The 4 soldiers killed in fast-moving fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta
Four Armed Forces members were killed when a fast-moving fire overwhelmed soldiers during a training exercise at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, southeast of Edmonton, on Saturday. Dozens of others were injured, with 27 remaining in hospital as of Thursday.
Here's a look at the four who died:
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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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
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
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.
Do municipal councils represent the diversity of their constituents?
Toronto, Mississauga and Brampton are among Canada's most diverse cities, but how closely do their municipal councils reflect the communities they represent?
As voters prepare for the Oct. 26 municipal elections, New Canadian Media has examined the barriers to political representation in these three major cities.
The series explored the challenges facing immigrant and visible minority candidates; the advantages enjoyed by incumbents; the role of campaign fundraising; and debates over the use of languages other than English to reach voters. It has also looked at whether public transit systems are meeting the needs of immigrant communities.
Voter participation remains a concern. In Ontario's 2022 municipal elections, participation fell to a historic low of 32.9 per cent, according to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).
Toronto, Mississauga, and Brampton are reporting increased advance voting numbers, although that may not translate into a higher overall voter turnout.
In its Turn up the Turnout report, the AMO suggests the shrinking of the local media environment has had far-reaching impacts on voter participation and turnout.
As part of this coverage, NCM reporter Rodrigo Huerta Aguirre created an interactive map to help readers explore the relationship between local demographics, elected representatives and voter participation.
The map below shows municipal election results from 2022 and subsequent byelections, along with information on councillors, ward demographics drawn from the 2021 census and voter turnout in Toronto, Mississauga and Brampton.
These details offer a closer look at the communities that municipal councils represent, and the residents who participate in choosing them.
The map reveals striking differences between wards, even within the same city. In Mississauga, immigrants made up nearly 60 per cent of residents in Wards 4 and 6 according to the 2021 census. In Wards 1 and 2, immigrants accounted for one third of the population.
Voter participation varied widely across Toronto in 2022, with turnout reaching 38 per cent in Parkdale–High Park but falling to 22 per cent in Humber River–Black Creek.
By placing these demographic figures next to the names and photographs of elected representatives, the map shows how closely municipal councils reflect the communities they serve. The differences in voter participation also raise broader questions about political representation and the barriers to participation explored in NCM's election coverage.
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Copyright 2026, New Canadian Media. All rights reserved.
Rodrigo Huerta Aguirre, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, New Canadian Media.
Do municipal councils represent the diversity of their constituents?
Toronto, Mississauga and Brampton are among Canada's most diverse cities, but how closely do their municipal councils reflect the communities they represent?
As voters prepare for the Oct. 26 municipal elections, New Canadian Media has examined the barriers to political representation in these three major cities.
The series explored the challenges facing immigrant and visible minority candidates; the advantages enjoyed by incumbents; the role of campaign fundraising; and debates over the use of languages other than English to reach voters. It has also looked at whether public transit systems are meeting the needs of immigrant communities.
Voter participation remains a concern. In Ontario's 2022 municipal elections, participation fell to a historic low of 32.9 per cent, according to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).
Toronto, Mississauga, and Brampton are reporting increased advance voting numbers, although that may not translate into a higher overall voter turnout.
In its Turn up the Turnout report, the AMO suggests the shrinking of the local media environment has had far-reaching impacts on voter participation and turnout.
As part of this coverage, NCM reporter Rodrigo Huerta Aguirre created an interactive map to help readers explore the relationship between local demographics, elected representatives and voter participation.
The map below shows municipal election results from 2022 and subsequent byelections, along with information on councillors, ward demographics drawn from the 2021 census and voter turnout in Toronto, Mississauga and Brampton.
These details offer a closer look at the communities that municipal councils represent, and the residents who participate in choosing them.
The map reveals striking differences between wards, even within the same city. In Mississauga, immigrants made up nearly 60 per cent of residents in Wards 4 and 6 according to the 2021 census. In Wards 1 and 2, immigrants accounted for one third of the population.
Voter participation varied widely across Toronto in 2022, with turnout reaching 38 per cent in Parkdale–High Park but falling to 22 per cent in Humber River–Black Creek.
By placing these demographic figures next to the names and photographs of elected representatives, the map shows how closely municipal councils reflect the communities they serve. The differences in voter participation also raise broader questions about political representation and the barriers to participation explored in NCM's election coverage.
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Copyright 2026, New Canadian Media. All rights reserved.
Rodrigo Huerta Aguirre, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, New Canadian Media.

Augmentation de loyer au Québec : Voici ce que ton proprio a le droit de faire ou non
Prends des notes pour ton prochain renouvellement de bail. 👀
Habituellement, au Québec, la grande majorité des baux se terminent le 31 juin et durent douze mois. Sachant que l'avis de renouvellement doit se faire entre trois à six mois avant la fin du bail, la plupart des locataires auront jusqu'au 31 mars pour renouveler ou mettre fin à celui-ci. Si cela est ton cas, il ne te reste donc que quelques semaines avant de remettre ta décision.
