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...
Tragic Collision Over Potomac River: 67 Lives Lost in D.C. Plane Crash
In a devastating incident, an American Airlines flight collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, resulting in the tragic loss of 67 lives. The crash occurred last night, and both flight data recorders, or "black boxes," from the American Airlines jet have been recovered for investigation.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation to determine the cause of the collision. Among the victims were elite figure skaters returning from a training camp in Wichita, Kansas, and their coaches. The crash has raised concerns about air traffic control staffing levels at the time of the incident, although it remains unclear what role this may have played.
President Donald Trump has expressed condolences and emphasized the need for a thorough investigation. The NTSB has promised a "whole-of-government effort" to uncover the truth behind this tragic event.
As the investigation continues, families and communities across the nation mourn the sudden loss of their loved ones. The scene of the crash is now marked by tributes and flowers left by those grieving.
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