By Lisa Johnson in Edmonton Alberta's government says it expects to receive a final report today from the investigation into allegations of corruption over health contracts. Former Manitoba judge Raymond Wyant was hired in March to review multimillion-dollar contracts for children's medication and for surgeries by for-profit providers. He was to determine whether any staff with the Health Ministry, Alberta Health Services or companies involved in the contracts properly disclosed and dealt with any potential conflicts of interest.

Ward 1 councillor Sonya Sharp, running for the Communities First party, wants Calgary's top job. Before getting elected to city council in 2021, Sharp worked in multiple roles for the City of Calgary, including a 14-year tenure in planning and development and as small business coordinator, before finishing as the head of the city's business and local economy team. A lifelong resident of Ward 1, Sharp promises to bring her 20 years of experience working for the City of Calgary and her 16 years of experience as a business owner to running the province's largest city.

By Anja Karadeglija in Ottawa CBC/Radio-Canada says it wants to expand its audience by pitching itself to Canadians who "under-value" its services — or don’t watch, listen to or read its offerings at all. In its new five-year strategic plan, released Tuesday evening, the public broadcaster says it can’t "afford to rely solely on existing users and fans as confirmation of its value to the public."

By Jack Farrell in Edmonton The union representing Alberta teachers and the provincial government's bargaining committee met Tuesday for the first time since a provincewide strike began a week ago. As of Tuesday afternoon, neither side was able to provide details on the discussion. The strike, in its sixth day, has kept some 740,000 students out of 2,500 schools.

The Canadian Press The union representing Alberta teachers and the provincial government's bargaining committee are set to meet today for the first time since a provincewide strike began Oct. 6. The strike, entering its sixth day, has kept some 740,000 students across 2,500 schools out of classrooms. Finance Minister Nate Horner said last week the province had received a new proposal from the Alberta Teachers' Association, which represents the 51,000 teachers.

By Anja Karadeglija in Ottawa Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Egypt, where he joined U.S. President Donald Trump and other world leaders for the signing of a peace plan to end the more than two-year Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Carney briefly spoke with leaders from European and Middle Eastern countries, as well as the Palestinian Authority and the secretary general of the United Nations, after arriving in Egypt on Monday. 

Calgary’s municipal election is a week away, with a diverse landscape of candidates. With a degree in justice studies and previous experience in politics, independent candidate Sarah Elder is running for mayor in this year’s election, with high hopes of bringing a family-centric and safety-oriented approach to Calgarians and their city. More about Sarah Elder X: sarahelder Instagram: sarahelderyyc…

Families gathered this weekend to celebrate the 22nd annual Blue Grass Pumpkin Fest. The beloved festival offered a full day of family-friendly fun, featuring everything from pumpkin carving and pony rides to carriage rides and a spooky straw maze. But the main attraction, and crowd favourite, was the giant pumpkin smash. “We had a friend who used to grow giant pumpkins,” said Lisa Silva, operations manager and project coordinator with Blue Grass Nursery.

By Steve Lambert in Winnipeg Governments and non-profit groups are taking time to review this year's wildfire season and the unprecedented challenges posed by evacuating tens of thousands of people across wide swaths of the country. The Canadian Red Cross registered 52,000 people across the Prairies, Ontario and Atlantic Canada, making it the agency's largest domestic operation in recent memory.

Incumbent mayoral candidate Jyoti Gondek wants to see a new council and a new Calgary through a second term. Gondek is putting her faith in Calgary’s future and emphasizing the importance of voting and the youth community in shaping future leadership. The Calgary politician also thinks showing vulnerability is incredibly important, conceding she’s made mistakes but has learned from them in the city’s top job. 

After serving as Ward 11's city councillor from 2017 to 2021 and running for mayor in 2021, Jeromy Farkas has once again set his eyes on Calgary's top job. Farkas says he wants to bring a new level of listening and transparency to city hall. Born and raised in Calgary after his parents fled communist Hungary in 1956, Farkas grew up in the southeast neighbourhood of Dover.

By Nono Shen in Hualien City While many people like to spend their vacations on the beach or at resorts, Jaron Rosso Wiigs of Edmonton used some of his days off to shovel mud after a typhoon in Taiwan. When he arrived in the country, he heard about the damage from a powerful typhoon caused by tonnes of dirt, muddy water, and debris gushing into the streets of Guangfu, a township in eastern Taiwan.

