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Pte. Shaun Farrell
Farrell, a 23-year-old member of the 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry based at Edmonton, was from Prince Albert, Sask.
He was born in South Africa and immigrated with his family as a teen.
He was diagnosed with dyslexia and Asperger's syndrome but met life's obstacles with resilience and determination, his family said in a statement.
"He consistently refused to let labels or low expectations define his potential."
It was his lifelong goal to join the military and he wore his uniform with pride, they said.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, in a tribute in the House of Commons, said Farrell was generous and loyal and known in his battalion as the grandmaster of chess.
"His loss will be felt deeply by his family, friends, fellow service members, and all who knew him," Premier Scott Moe added in a statement.
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Aidan Goulding, 23, is shown in an undated handout photo alongside his mother Sonia Monk and brother Wylder Goulding. Goulding was one of four Canadian Armed Forces members who was killed in an out of control grass fire during a training exercise at CFB Wainwright Saturday night.
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Pte. Aidan Goulding
The 23-year-old of North Vancouver was also a member of the 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.
His family said he was an exceptional athlete and, after high school, became a mechanic.
He later quit to join the Army.
"Although he was making excellent money and had a good life, he decided he wanted to defend his country. His goal was to work for Special OPs and then onto CSIS," his mother, Sonia Monk, and older brother, Wylder Goulding, said in a statement.
"He was the guy that kept people's spirits up, a contagious laugh and a cheeky smile, he took his role in the army seriously, and our family and his dear friends have suffered a great loss."
They said he loved his adopted army family and was looking forward to peacekeeping in Latvia.
"Before he went to basic training, he said, ‘I know I have one life to live, and I’m gonna make the best out of it.' That was our Aidan."
He went above and beyond in his service, added the prime minister.
"Pte. Goulding met every hardship with a joke, and when others struggled, he shouldered more than his share without ever being asked," said Carney.
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Pte. Hayden Lykkemark, from 3rd Battalion Princess Patriciaâs Canadian Light Infantry based at Edmonton, is shown in an undated handout photo published to social media. Lykkemark died during a training exercise at CFB Wainwright on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
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Pte. Hayden Lykkemark
The 19-year-old was from Langley, B.C., and served with the 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.
"Pte. Lykkemark was known for his gift for lightening a hard day, his quick wit. He dreamed of a career in law enforcement," said Carney.
Trevor Plater, who coached Lykkemark in rugby his senior year at Langley Secondary School, said he was "always looking out for everybody."
Plater added that all of the team and Lykkemark's schoolmates thought of him as a best friend.
B.C. Premier David Eby recognized Lykkemark and Goulding in a social media post.
"In this moment of profound heartbreak, as British Columbians and Canadians, let's wrap our arms around their families, supporting them and joining in the mourning of this horrible tragedy," he said.
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Sgt. Morgan Wong, 26, is shown in an undated handout photo. Wong was one of four Canadian Armed Forces members who was killed in an out of control grass fire during a training exercise at CFB Wainwright Saturday night.
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Sgt. Morgan Wong
The 26-year-old from Edmonton was a reservist with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment, serving with the 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry.
"He was an incredible person who was always there whenever anyone needed him," his family said in a statement.
"He loved being active and spending time with his friends and family. He was extremely proud to serve with the Canadian Armed Forces."
They said he earned a bachelor of commerce degree from the University of Alberta, as well as certificates in real estate and civil-military leadership.
He joined the Forces in 2017, and for the last four years worked as a financial analyst and manager with the Alberta government. He also served as a first responder with St. John Ambulance.
He served in Latvia from October 2024 to June 2025, and was preparing for a second tour in Europe.
"We are deeply saddened by the loss of Sergeant Morgan Wong of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment, and all those who lost their lives yesterday at Wainwright," the 49th Battalion Loyal Edmonton Regiment Association said in a social media post.
"Our thoughts and prayers are also with the injured, their loved ones and everyone affected by this tragedy.
"We will remember them."
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 22, 2026.
— By Dayne Patterson and Bill Graveland in Calgary, Nick Murray in Ottawa and Ian Bickis in Winnipeg
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
The discount retailer has seriously upped its game, and you can find some great stuff that easily holds its own against pricier products.
