The State Department is reducing staff in Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar and the UAE after a U.S. intelligence memo said Iran has stepped up plotting against Americans.

Israel cordoned off Hebron and Halhul and launched a large operation after two gunmen killed two soldiers at a checkpoint, four days before its election.

The Canadian Mortgage Brokers Association is calling on Ottawa to extend amortization periods, restore refinancing for insured mortgages and create a national down payment assistance framework.

Manitoba is giving the Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation $100,000 to fix up donated walkers and wheelchairs and resell them at lower prices.

Manitoba school employees can no longer message students one on one through personal social media, private messaging apps or texts, under a new provincial directive.

Steven Kaszab, who works in metal fabrication, argues that steel tariffs, the sale of Stelco and a lack of foresight by business and political leaders have left Canadian and American workers paying the price.

Halifax is asking residents to weigh in on a draft vision for Mill Cove and the Bedford waterfront, with an online forum from Oct. 26 and an open house Nov. 4.

Regina says its multi-year downtown 11th Avenue rebuild is done, with finishing touches such as benches and heated transit shelters coming through spring 2027.

Regina condos, apartments and businesses can still claim reimbursement for bins and signage before compost and recycling rules begin in 2027.