Indigenous

TORONTO — When Andrew Curtis took over Clearco, he had his work cut out for him.

OTTAWA — When Pierre Poilievre pitches the Conservative party to Muslim Canadians, he talks about "faith, family and freedom.

MINNEAPOLIS — Just like every player in the Blue Jays clubhouse, Alex Andreopoulos's uniform and cap are hung with care by the side of his locker before each game.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Funeral today for B.C.

OTTAWA — Central banks have been trying their best to convince the public that their interest rate hikes are ultimately for the greater good. But not everyone is buying it.

Manitobans made history Tuesday night for electing an NDP government led by Wab Kinew, who is to become the first First Nations premier of a province in Canada.

MONTREAL — Xavier Richard says he was taking a stroll through his Montreal neighbourhood last week when he noticed a pedestrian hunched over in one of the area’s new bike lanes. Richard approached to offer assistance.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — RCMP in Newfoundland say phone service has been restored for police detachments and the province's 911 service.

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Multiple charges have been laid following what police in Prince Albert, Sask. say was an attack involving bear spray. Police were called to 2800 block of 6th Avenue East shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 3.

VANCOUVER — An enormous pumpkin nicknamed "Mama" grown in a Richmond, B.C., backyard has won first place in one of North America's most prestigious pumpkin contests, weighing in at more than a tonne.