After plenty of tried-and-tested items (some wins and some fails), I've built a pretty solid list of my favourites.
Here are 13 Dollarama dupes that have actually replaced brand-name products for me.
Hand sanitizer
Paul Frank hand sanitizer.
Asymina Kantorowicz | Narcity
I've been buying hand sanitizer at Dollarama for years, and now you can get this Paul Frank dupe of Touchland's spray sanitizer. Touchland isn't cheap, selling for around $14 a bottle, so the $2.50 price tag here is a steal. The only tough part is actually finding it because it keeps selling out (at least at my local store).
Price: $2.50
Eyelash curler
An eyelash curler.
Asymina Kantorowicz | Narcity
Brand-name eyelash curlers cost way more than they should. A Revlon version goes for almost $8, while a Sephora Collection one costs $22. When mine broke, I went straight to Dollarama to see if they had one, and I was pleasantly surprised to find this Pure Silk curler. It's been my go-to ever since.
Price: $2.75
Travel tumblers
Travel tumblers at Dollarama.
Asymina Kantorowicz | Narcity
Dollarama is the king of dupes for water bottles and travel tumblers. Over the years, I've picked up S'well and Stanley lookalikes, and more recently, the Nespresso Travel Tumbler dupe caught my eye at Dollarama.
I've been using it for iced coffee and smoothies, and I love that it costs just $4 compared to $30 for the original.
Price: $4
Dinner napkins
Napkins.
Asymina Kantorowicz | Narcity
I've been buying these dinner napkins for years. They're a classic white, they feel high-quality, and I honestly can't tell the difference between these and pricier brands. A 75-pack of Royale napkins at Walmart can cost $7.97!
Seriously, why would you buy them anywhere else?
Price: $1.75
Scrubber sponges
Scrubber sponges.
Asymina Kantorowicz | Narcity
I always have scrubber sponges stocked up at home for dishes and cleaning, and this pack at Dollarama comes with 10 sponges for $1.25, which breaks down to just $0.13 each.
I get that Scrub Daddy sponges are super popular right now and much cuter than these yellow ones. But they sell for several dollars apiece ($4 at Dollarama), so you can save a lot by just switching to these regular ones.
Price: $1.25
Spices
Spices at Dollarama.
Asymina Kantorowicz | Narcity
Dollarama may not carry every spice, but the selection is solid. From paprika to onion powder and oregano, you can stock up on plenty of pantry staples. The best part? They're only $1 each, which makes the price hard to beat. For example, Walmart sells Club House paprika in a 119-gram package, which works out to $5.69 per 100 grams.
The Dollarama version is $1 for 62 grams, or $1.61 per 100 grams. That's a big difference.
Price: $1
Green olives
Green olives at Dollarama.
Asymina Kantorowicz | Narcity
I'm not picky about green olives, and I think the ones at Dollarama are just as good as the Unico ones you'd find at Walmart or other grocery stores. They're stuffed with red pepper paste and are nice and salty, so they're perfect for a charcuterie board, a salad or a Caesar. Walmart sells the same-size jar of Unico olives for $2.97, so you're saving almost $1 by shopping at Dollarama.
Price: $2
Wet wipes
Wet wipes at Dollarama.
Asymina Kantorowicz | Narcity
Now that I have a toddler, spills and messes happen all the time, so I always have wet wipes in my car and bag. I used to buy Wet Ones, but at the rate I go through them, I switched to this Dollarama version a while ago. At $1.25 for a pack of 40, they work out to about $0.03 a wipe. A 20-pack of Wet Ones wipes at Walmart can cost $4.27, or $0.21 per wipe.
Price: $1.25
Easy erasers
Easy Erasers.
Asymina Kantorowicz | Narcity
These Easy Erasers are a dupe for Mr. Clean Magic Erasers, and they work just as well. I use them for cleaning around the house and even on the rubber soles of my sneakers. Dollarama also sells the name-brand version, but at $2 apiece for the Mr. Clean ones, these Easy Erasers are a win.
