The Hope Bay Wind Project in Nunavut receives a $20M loan to reduce diesel use at a gold mine. Nunavut Inuit-Led Wind Project Secures $20M Loan to Power Gold Mine Nunavut's Inuit-led wind project secures a $20M loan to cut diesel use by up to three million litres annually. Daily News Nunavut Steve Cogbill Sep 9, 2026 — 3 min read
A bold, simple face holds up better through a wet October than an intricate one. How to Carve a Pumpkin: Easy Ideas for Canadian Kids Kid-safe tools, simple designs that glow after dark, and how to keep your pumpkin fresh through a Canadian October. Canadian Guides Steve Cogbill Sep 8, 2026 — 16 min read
Layered lighting reads better from the sidewalk than one big decoration. Best Outdoor Halloween Decorations in Canada From $13 Ten outdoor Halloween decorations from $13 to $142 — string lights, inflatables and porch accents picked for wet, windy Canadian Octobers. Canadian Guides Steve Cogbill Sep 8, 2026 — 18 min read
Start with the coat your child already owns, then build the character around it. DIY Halloween Costumes in Canada: What to Make Them From Felt, fleece and foam: what actually works for a homemade Halloween costume in Canada, worn over a winter coat and out in the rain. Canadian Guides Steve Cogbill Sep 8, 2026 — 17 min read
The right saw makes a firm October pumpkin far less work than a kitchen knife. Best Pumpkin Carving Kits and Tools in Canada From $16 Four pumpkin carving kits from $16 to $27, plus a $10 stencil book — which tools suit simple faces, and which handle real detail work. Canadian Guides Steve Cogbill Sep 8, 2026 — 13 min read
York Regional Police charge four Toronto youths in connection with over 50 break-ins and vehicle thefts. York Region Police Charge 4 Youths in 50+ Break-Ins and Thefts York police charged four Toronto youths after an alleged network linked to more than 50 home break-ins and vehicle thefts. Daily News Ontario Steve Cogbill Sep 8, 2026 — 3 min read
Nunavut MP Lori Idlout violated ethics code by using House funds for personal business purchases. Nunavut MP Violates Ethics Code with $1,756 in Personal Business Purchases Nunavut MP Lori Idlout breached the ethics code over $1,756 in personal business purchases, but faces no sanctions. Daily News Nunavut Steve Cogbill Sep 8, 2026 — 4 min read
Emergency crews respond to a battery fire at Summerside Sunbank Solar/Battery Farm in P.E.I. Summerside Solar Farm Fire Prompts Evacuation of 500-Metre Radius Summerside solar farm fire prompts a 500-metre evacuation zone as crews contain battery flames and monitor lingering risks. Daily News Prince Edward Island Steve Cogbill Sep 8, 2026 — 3 min read
Vancouver Police Constable Kalwinder Dosanjh faces fraud and theft charges. Vancouver Police Constable Charged with Fraud, Theft, Breach of Trust Vancouver police officer Kalwinder Dosanjh faces nine fraud, theft and breach of trust charges after a two-year investigation. Daily News British Columbia Steve Cogbill Sep 7, 2026 — 3 min read
Gander hosts a 9/11 anniversary event with dignitaries and high hotel demand. Gander Hosts 9/11 Anniversary Event, Hotel Rooms in High Demand Gander's 9/11 anniversary commemoration is filling hotel rooms as the Newfoundland town prepares to honour 6,500 stranded. Daily News Newfoundland & Labrador Steve Cogbill Sep 7, 2026 — 4 min read
Manitoba eliminates child-care fees for 3,000 low-income families. Manitoba Eliminates Child-Care Fees for 3,000 Low-Income Families Manitoba eliminates child-care fees for 3,000 low-income families, saving eligible parents up to $2,600 per child each year. Daily News Manitoba Steve Cogbill Sep 7, 2026 — 4 min read
TSB investigates after a plane crash kills two in Kananaskis Country. Kananaskis Plane Crash Kills 2, TSB Investigates Accident Kananaskis plane crash kills two people after a Cirrus SR22 departs Springbank for Campbell River, prompting a TSB investigation. Daily News Alberta Steve Cogbill Sep 7, 2026 — 3 min read
