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Satellite image of Level Mountain (middle-right) and Heart Peaks (upper-left corner). This image is approximately 80 km (50 mi) east–west.

Level Mountain is a large volcanic complex in the Northern Interior of British Columbia, Canada. It is located 50 kilometres (31 miles) north-northwest of Telegraph Creek and 60 km (37 mi) west of Dease Lake on the Nahlin Plateau. With a maximum elevation of 2,164 metres (7,100 feet), it is the second-highest of four large complexes in an extensive north–south trending volcanic region. Much of the mountain is gently sloping; when measured from its base, Level Mountain is about 1,100 m (3,600 ft) tall, slightly taller than its neighbour to the northwest, Heart Peaks. The lower, broader half of Level Mountain consists of a shield-like structure whereas its upper half has a more steep, jagged profile. Its broad summit is dominated by the Level Mountain Range, a small mountain range with prominent peaks cut by deep valleys. These valleys serve as a radial drainage for several small streams that flow from the mountain. Meszah Peak is the only named peak in the Level Mountain Range. (Full article...)

November 6, 2026 – Mexican drug war

Edgar Aarón Vázquez, founder and leader of the Nuevo Imperio cartel, is killed in an operation in Naucalpan, State of Mexico. He was implicated in the murder of a federal agent, as well as kidnapping, extortion, homicide, dispossession of property, money laundering, fuel theft, and drug trafficking to the United States and Canada. (Excélsior in Spanish)

November 1, 2026 – 2026–27 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating

2026 Skate Canada International

In figure skating, Japan's Mao Shimada wins the women's singles title at Skate Canada in her senior Grand Prix debut, finishing ahead of Estonia's Niina Petrõkina and American Isabeau Levito. (AFP via France 24)

October 31, 2026 – 2026–27 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating

2026 Skate Canada International

In figure skating, France's Kevin Aymoz wins the men's singles title at Skate Canada in Kelowna, British Columbia, overtaking Japan's Rio Nakata and becoming the second-oldest men's Grand Prix champion at age 29. (NBC Sports)

October 29, 2026 – AI boom

Artificial intelligence industry in Canada

The Canadian (French: cheval canadien) is a horse breed from Canada. It is a strong, well-muscled horse, usually dark in colour. It is generally used for riding and driving. Descended from draft and light riding horses imported to Canada in the late 1600s from France, it was later crossed with other British and American breeds. During the 18th century the Canadian horse spread throughout the northeastern US, where it contributed to the development of several horse breeds. During the peak popularity of the breed, three subtypes could be distinguished, a draft horse type, a trotting type and a pacing type. Thousands of horses were exported in the 19th century, many of whom were subsequently killed while acting as cavalry horses in the American Civil War. These exports decreased the purebred Canadian population almost to the point of extinction, prompting the formation of a studbook and the passage of a law against further export. (Full article...)

Multiculturalism in Canada was officially adopted by the government during the 1970s and 1980s. The Canadian federal government has been described as the instigator of multiculturalism as an ideology because of its public emphasis on the social importance of immigration. The 1960s Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism is often referred to as the origin of modern political awareness of multiculturalism, resulting in Canada being one of the most multicultural nations in the world. The official state policy of multiculturalism is often cited as one of Canada's significant accomplishments, and a key distinguishing element of Canadian identity and Canadian values. (Full article...)

Secord in 1865

Laura Secord (née Ingersoll; 13 September 1775 – 17 October 1868) was a Canadian woman involved in the War of 1812. She is known for having walked 20 miles (32 km) out of American-occupied territory in 1813 to warn British forces of an impending American attack. Her contribution to the war was little known during her lifetime, but since her death she has been frequently honoured in Canada. Though Laura Secord had no relation to it, most Canadians associate her with the Laura Secord Chocolates company, named after her on the centennial of her walk. (Full article...)

• ... that, for the Kʼëgit pole to be sold and taken to Paris, its buyer had to pay CA$100 and symbolically marry a dead woman?
• ... that the anniversary of the Singh v Canada decision is observed as Refugee Rights Day?
• ... that more than one million applications for the Canadian Dental Care Plan were approved in its first three months?
• ... that when Canada's Star Channel closed with three hours' warning, some cable companies resorted to pirating a competitor's signal?
• ... that Canadian model Nicole Williams English announced her pregnancy by showing off her baby bump at a runway show?
• ... that, after an attempt to sell the Tokamak de Varennes to Iran failed, it became a display at the Canada Science and Technology Museum?
• ... that the Canadian Association of Stand-up Comedians has lobbied to have stand-up comedy recognized as an art form?

The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest award of the United Kingdom honours system. It is awarded for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" to members of armed forces of the United Kingdom and was in the past also awarded to members of armed forces of Canada and other Commonwealth countries. Canada, like most of the others, has established its own honours systems and no longer recommends VCs and other British honours. The Canadian Victoria Cross was created in 1993, as the highest award in the Canadian honours system. (Full article...)