Weekly News Recap: October 23, 2026

Weekly News Recap: October 23, 2026

Supporters of the Forever Canadian movement, who want Alberta to remain in Canada, in Edmonton, Alberta, on Monday. Credit...Todd Korol/Reuters

The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. — Alice Walker

SOME GOOD NEWS

  • VIDEO: The pet I’ll never forget: Orlando was paralysed and almost died – then became the perfect guide dog (The Guardian) #Amazing "He had tetanus and I was brokenhearted when it seemed as if he wouldn’t pull through. But he worked hard, made a full recovery and helped to change someone’s life."

  • Black bear steals honey from California library on 'Winnie-the-Pooh' anniversary (SFGate) #OhPoo "A Mono County bear decided to celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh’s anniversary by breaking into the Mammoth Lakes Library [The] black bear entered the library and enjoyed staff refreshments: peanut butter, peach cups, cookies and a jar of honey [...] 'We can only assume the new Li-BEAR-ian was looking for a copy of Winnie The Pooh, published 100 years ago today!' "

  • How New Yorkers Rallied to Answer One Teen’s Cry for Career Help (Wall Street Journal) Now, that is taking your future into your own hands. #Brilliant “Do you have a cool job and a big heart?,” read a sign taped to a New York City lightpole. 'Let me shadow you. I’m 16 pls.' The flyer is from high-school junior Avi Lichtenstein, who is so worried about his future that he’s asking strangers if he can follow them to work. 'Every night I’m like, 'What am I going to do with my life?,' " the curly-haired teen says. 'I just couldn’t put my mind to rest.' He came up with the plan last month. Using about $500 of his savings, he paid two guys he found on Craigslist to plaster the city with more than 300 flyers. His goal for the school year: follow one person a week to get a better idea of what he wants to do before he applies to colleges next year. It’s working. He’s shadowed a dog groomer, a radio show host and a ramen shop owner, and is reviewing requests from an airline captain and a tattoo artist. One went so well, he was offered a part-time job."

  • Luna, a small dog missing for over a month in Yellowstone, is reunited with her owners (AP News) Welcome home Luna! "For over a month, Luna, a Jack Russell terrier that bolted from her family’s cabin during a vacation at Yellowstone National Park, eluded capture as fears for her survival mounted and winter weather approached [Her] ordeal came to a happy ending when she was caught and reunited with her owners. The 10-year-old white dog with pointy ears and a gray collar had been spotted crossing intersections, strolling through employee housing and entering lodges through automatic doors at the sprawling park, home to grizzly bears, wolves and other predators. Katie Boucher, the volunteer leading the rescue effort and a spokesperson for Luna’s California owners, said she and one of the owners found the dog in the trap baited with scraps from a T-shirt and pillowcase belonging to the family."

  • VIDEO: Will Ferrell surprises crowd with twist on O Canada | The Moment (CBC) CANADIAN STORY Ha! Love this! "Jennifer Stojkovic tells The National about the moment Will Ferrell parodied Canada-U.S. tensions with a funny version of O Canada at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles during a live taping of the Smartless podcast with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Canadian Will Arnett."

  • VIDEO: Reid returns! 45 days on, he's a little lighter, but even more adored — if possible (CBC) GANDER STORY "What did he eat? Where did he sleep? What, or who, did he meet along the way? How Reid, the large Bernadoodle, a cross between a Bernese mountain dog and a poodle, spent 45 days in and around the forests of Gander, N.L., will never be known — and that’s OK with his owner. 'He's a warrior,' said Carmel Reid. 'He took care of himself. And he figured out a way … to keep himself alive.' The three-year-old dog, who had never been off-leash, fled from a single-vehicle collision mid-afternoon on Aug. 21. While Carmel’s husband, Lorenzo, was being taken to hospital, people passing by said they saw Reid go into the nearby forest."

