Kamloops residential school survivor calls for leadership on reconciliation, funding ahead of PM's visit

A survivor of the residential school near Kamloops, B.C., is urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to act as a role model on reconciliation and help the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc Nation with additional funding ahead of a meeting with the First Nation on Monday.
Woman severely injured in 2014 car crash 'trapped in purgatory' as pandemic delays Ontario civil trial

Seven years after a T-bone collision fractured Krystal Mann's pelvic bone, she remains in severe pain after surgery on her tailbone. The Windsor, Ont., woman is struggling to pay for food for her two kids as her civil lawsuit against the drivers of both cars sits idle due to pandemic-related court delays.
Senior army commander says 90% of military personnel are fully vaccinated

A senior military commander in Western Canada says he doesn't expect much opposition from Canadian Forces personnel over mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations.
Montreal firefighters mourn colleague lost during river rescue

The body of the Montreal firefighter who went missing Sunday evening during a rescue mission in the St. Lawrence River was recovered Monday morning.
The National: Haiti kidnapping, COVID-19 testing for travel, vaccines and sports

The National for Oct. 17 — A Canadian is among 17 people kidnapped in Haiti, missionary group says. Plus, A staffing shortage could force Manitoba families to pitch in at nursing homes.
Costa Rica, Milan among winners of Prince William's Earthshot environmental prize

Milan and Costa Rica were among the winners of the Earthshot Prize on Sunday, an environmental award created by Prince William, who has criticized world leaders for an uninspiring response to the climate change crisis.
Molecular testing requirement for COVID-19 to remain as land border opens: Blair
Canadians will still need to take a molecular test, like the expensive PCR test, in order to return to Canada from the United States after the land border reopens in November.
Alberta set to vote on rejecting equalization in a referendum

Albertans will cast ballots Monday in a referendum that is technically about rejecting equalization but has morphed into more of a Prairie Festivus airing of grievances.
Knife found beneath Parliament to be returned to Algonquin nations in historic move
An ancient stone knife recovered during renovations on Parliament Hill will be returned to Algonquin nations. It's estimated to be 4,000 years old.
I was raised vaccine hesitant. Now I'm double vaxxed against COVID-19

I didn’t challenge some of the vaccine assumptions I learned in my childhood until I became seriously ill, writes Rachel Grantham.