Mom of 4 survives after massive tree topples on minivan in Santa Clarita amid strong Santa Ana winds

It’s about the size of the Kia PV5 and VW ID. Buzz. As “a real alternative to SUVs and saloons,” Renault’s E-Space Concept makes you want to love minivans again. Renault reveals the E-Space Concept, an electric MPV

FOOD & DRINKMonday, October 19, 2026 6:59PMKayem Foods is recalling 1.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat products, including hot dogs, because they may have been stored at unsafe temperatures. Food Safety and Inspection ServiceNEW YORK -- Kayem Foods is recalling more than 1.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat food products because they may have been stored at unsafe temperatures. The recall includes dozens of products sold under a variety of brand names nationwide. The items include hot dogs, deli meats, cocktail franks, corned beef, bacon, chicken sausage and more. Food Safety and Inspection ServiceThe products were shipped to retail and food service locations around the country. They were produced between approximately March 31 and Oct. 7 of this year. So far there have been no confirmed reports of illness. If you purchased any of the products, do not eat them. Throw them away or return them.

The 40 elected members of the Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) will be sworn in at the elegant Red Room of the National Assembly on Monday afternoon. On Oct. 5, the PLQ more than doubled its representation by retaking several ridings in Montreal, Laval, Outaouais, Montérégie and Estrie.

In less than a week, voters will choose city councillors in 24 wards across Ottawa. Last election saw a lot of turnover as few incumbents sought re-election, opening the door for closely fought races. This time, there are 22 sitting councillors running again, with all the advantages that come with name recognition and campaign experience. Two wards won't see any race at all after no one stepped forward to challenge their incumbents. But that doesn't mean every incumbent is facing a cakewalk. Some wards are showing signs of competitive, well-funded or at least unpredictable races. Some had tight margins last time around. Others have high-profile challengers or incumbents who've been in the news for the wrong reasons. A few have outside political players or third-party groups entering the fray. These aren't the only races with credible challengers, but here are at least some of the wards we're watching for the 2026 election. Scroll down to learn more about the races in Kanata South, Knoxdale-Merivale, Kitchissippi, Rideau-Vanier, West Carleton-March, Orléans East-Cumberland and Stittsville.

The U. S. airman who died after a rapid fall while rappelling from the rafters of a stadium before a college football game in Texas was a 15-year service member from Georgia, according to the Air Force. U. S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson died after being taken to a hospital following Saturday’s fall at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Nellis Air Force Base said in a statement. He had been rappelling toward the ground when spectators watched him plunge to the field prior to Navy’s game against University of Texas at San Antonio. The military says an investigation is underway. The demonstration was part of a pregame program for the crowd during the annual “Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans” game in San Antonio. “This tragedy is felt deeply across the 57th Wing,” U. S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott C. Mills, 57th Wing commander, said in a statement. Patterson was a Tactical Air Control Party instructor assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, and served for 15 years, according to the military. He was from Fort Stewart, Georgia, and had numerous decorations and commendations.