The Canadian Press Mail and parcel delivery are set to resume on a limited basis in the coming week as Canada Post workers switch to rotating strikes this morning. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says rotating strikes will begin at 6 a.m. local time, ending the countrywide strike that spanned more than two weeks. The union says local branches will be informed when it's their turn to rotate out of service closer to that time.

By Lisa Johnson in Edmonton The Alberta government says Ottawa is dodging responsibility by not standing behind the province's planned proposal for a pipeline that would bring oil to the B.C. coast. In a statement Friday, Premier Danielle Smith's office said the decision to build a pipeline lies solely with Prime Minister Mark Carney and the federal government. "We expect him to act decisively and in support of this project," said spokesman Sam Blackett.

By Kyle Duggan in Ottawa Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending his decision to pay the CEOs of two new government offices annual salaries that are higher than his own. The federal Conservatives have criticized the new appointments, which were announced as the federal government prepares to cut back some operational spending. Douglas Guzman, the head of the new Defence Investment Agency, and Dawn Farrell, the head of the new Major Projects Office, will each make more than $577,000 a year.

A proposal to split Mount Royal University's fall reading week into two shorter breaks will not happen anytime soon. MRU’s fall break coincides with the Thanksgiving long weekend, often just five or six weeks into the term. Students at the University of Calgary get their break around Remembrance Day from Nov. 9 to 15 this year. It's designed to be a time for students to catch up on coursework and get a break from lectures and labs.

Currently working in oil and gas as a directional driller, Grant Prior pitches himself as the working class candidate for Calgarians. He compares his struggle to balance time spent working on the oil patch and time spent with his family to the struggle faced by the nurse pulling a double or the cab driver taking a few extra rides to make ends meet.

The Canadian Press, in Ottawa The union representing Canada Post employees says it will switch from a countrywide strike to rotating strikes starting Saturday morning, in a move that will get mail and parcels moving again. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says rotating strikes will begin at 6 a.m. local time. Its announcement comes a day after the union met with the federal minister responsible for Canada Post.

Sunday Oct. 5 saw McMahon Stadium's Red and White Club host the 11th annual Calgary Guitar Show. The show touts itself as a place for guitar fans to come together and meet others who share their passion for the instrument. “You get to meet like-minded people, I mean we’re all addicts for this stuff,” said Derek Rodgers, first time exhibitor and owner of Calgary based company Tsunami Guitars.

By Nick Murray, The Canadian Press The head of Canada's new Major Projects Office and her staff sidestepped MPs' questions today about whether she has special powers to skirt the West Coast tanker ban. As she was grilled by MPs in her first committee appearance since taking over her new role in late August, Dawn Farrell said 500 projects are already waiting to be reviewed by her office, with nine currently being assessed.

By Dylan Robertson in Ottawa Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is urging all parties involved in the U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan to follow through, and Ottawa is looking at how it can support efforts to end the conflict. "The next 48 hours are crucial," Carney told reporters Thursday morning on Parliament Hill, ahead of a cabinet meeting. "We're encouraged, but it's the first phase and there's more to come."

The Canadian Press The union representing 51,000 striking Alberta teachers says it has asked the province to resume negotiations starting Tuesday. The Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) says it is making the move based on the success of recent ongoing unofficial conversations with the province. It seeks formal talks to begin Tuesday with the provincial negotiator, the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association, and a mediator.

Running under the Calgary Party banner, Brian Thiessen hopes to address what he calls the biggest concerns voiced by Calgarians. As an employment lawyer and previously serving as chair of the Calgary Police Commission, Thiessen says his background has enabled him to work closely with organizations to find appropriate solutions, and he hopes to utilize these skills to help Calgary prosper through his leadership.

Calgary's mayoral candidates aren't afraid to point out flaws in one another, from arena deals to concern about community safety, during a debate on Wednesday evening less than two weeks before election day. Five of the leading candidates in Calgary’s race for mayor discussed the “issues that matter most to you” and exchanged heated words with one another. The independent candidates in attendance include the incumbent mayor, Jyoti Gondek, Jeremy Farkas and Jeff Davison along with Communities First candidate Sonya Sharp and The Calgary Party candidate Brian Thiessen. 

By Kelly Geraldine Malone in Washington Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington this week to advance negotiations on lifting or easing a growing list of tariffs. Trump's ever-shifting tariff agenda is hammering Canadian industries. Here's a list of the current levies. Fentanyl-related tariffs Citing fentanyl trafficking, Trump used national security powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to hit Canada with economy-wide tariffs.