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'No merit' to U.S. claims Canada is interfering ahead of midterms: Carney
'No merit' to U.S. politics interference claim: PM
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Prime Minister Mark Carney says there is "no merit" to American claims that Canadians might be interfering in U.S. politics ahead of November's midterm elections.
Officials in the Trump administration, including U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra, have claimed Canadian politicians are interfering in the democratic process south of the border.
Hoekstra has said the administration is watching Canadian politicians closely ahead of the midterms and warned them to butt out of American politics.
Carney has consistently rebutted accusations of electoral interference and told reporters in Turkey today that he's "disappointed" the U.S. envoy is spreading those claims.
Canadian diplomats were told this week not to meet with or attend events with candidates in the U.S. midterm elections amid a period of "heightened sensitivity."
The prime minister says Canada has deep diplomatic ties to the United States but is careful to avoid even the perception of interference in electoral processes.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 23, 2026.
By Craig Lord | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Calgary fire officials share home safety tips during school drills
Calgary officials recommend two escape routes per room and twice-yearly home drills.
With students now settled into the new year, Calgary fire officials have reminded residents that safety doesn’t end at the schoolyard line.
Members of the Calgary Fire Department (CFD) held a media availability on Oct. 22 at St. Elizabeth Seton School, located in the city’s northwest, to demonstrate the behind-the-scenes of fire drills.
Chief Steve Dongworth said each school must complete at least six fire drills each year, and that fire officials must attend at least one. He said this ensures staff, students, and the broader community know what to do.
“Firefighters attend the drill to support school staff, check access points, fire safety systems, evacuation procedures, and assembly areas — all critical parts of a fire escape plan,” said Dongworth.
“We also connect teachers with important fire safety educational resources, so that students and parents can learn what to do in emergency situations.”
He said that, over the years, the fire department has become more involved in spreading this awareness, including partnering with school boards. The basic principle remains the same, however: getting everyone out fast and efficiently.
“To get out quickly, to check that everyone’s accounted for by assembling in a position or a place where it’s agreed that’s what’s going to happen,” said Dongworth.
“So that we can, when we come, take care of whatever situation there is that needs to be taken care of.”
Kean Hallisey, this year’s junior fire chief, is a Grade 8 student who said he wants to become a fireman. He said that it’s important to take fire plans seriously not only at school, but at home, too.
Hallisey recommended that every home have an escape plan with two exit options for each room and a predetermined meeting location far from the home.
“You should practice it twice a year so you remember what to do and stay safe in a real emergency,” he said.
“If you have a pet or something, and you are out, stay out — you can ask the [firefighters] to get them. Hopefully, they can get it for you.”
For more information about home fire safety, visit the City of Calgary’s website.
Copyright 2026, LiveWire Calgary. All rights reserved.
Sarah Palmer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, LiveWire Calgary.
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Raccoon rabies continues to spread in Quebec as government reports third infected cat
Third cat infected with raccoon rabies in Quebec
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Another cat has been infected with raccoon rabies in Quebec, marking the third confirmed case in a cat this year.
The infection was detected on Sept. 25 in the town of Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, in the Montérégie region.
The province says the owner and a veterinarian were exposed to the cat's rabies and treated.
The government's latest numbers show 313 confirmed cases of raccoon rabies in Quebec this year.
Officials previously reported two cases in cats in late June.
The government has run multiple vaccination programs, including vaccine bait distribution and "trap-vaccinate-release" operations.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 22, 2026.
By Marieke Glorieux-Stryckman | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Ce nouvel outil te permet de voir le temps d'attente dans les bureaux de Passeports Canada
Ça va t'éviter d'attendre des heures en file!La crise du passeport est bien réelle au Canada. Après deux années où les voyages à l'étranger étaient déconseillés, plusieurs Canadien.nes qui ont des plans de vacances cet été se voient obliger de renouveler leurs passeports échus. Le hic c'est qu'un nombre impressionnant de personnes sont maintenant dans le même bateau et les services de Passeport Canada sont complètement engorgés.
Les vaillant.es qui se sont levé.es à l'aurore pour être les premier.ères aux portes des établissements gouvernementaux témoignent de files interminables, du stress et de longues heures d'attente pour recevoir leur « précieux ». En réponse à cette problématique, Passeport Canada a annoncé, le 9 juin dernier, sur ses réseaux sociaux, avoir ajouté un outil afin de permettre aux utilisateur.trices de voir les temps d'attente dans les bureaux de passeport.
Tu peux donc désormais vérifier combien de temps ta visite pourrait te prendre avant de te pointer dans les centres de Passeport Canada. Le temps d'attente dans les bureaux de la province de Québec, au moment d'écrire ces lignes, tourne autour de trois à cinq heures. Cette donnée est mise à jour trois fois par jour.
Il est important de noter qu'il s'agit d'une estimation seulement. Cela pourrait donc te prendre plus ou moins de temps sur place pour effectuer ton renouvellement.
Afin de permettre aux équipes de Passeport Canada de procéder le plus rapidement possible et de ne pas te présenter pour rien, assure-toi d'avoir tous les documents nécessaires lors de ta visite.