
A service member was injured and later died after an incident at the University of Texas at San Antonio football game on Saturday. Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs issued a statement saying that the service member — assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2 — was injured at the ...
Manchester City owner's £55m housing loan while Burnham was mayor investigated
Scrutiny committee looks into financing of Manchester Life project as PM promises 'full transparency'A £55m loan to Manchester City's Abu Dhabi owner will be investigated as part of a review into a fund for housing projects while Andy Burnham was mayor.The prime minister has faced weeks of scrutiny over his links to Manchester City's super-rich owners after the club was found guilty of boosting its income by £900m in a nine-year breach of financial rules. Continue reading...
Katie Zacharia's new photo backfires as cover-up claims mount: 'Why was the map erased?'
Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary, but her Oval Office photos keep getting her into trouble. Critics say her latest picture is missing something they noticed in the last one, and claims of a cover-up are mounting.On Friday, a blurry map on President Donald Trump's desk in Zacharia's farewell photo drew attention online. People who know Washington said it showed Hains Point and East Potomac Park, where Trump wants to rebuild a century-old public golf course. That plan is now the subject of a federal lawsuit.On Saturday, Zacharia posted another photo from the Oval Office. It shows her family gathered around Trump at the Resolute Desk."Thank you, President Trump, for hosting my family and me in the Oval Office and for the generous gifts you gave my children on my son's birthday," she wrote. "It was an unforgettable honor."The same stack of blue binders sits on the desk. This time, there's no map on top of it.The Washington Post reported that Zacharia posted "a pair of doctored photos of Trump's desk." Advocates told the paper the edits were meant to hide a map of East Potomac Park ahead of a court hearing on Monday."A federal judge has told Trump admin to explain who ordered officials to cut down hundreds of trees in the park last week," Post White House reporter Dan Diamond wrote on X. "Officials have said it's not related to Trump's interest in park — which could be complicated if map is on his desk."U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes temporarily blocked further tree cutting at the course on Tuesday, after crews had already removed about 430 trees. The administration has argued in court that the cutting carries out a 2019 landscape report and has nothing to do with Trump's redesign.Poppy Wood, U.S. correspondent for Britain's Telegraph, noticed the change too."First Katie Zacharia blurred out the map on Donald Trump's desk, now she appears to have Photoshopped the map out altogether," Wood wrote. "What is on the map that she doesn't want people to see?"Navy veteran and political commentator Travis Akers, who had said Friday's photo might help the plaintiffs, replied directly to Zacharia: "No map this time, huh?"The popular anonymous X account The Rubber Duck posted the two photos side by side with red circles around the binders. "Why was the map erased?" it asked.Some people focused on the "generous gifts." Author and commentator Brittany Belle joked that Trump is "literally paying her off to get rid of her just like Stormy Daniels."Joe Ceraulo, a sports radio host with CBS Sports and The Fan LA, pointed out how often Zacharia has been posting since she was fired."The number of posts thanking him is starting to outnumber days actually spent on the job," he wrote.The White House hasn't explained what the map shows or why it's missing from the new photo.First Katie Zacharia blurred out the map on Donald Trump's desk, now she appears to have Photoshopped the map out altogether…What is on the map that she doesn't want people to see?Some speculating it is the East Potomac, over which Trump is locked in a legal battle regarding his plans to build a new golf course— Poppy Wood (@poppyeh) October 17, 2026
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Tracker — 4x3: "Original Parts" (CBS)
Colter gets hired to track down a woman who disappeared after an argument with her husband in a deserted Texas town. Meanwhile, an unexpected reunion with an old friend, Adam Shevlin, leaves Reenie revisiting her past.
The Simpsons — 38x3: "Treehouse of Horror Presents: The Revengening" (FOX)
All hell breaks loose on Halloween when a killer comes to Springfield and hacks their way through town. No Simpson is safe from... THE REVENGENING!
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Today In History
2007 — Benazir Bhutto's Return to Pakistan
After eight years of self-imposed exile, Benazir Bhutto—who, as two-time prime minister (1988–90 and 1993–96) of Pakistan, was the first woman leader of a Muslim nation in modern history—returned to her home country, and hours later she was nearly killed when her motorcade was bombed in Karachi; she was assassinated in December
1988 — Premiere of the hit sitcom Roseanne
The American sitcom Roseanne, starring Roseanne Barr, premiered on ABC and became hugely popular, noted for deriving humour from the everyday struggles of middle-class families and for tackling controversial issues. See if Roseanne made our list of 10 of the best American sitcoms Courtesy, American Broadcasting Company
1961 — West Side Story Released, Wins 10 Oscars
The acclaimed musical film West Side Story, an adaptation of a Broadway play, was released in American theatres; it won 10 Academy Awards, including that for best picture
1956 — Birth of Tennis Great Martina Navratilova
Martina Navratilova, a tennis player who dominated the sport in the late 20th century, was born in 1956 in Prague, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic). She went on to win 18 Grand Slam singles titles, cementing her status as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
1939 — Birth of Lee Harvey Oswald
Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, was born in New Orleans
1931 — Al Capone Convicted of Tax Evasion
American gangster Al Capone was convicted of federal income-tax evasion and was subsequently sentenced to 11 years in prison
1931 — Thomas Edison, Inventor of the Modern Age, Dies
American inventor Thomas Edison, who was especially known for his critical role in introducing the modern age ofelectricity, died in West Orange, New Jersey. Watch a silent short film featuring Thomas Edison Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc
1926 — Birth of Chuck Berry, Influential Musician
American singer, songwriter, and guitarist Chuck Berry was born in 1926. He became one of the most popular and influential performers in rhythm-and-blues and rock-and-roll music in the 1950s, '60s, and '70s.
1922 — Establishment of the British Broadcasting Company
The British Broadcasting Company, Ltd., was established in 1922, later to be replaced by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in 1927.
1898 — Puerto Rico Turned Over to US After Spanish-American War
Puerto Rico was turned over to the United States following the Spanish-American War
1867 — Alaska Purchase approved
After much opposition, a deal negotiated by U.S. Secretary of State William Seward for the U.S. purchase of the Russian colony of Alaska was approved, and on this day in 1867 the U.S. flag was flown over the capital, Sitka
1854 — U.S. Diplomats Advocated Seizing Cuba from Spain
The Ostend Manifesto was declared, by which three U.S. diplomats communicating to Secretary of State William L. Marcy advocated U.S. seizure of Cuba from Spain
1851 — Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" First Published in London
American author Herman Melville's classic novel Moby Dickwas first published (as The Whale), in London
1469 — Isabella I and Ferdinand II Marry, Uniting Spain
Isabella I, queen of Castile, married Ferdinand II, king of Aragon

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