Gaza officials report dozens killed in Israeli strike on school complex. IDF says it was targeting militants

The RCMP initially reported that a canoe had overturned on Moonlight Bay, but later clarified that the boat did not capsize and is treating the incident as a criminal investigation. They are asking anyone who was on the lake between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Oct. 13 to come forward with information by contacting Parkland RCMP at 825-220-2000. The death of a five-year-old girl on Wabamun Lake is being investigated as a criminal case,...

The Canadian naval ship HMCS Harry DeWolf, one of Canada's newest warships, docked at Dieppe Gardens in Windsor, opening its decks to the public on the weekend. The vessel, part of a month-long deployment in Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, is an arctic and offshore patrol vessel used for sovereignty and surveillance operations in Canadian waters. During a successful Arctic search and rescue mission, the crew rescued eight citizens, showcasing the ship's capabilities and significance....

Three activists, including Jacob Pirro, were arrested for protesting on the Jacques Cartier Bridge against fossil fuels, causing traffic chaos. Pirro, granted conditional release, faces charges of mischief and resisting arrest. Another detained activist started a hunger strike demanding immediate release, with protests calling for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. Full Article

A man was struck by a vehicle in the Mount Dennis neighbourhood at Weston Road and Eglinton Avenue around 10:30 p.m. He was taken to the hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries via a trauma run, while the driver stayed at the scene. Eglinton is closed at Guestville Avenue, causing delays in the area. Full Article

Israeli lawmakers passed two laws threatening the work of the UN agency in Gaza, potentially severing ties and labeling it a terror organization. The move could disrupt aid distribution in Gaza amid increased U.S. pressure on Israel to provide assistance. Israel alleges UNRWA staff have militant ties, leading to funding cuts, while UNRWA denies knowingly aiding armed groups. Full Article

Almost 25 per cent of food bank visits in B.C. were from working people, one of the highest rates in the country. Food banks in the province recorded over 225,000 visits in March this year, with 70,000 visits including families with children under 18. Low wages, the cost of groceries, and housing were cited as main reasons for the increased demand for food banks. Full Article