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- Oct 19
Alberta voters reject a path to separation from Canada in non-binding vote
Early counts put about three-quarters of Albertans on the side of staying in Canada, rejecting the start of a process toward a binding separation vote. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the outcome a clear choice for unity as Canada faces a trade dispute with the United States.
- Oct 18
Grass fire at Canadian military base in Alberta kills four soldiers, injures 39
A grass fire spread a kilometre in 30 to 60 seconds after the wind shifted during live-fire training at CFB Wainwright. Thirty-nine people were hurt, 19 of them critically, and military officials reported no indications of terrorism.
- Oct 16
Alberta votes on 19 October on starting a separation referendum process
Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that outside actors are trying to break Canada apart as Albertans prepare to decide whether the province should begin the legal path toward a binding separation referendum.
- Oct 4
Dutch university investigates psychologist Yannick Griep as nine research papers face retraction
Radboud University in Nijmegen dismissed organizational psychologist Yannick Griep following expense irregularities and scientific data manipulation, leading to nine journal article retractions and three integrity inquiries.
- Sep 18
Olympic biathlon champion and Russian lawmaker Sergei Tchepikov dies at 59
Two-time Olympic biathlon champion and Russian State Duma deputy Sergei Tchepikov has died at age 59 following a long illness, the Russian Biathlon Union announced on Thursday.
- Sep 10
Canada pledges 350 million Canadian dollars for Ukraine air defense and signs 100-year partnership
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced 350 million Canadian dollars in air defense aid for Ukraine and signed a 100-year security and economic partnership with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Calgary.
- Sep 9
Mark Carney holds talks with Donald Trump and rules out new Canadian tariffs
Speaking in Calgary after imposing tariffs on nearly $20 billion of US goods on 8 September 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney signaled openness to a trade deal while discussing Ukraine and Iran with Donald Trump.
- Aug 4
Iran war fuels record profits for oil majors and refiners, while consumer spending weakens
Second-quarter earnings reports on Tuesday showed a stark divide: energy companies benefiting from the Iran conflict posted soaring profits, while consumer-facing firms like Mattel missed estimates amid spending cutbacks.
