100 days to Beijing, Canadian Olympians are kicking it into high gear

Hundreds of Canadian Olympic hopefuls have begun competing on rinks, mountains and icy tracks looking to earn the right to wear the Maple Leaf in Beijing. The next three months will decide the fates of athletes who have spent their lives preparing for this moment.
Iceland is losing its ice. Its Canadian first lady says country is working to turn it around

Iceland is profoundly experiencing the impacts of a changing climate, with warmer winters and melting glaciers. With the UN climate summit set to begin on Sunday, the country's Canadian first lady says it's made some headway in dealing with the challenges.
These 2 students are 1st in 20 years to graduate without having to leave Driftpile Cree Nation
For the first time in two decades, residents of Driftpile Cree Nation in northwestern Alberta celebrated high school graduates who earned their diplomas in the community.
Edward Rogers claims he had family's backing to oust CEO — but mother and sister say no
Edward Rogers says his bid to oust the CEO of the telecom conglomerate his father founded had the support of other members of his family, before they changed their mind.
The National: Trudeau unveils new cabinet, B.C. booster shots, At Issue

The National for Oct. 26 — From the armed forces to climate change, a new cabinet takes aim at urgent Canadian problems. Plus, B.C.’s plan for COVID-19 booster shots.
Kenney says longtime activist's appointment as environment minister sends 'very problematic' message

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the federal government's choice of longtime environmental activist Steven Guilbeault for minister of environment and climate change Tuesday sends a "very problematic" message to the province.
Mort Sahl, satirist who revolutionized stand-up comedy, dead at 94

Satirist Mort Sahl, whose running commentary on politicians and current events during the Cold War made him a favourite of a new, restive generation of Americans, died Tuesday. He was 94.
With his cabinet picks, Trudeau signals he's a PM in a hurry
Justin Trudeau described his new cabinet yesterday as "a team of familiar faces and new faces that are ready to put all their strengths, all their hard work towards delivering for Canadians in the coming years." "Delivering" may be the key word here.
Team Canada shows off new Lululemon kits ahead of Beijing Games

With the Beijing Olympics approaching, CBC spoke to Team Canada athletes about the new outfits that will be worn at the opening and closing ceremonies, and on the podium.
This Black woman refused to move to the back of a bus in 1955. Now she wants her record cleared

An 82-year-old Black woman who became a civil rights pioneer when she was arrested for refusing to move to the back of an Alabama bus in 1955 wants to end the case once and for all