Expert says bus model involved in deadly Calgary crash considered ‘extremely safe’
An expert on low-carbon transportation says the roughly 1,000 compressed natural gas buses running in Canada are still considered “extremely safe” after one such bus was involved in a deadly crash in Calgary that claimed the lives of three people.
On Thursday, a chain-reaction crash happened when a transit bus hit several vehicles before rear-ending a parked bus, igniting an explosion that also left more than a dozen others injured.
Calgary police said one officer was taken to the hospital with injuries after running towards a bus as fire erupted.
One of the 12-metre-long buses involved in the crash was powered by compressed natural gas, a kind of fuel considered cheaper and more environmentally friendly than diesel gas.
Buses that run on compressed natural gas are common in public transit and have been in operation for the past two decades, said Josipa Petrunic, president and CEO of Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), a national non-profit focused on low-carbon transit research and planning.
“It's considered extremely safe technology, so we all need to find out what happened to create an unsafe environment in a crash situation,” Petrunic said.
There are 958 compressed natural gas-powered buses operating in Ontario, Alberta and B.C., according to a CUTRIC database report.
Petrunic said there are several heavy-duty safety mechanisms involved in building these buses, including a series of tools and technologies designed to manage leakage and reduce the risk of fire. Their tanks are also designed to withstand heavy impacts.
Usually, the most unsafe part of these buses, and any form of public transportation, is the lack of seatbelts, Petrunic said.
A spokesperson from Nova Bus confirmed that it was the manufacturer of the bus that was rear-ended in Thursday’s crash and the company is in contact with Calgary Transit.
The spokesperson also said that it was “premature to speculate on the cause before a thorough investigation has been completed.”
“Safety remains Nova Bus's highest priority, and we are offering our full cooperation to Calgary Transit and the relevant authorities as they work to establish the facts.“
Calgary Transit procures its buses from manufacturers that go through Altoona testing, a rigorous certification process for any new bus model to assess its durability and reliability before being rolled out into their fleet, said Petrunic.
The agency has nearly 250 CNG buses, which represents about 20 per cent of its fleet, according to the agency’s website. The website says the city plans to buy about 150 more this year to replace diesel buses.
As investigators continue to look into the cause of the crash, Petrunic said industry leaders will be looking into what factors went into the collision.
“A series of events had to have occurred in tandem for this cataclysmic event to occur leading to death,” said Petrunic. “A transit crash shouldn't result in passenger deaths.”
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 17, 2026.
By Sadeen Mohsen | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
Lotto Max winning numbers for Friday, October 16 are out and there's a $90 million jackpot
We have a lot of Maxmillions and MaxPlus winners!
The Lotto Max winning numbers for October 16 are out now.
There is a $90 million jackpot in this Lotto Max draw, plus so many Maxmillions worth $1 million each and MaxPlus prizes worth $100,000 each.
You can now check your tickets to see if you're a winner
Here's what you need to know about the winning numbers, the jackpot, Maxmillions winners, and more.
What are the Lotto Max winning numbers for Friday, October 16?
The Lotto Max winning numbers for October 16 are 1, 11, 13, 36, 41, 43 and 51, with 52 as the bonus number.
Also, the Maxmillions winning numbers are:
- 1, 7, 17, 25, 39, 44 and 46
- 1, 9, 11, 12, 23, 29 and 46
- 2, 5, 6, 7, 30, 32 and 36
- 2, 11, 13, 19, 24, 45 and 52
- 2, 15, 19, 29, 34, 40 and 45
- 3, 7, 14, 21, 28, 38 and 44
- 3, 12, 20, 33, 34, 41 and 45
- 3, 23, 29, 38, 41, 42 and 51
- 4, 9, 13, 17, 24, 37 and 49
- 4, 17, 26, 33, 39, 42 and 52
- 5, 8, 19, 21, 26, 32 and 34
- 6, 9, 12, 19, 20, 28 and 43
- 6, 11, 16, 26, 33, 41 and 46
- 6, 14, 16, 20, 41, 43 and 47
- 8, 12, 26, 28, 42, 48 and 49
- 8, 14, 17, 39, 40, 48 and 51
- 8, 18, 19, 22, 24, 36 and 50
- 15, 20, 21, 22, 28, 31 and 32
There is no winner of the $90 million jackpot.
