Group assisting long-planned review of firearms — including SKS — has yet to meet

An advisory group that’s supporting a federal review of firearms classification — including a look at the SKS rifle — is expected to hold its first meeting this fall, almost a year after Ottawa announced the review. Public Safety Canada says members of the Firearms Classification Technical Advisory Group, appointed to provide expert advice to the department and the RCMP, “will be meeting later this fall.”The Liberal government has faced fresh questions about the SKS after a document filed in a U. S. court said the killer in the Tumbler Ridge, B. C., mass shooting talked about having an SKS gun. Eighteen-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar killed eight people in the Feb. 10 Tumbler Ridge attack before taking her own life. The RCMP has declined to release details about firearms used in the shootings, saying its investigation is ongoing. Story continues below advertisement

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Jordan Addison, Christian Darrisaw, T.J. Hockenson and Jordan Mason all missed the Vikings’ last game. Will they play Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium? Here’s the latest.

The new “Clayface” movie serves as an origin story set well before the events of “Creature Commandos.” And although the majority of the film takes place in a Gotham City, it’s another version of the Caped Crusader’s hometown, different from the one that appears in “The Batman” movie starring Robert Pattinson (which takes place in its own, separate cinematic universe that also includes “The Penguin” show. Got all that?). Get Starting PointA guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter EmailConfusing comicbook movie/background lore aside, “Clayface” thankfully doesn’t require any previous viewing before diving in, although it’s a bit of a shame that it’s not tied to Matt Reeves’s Batman universe (Reeves is attached to “Clayface” as a producer, though). The film could’ve benefited from the grittier and more grounded tone of those projects. Instead, what audiences are treated to is a B-movie body horror tale devoid of superhero flair (Batman hasn’t been fully introduced in Gunn’s big-screen universe yet — don’t expect to see him here) that’s severely lacking in the scares department. Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen in "Clayface.

TORONTO – Vernon Adams Jr. and the Calgary Stampeders will be B. C. Lions fans this weekend. Calgary (9-9) finishes its regular season on a bye week after downing B. C. 32-13 on Saturday. But the Lions will play a key role in determining the Stampeders’ playoff fate. Calgary is currently third in the West Division. Although the Stampeders are tied with the Saskatchewan Roughriders (9-8) in points, they get the higher spot based on claiming the season series. But right behind both teams are the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8-9). Saskatchewan and Winnipeg each have one regular-season game left to play. Winnipeg faces B. C. (10-7) in Vancouver on Friday night, needing a win to clinch a post-season berth and end Calgary’s season. But a Lions’ victory would put the Stampeders into the playoffs. Story continues below advertisement

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 6:58PMHOUSTON, Texas -- Houston police are looking for a man and a woman accused of robbing a man outside of a southeast Houston gas station over the summer. The incident happened in the 100 block of Lockwood on June 13. Surveillance video showed the suspects, a man wearing an open-face ski mask and the woman with a large bag, walking into the store. A short time later, surveillance cameras captured them walking out behind the victim before the woman said something to the man, and the suspect behind him reached into his back pocket. The suspect and the victim struggled until the man fell, and the suspect took off with his wallet behind the woman. Officials said the victim was physically hurt, but was OK. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Houston. Information leading to the charging and/or arrest of any felony suspects may result in a cash payment up to $5,000. Tipsters MUST contact Crime Stoppers directly to remain anonymous and to be considered for a cash payment by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477).