  • Three Italian ‘hobbits’ flew to Ireland to return this man’s ring — and it was precious (CBC) #LordsOfTheRing "On vacation in Italy this summer, Patrick Mohr was enjoying a carefree time in a beautiful mountain stream, catching his children as they leapt from a boulder, and then one of them grabbed his hand. In an instant, Mohr’s gold wedding ring slipped off and disappeared in the fast-moving water [...] Still, his wife remained hopeful. She asked the other men if they would help search for the ring and exchanged phone numbers with them in case it turned up. Filippo Palagi, one of the three friends, along with Nicola Malloggi and Edoardo Poggi, says they weren't particularly optimistic. Like Mohr, they assumed the ring was gone for good. But hoping to lift Mohr’s spirits, the three men conjured up a legend of their own: they would find the golden ring and return it to its rightful owner in a Lord of the Rings-style quest — an epic journey that, they joked, would take more than a thousand years."

TOP TEN STORIES OF THE WEEK

  1. VIDEO: What we know so far about fast-moving fire that killed 4, injured dozens at CFB Wainwright (CBC) CANADIAN STORY RIP to these brave Canadian soldiers. We will not see their like again. Best wishes on recovery for the dozens of others injured in this horrific fire. "The military is leading an investigation into the fire that killed four and injured dozens at a Canadian Armed Forces base in Wainwright, Alta. [...] Officials say 39 people were injured and taken to hospital, including 19 in critical condition, following a grass fire that broke out while soldiers were training [...] The four soldiers who were killed have been identified as: Sgt. Morgan Wong of Edmonton; Pte. Shaun Farrell of Prince Albert, Sask.; Pte. Aidan Goulding of North Vancouver; and Pte. Hayden Lykkemark of Langley, B.C."

  2. VIDEO: Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100 | The Moment (CBC) CANADIAN STORY #HappyBirthdayWinnie "Lindsay Mattick tells The National about the moment her great-grandfather, Canadian WWI vet, Lt. Harry Colebourn inspired A.A. Milne’s beloved Winnie-the-Pooh stories — first published 100 years ago today."

  3. Carney says Albertans chose unity and to move forward with ’purpose’ and ’high ambition’ (Radio Canada) ALBERTA STORY "Prime Minister Mark Carney said he's thrilled with the results of the referendum on separation in Alberta and is looking forward to moving forward with the province in a spirit of high ambition. It's a great result for Canada. I'm thrilled that Albertans have chosen unity, he said on his way into a cabinet meeting Tuesday morning. They've chosen to build together. They've chosen to continue to take care of each other, to move forward together with purpose, high ambition."

  4. Quebec's reserves of maple syrup almost depleted, says new report (CBC) QUEBEC STORY #SweetDeal "The head of Quebec's maple syrup producers' association says the province's strategic syrup reserve has run dry amid high demand for the product. Québec Maple Syrup Producers president Luc Goulet says government support will be needed to ensure the industry doesn't miss out on opportunities to grow the sector. Maple syrup yields depend on weather conditions. As a result, the producers' association has established a strategic reserve to ensure prices and supply remain relatively stable. Last year, U.S. commercial customers stocked up, fearing that U.S. President Donald Trump would carry out his threat to impose tariffs."

  5. VIDEO: Trump walks back threat to ban Bombardier sales in the U.S. (CBC) CANADIAN CONTENT "U.S. President Donald Trump has backed down on a threat to ban Bombardier plane sales in the United States, allowing the aerospace sector to breathe a sigh of relief after tempers flared and tariffs rose in an escalation of the trade war last month. Speaking at a campaign rally [...] Trump said he's changed his perception of the Montreal-based business jet maker as a purely Canadian manufacturer."

  6. Tech money from Anthropic and SpaceX is transforming philanthropy, but will that cash benefit woke causes or real Americans? (New York Post) "[AI] giant Anthropic pledged to give 5% of its shares to a philanthropic fund, a massive commitment which certainly looks generous at first glance. But that stake goes into a fund Anthropic’s bosses control, which prioritizes woke Effective Altruist causes — such as companies that spend millions ensuring shrimp farms use stun guns to kill the seafood, as it is more humane. Hours later, Elon Musk offered a different approach — giving American children a stake in SpaceX. 'Next year, I will give one of my SpaceX shares to every kid in America,' he announced on X. The giveaway will be worth nearly $11 billion at current market value and distributed through Trump Accounts, according to sources."

