Activists call for province to reverse energy, resource projects as MLAs return to Legislature

Activists held rallies outside the offices of Liberal MPs in Moncton and Fredericton on Tuesday, calling on Ottawa to push back against legislation in Alberta that will expand the role of private…

NorthYukon MLAs are expected to discuss affordability, the rising cost of living, and other items related to energy, health, mining and more over the next couple of months after the Legislature's fall sitting begins on Monday. Fall sitting of Yukon Legislative Assembly gets underway MondayDana Hatherly · CBC News · Posted: Oct 02, 2026 7:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 2Listen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Official Opposition Leader Kate White of the NDP says she plans to press the government on many things during the upcoming fall sitting of the Legislative Assembly, including things such as health care, mining roads and hunting outfitters. (Dana Hatherly/CBC)Keeping the heat and lights on, the price of gas and groceries, and housing rates are top of mind for many Yukoners these days, as the weather turns colder. Yukon MLAs are expected to discuss affordability, the rising cost of living, and other items related to energy, health, mining and more over the next couple of months.

Israeli arms dealer Elbit Systems today announced it has acquired International Submarine Engineering Ltd. (ISE), a Canadian company that has received federal government contracts and nearly $1 million in federal grant funding. In a press release, Elbit said the acquisition will expand its “underwater and maritime autonomy capabilities.” It did not say how much the acquisition cost, stating only that the purchase price “is not material to Elbit Systems.”In a public statement, Elbit’s president and CEO Bezhalel Machlis said: “This acquisition marks another milestone in Elbit Systems’ strategy to expand its offerings in the naval domain.”Elbit is Israel’s largest arms company and plays a key role in arming the Israeli military, which is widely accused of committing a genocide in Gaza. Elbit’s products are integrated into a variety of Israeli warships and other naval vessels. Israel’s naval forces play a key role in maintaining Israel’s maritime blockade of Gaza and have intercepted multiple humanitarian aid flotillas bound for the besieged enclave. Elbit did not respond to an emailed request for comment from The Maple about its acquisition of ISE.

In the lead-up to the 2026 Toronto municipal election, we interviewed Don Valley West candidates about their vision for the neighbourhood. This article was produced as part of the Local Journalism Initiative.