“ Maple leaf love: Albertans vote overwhelmingly in referendum to stay in Canada “ https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/alberta/albertans-head-to-polls-in-historic-referendum-on-whether-they-want-to-stay-in-canada/article_95a80c24-9147-558a-ab1d-f81321f2bfc2.html

Maple leaf love: Albertans vote overwhelmingly in referendum to stay in Canada

EDMONTON - O Canada, Alberta is staying put.

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“ This Washington Park Was Once Home To The Biggest Waterfall On Earth: Sun Lakes–Dry Falls State Park is famous for something almost impossible: this quiet stretch of desert cliffs was once home to the largest waterfall on Earth. To put that in perspective, Dry Falls was roughly 5 times the […]

Judge grills Trump administration over plans to overhaul Washington golf course https://apnews.com/article/trump-golf-course-judge-ana-reyes-2a711025e7daf5ab8739c06542d78468?utm_source=app&utm_medium=iOS_share&utm_campaign=more_com_thomasricouard_icecubesapp_icecubesshareextension

“ Masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents broke the arm of a U.S. citizen during a detention attempt Saturday in Long Beach, #California, Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., said Sunday. Ricardo Gonzalez, a former Long Beach city employee, was found handcuffed, bleeding and being detained by […]

“ Federal authorities have charged 28 people from across CA with illegally registering to vote or casting ballots in federal elections despite not being U.S. citizens — escalating an election battle between the state and the Trump administration just weeks before the Nov. 3 midterms. CA […]

“ Obama calls Trump officials’ investigation of Ilhan Omar ‘appalling’. The former president posted a lengthy statement calling President Donald Trump’s treatment of Ilhan Omar a “transparent” effort to intimidate her. “ […]

“ ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Saturday declared capital punishment ''inadmissible” as he marked the World Day Against the Death Penalty and his native United States announced plans to livestream an execution by firing squad. In a post on X, the American pope quoted the revised Catholic teaching […]

3/n A wide angle shot might show the system a bit better. The original F3800 host battery, with the expansion battery sitting atop the host, and a flat cable connecting the two batteries. Thin DC cables are plugged into an XT-60 connector in the host […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

“ BY COLLEEN BARRY AND TRISHA THOMAS Updated October 18, 2026 10:10 AM Leer en español VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalized for an operation to remove a malignant tumor, and said he plans to […]

“ U.S. consumers aren’t just frustrated with high prices. They’re angry and confused about the increasingly high-tech ways that restaurant chains and major retailers are setting those prices. Digital price tags are rapidly replacing paper ones in grocery aisles. Artificial intelligence tools […]

“ A Catholic priest's livestream captured the horrific moment he was fatally crushed by an enormous crucifix while leading a Mass.that was being livestreamed . The priest was “ served as parish priest of the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help “ was a priest in the Congregation of the Most Holy […]

Vote WISELY because Trump and Republican congress and a federal agency full of Trump appointees are threatening to weaken the country's historic preservation law 👉🏻 https://www.npr.org/2026/10/15/nx-s1-6001504/section-106-historic-preservation-act-threats-anniversary

“ Key Takeaways Eating more protein, whole foods, and fiber while limiting processed foods, refined carbs, and added sugar can help promote weight loss by reducing appetite and calorie intake. Natural weight loss methods include drinking water before meals, practicing intermittent fasting […]

“Family Sports' new ice resurfacer enters rink roster – without a driver _ .The Centennial arena's high-tech equipment combines human expertise with automation for more precise ice resurfacing. “ […]

“ Douglas Tompkins left The North Face in 1990 to focus on conservation in Chilean Patagonia and was later joined by his wife Kristine Kristine Tompkins donated the land for Pumalín and Patagonia Parks to Chile in 2019 after her husband’s death.” […]

“ Even on less consequential matters, Trump’s deals have foundered. He said he had a “guy who’s unbelievable at doing swimming pools” who could fix the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool for a little more than $1 million. The cost has been closer to $20 million so far. Analysis: For Trump […]

“ As one may have heard on “Seattle’s Morning News” on KIRO Newsradio this week, Benaroya Hall is putting on an Open House showing off all the new renovations of the building, and to celebrate the makeover, there will be an all-day festival. This event will be free “ […]

Look up at the end of October, 2026

The link provides the recipe “ Delight in the festive spirit with these Italian Ricotta Christmas Cookies, a perfect treat for your holiday celebrations. “ https://jenniferrecipes.com/italian-ricotta-christmas-cookies-a-joyful-holiday-treat/#tasty-recipes-17675-jump-target #recipe #cookies […]

From the American Csncer Research Institute: “ Key Takeaways: • The best diet for cancer-prevention is a plant-based eating pattern. .• No single food can prevent cure or treat cancer, so the pattern matters more than any single food. • Top 10 cancer prevention foods to include in a plant-based […]

“ "Be mindful that when you bring out your phone, you're waving dollar signs around," travel expert Rick Steves told Travel + Leisure. "Somebody can snatch your phone and use the credit card on it." […]

“ The the Big Four Ice Caves Trail near Granite Falls is absolutely real, completely legal, and hands down one of the most spectacular natural attractions you’ll find anywhere in the Pacific Northwest. “ https://familydestinationsguide.com/washington-otherworldly-cave-hike/ #BigFourIceCavesTrail […]

The article was written by Alicia Erickson “someone who was born in WA State and who has called Washington home on and off throughout her life, made it my mission to scour each corner of the region in search of the best experiences. An outdoor enthusiast who thrives off of nature. . Below is a […]

FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs have brought more US auto factories. His numbers are off […]

“ CLAIM: Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was being treated in an Ohio mental health facility last week. THE FACTS: This is false. The facility where he was said to have been treated has denied he was ever a patient there. “ […]

From the American Csncer Research Institute: “ Key Takeaways: The best diet for cancer-prevention is a plant-based eating pattern. No single food can prevent cure or treat cancer, so the pattern matters more than any single food. Top 10 cancer prevention foods to include in a plant-based diet […]

“ The Sky Today on Saturday, October 17: Watch Wild Ducks The Wild Duck Cluster is flying through the nighttime sky, a great object to check out during lengthening autumn evenings. By Alison Klesman | Published: October 17, 2026 “ […]

“ Strengthening El Niño boosts odds of warmer Pacific Northwest winter “ https://mynorthwest.com/pacific-northwest-weather/el-nino-winter/4286807

“ Temperatures rebound across the Northeast after a frosty weekend finish Temperatures will bounce back to historical averages across the Ohio Valley and Northeast as high pressure keeps conditions dry through much of next week. By Elizabeth Danco, AccuWeather meteorologist Published Oct 17 […]

“ For anyone searching for a Seattle-area bike trail with autumn leaves, the Snoqualmie Valley Trail delivers colorful scenery and a mostly gentle grade. While much of the route is flat, some sections include gradual climbs, making it easy to choose a ride that suits your fitness level. “ […]