Alberta boy who tried to 'catch a predator' lucky to escape after alleged abduction, police say

Tim Lang from Unity has decided to avoid seeking health care in Saskatoon after witnessing unsanitary conditions at Royal University Hospital, where he observed patients in distress and noted the high foot traffic around his mother's bed in a hallway. His experience has led him to express deep concerns about the state of care provided at the facility. Want More Context? 🔎

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced plans on October 1, 2025, to submit an application for a new oil pipeline to the northwest coast of British Columbia through the federal Major Projects Office. The announcement sparked immediate and intense reactions from various stakeholders, highlighting the divisive nature of energy infrastructure projects in the region. Want More Context? 🔎

Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton announced plans to request the dissolution of the legislative assembly and schedule the territorial election for November 3. This announcement was made in Carcross on Thursday, alongside several Liberal candidates. Want More Context? 🔎

Food inflation in Canada surged 3.5% in August, significantly outpacing the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of 1.9%, driven by global factors like transportation costs and weather-related crop stress. While meat prices rose sharply by 7.2%, fresh fruit prices saw a slight decline of 1.1%, highlighting the ongoing volatility in food costs amid broader economic discussions. Want More Context? 🔎

Trade Talks Between Canada and the U.S. Canada's Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc expressed optimism about ongoing trade negotiations with the U.S., emphasizing that relations have fundamentally changed and won't return to previous norms. He highlighted Canada's dual approach in pursuing either sectoral or comprehensive agreements while preparing for a landscape of increased U.S. protectionism. Want More Context? 🔎

The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) experienced a Primary Inspection Kiosks outage affecting multiple airports, including Toronto Pearson, on Thursday; the issue began around 10:20 a.m. ET and was resolved by 2 p.m., but travelers faced delays as operations resumed. This outage followed a similar incident just days prior, highlighting ongoing challenges with border processing systems. Want More Context? 🔎