Canada receives its first F-35 jets from U.S., as full order remains under review
Canada has received its first pair of new F-35 fighter jets, with Ottawa still deliberating on how many of the American planes it will buy.
The Royal Canadian Air Force announced receiving the two Lockheed Martin jets Friday on social media with a photo from Phoenix showing one plane with a maple-leaf roundel.
The air force could not immediately say when it will start training pilots with the new planes, which U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra recently hailed as "the best fighter in the world."
Prime Minister Mark Carney has paused plans to proceed with a planned order for 88 of these stealth fighter jets, and it may instead have a mixed fleet that includes Gripen jets made by Saab.
Carney launched a review of the purchase amid U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated trade and annexation threats, and the review was supposed to have concluded a year ago.
Last year, Trump mused about providing allies with jets that have limited capabilities in order to maintain American supremacy, and former foreign minister Lloyd Axworthy warns in a Saturday blog post that Washington controls software used by F-35 jets.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 25, 2026.
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
Lorne Doerkson leads B.C. Conservatives to power with thumping two-thirds majority
British Columbia has turned blue, electing a B.C. Conservative government with an overwhelming two-thirds majority.
Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says he'll follow through on campaign promises to supercharge the province's economy, while outgoing Premier David Eby has announced his resignation as NDP leader.
Eby's decision to call a snap election two years early will go down as one of the most disastrous miscalculations in Canadian political history.
Conservatives have been elected or are leading in about 64 ridings in the 93-seat legislature, while the NDP has been reduced to about 27 ridings and the Greens won two, with Leader Emily Lowan securing a seat on Vancouver Island.
Preliminary results show the popular vote went to the Conservatives with about 48 per cent of the vote, while the NDP won about 37 per cent and the Greens 11 per cent.
Doerkson, who emerged from obscurity when he was named interim leader of the Conservatives just two days before Eby's fateful Sept. 22 election call, is expected to stage his first news conference as premier-designate today.
Preliminary turnout was about 1.8 million, representing about 48 per cent of registered voters.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 25, 2026.
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
Costco offre une trouvaille à 14,99 $ parfaite pour les fans de « Fourth Wing »
À offrir... ou pas! 🐉
Avis aux fans de la série de romans fantastiques The Empyrean (Fourth Wing) qui ont une carte Costco : ne marche pas vers ta voiture pour une visite à l'entrepôt, cours! Et si tu n'as pas d'abonnement, tu pourrais avoir un service à demander à tes proches qui en ont, car une trouvaille de la saga à 14,99 $ se trouve dans les rayons du détaillant en gros, et ça risque d'être ton achat favori pour la saison du cocooning.
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Alors que le public est toujours dans l'attente du dévoilement de la date de sortie du quatrième tome de la saga (sous la torture des teasers de l'autrice Rebecca Yarros), les adeptes peuvent au moins (ré)écouter les livres audio déjà disponibles tout en faisant un casse-tête inspiré de ce récit mettant en vedette les aventures épiques (et passionnées) de Violet Sorrengail et Xaden Riorson.

C'est donc en te dirigeant vers la section des livres et des jouets que tu peux dénicher la boîte de 1 000 pièces de cet ensemble de la marque Eurographics. L'image représente les liens entre les protagonistes, ainsi qu'entre leurs dragons Tairn et Sgaeyl, avec un paysage paisible et lumineux en toile de fond.
Alors, ça vaut la peine de te le procurer, autant pour ton propre divertissement que pour ajouter une pièce à ta collection d'articles reliés à la série, sans oublier son prix avantageux.
Pour te donner une idée, d'autres modèles Fourth Wing avec le même nombre de morceaux sont affichés à 29,99 $ au prix régulier et autour de 22 $ à 24 $ en rabais sur Amazon. La même image, mais avec 550 pièces offertes dans un emballage ressemblant à un livre en étain gaufré, est plutôt vendue au prix de 32 $.
Ainsi, à 14,99 $, c'est vraiment un petit bijou à mettre dans ton panier, que ce soit pour toi ou pour faire plaisir aux membres fidèles de la communauté de Fourth Wing de ton entourage.

50 Of The Thirstiest Comments On Drake's Latest Instagram Photos
Unless you've been living under a rock lately you've probably noticed that Drake's been up in the gym working on his fitness. He hasn't been hiding his new bulked up physique, in fact, he's been openly sharing it with his near 10 million Instagram followers and consequently anyone with the internet.
He has posted two notably salacious Instagram snaps in the last week. The above photo went up just two days ago but it already has over 48,000 comments with the below photo boasting an additional 18,000 comments. Do the math, we'll give you a minute, yeah! that gives us 66,000 golden opportunities for some of the internets most thirsty predators.
We are here to tell you that once again, the internet did not disappoint, or did; depending on how you look at it. Here are some of the thirstiest.
1. chinsworld1: "You too fine to be in dat room alone"
Using his own lyrics against him, we're not mad at it.
2. queenbee0622: "I want to lick all over your body!"
Straight to the point.
