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Politics

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  No talks with Bloc about bringing government down: NDP House leader

  NDP House Leader Peter Julian says the Bloc Quebecois has not initiated conversations with his party to potentially bring down the minority Trudeau government, as Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet has threatened.

• Liberal, Conservative MPs to speak at Oct. 7 march to Parliament Hill

  A Liberal MP and a Conservative MP will be part of a team delivering speeches at an event in Ottawa commemorating the one year anniversary of the attacks on Oct. 7.

• Trudeau repeats ceasefire call but doesn't condemn Israel sending troops into Lebanon

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau repeatedly reiterated calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East on Saturday as he blamed Hamas, Hezbollah and Israel for a staggering number of civilian deaths.

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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  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.

• Keanu Reeves spins out at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in pro auto racing debut

  Hollywood star Keanu Reeves made his professional auto racing debut on Saturday in an event in which 'The Matrix' star spun out at famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

• Anne Hathaway confirms 'Princess Diaries 3': 'Miracles happen'

  You might be thinking, 'Shut up!' but it’s officially true: the 'Princess Diaries' franchise is finally growing.

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  One person is reportedly dead and two others are injured after a pickup truck hit a bench, striking people who were waiting for the bus in Surrey Saturday afternoon.

• A massive fire broke out in downtown Langley Saturday morning, destroying a restaurant and forcing several other businesses to close.

• 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.

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  The Ontario Science Centre is set to launch two temporary satellite locations in other parts of Toronto, which could let visitors access some of its interactive exhibits while a full interim location remains at least a year away, �鶹��ý has learned.

• Leo Campana's stoppage-time goal gave Inter Miami a 1-0 win and left Toronto FC's playoff hopes hanging by a thread Saturday.

• '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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  Emergency crews are on scene of a multi-vehicle collision along northbound Deerfoot Trail near 17 Avenue Southeast.

• The first anniversary of the October Seventh Hamas attack on Israel is Monday and that prompted several hundred people to attend a pro-Palestinian rally Saturday afternoon at city hall.

• An investigation is underway into a Friday night collision in southeast Calgary that left one person dead.

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  Demonstrators converged on downtown Ottawa Saturday afternoon as part of a global day of action to protest Israel's military actions in the Middle East.

• Three people were taken to hospital after a crash between a pickup truck and a car in a rural part of Ottawa's south end on Saturday afternoon.

• Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory as temperatures across Ottawa and eastern Ontario are expected to dip near the freezing mark this evening.

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  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.

• Montreal police say they are increasing their presence across the city ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 start of the Israel-Hamas war.

• Montreal police say a business in the city's Pointe-Saint-Charles neighbourhood was hit with Molotov cocktails two nights in a row.

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

• 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.

• Barrel racer pro Lynette Brodoway has been riding in rodeos since before some of her competitors were born.

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  The eight sons of Richard and Sarah Harvie from Gormanville, N.S., are believed to be the most siblings from one family, from either North America or the British Commonwealth, to serve in World War II.

• Lenore Zann’s memoir, A Rogue’s Tale, focuses on her early acting career and overcoming struggles.

• According to the Canadian Women & Sport’s 2022 Rally Report, signing girls up to participate in sports is not enough; coaches and decisionmakers “play a critical role in enabling girls’ full participation in sport.”

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  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.

• Communities outside of the perimeter aren’t immune to the housing and affordability struggles seen in Winnipeg.

• As many as 25,000 employees could hit the picket lines as early as Tuesday morning, making it the second-largest strike in Manitoba’s history.

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  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.

• A wind warning was issued for parts of southern Saskatchewan, with gusts of up to 100 kilometres per hour (km/h) possible in some areas on Saturday, Environment and Climate Change Canada says.

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  The Huron Ontario Provincial Police said they responded to a “downed airplane” just after 11 a.m. Saturday.

• Police say they were called to the area of Simcoe Street and Market Street around 1:30 a.m. Saturday for a report of an assault.

• The Oktoberfest Parade is fast approaching and organizers are urgently seeking volunteers to fill the role of sign carriers.

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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.

• A permanent memorial at the site of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash is about to be a step closer.

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  Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has been found not guilty of sexually assaulting a young woman in northeastern Ontario eight years ago. The former Hedley frontman had pleaded not guilty to sexual assault.

• Liberal, Conservative MPs to speak at Oct. 7 march to Parliament Hill

  A Liberal MP and a Conservative MP will be part of a team delivering speeches at an event in Ottawa commemorating the one year anniversary of the attacks on Oct. 7.

• Fire crews in Greater Sudbury battled a large garage fire on Friday.

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  Presently, the city is developing a waste master plan, which hopes to reduce the amount of trash going to landfills, and the introduction of green bins and organics collection.

• If you’re keen to catch some of the brightest colours that mother nature has to offer this fall, you’re going to be waiting a bit longer.

• CTV London's Bright Side team asked you to nominate local coaches to be appreciated, and you did not disappoint.

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  OPP are seeking assistance in their search for a 30-year-old man last seen in Orillia.

• Provincial police are investigating a collision along Highway 400 in Tay Township Friday afternoon.

• More than a thousand residents attended the Town of Innisfil's inaugural 'InnisFALL' festival on Saturday, which celebrated the spirit of fall with live music and entertainment at Innisfil Town Square.

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  Currently, County Road 18 is closed between Briton Road, and Rizzo Nicola Drive while police investigate.

• Lane Thomas hit a three-run homer in a five-run outburst before Detroit got an out, and the Cleveland Guardians unleashed their lights-out bullpen.

• Windsor doubled the Bulldogs’ shots on net, with 16 shots to Brantford’s 8 in the first 20 minutes of ice time.

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  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.

• Ever since Taylor Swift made thousands, if not millions, of loyal fans’ wildest dreams come true by announcing a three-show run in Vancouver this December, scammers have attempted, and sometimes succeeded, to take advantage of the scramble for tickets.

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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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  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.

• Two teens, ages 14 and 19, have been charged with arson in connection with a July 14 fire in Cat Lake First Nation that destroyed $500,000 in construction materials.

• A northeastern Ontario jury has started deliberating in Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard's sexual assault trial, we can now tell you what they weren't allowed to hear.

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.