Price: $1.75
Hand soap
Moisturizing Cream Soap on display: Aloe & Chamomile blend.
Asymina Kantorowicz | Narcity
I buy both the small Spa Soap hand soaps and the big refills because the price is much better than at other stores. I personally also like that the scent of these Aloe and Chamomile Dollarama soaps isn't overpowering. The bottle pictured is 473 millilitres, which works out to $0.37 per 100 millilitres. A 332 millilitre bottle of Softsoap at Walmart sells for $3.47, or about $1.05 per 100 millilitres.
Price: $1.75
Bubble bath
Bubble bath at Dollarama.
Asymina Kantorowicz | Narcity
A bubble bath is the ultimate form of self-care for me, and I'm a sucker for anything lavender-scented. I love this one from The Spathecary at Dollarama, and at $4.50 for the bottle, it's a bargain compared to Dr. Teal's, which sells for almost $10 at Walmart.
Price: $4.50
Storage bags
Zipper Seal bags at Dollarama.
Asymina Kantorowicz | Narcity
Not all zipper storage bags are created equal at Dollarama, but these Zipper Seal ones have passed the test at my house, and I always end up getting more. They're great for the freezer, and I especially love the write-on labels so I can jot down what's inside and when I froze it. A 30-pack of medium bags costs $1.25, while at Walmart, a 28-pack of medium Ziploc bags sells for $4.
Price: $1.25
Silicone muffin pan
A silicone muffin pan at Dollarama.
Asymina Kantorowicz | Narcity
I bake a lot of muffins these days, and I've been using these silicone muffin pans from Dollarama for over a year now. They've held up just as well as any pans I've used in the past, if not better, since the silicone prevents the batter from sticking. They're comparable to the Trudeau muffin pans, which come in a similar confetti design. That one sells for around $40 on Amazonon at regular price, so I'll stick with my $5 Dollarama version.
Price: $5
12 livres de croissance personnelle qui pourraient changer ta vie
Tu as fini l'école et tu as aucune idée quoi faire du reste de ta vie? Perso, j'ai commencé à lire des livres de croissance personnelle au début de la vingtaine. Quand j'étais jeune, j'avais une confiance en moi inébranlable et je me voyais au volant de ma BM, vivant dans un condo au Vieux-Port à 25 ans. Yeah right.
Il y avait tellement un grand écart entre la vie que j'avais en tête et mon quotidien (cet article témoigne de mon emploi du temps) que je me suis mise à faire énormément d'angoisse et à me sentir déprimée.
Ça a l'air super cliché, mais la lecture de plusieurs livres de type «psycho pop» m'a vraiment aidée. Bien entendu, lire un livre du genre ne changera pas ta vie du jour au lendemain. En fait, ta motivation va être ultra haute durant les jours suivant la fin du livre...puis l'angoisse revient. J'ai réalisé que c'est la lecture de plusieurs ouvrages sur différents sujets, étalée sur plusieurs années, qui a rebâti mon estime personnelle et ma facilité au bonheur.
PS: L'erreur à ne pas faire est d'acheter des livres sur le bonheur. Il vient tout seul quand tu fais la paix avec toi-même et que ton mode te vie te rend heureuse.
Voici donc une compilation de livres que j'ai beaucoup aimés, en français et en anglais:
I Am That Girl d'Alexis Jones
Ce livre m'a fait comprendre à quel point il faut travailler FORT pour se rendre où on veut. La pensée magique que tu vas devenir directrice de j'sais pas trop quelle entreprise avant 30 ans en étant lazy AF, ben tu dois l'effacer de ta tête immédiatement. Aussi, elle explique comment prendre du plaisir en trouvant ta passion.
L'art de la simplicité de Dominique Loreau
Si ton tiroir à maquillage est rempli de 42 produits que tu n'as pas utilisés depuis que tu sortais au Fuzzy et que tu gardes du vieux linge du Forever 21 en te disant que ça va revenir à la mode (tsé au pire tu peux le racheter à 12$ si ça revient en 2021), tu dois lire ce livre. Ça a été mon introduction au minimalisme, et maudit que je me suis sentie mieux après m'être débarrassée de trop de choses auxquelles j'étais attachée pour les mauvaises raisons.
