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• 4 killed in CFB Wainwright fire identified as dozens remain in hospital

  Four members died in the incident at CFB Wainwright, with Alberta's premier saying more than three dozen have been injured and are in hospital.

  Canada

  35 mins
• Alberta’s referendum sees 1.3M votes cast in advance polls: elections body

  A recent Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News found seven in 10 Albertans plan to vote for Alberta to stay a province of Canada.

  Canada

  59 mins
• CFB Wainwright: Latest on deadly explosion, fire at Alberta military base

  As of Sunday afternoon in hospitals across Alberta, 19 patients were in critical condition, eight were stable, and 12 were being treated as outpatients.

  Canada

  3 hours
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• Macron condemns rioting during nationwide day of protests

  Macron echoed other government officials in blaming much of the violence on far-left activists, accusing them of attacking police and public buildings to foment chaos.

  World

  3 hours
• CFB Wainwright fire sparked by live training exercise, causes explosion: sources

  At least seven people have been killed and dozens more are injured, while a fire remains held south of the town of Wainwright.

  Canada

  6 hours
• Canadians react to CFB Wainwright explosion and fire

  Work is still underway to maintain control of the fire and offers of condolences continue to pour in with dozens injured and at least seven dead.

  Canada

  9 hours
• Alberta separation referendum ‘not very likely’ new poll shows

  Less than one quarter of Albertans support a separation vote, but support for the other nine questions on Monday’s referendum ballot continues to grow, a new survey shows.

  Politics

  Oct 18
• On immigration, Danielle Smith is closer to Canadians than Mark Carney

  A national debate on immigration will likely follow, especially if the Alberta referendum delivers majority support for some of these policy proposals.

  Commentary

  Oct 18
• Lions seek momentum for CFL’s West semifinal

  The B.C. Lions conclude their CFL regular season against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, but their playoff path is set as host of the West Division semifinal.

  Sports

  Oct 18
• Stampeders win and await playoff fate

  The Calgary Stampeders didn't know if they were done for the year after their regular-season finale in the CFL.

  Sports

  Oct 17
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• At least 7 dead, dozens injured in explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright: Sources

  At least seven people are dead and dozens more left injured from an explosion and fire at the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, according to multiple military sources.

  Fire

  Oct 17
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• Montrealers warn against complacency amid French protests

  Montrealers took to the streets Saturday to stand in solidarity with France’s high school students that some protesters say are facing “detestable” conditions.

  Politics

  Oct 17
• Expert says bus model involved in deadly Calgary crash considered ‘extremely safe’

  A chain-reaction crash happened when a transit bus hit several vehicles before rear-ending a parked bus, igniting an explosion that left three dead and more than a dozen injured. 

  Canada

  Oct 17
• Two RCMP officers charged after N.W.T. man died in police custody in 2025

  The Alberta RCMP says the two Yellowknife officers face charges of criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessities of life. 

  Crime

  Oct 17
• Raptors convert Bittle’s deal to 2-way contract

  The Toronto Raptors waived five players on Saturday and converted centre Nate Bittle's deal to a two-way contract. 

  Sports

  Oct 17
• Alberta referendum expected to bring finality, but also more questions on separation

  Polls suggest a majority of Albertans will mark an X to stay in Confederation, and Premier Danielle Smith has said if that’s so, she expects everyone to accept it and move on.

  Politics

  Oct 17
• How Canada’s fractured immigration consensus is starting to show up at ballot boxes

  It's no secret the long-held Canadian consensus on immigration has fractured — pulled apart by a rapid increase in new arrivals post-pandemic and growing affordability challenges.

  Canada

  Oct 17
• Pope Leo will leave the hospital Saturday following lung cancer surgery, Vatican says

  Pope Leo XIV is being released from the hospital on Saturday, four days after lung cancer surgery, and will deliver the traditional noon blessing on Sunday.

  World

  Oct 17
• Zelenskyy urges support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold

  The White House decision has further raised fears that Ukraine could be left exposed to Moscow’s escalating assaults with winter approaching.

  World

  Oct 17
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• Scuffles break out as protesters rally across France, joining students

  Police used tear gas to push back people wearing hoods and masks and throwing fireworks at officers in the Place de la République, northeast of the Paris city center.

  World

  Oct 17
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• Edmonton Elks to host CFL West final

  The Edmonton Elks will host the CFL West final for the first time in more than a decade.

  Sports

  Oct 17
• Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interest

  Named after late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, the legislation had sought to clamp down more quickly on the flow of financial resources fueling the war against Ukraine.

  U.S. News

  Oct 17
• Jackson-Davis has 23 points in Raptors loss

  Trayce Jackson-Davis led all scorers with 23 points — including 15 made free throws — but the Toronto Raptors still fell to the Detroit Pistons 129-125 on Friday in the final pre-season game for both teams.

  Sports

  Oct 16
• WATCH: Global National – Oct. 16

  Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Dawna Friesen

  News

  Oct 16
• Questions linger over Edmonton infill after special city council meeting

  A special city council meeting was held Friday in response to the province's order for Edmonton to change its residential infill zoning bylaw.

  Politics

  Oct 16