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PROVIDENCE — The three main candidates for Rhode Island governor squared off in their final televised debate Tuesday on WPRI Channel 12. The debate presented a different test for each candidate. Democrat Helena Foulkes needed to protect her lead in the polls. Independent Ken Block needed to make a convincing case that he could still win. Republican Aaron Guckian needed to prove that his campaign was worth taking seriously. Here’s how they did – and what their performances could tell us about the state of the race. That’s all, Foulkes? Foulkes had an opportunity to strengthen her grip on the race with a knockout performance Tuesday, but she never quite found the rhythm that helped her dominate the debate stage in the 2022 Democratic primary. Then again, the stakes are different now that she’s on the doorstep of becoming governor rather than trying to establish herself as an upstart challenger. Get Rhode MapA weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State.

Political signs are posted on a rural road in Wainwright, Alta., on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ty O'Neil). First Nations in Alberta are celebrating the win for the pro-Canada side in Monday’s referendum — but they’re also raising concerns about a shortage of ballots in their communities.

Another surprising piece of news: Xaverian QB Will Wood flipped his commitment from Penn State to Boston College. Read more here. Now let’s talk playoff football. Domenic Busa and Newton North would get the final Division 1 playoff spot if the season ended today. Sidharth Sahni/Newton North High SchoolWith two weeks left in the football regular season, it’s time to consider playoff positioning. This year, the MIAA is still operating under the format where the top 16 teams in each of eight divisions qualify based on power ratings — a combination of margin of victory and opponent’s power rating (essentially strength of schedule); three wins and seven games are required. (The Super 8 begins in 2027.)Let’s explore the teams on bubble:Division 1: This field is nearly set. New Bedford (5-1, 9.765 rating) appears a lock at No. 15. No. 16 BC High (1-5, 8.977) must win its final two games, a tough task against Xaverian and St. John’s (Shrewsbury). If that doesn’t happen, it leaves room for No. 17 Newton North (5-1, 6.496) if the Tigers can hold off No. 18 Shrewsbury (2-4, 5.929) and No. 19 Taunton (3-3, 5.636). No. 8 Xaverian and No. 14 Methuen need one more win.

The Democrat running for U.S. Senate said in a 2016 Minnesota House committee hearing that she “graduated Phi Beta Kappa.”

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OTTAWA — The Liberal government says while its proposed digital safety legislation might affect freedom of expression, the bill itself is consistent with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Bill C-34 would ban social media access for kids under 16 and experts have warned it is likely to face a constitutional challenge.