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Sunday was a beautiful, crisp autumn day — the perfect backdrop for the 35th annual UBC Apple Festival. The event, held at the UBC Botanical Garden, gave visitors a chance to experience a classic fall harvest and to get up close and personal with, you guessed it, apples.

Darla Miles reports from Times Square. Monday, October 19, 2026 4:36PMTIMES SQUARE, Manhattan (WABC) -- Several dozen advocates and survivors gathered in Times Square on Monday as Safe Horizons marked two years since Jane Doe first filed a report with Cornell University alleging she was gang raped. The rally was held as part of the organization's "Trauma Takes Time" public awareness campaign, which aims to elevate awareness about victims of sexual assault. Advocates and survivors shared their experiences during the event in Times Square. Organizers said they heard from survivors of rape and sexual assault, both men and women, with some speaking publicly for the first time. Survivors including Dan and Joe shared their stories as participants sought to combat misconceptions about why it can take time for sexual assault cases to be reported. Top StoriesThe event was part of more than 200 "I Am Jane" rallies held across the country in at least 40 states. Similar gatherings took place at Columbia University and Foley Square in New York City.

“I want to play meaningful NHL hockey,” said a confident Eyssimont, prior to the six-hour bus ride to Hershey. “That’s the main thing for me. I believe I can help a team win. And until that opportunity comes, I am going to continue to do the work I’ve been doing, stay confident and professional, and my NHL opportunity will come again.”Eyssimont and Jokiharju, who have combined for 729 NHL games, went unclaimed when waived by the Bruins prior to the regular season. Boston opted to work young prospects into the order, with Matt Potiras and James Hagens ahead of Eyssimont, 30, up front, and Frederic Brunet ahead of Jokiharju, 27, on the back end. Get Sports AlertsThe latest sports news and Globe's most interesting reporting and commentary right to your inbox. Enter EmailWhen asked by a Globe reporter Thursday if they have requested trades, both politely declined to comment. “It’s just, you know, if you ask most people that question, they’ll go in one direction,” mused Jokiharju. “But I’m just not [going to] comment — I’m just gonna stay out of trouble.”“I’m not focused on anything but my game and playing,” said Eyssimont.

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British Columbia·NewNovice or "N" drivers will no longer need to take a second road test to obtain their full license in B. C., as of Monday. The change is meant to increase access, according to the province, but road safety advocates have concerns. Road safety advocates raise concerns about approving full licences based on driving recordsArden McLeod · CBC News · Posted: Oct 19, 2026 12:31 PM EDT | Last Updated: 14 minutes agoListen to this articleEstimated 3 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. The province says removing the second road test will improve access to driver's licences in First Nations and rural communities. (Ben Nelms/CBC)Novice or "N" drivers will no longer need to take a second road test to obtain their full license in B. C., as of Monday. Previously, the Graduated Licensing Program (GLP) functioned as a three-stage system, starting with a learner’s permit at age 16, followed by a road test to acquire a novice licence after one year as a learner. Finally, drivers would take a second road test to become fully licensed