Beluga rescued from closed Ontario park dies in California
A California aquarium says a beluga rescued from Marineland in Ontario has died, adding to the number of deaths of animals relocated over the summer from the now-closed Canadian facility.
SeaWorld San Diego says in a Facebook post that Cyprus, a nine-year-old male beluga that arrived at the park on Aug. 22 stopped eating on Friday, and an ultrasound later determined the animal's intestinal tract did not appear to be functioning normally.
It says Cyprus had been doing well since his arrival, eating consistently and interacting with his trainers and animal care team, along with two other rescued belugas.
But it notes belugas can mask discomfort or underlying concerns that are not immediately visible, and it says a full necropsy will be conducted.
Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., had said it was running out of money and could no longer care for the last captive whales and dolphins in Canada, and 30 of its belugas and four dolphins were transferred to other facilities in a mass relocation effort.
SeaWorld San Diego says the other rescued belugas in its care are in stable health and remain under close monitoring as they continue to adjust to their surroundings.
"As we have indicated, this process will take a considerable amount of time. Our commitment to the health, well-being and care of these belugas, like every animal we rescue, continues," the facility said in its social media post on Sunday.
It said that after the necropsy is completed, the cause of Cyprus's death will be shared with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Less than two weeks ago, Shedd Aquarium in Chicago said Caspian, a 27-year-old female beluga that was relocated from Marineland, died despite efforts to save her.
Caspian had not been eating properly and blood samples showed abnormalities in her electrolyte levels, Shedd said.
Shedd said it performed necropsies on Peekachu and Rain, two other Marineland whales that died there, and concluded that they had chronic, pre-existing diseases.
A beluga named Jelly Bean and a dolphin named Echo also died at Oceanografic Valencia in Spain after the move.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 18, 2026.
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
Defeated legislature member Pascal Paradis named Quebec's chief negotiator
Former Parti Québécois legislature member Pascal Paradis has been named the province's chief negotiator and diplomat.
Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says Paradis is the best person for the job because of his personal and professional background.
The former executive director of Lawyers Without Borders Canada will be asked to meet with Indigenous nations and to represent the province during trade negotiations between Canada and the United States.
The 55-year-old lost the Quebec City riding of Jean-Talon to a Liberal candidate earlier this month in the Oct. 5 provincial election.
His defeat shocked the party, which will form a minority government without winning a single seat in the provincial capital.
The PQ says Paradis will assist the province's international relations minister and will also report directly to the premier.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 19, 2026.
By Patrice Bergeron | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
Une grosse vente de livres usagés à 1 $ arrive à Montréal cet automne
Ça vaut une petite visite... ou plus!
Si tu aimes fouiner pendant des heures en espérant tomber sur la perle rare, note ça dans ton agenda : la grande vente de livres usagés de la bibliothèque Saul-Bellow, à Lachine, revient à Montréal du 28 novembre au 6 décembre 2026, et tout se vend 1 $. Oui, un seul dollar.
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Ça se passe dans la Grande salle de la bibliothèque, où plus d’un millier de documents de seconde main t’attendent. Et on ne parle pas seulement de romans : tu peux aussi mettre la main sur des BD, des documentaires, des livres audio, des CD, des DVD, des jeux vidéo et même des partitions de musique. Bref, c’est le genre d’endroit où tu entres pour « juste regarder » et d’où tu ressors les bras pleins.
Le stock est renouvelé chaque jour, tu peux donc y retourner plus d’une fois pendant les neuf jours de la vente et tomber sur des trucs complètement différents à chaque visite.
Petit bonus : si ta récolte atteint 10 $, on te remet un sac réutilisable gratuit pour tout rapporter à la maison. Côté paiement, l’argent comptant, la carte de débit et la carte de crédit sont acceptés.
L’entrée est gratuite, alors pas de pression si tu veux seulement aller faire un tour. Et si tu manques ton coup, sache qu’il y a aussi une petite sélection de livres à vendre à l’entrée de la bibliothèque toute l’année, même si le choix est plus limité.
Un roman policier pour tes soirées de cocooning, une BD à glisser sous le sapin ou un vieux jeu vidéo qui te ramène direct en enfance : pour le prix, ça vaut clairement la peine d’aller fouiller.
La grande vente de livres d'occasion de la Bibliothèque Saul-Bellow
Prix : Articles à 1 $ (entrée gratuite)
Quand : Du 28 novembre au 6 décembre 2026
Adresse : Bibliothèque Saul-Bellow - 3100, rue Saint-Antoine, Montréal, QC