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Who's in the NDP race — and why do they want to lead the party?
On Wednesday, the NDP race takes another step as the party hosts its first official leadership candidate forum, with five candidates. Source link
Giant mirrors in space to reflect sunlight at night? No thank you, astronomers say
A U.S. company is proposing to ‘sell sunlight after dark,’ saying it could help power solar farms and provide access to light in emergency situations. Astronomers are not only concerned about what this will do to the night sky, but also to wildlife. Source link
B.C. Conservative leader faces backlash over handling of MLA's departure
John Rustad is being criticized by some within his own party over his comments about Amelia Boultbee, the fifth MLA to quit or be kicked out of the Official Opposition. Source link
CBC News: The National | Auditor general slams CRA
Oct. 21, 2025 | A scathing auditor general report calls out the Canada Revenue Agency for long wait times and giving wrong information. More than 1,000 people are laid off as GM ends electric van production in southern Ontario. And what you need to know if you’re jumping on the Blue Jays bandwagon. Source link
Ob-gyns at Kamloops hospital cite 'extreme' burnout as reason for resigning en masse
In a statement on Monday, the ob-gyns who resigned from the Kamloops, B.C, hospital raised concerns about simultaneous call and surgical shifts, the struggle to recruit more ob-gyns, disproportionate time doing obstetrical work that means they cannot do gynaecological work, and burnout — likely the result of the first three points. Source link
Almost one million Canadians have serious climate anxiety, study suggests
Feeling anxious about the impacts of climate change is normal, scientists say. But how common is anxiety so bad that it makes it hard to function? A new study puts a big number on it. Source link
Top AI assistants misrepresent news content, study finds
Leading AI assistants misrepresent news content in nearly half their responses, according to new research published on Wednesday by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the BBC. The study also found issues around sourcing and accuracy. Source link
Calf with deep gash identified as humpback struck by ferry off Vancouver
“Given the seriousness of the injury, it will be important to monitor the animal’s healing progress,” a DFO spokesperson said. Source link
Cricket Canada suspends CEO, citing 'negativity' around fraud charge
Cricket Canada has suspended chief executive officer Salman Khan effective immediately, albeit “with full pay and benefits.” Source link
Victim of random stabbing attack in Calgary comforted by bystanders, court hears during murderer's plea
Brett Davidson had just finished walking his dog in Calgary when he ran into Cory Miklic, who launched a “brutal and vicious attack,” stabbing him more than a dozen times. On Tuesday, Miklic pleaded guilty and was handed a life sentence. Source link