Five of the Maxmillions worth $1 million each have been won in Ontario and Quebec. The winning tickets sold in Ontario are in London, Essex County, Oxford County and online through OLG.
There are more than 50 winners of the MaxPlus prizes, including some who will split the money with another winner.
MaxPlus winning tickets have been sold across the country, with seven in B.C., nine in the Prairies, 30 in Ontario, five in Quebec and two in the Atlantic provinces.
So, the next Lotto Max draw on October 20 will offer a $90 million jackpot and 20 Maxmillions.
What were the Lotto Max winning numbers for Tuesday, October 13?
The Lotto Max winning numbers for October 13 were 7, 11, 19, 28, 32, 35 and 50. The bonus number was 36.
The Maxmillions winning numbers were:
- 1, 3, 6, 21, 22, 23 and 24
- 1, 12, 15, 20, 32, 37 and 50
- 1, 15, 26, 35, 40, 43 and 45
- 2, 3, 11, 17, 25, 36 and 51
- 2, 5, 6, 28, 31, 37 and 47
- 2, 6, 22, 24, 26, 50 and 52
- 2, 10, 18, 23, 32, 42 and 46
- 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 30 and 51
- 4, 6, 9, 12, 22, 39 and 43
- 4, 10, 15, 18, 30, 33 and 45
- 8, 18, 26, 33, 44, 46 and 47
- 9, 11, 12, 22, 37, 45 and 49
- 9, 17, 32, 38, 41, 42 and 47
- 10, 12, 20, 25, 27, 30 and 46
- 12, 13, 17, 34, 40, 49 and 51
- 12, 19, 25, 35, 47, 49 and 52
Nobody won the $85 million jackpot in Tuesday's draw.
Three of the Maxmillions were won in Ontario, including one that was split between two winners. The winning tickets were from Toronto, Mississauga, Whitby and Hamilton.
Also, almost 30 of the MaxPlus prizes were won, with three winning tickets in B.C., four in the Prairies, 15 in Ontario, three in Quebec and two in the Atlantic provinces.
How do you play Lotto Max?
Lotto Max draws happen on Tuesdays and Fridays in Canada.
You now get four sets of numbers for every $6 play that you buy, and each set has seven numbers from 1 to 52.
Here's what matching numbers could win you:
- 7/7 — jackpot
- 6/7 plus bonus — approximately 18.50% of the prize pool
- 6/7 — approximately 18.85% of the prize pool
- 5/7 plus bonus — approximately 12.25% of the prize pool
- 5/7 — approximately 27.50% of the prize pool
- 4/7 plus bonus — approximately 22.90% of the prize pool
- 4/7 — $20
- 3/7 plus bonus — $20
- 3/7 — free play ($6 value)
The jackpot starts at $10 million and can go up to $90 million.
Once the jackpot reaches $50 million, there are also Maxmillions available to be won, which are additional $1 million prizes.
All three sets of numbers you get with a $5 play are eligible for both the main draw and the Maxmillions draw when the jackpot reaches $50 million.
You need to match all seven numbers on one line of your ticket to win a Maxmillions prize.
There are also new $100,000 cash prizes with every draw. The number of MaxPlus prizes available to be won increases with the jackpot.
Tickets are sold until 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesdays and Fridays, which is when the Lotto Max winning numbers are drawn.
Costco offre une trouvaille à 18 $ parfaite pour les fans de « Harry Potter »
À donner… ou à garder pour toi! ✨
Tu cherches un cadeau pour le ou la fan de Harry Potter de ta gang? Ou tu as simplement envie de te gâter un peu (on ne juge pas)? Costco a peut-être la trouvaille qu’il te faut : un coffret de chocolat chaud qui change de couleur, avec tasses en forme de chaudron et baguettes magiques en prime. Oui, oui, des baguettes!