Ces Françaises qui ne grossissent pas: Comment font-elles? de Mireille Guiliano
J'ai probablement lu 15 livres traitant de méthodes pour perdre du poids. Le hic? Tous les livres parlaient de régimes. Bien entendu, aucun n'a réellement changé ma façon de m'alimenter, jusqu'à ce que je découvre ce livre, qui traite davantage de la perception par rapport à la nourriture. As-tu déjà vu une Française ultra mince qui se privait de manger plein de cheese?
Sur le même sujet, ce livre de Dominique Loreau est également excellent (minimalisme dans l'assiette): L'art de la frugalité et de la volupté, inspiré de l'alimentation des Japonaises.
Strong Looks Better Naked de Khloé Kardashian
Moment cocasse: je suis à Vancouver dans un café et un beau jeune homme trop sociable vient me faire la jasette et me demande ce que je lis. Oui, il y a Khloé Kardashian à moitié nue sur la couverture. Mon frère a ri de moi quand j'ai recommandé ce livre à sa blonde... mais je promets que c'est inspirant. La plus jeune des Kardashian a toujours été considérée comme le vilain petit canard de la famille et a struggle toute sa jeune vingtaine avec son image personnelle (prise de poids, trop de boisson, déboires personnels, etc). Le livre parle de sa prise en main.
Le Secret de Rhonda Byrne
Oui, le livre qui a mauvaise réputation. Non, c'est pas le nom d'une secte! Perso, la loi de l'attraction a changé ma vie pour vrai. Quand je crois quelque chose avec AUCUN doute, genre il va y avoir un parking dans la prochaine rangée, ça arrive. Si le sujet t'intéresse, je te suggère de regarder ces 2 vidéos: Comment j'ai utilisé la loi de l'attraction pour perdre 70 livres et Comment arriver à la vie de tes rêves.
Je recommande aussi Le pouvoir de la même auteure, qui décrit la loi de l'attraction d'une façon plus simple. #fulllove
Le Why Café de John P. Strelecky
J'ai lu ce livre en quelques heures seulement. Si tu ne sais pas ce que tu veux dans la vie, tu dois lire ça. Une magnifique histoire qui t'aidera à trouver ta passion/mission personnelle et qui t'aidera à cesser d'accorder de l'importance aux choses (ou gens) qui grugent ton énergie.
Du même auteur: Le Safari de la vie (pour trouver tes 5 grands rêves de vie). PS: Je ne recommande pas Le Why Café 2.
Tremblez mais osez de Susan Jeffers
J'ai lu ce livre dans un moment hyper stressant de ma vie, à la croisée des chemins. Je devais prendre une grande décision concernant mon avenir professionnel et personnel, et ça m'a vraiment aidé à sauter dans le vide. Sans aucun regret! La vie de tes rêves est déjà en cours. Suffit juste de plonger dedans pour de vrai.
Who Moved My Cheese? de Spencer Johnson et Kenneth Blanchard
C'est mon chum qui l'a acheté et perso, le titre ne m'avait pas convaincue. Tu dois vraiment passer outre la couverture style années 80, ça vaut la peine! Si tu as de la misère à dealer avec le changement, ou si quelque chose qui s'en vient te fait peur, tu dois lire ceci. C'est un genre de fable super cute et vraiment efficace.
Le grand saut de Russ Harris
Ce livre m'a fait comprendre que des pensées négatives, c'est TRÈS normal. Tout le monde en a...tout le temps...même le Dalaï-Lama. L'auteur enseigne de bonnes façons de vivre avec et aide à chasser cette angoisse quotidienne.
Sur le même sujet, Le piège du bonheur m'a aussi aidé à gérer mes pensées pas lfun. Il ne faut jamais confondre pensées et émotions!
En passant, je te recommande d'écrire dans tes livres et de noter les pages les plus inspirantes. À laisser tout près de ton lit ou bien à un endroit stratégique pour que tu puisses lire un p'tit passage dès que tu te sens comme d'la marde. Parce que c'est toi la personne la plus importante de ta vie.