- A post-referendum press conference by Danielle Smith opened with a question from Rebel "News" that insinuates that the Forever Canadian campaign was funded by the far right's favourite bogeyman, George Soros. Smith actually handled the question relatively well under the circumstances, but this is to be expected when she treats the outlet as a legitimate news source that's invited to press conferences. Meanwhile seppie leader Mitch Sylvestre is also trying to cast doubt on the legitimacy of the vote due to the large number of mail-in ballots; this should not be a serious consideration but it's been one of Donald Trump's favourite talking points any time an election doesn't go his way. Speaking of Trump, it remains to be seen what he has to say about this one.
- Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate for governor of Ohio, is running an ad featuring his opponent's estranged mother. Democrat Amy Acton was removed from her mother's custody as a child after her stepfather was convicted of raping her; her mother evidently can't accept the truth about the guy she took up with and is accusing her of being a serial liar. Even some Republicans think the ad goes to far, but Ramaswamy's campaign is doubling down and plans to run the ad on TV (it has previously only been seen online). The thing is, with many Republicans cruelty is seen as not only OK but as a virtue so long as it's directed at the enemy. Whether Ohio voters will agree remains to be seen.
- A bill before Parliament would put limits on gambling ads. This follows revelations that problem gambling has skyrocketed since restrictions on online casinos were lifted in 2022; in Ontario the incidence of gambling-related suicide has tripled since then. All too predictably, the governments of Alberta and Ontario oppose the bill.
- Several people have been attacked by a rabid skunk in Vancouver. Public health officials are warning that anyone who had contact with a skunk that was behaving abnormally or appeared to be sick over a period of several weeks to seek immediate medical attention.
- An acupuncturist in Dawson Creek, BC has been suspended for two months by the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC after prescribing ivermectin and another livestock medication to her patients.
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