Senior Modi cabinet minister linked to India-supported violence in Canada: officials

Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison has confirmed a report that Canada is alleging an Indian cabinet minister and close adviser to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered intelligence-gathering operations targeting Canadians.

The Washington Post first reported that Canadian officials alleged Indian Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah was behind a campaign of violence and intimidation targeting Sikh separatists in Canada.

Morrison told MPs at the national security committee Tuesday that he was the one who confirmed Shah's name to that newspaper.

Verse of the Day: October 30

Ephesians 2:8-9

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.

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Control

Galatians 3

It's easy to get confused these days. "Out of control" isn't what we want to be. People who drink too much are said to be "out of control." Those who worry too much become emotionally "out of control." The same goes for those who go too far with anything: prescription drugs, food, fitness, sex, work—you name it.

National survey gives producers a better look at what practices can spread around Canada

The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) wrapped up their inaugural cow-calf survey and is sharing some of the results with people around the country.

The BCRC, funded thanks to check-offs from cattle sales in Canada, put on the survey to find how producers are working with their cattle and what practices could be adopted in the future.

CN to address rail crossing with resident-driven repairs

In response to resident requests and with consideration for daily commuters, CN will repave the rail crossings at both 99 and 100 Avenues this week.

The work involves removing the existing surface and repaving, with plans to start Tuesday and continue through Thursday, weather permitting, with an expected duration of up to three days.

Mac Powell releases second solo album after three-decade career with Third Day

Award-winning singer and songwriter Mac Powell has released a new album.

The 11-track project I Love Jesus, celebrates the simple gospel message of what God has done in his life.

"With I Love Jesus I wanted to return to the simplicity of what I do," shares Mac Powell. "The gospel is a simple truth and I wanted to share that in simple songs that remind us of the love of Jesus."

Lauren Daigle performs alongside Andrea Bocelli on national TV

Lauren Daigle recently put on a special performance alongside renowned singer, Andrea Bocelli. 

On Monday, the pair performed 'Canto Della Terra' on Live with Kelly and Mark. 

"An unforgettable moment sharing the stage with the legendary @andreabocelliofficial, performing our song “Canto della Terra”," said Lauren in a post on Instagram. "Thanks for having us @livekellyandmark!!!"

Monthly food bank use soars to record 2 million, driven by cost of groceries, housing

Josephine Sindani’s first memory of using a food bank is a happy one. 

She was eight years old and still adjusting to the shock of an Ottawa winter after recently moving from Halifax, where she and her mom arrived in Canada from Sudan about two years earlier. One day she saw her pregnant mother approaching their home, trudging through snow and carrying a “big bag of toys.”