  7. Longtime CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour leaving network after a storied career of 43 years (Calgary CityNews) One of my favourite and long-respected journalists. "Longtime CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour will be leaving CNN after 43 years at the network. The network’s chief international anchor will scale back her daily show, 'Amanpour,' on CNN International to once a week at the beginning of 2027, and end the show at the end of May, leaving the network the following month. She said in a statement that she looks forward to 'interesting new projects down the line.' Amanpour, 68, also will end her PBS show, 'Amanpour and Company,' at the end of the year, she said in her statement, shared by CNN. She will continue her podcast, 'The Ex Files,' with her ex-husband, Jamie Rubin, a former U.S. diplomat."

  8. CapU becomes first university in B.C. recognized as WWF-Canada Living Campus (Education News Canada) NORTH VANCOUVER STORY Congrats to all! "Capilano University (CapU) has been named a World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF-Canada) Living Campus for the 2025-2026 academic year, becoming the first university in British Columbia to receive the designation. The certification recognizes post-secondary institutions that demonstrate leadership in conservation, sustainability and environmental engagement."

  9. Winnipeg zoo's newest orphaned polar bear cub now has a name: Mantayo (CBC) WINNIPEG STORY "The first polar bear cub to arrive at Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park Zoo in nearly a decade now has a name. The bear, believed to be about 10 or 11 months old, is now called Mantayo, zoo officials announced via social media posts [...] It's derived from Mantay-sîpî, the Cree name for the Churchill River, which literally translates to 'river of strangers.' "It feels like the [name] most connected to the north in a lot of ways."

  10. VIDEO: Philanthropist pulls $1 million donation to troubled mental health hospital - Global News (Global News) TORONTO STORY "[A Toronto] Philanthropist pulls $1 million donation to [CAMH]."

SEVEN LIFE AND CAREER HACKS

  1. The 3-Hour Rule That Makes an 8-Hour Workday Obsolete (Liam Weathers) We don't really do much more 'real' work than that each day anyway.

  2. VIDEO: The Quirkiest Journaling Method I’ve Found (lskall) I love quirky journalling practices.

  3. 9 Uncomfortable Quotes From 9 Inspiring Women (Andy C Murphy) I looove all of these!

  4. COMPLEXITY AND STRATEGY: Why You Need a Thinking System #14 (Ai Yat Goh) Long and deep read but...worth it.

  5. The Variational Completion of Boomerang Dynamics (The Quantastic Journal) Also a long and nerdy but cool read.

  6. Carl Jung Warned: There Are 7 Things That Are Bad For Your Mental Health (The Academic) All of these are worth reading and internalizing but #6 and #7 are...wow.

  7. What Does Olive Oil Taste Like? (Tasyble) Mmmm...olive oil...

TOP THREE GIFTS OF THE WEEK

  1. St. Mary's University Celebrates $15 Million Investment (Education News Canada) CALGARY STORY Congrats to all. ViTreo is proud to be working with the Calgary Diocese and wishes the entire St. Mary's team huge kudos for making this happen. "St. Mary's University, Calgary's Catholic liberal arts and sciences university, has celebrated the successful completion of Phase 1 fundraising for Building for Purpose, its largest fundraising campaign in its 40-year history, with a $15 million investment. This first phase of the campaign will bring to life the University's first on-campus athletics facility, student residence, and scholarships and bursaries [...] The athletics centre was funded by a generous gift from Greg and Joanne Martin."

  2. RBC Deepens Ronald McDonald House® Canada Collaboration with a $2M Commitment to Support Families Facing Pediatric Health Crises (Yahoo Finance) CANADIAN STORY "RBC and the RBC Foundation have today announced an expanded collaboration with Ronald McDonald House® Canada with a $2M commitment over three years. Through this contribution, RBC becomes the inaugural supporter of the Ronald McDonald House Canada National Family Resiliency Fund, a newly established fund bringing RBC commitments together to help strengthen support for families with sick and injured children. This contribution also includes support for other projects, including the construction of a new House in BC."

  3. Yellowstone Park gifted $105M in historic donation from Tallgrass, Blackstone (Billings Gazette) "In the largest single private gift in the National Park Service’s 110-year history, a Wyoming energy company is establishing a $105 million Conservation and Stewardship Fund to benefit Yellowstone National Park."

LAST WEEK'S MOST POPULAR STORIES

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