Canadian Money Brief | October 19, 2026 CFB Wainwright Fire: What We Know and How to Help Without Getting Scammed Four Canadian soldiers are dead and 39 people were hurt after a grass fire overtook a live-fire training exercise in Alberta. When tragedy hits, Canadians want to help. Scammers know it. What happened On Saturday, October 17, a fire ignited in a training area at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, about 200 km southeast of Edmonton. Officials say it began as a grass fire during training that included grenades and live ammunition. Military leaders said the fire was known to range control for hours and was believed to be contained enough for training to continue. Then the wind turned. Reporting from Al Jazeera and ABC News describes gusts jumping from about 50 km/h to as high as 96 km/h, pushing the flames toward soldiers and their administrative area. Defence officials said 84 members of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry were in the training area. Four servi...
Trump's Madison Square Garden Rally Marred by Controversial Remarks
Former President Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday took a controversial turn as several speakers made crude and racist remarks. The event, intended to bolster support for Trump's presidential campaign, saw speakers targeting Vice President Kamala Harris and other prominent figures with offensive language.
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made derogatory comments about Latinos and Puerto Ricans, while radio host Sid Rosenberg likened the rally to a Nazi event. Trump's speech focused on his plans to halt illegal immigration and deport migrants, drawing cheers from the crowd. The rally has sparked widespread criticism and comparisons to historical fascist gatherings.
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