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Vancouver Aquatic Centre demolition halted temporarily The Vancouver Aquatic Centre has been temporarily spared from demolition. Debate continues over the size of its replacement, but, as Alissa Thibault reports, there are questions about land use restrictions and consultation with First Nations.

Protecting and conserving Canada's natural environment and wildlife is central to its national identity. The Government of Canada is committed to working with Indigenous peoples, stakeholders, and all Canadians to protect and restore critically important biodiversity. The Minister of Fisheries, the Honorable Joanne Thompson, announced that the Government of Canada is proposing to add or reclassify 15 aquatic species populations under the Species at Risk Act (SARA).

ManitobaManitoba Conservation says it's investigating after a man operating a grader discovered a pile of dead Canada geese in a ditch just north of Garson, Man., on Friday morning. Local grader operator says there were about '15 to 20' geese carcassesJustin Fiacconi · CBC News · Posted: Oct 18, 2026 5:24 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours 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. Manitoba Conservation says it's investigating after a local resident in the RM of Brokenhead discovered a pile of dead geese just north of Garson, Man., on Friday morning. (Amir Said/CBC)Manitoba Conservation says it's investigating after a man operating a grader discovered a pile of dead Canada geese in a ditch just north of Garson, Man., on Friday morning. Scott Peluk works as a grader operator for the RM of Brokenhead. He says he was blading the road near Mile 33 Road just north of Garson, when he saw about "15 to 20" geese carcasses.

Published: October 18, 2026 at 3:51p.m. EDTPolice are searching for a male suspect who allegedly intentionally set a business on fire in Toronto’s Danforth Village neighbourhood on Saturday. The suspected arson happened near Danforth and Sibley avenues, west of Victoria Park Avenue. Toronto police say they were called to that area at around 6 p.m. that evening day for a fire call. Investigators say the suspect attended the entrance of a business, briefly stayed by the door before leaving. “Shortly after a fire starts from where the suspect leaves, causing extensive damage,” police said in a news release. Arson suspect Danforth Village Oct. 17 A photo of a suspect wanted in an Oct. 17 arson in Toronto's Danforth Village neighbourhood. (TPS photo) How to set CP24 as your preferred source on GoogleHow to set CTV News as your preferred source on GoogleThe suspect is wanted for arson. He is described as a male with a light complexion, 60 to 70 years old, and standing five-foot-eight to five-foot-nine with an average build, and bald, short grey facial hair. The suspect was last seen wearing a grey winter jacket, dark pants, white shoes, and a black and white toque.