3. kabo9828: "nooooooooo my fucking goooooodddd noooo"
Has anyone checked on this girl? is she okay?
4. arguellespriv: "You should post more of these, thanks"
Politeness is key.
5. kynnedydelrey: "DADDDDYY"
We were unaware Drake had children.
6. fkataty: "@janeee_doeee_ yess u see bae lord he got even sexier i didnt think he could girl even more sexier and he did damn it drizzy"
Clearly editing was not on the priority list...
7. alexvassiliou: "Just wanna put my head on your chest"
That sounds nice.
8. ninaross92: "Ummm yummmmm"
how many 'm's does one comment need?
9. laurenalexandeer: "First off imma start by saying this... God damn god damn"
Another great use of Drake lyrics to seduce...Drake.
10. i.mo7d_: "YAS summer body 😍 bae af xD"
It's already July though...
11. ngu_ninja: "😥 Can my husband please just find me already though?"
Hey, at least she asked nicely.
12. obey_lokkitaleax3: "@cxbxllero threesome ASAP."
Alrighty then.
13. babydabb: "@luisitolindo LOOK! Look at what's holding up his sweats?!"
Ladies, have some water.
14. radhikaaapatel: "On a scale of 1 to America, how free are you tonight?"
A+ for creativity.
15. joss__d: "Wish I could sit on your face youd love this 🐱 papi lol 😪"
Very R rated use of emojis happening here.
16. nicolejna5: "Jzwnzksnzknwzksndis breath taken"
Breathing is a good thing.
17. shaemiriparsons: "RIP ovaries"
Well then.
18.yassmineg: "Chris brown sucks balls"
Not sure where Chris Brown fits into this photo but sure.
19. kiandraxx: "*censored* me"
Very direct.
20. jk_rai.ling: "Ru looking where I'm looking 😏 @_komalg?"
Ladies, ladies, eyes up here.
21. buddy3137: "should've adjusted yo junk js...body on point"
A bit of a back handed compliment but a compliment none the less?
22. x0sannah: "Mmmmmm this is all mine 😍🙈 "
We had no idea he was currently in a relationship.
23. iamlexxglam: "Damn 👅👌💦💦💦💦💦"
Emoji's on another level.
24. sorayaiannella: "been there done that 😏😏😏"
But actually though?
25. jasminahlove: "God damn daddy😩"
Again, Drake has kids?
26. aishabeezdaname: "@girlygirljellz girl I was gasping for air last night"
We hope she's okay.
27. 4evahoneydip: "@nyjah.monique girl everyone on my bae now it's a forever fighting the hoochies off lol"
Plan of attack in effect.
28. beljon26: "You are truly bless. ..yeeeeesssssss"
#WayUp
29. sonofvenus: "Daddy u look so short but that *censored* probably so tall"
Oh my, *insert sweaty face emoji here*
30. Ortiz_0689: "I wish he would just leak a *censored* pic"
A girl with big dreams.
31. xclusive.chanel: "Hey drake, um when are we getting married? Because it's unfair to keep me waiting like this smh. We belong together"
She's just being honest.
32. miiwonderland3: "I had a mini heart attack"
I
33. runsyy: "Dayum Daddy"
More inappropriate parental association.
34. goldxhoney: "Pum Pum wet up. Pap is so fine tho!!!!"
English please.
35. favorednick: "0 to half a million likes REAL QUICK, real quick"
Oh Lord, know yourself, know your worth.
36. fully_trouble: "💦💦💦💦 just take all of me now 😘😘😘😘😘"
The raindrop emoji's just take it to a whole other level.
37. sheman1980: "Mmmm I like it Drake.. that body.. can I hug and kiss it... hope u put on parfum for for men too"
We think this user meant perfume, but hey it's a fair request.
38. melodyshokouhi: "baby won't u come myyyyyyy wayyyy"
No shortage of using Drake's lyrics against him.
39. mymbord: "Thank god, perfection still exists"
Flattery will get you everywhere.
40. Skittledittle1: "You legit caused an earthquake when all the panties hit the floor...good job"
Oh my.
41. Yvetter96: "this has me weak"
Maybe you should grab a snack.
42. sussiieflores: "I wish it was ALL YOU CAN EAT drake 😍
Buffet style.
43. _thecuteone_: "I really moaned when I saw this picture. Drake just marry me already. Im in love, I love you!
Just get it over with.
44. Vanee619: "I'll have your children"
What a nice offer.
45. Lyda770: "Drake your destroying my life"
We're sure he's sorry about it.
46. esmeygonz: "exactly shiiiiit I been thirsty for drake I'm not even gonna deny lol"
Self-awareness is important.
47. Camiiigreg: "give me brain like NYU"
Oh so now we're using Nicki Minaj lyrics, diverse.
48. Katisha.hardy: "Dam drake I'll give you the business boo"
After all, he isn't a businessman, he's a business, man!
49. Hellakool625: "Turn around and show your beef cakes light skin"
à la Justin Bieber?
50. _.enimsaj: "Can I just lick your bicep just one time? That's all. :)"
Okay, but just once.