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British Columbia NDP Leader Eby asks Green voters to think carefully about vote
B.C.'s Eby asks Green voters for help in election
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British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby is appealing to Green voters as the snap election slated for Oct. 24 enters its final week.
Eby says Green voters should think carefully about their choices, as they prepare to cast their ballots.
He says he respects Green Leader Emily Lowan, but she won't be premier, and votes for her party could end up electing a Conservative government.
Eby says the Green vote was the difference between a Conservative and a New Democrat being elected in 11 ridings during the last election, including the riding of North Island, where he was speaking at an unrelated campaign announcement in Campbell River, B.C.
He says neither his party nor himself have been perfect, and a lot of people are frustrated about having an election at this moment.
Eby says this election is about the future of the province, and not the small differences between New Democrats and Greens, who share a common vision in many areas.
"So, I'm asking Green voters to think very carefully about the kind of province that we all want, because when we all work together as voters who share that vision, we win."
When asked whether his appeal to Green voters was an acknowledgment that his party was trailing, Eby says the only poll that matters happens on election day.
"I have a great deal of respect for their leader, and she is not going to be premier next week," he says. "The damage that a Conservative government would do would last for generations, and some of it would be impossible to undo."
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 18, 2026.
By Wolfgang Depner | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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The latest developments on the deadly fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta
Latest on deadly fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta
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Defence Minister David McGuinty said there have been deaths and injuries after a fire erupted Saturday afternoon at CFB Wainwright, a massive military training base about 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton.
Here are the latest developments (all times Mountain):
9:45 a.m.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says in a social media post that Canadian flags will be flown at half-mast at federal buildings across the country.
He says Canada stands with the service members at CFB Wainwright and their families.
Carney is expected to make a statement later today.
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9:30 a.m.
The Armed Forces say there's no indication the fire that erupted at an Alberta military base, resulting in deaths and injuries, was the result of terrorist activity.
A spokesperson also says in an email that the incident at CFB Wainwright remains under investigation and that more information will be provided as it becomes available.
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9 a.m.
Defence Minister David McGuinty says in a social media post that he's on his way to Edmonton.
He says he's being briefed on the latest developments in the "terrible incident" at CFB Wainwright.
He says: "To the families and everyone in Wainwright: Canada stands with you."
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to make a statement later today.
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 18, 2026.
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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No sign of 'terrorist activity' in deadly fire at Alberta military base: Forces
No sign of 'terrorist activity' in army base fire
THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Ulan
The Armed Forces say there's no indication a fire that erupted at an Alberta military base, resulting in deaths and injuries, was the result of terrorist activity.
The fire ripped through a training area at CFB Wainwright on Saturday, spreading beyond the massive base southeast of Edmonton.
The military says it's not confirming details or numbers of casualties until families have been notified.
Defence Minister David McGuinty says he's on his way to Edmonton and will be briefed on the latest developments.
Late Saturday, the minister underscored the seriousness of the fire, saying he couldn't "recall an incident like this in recent memory."
The Forces say the full extent of the fire is still being determined.
"While the incident remains under investigation, at this time, there are no indications that it was the result of any terrorist activity," a spokesperson said in an email to The Canadian Press on Sunday.
"We will provide additional information as it becomes available."
Fire crews worked to beat back flames that spread beyond the base and prevented the fire from reaching the town of Wainwright, where at least 10 ambulances were seen parked in and around the local health centre late Saturday.
Acute Care Alberta said significant medical resources were needed to respond and that a "code orange had been activated at several hospitals across the province.
It said the code is declared when health resources need to be co-ordinated for "an incident that results in multiple severe patients needing care at the same time."
The fire also disrupted advance voting for Monday's provincial referendum on whether Alberta should hold a binding separation vote.
Elections Alberta said two advance polling locations — in Lloydminster and Vermilion — were closed early Saturday and the ballots transported securely.
CFB Wainwright is one of Canada's busiest bases and is used mainly to train soldiers and prepare units for combat operations.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 18, 2026.
By Fakiha Baig | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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