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L’ensemble de cacao changeant de couleur Harry Potter de 337 grammes est même présenté comme un « ensemble cadeau » sur l’étiquette en entrepôt. Avec sa boîte à fenêtre aux couleurs de Poudlard, il est assez joli pour se passer de papier d’emballage.

Dans la boîte, tu trouveras deux tasses en forme de chaudron, deux baguettes à collectionner qui servent à brasser ta boisson, huit mélanges de chocolat chaud et une boîte de miniguimauves de 113 grammes. Côté saveurs, il y a red velvet, biscuits et crème, s’mores et biscuit au sucre. L’emballage reprend d’ailleurs les couleurs et les blasons des quatre maisons de Poudlard, soit Gryffondor, Poufsouffle, Serdaigle et Serpentard.
Le clou du spectacle, c’est que la poudre change de teinte lorsqu’on la mélange avec un liquide chaud. Tu pourras donc avoir l’impression de réussir ta première potion en classe avec le professeur Rogue, sans risquer de perdre des points pour ta maison.
Bref, c’est le genre de petit luxe qui ajoute une touche de fantaisie à un marathon des huit films, à une soirée d’Halloween ou à un après-midi de lecture sous une doudou en plein hiver.
À 17,99 $, c’est une option abordable à glisser sous le sapin, à apporter à un échange au bureau… ou à déposer discrètement dans ton propre panier. Garde toutefois en tête que la disponibilité peut varier d’un entrepôt à l’autre.
Ces prix sont confirmés au moment de la publication, mais ils peuvent changer à tout moment. Les taxes et les frais ne sont peut-être pas inclus.

Élisabeth Rioux répond à ceux qui se permettent de critiquer sa fille Wolfie sur Instagram
« Si seulement vous saviez combien de fois par jour les gens répondent à mes stories... »
En juillet 2020, l'entrepreneure et créatrice de contenu Élisabeth Rioux a donné naissance à sa fille Wolfie, qu'elle surnomme affectueusement Doupi. Depuis, elle a voyagé dans plusieurs pays en sa compagnie et partage plein de moments de son quotidien avec elle sur ses réseaux sociaux.
C'est d'ailleurs sous une photo du duo pendant leur voyage en Italie que la maman a adressé un sujet qui semble beaucoup faire jaser ses abonné.es.
Élisabeth mentionne qu'elle reçoit de nombreux messages concernant l'habillement de sa fille et elle avait besoin de passer un message :
« Si elle dit chaussettes & crocs, ce sera chaussettes et crocs. Je m'en fous de savoir si ce qu'elle porte match parfaitement avec son outfit, mais laissez-moi vous dire : Elle s'en soucie beaucoup! Ses choix peuvent parfois sembler intéressants pour moi, je pense que c'est ça la magie et je ne voudrais jamais limiter son imagination juste pour qu'elle fit plus dans les normes... »
Elle poursuit en expliquant que les gens disent toutes sortes de commentaires, autant sur les vêtements que les accessoires qui choisis par Wolfie :
« Si seulement vous saviez combien de fois par jour les gens répondent à mes stories pour me dire que ses outfits sont bizarres, pas corrects, pas assortis, trop enfantins, etc. Mon bébé est coloré, elle est extra, elle a de l'assurance et comme elle le répète à chaque fois qu'elle s'habille : "Doupi est belle." »
L'entrepreneure conclut son message en s'adressant à sa communauté : « Je suis fière d'elle, je suis fière de la laisser faire, mais parfois je suis vraiment préoccupée par les gens autour, je souhaite juste que quand elle grandira, la société le fera aussi et laissera chacun être lui-même dans ses propres couleurs. »
En story, elle a également profité de cette intervention pour rappeler aux gens d'être respectueux en soulevant que l'habit d'une petite fille ne devrait pas autant affecter les autres.