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CBCSun, October 4, 2026 at 6:53 p.m. UTCAlberta's population continues to grow. Data shows the province grew more slowly over the past year — but it's still outpacing almost all of Canada. CBC's Nicholas Frew has the details.

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Tributes are pouring in for Canadian rock icon Sass Jordan, who died this month at 63. On Saturday, the Montreal-raised artist's family took to social media to share the news, noting the "Tell Somebody" singer died on Friday, Oct. 2. An official cause of death hasn't been released. "Surrounded by her loving family, Sass Jordan peacefully crossed over to the other side," the post read. "She remains in our hearts, an inimitable force of nature. An irreplaceable being of light and joy! "Fellow Canadian musicians and fans shared their condolences online. Many artists shared their appreciation for Jordan's impact across her four-decade-long career. Others were shocked to hear the news. "Love you, sweet lady. Love you forever," Bif Naked penned. "So, so sad to hear this. " Adam Gontier, co-lead singer of Three Days Grace, wrote. "She had such an incredible impact on Canada. Sending all my love to her family and friends. ""Devastating," wrote Halifax-based singer-songwriter Rose Cousins, to which someone replied: "I hope she knew how much she influenced so many Canadian musicians. ""This is so sad," Cynthia Loyst, co-host of CTV's The Social, said. "Oh no.

PoliticsThe Canadian Security Intelligence Service is shaking up its hiring process to meet operational needs, internal emails show — a signal the service continues to face recruitment issues. Onboarding at CSIS can take 12 to 18 monthsCatharine Tunney · CBC News · Posted: Oct 04, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 4Listen to this articleEstimated 5 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. Canada's spy agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, is working to remove 'structural bottlenecks' in its hiring process, according to documents obtained by CBC News. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)The Canadian Security Intelligence Service is shaking up its hiring process to meet operational needs, internal emails show — a signal the service continues to face recruitment issues. CSIS brought in a suite of changes earlier this year to "meet operational needs and emerging demands," according to documents obtained by CBC News through an access to information request.

As Canada slowly but surely progresses on implementing open banking, what was initially perceived as a risk to the big banks could also present an opportunity for them, experts say. Open banking, sometimes known as consumer-driven banking, allows individuals and businesses to securely share their financial data across lenders. Mark Schofield, a managing director and senior partner at Boston Consulting Group, said many Canadians have relationships with multiple financial institutions — for example, they bank with one company, invest at another and have an insurance policy elsewhere. “In the most simple sense, open banking is the ability to securely share your financial data from multiple institutions so you can build a full picture of your own individual balance sheet, your own savings, investments, and ultimately see your financial situation (and) financial health,” Schofield said. In essence, it could allow Canadians with multiple accounts across different financial firms to see their entire financial picture on one convenient dashboard. It aims to drive competition in the sector by making it easier to switch lenders. Story continues below advertisement

Skip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpMenuCBC GemCBC ListenSearchQuick LinksNewsSportsRadioMusicListen LiveTVWatchsportsTop StoriesOlympicsHockeyCurlingVideoSchedulesShowsFeaturesAll SportsVideoToronto Sixers beat the Vancouver Anchors to capture Canada Super60 men's title | CBC.ca LoadedToronto Sixers beat the Vancouver Anchors to capture Canada Super60 men's titleOctober 5|Duration 11:23October 5SportsDuration 11:23closed captionThe Toronto Sixers defeat the Vancouver Anchors by 5 wickets in the Canada Super60 Cricket League men's final in Vancouver. Related StoriesToronto Sixers women, men sweep Canada Super60 cricketOttawa Titans crowned Frontier League champions for 1st timeCanada edged by U. S. in gold-medal game at women's wheelchair basketball worlds in OttawaOttawa Titans take 2-1 lead in championship series, in front of sold-out crowdIt's over: Canada ends England's 41-match unbeaten streak in women's rugbyMore from SportsVideoDuration 5:38Already one of Canada's best skateboarders, will she make the L. A.

Another former Red donning the red and white for the first time. CF Montréal left-back Luca Petrasso was a surprise invite into Canada’s October camp and went a step further, being handed his Canada debut by head coach Jesse Marsch in Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Peru in Montréal.

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Sass (Sarah) Jordan, a platinum-selling, award-winning Canadian blues-rock singer/songwriter and judge on Canadian Idol, died on Oct. 2, at age 65. A cause of death has not been reported, but Jordan had cancelled tour dates last month, citing health concerns. An official statement from her family notes, ''it is with profound sorrow that the family of Sass Jordan announces that the singer, songwriter, Juno Award winner and longtime Canadian Idol judge died peacefully on October 2, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her most.''''Her family remembers her as 'an inimitable force of nature' and 'an irreplaceable being of light and joy,' a woman whose generosity and fire touched everyone who shared a stage, a studio or a kitchen table with her. Over four decades, she gave Canadian rock one of its most recognizable voices, carved out space for women in a genre long dominated by men, and opened doors for the young musicians who came through her band.''Over a long career, she had a major impact on the Canadian music scene, as a recording artist, performer, actor and TV personality.

Spectra Premium Mobility Solutions Canada Ltd. and Spectra Premium Mobility Solutions USA, LLC obtained CCAA protection from the Québec Superior Court on September 30, 2026. Spectra designs, manufactures and distributes automotive products across North America. Its aftermarket division, which accounts for approximately 60% of revenue, sells replacement fuel delivery, cooling and undercar products for light and heavy-duty vehicles. Its OEM division, representing approximately 40% of revenue, manufactures gas tanks for automakers. The Canadian company performs the group's manufacturing, finance, human resources, engineering, IT and procurement functions and employed 299 people when the monitor reported, including 287 at its Boucherville, Québec plant. Of those employees, 213 are unionized. The US company employed another 51 people from a distribution centre in Greenfield, Indiana. The filing marks the second insolvency proceeding involving the Spectra business in 6 years. Its predecessor companies entered CCAA proceedings in March 2020, leading to a court-supervised sale to Turnspire Capital Partners LLC that closed on November 12, 2021.

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WorldIf relations between Canada the U. S. are cool now, the temperature could plummet if Prime Minister Mark Carney were to win the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize this year. Carney at one point was a favourite to win on the predictions marketMark Gollom · CBC News · Posted: Oct 04, 2026 3:00 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 4Listen to this articleEstimated 5 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. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's name has been mentioned as a possible recipient of the prestigous Nobel Peace prize (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press)If relations between Canada the U. S. are cool now, the temperature could plummet if Prime Minister Mark Carney were to win the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize this year. "[Donald] Trump will be unhappy whoever gets the Nobel," Nelson Wiseman, professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, told The Associated Press. "If Carney got it, it would make relations with Canada rockier than they are.

President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war with Canada is raising fresh concerns in battleground states ahead of the November midterms. The U. S. and Canada have imposed tariffs on billions of dollars’ worth of goods, while Washington has also banned nearly $1 billion in Canadian imports, including alcohol, dairy products and motorcycles. The latest measures took effect Sept. 29 as negotiations remain unresolved. Trump says the tariffs will bring manufacturing back to the United States and protect American industries. But businesses could cut production, consumers could face higher prices and manufacturers could delay investments. A FRESH MIDTERM HEADACHE FOR THE GOP JUST HIT A NATIONAL RECORD The trade fight has escalated under Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, with negotiations breaking down and both countries imposing new measures targeting each other's goods. (Getty Images)"The cost of living, cost of goods, cost of doing business is such an important factor for Americans who are going to be casting a ballot," David Clement, policy director of the Consumer Choice Center, told Fox News Digital.