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ADVERTISEMENTWatchEnvironment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin responds to the Canadian Climate Institute’s report that the nation is greatly behind on its goals. October 11, 2026 at 11:25a.m. EDT

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When I first moved to Canada from Ukraine with my family, one of my most confusing experiences as a newcomer happened somewhere I never expected — Canadian Tire. It all started when I needed to buy a thermos for my son's school lunch. A friend suggested heading to Canadian Tire, but I couldn't understand why. I knew what "Canadian" meant, and I definitely knew what a "tire" was. So why was I being sent to an auto shop for lunch supplies? Did Canadians really buy soup containers at gas stations? Trusting my friend, I drove over expecting to find a garage. Instead, I pulled up to a massive department store selling everything from kitchen appliances and home essentials to sporting goods and car parts. Safe to say, none of my English classes had prepared me for what Canadian Tire actually sells. And as I explored the aisles, I quickly realized there was a lot more to this iconic Canadian store than its name suggested. The iconic storefront and auto centre entrance at Canadian Tire. Alona Vasylieva | NarcityTo be fair, Canadian Tire isn't lying about its name — it really does sell car parts and even has a full-service auto centre.

The Northern Lights could turn pink this year, and the best place to see them is in Canada. We’re so used to seeing shades of green and blue, but a pink-filled sky is quite rare. However, it turns out that 2026 is one of the best years in the past decade to spot the bubblegum hue.

Skip to mainUpdated Sun, October 11, 2026 at 1:34 p.m. UTCIs the Canada we remember disappearing? The mountains, forests, lakes, small towns and wide-open spaces that the world associates with Canada are still here. But how many Canadians actually experience that Canada anymore? From the Canadian pavilion at EPCOT to the realities of modern Canadian life, I explore how the world sees Canada, how Canadians see themselves, and whether we've become disconnected from the country we know and love. 🇨🇦 What comes to mind when YOU think of Canada? Whether you're Canadian, American or watching from somewhere else, share your thoughts and tell me where you're watching from! Are you and your family safe? What criminals look for: https://youtu.be/2g22-p1FF4U?si=ZoRrClIdmO6RNZRq #Canada #CanadianCulture #CanadaOffScript #CanadianIdentity #LifeInCanada #RandallArsenault #CanadianCulture #CanadianTravel, #TravelCanada

Saskatchewan man identified as one of the victims of air ambulance crash WATCH ABOVE: Thomas "Tommy" Henry Farquhar was serving as the first officer on an air ambulance that crashed with six people on board while travelling from Bermuda to Boston.

The second-generation southwestern Ontario farmers have carved out a niche in ornamental pumpkins, gourds and corn, seasonal crops that decorate tables on Thanksgiving and porches on Halloween. But the cost of getting a mini orange pumpkin or tiny green gourd from their farm in St. Thomas to stores across Canada and the United States ahead of the autumn holidays has surged. “We’re not impacted by tariffs but the trade issues are still ratcheting up costs for us across the board,” said Patrick Butters, who owns and operates the roughly 2,200-hectare farm with his brother Christopher. “We’ve been seeing incremental increases all season long.”Butters Farms offers a window into how trade tensions and geopolitical issues can ripple through the economy. Story continues below advertisement Higher freight, packaging and diesel costs are putting added pressure on farmers’ thin margins, while limited room to raise prices means producers are often left absorbing some of the increase. In addition to ornamental crops and pie pumpkins for eating, Butters Farms grows soybeans, wheat, butternut squash and sweet and field corn, which account for about 90 per cent of the farm’s acreage.

A new polar vortex is already taking shape over the North Pole as daylight dwindles, signalling we’re another step closer to winter. But its journey through winter will be anything but smooth. One reason is sitting thousands of kilometres away in the Pacific: El Niño. But there’s a fascinating twist. The El Niño that heavily favours a milder winter across Canada can also work to disturb the polar vortex later in the season. WINTER SNEAK PEEK: El Niño puts record warmth in playCanada’s winter engine is firing upThe polar vortex is one of the main players when it comes to Canada’s winter weather. Think back to the pivotal role it played in some of our most memorable blasts of Arctic air. But this term is often misunderstood. The polar vortex is a humungous circulation of powerful west-to-east winds high above the North Pole. It develops each fall as the Arctic rapidly cools, reaching peak intensity during the winter months before weakening in the spring. Content continues belowThis feature exists primarily in the stratosphere, roughly 10-50 kilometres above the ground, but changes this high in the atmosphere can even influence our weather at the surface.

SaskatchewanProtein and protein-fortified products are everywhere, and experts say the high demand is good news for Saskatchewan's agriculture industry. Experts say high protein demand benefits Sask. agricultureLaura Gillis · CBC News · Posted: Oct 11, 2026 7:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 11Listen to this articleEstimated 4 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. Protein is in high demand, and Craig Johnston, vice-president and chief economist with Farm Credit Canada, says Saskatchewan farmers will benefit from the craze. (Cory Herperger/CBC/Radio-Canada)You can find it in everything from chips to lattés to Kraft Dinner. Protein and protein-fortified products are everywhere. The demand for protein in the form of meat products, dairy products, eggs and protein powders has been on the rise for the past few years, despite price increases, says Craig Johnston, vice-president and chief economist with Farm Credit Canada.

CalgaryAt a library branch CBC News visited in Calgary, a few people were excited to vote. Others were just starting to follow the process, and several expressed frustration at Alberta even having a referendum. CBC News heard a lot about unity and unease at a pop-up in a Calgary libraryElise Stolte · CBC News · Posted: Oct 11, 2026 7:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 11Listen to this articleEstimated 7 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. CBC Radio's The Homestretch host Jenny Howe interviewed Calgarian Jim Fedor at the Calgary Public Library’s Seton branch on Thursday. He shared his plans to vote on Oct. 19. (Elise Stolte/CBC)Jim Fedor booked Oct. 19 off work to make sure he can vote in Alberta’s referendum. “I'm looking forward to it. Never voted in a referendum like this before, so it'll be something new,” said Fedor, who stopped at the CBC News pop-up at the Seton library branch in southeast Calgary last week.

“Detroit and Canada are bridged in friendship.”That’s the message on a banner that will be flown over the Detroit River this weekend as part of a community-led effort in Detroit. The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) is assisting a group of individuals from Metro Detroit with the initiative to fly a 30-by-9-foot aerial banner along the Detroit River on Monday, October 12, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Speaking on AM800’s Mornings with Mike and Meg, Downtown Detroit Partnership CEO Eric B. Larson says the effort is a simple thank-you that represents how important the relationship is between Detroit and Canada. He says the relationship is an honour and DDP is excited to assist with the initiative. “We have for a long time, well before the current conversation that’s going on, recognized the importance of this relationship,” says Larson. “We have friends, family, and obviously co-workers that are so critically important to not just our daily lives but just the joy and quite frankly the success that our bi-national border has represented.”Ambassador Bridge Lights illuminate the Ambassador Bridge that stretches between Windsor, Ont. and Detroit, Mich. on Thursday, March 6, 2025.