Si tu habites présentement un appartement loué, sache qu'ils existent des lois au Québec afin de protéger les locataires. En effet, les propriétaires n'ont pas le droit de tout faire concernant leur logement. Pour t'aider à en savoir plus sur tes droits en tant que locataires, et ce, surtout en cette période de renouvellement de bail, voici quelques informations qui peuvent t'être bien utiles si tu penses rester dans ton appart.
Suis-je obligé.e d'accepter une augmentation du coût du loyer?
Tu n'es jamais obligé.e d'accepter une augmentation du coût de ton loyer, surtout si celle-ci n'est pas basée sur des motifs clairs ou est injustifiée. Si par exemple ton ou ta proprio explique l'augmentation par une rénovation chez ton ou ta voisin.e ou par la récente inflation, ces justifications sont considérées comme invalides et peuvent être contestées.
Selon Éducaloi, et contrairement à la pensée populaire, il n'y a pas de taux fixes obligatoires pour une augmentation de loyer, mais tu peux tout de même te fier aux calculs effectués par le Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) qui sort, chaque année, des pourcentages qui peuvent servir et guider les ajustements de loyer.
Qu'est-ce qui est considéré comme valide pour augmenter un loyer?
Plusieurs éléments peuvent venir justifier une augmentation de loyer. Ainsi, si ton ou ta propriétaire a effectué des rénovations majeures qui profitent à l'ensemble des locataires (par exemple, la réparation des fondations de l’immeuble, le sablage et le vernissage des planchers), si les frais d'énergie ou les taxes scolaires et municipales ont augmenté ou si les frais d'entretien (déneigement, entretien de la tuyauterie, peinture, etc.) ont grimpé.
« En ce qui concerne les réparations majeures, si ces dernières profitent à l’ensemble des locataires d’un immeuble à logement, l’augmentation sera alors divisée selon le nombre de logements », laisse savoir Éducaloi sur son site Internet.
Comment savoir si une augmentation est exagérée?
Si la hausse de ton logement te semble inexpliquée, tu peux utiliser le formulaire de calcul fournit par le TAL afin d'évaluer celle-ci et ainsi voir si oui ou non cela vaudra la peine de refuser l'augmentation et d'entrer dans des négociations avec ton ou ta propriétaire. Tu peux, bien sûr, aussi te fier aux critères nommés plus haut.
Comment refuser une augmentation de loyer?
Si ton bail est conforme à la loi, tu devrais pouvoir choisir entre trois options soit : j'accepte les modifications (le bail sera ainsi reconduit selon les nouvelles conditions), je désire quitter le logement (tu devras alors trouver un autre logement avant la fin du bail) ou je refuse les modifications proposées.
Si tu souhaites contester la hausse ou les modifications dans ton bail, tu peux alors t'embarquer dans des négociations à l'amiable avec ton ou ta propriétaire ou t'adresser au TAL pour qu’il décide du sort des modifications proposées. Sache que le ou la propriétaire peut lui aussi faire appel au TAL. Il ou elle aura alors un mois après avoir reçu ton refus pour le faire.
Est-ce que ton bail peut se renouveler automatiquement?
Oui, si tu n'informes pas ton ou ta propriétaire de tes intentions de quitter le logement ou que tu n'as pas indiqué que tu réfutes les modifications, ton bail sera renouvelé automatiquement sans que tu n'aies rien à faire. C'est pourquoi tu dois bien respecter les délais et envoyer ton avis avant la date limite (soit pour la majorité des baux au Québec, le 31 mars 2023).
Comment savoir les prix moyens pour un appartement dans mon quartier en 2023?
Quelques entreprises immobilières se sont amusées à récolter des données pour des quartiers précis ou des villes au Québec, et ce, pour diverses dimensions de logements. Cela peut te donner une idée du prix moyen des appartements dans ton secteur.
Le site Appartogo, par exemple, présente les prix moyens pour plusieurs villes au Québec. À Montréal, un trois et demi coûterait en moyenne 1 498 $ alors qu'à Québec, pour le même nombre de pièces, celui-ci coûterait 1 233 $.
Tu peux aussi consulter la plateforme liv.rent qui sort, chaque mois, les prix moyens des annonces de location de logements dans onze des quartiers les plus populaires de l'île de Montréal.
Ces chiffres ne sont pas à prendre au pied de la lettre, mais peuvent t'aider à savoir ce que tu devrais faire avec ton avis de renouvellement de bail.
Tu peux aussi regarder la section G de ton bail où ton ou ta propriétaire est obligé.e d'indiquer le loyer le plus bas douze mois avant ton arrivée.
Est-ce que mon proprio peut reprendre son logement?
Oui, mais à certaines conditions seulement. Selon le TAL, un.e propriétaire de l'immeuble peut reprendre le logement seulement s'il ou elle souhaite s'y loger ou pour un.e membre de sa famille nucléaire (parents ou enfants) ou une personne à charge dont iel est le soutien principal (matériel ou moral). Si c'est le cas, tu devras être averti.e six mois avant la fin de ton bail.
Sache aussi qu'un.e propriétaire n'a pas le droit de se servir de cette raison et par la suite de ne pas habiter le logement afin de le mettre sur le marché à un taux plus élevé.