Climate
Tuscany extends yellow storm warning into October 19
The southern coast, Fiora–Albegna hills and islands remain under warning until 10:00 local time.
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Politics
Logan Lake voters reject ending annual tax for television rebroadcasting
Preliminary results from Logan Lake’s October 17 local election show voters rejected a proposal to end the annual frontage tax funding television rebroadcasting, by 609 votes to 143. The ballot asked whether to repeal Bylaw 229.
Infrastructure
Madrid reopens Sol Metro station after safety checks
Madrid’s Sol Metro station reopened at 22:00 on 17 October after cleaning and measurements by an external laboratory. Trains on lines 1, 2 and 3 resumed stopping there.
Government
Manitoba and Métis Federation sign C$18 million housing agreement
The Manitoba government and the Manitoba Métis Federation signed an agreement to develop more than 70 affordable homes for Métis elders and families across the province over five years, with equal contributions from both partners.
Infrastructure
Manitoba allocates C$300,750 for Westman arts and recreation projects
The Manitoba government announced C$300,750 for five arts and recreation projects in the Westman region. The funding comes through its From the Ground Up program, which supports accessibility and facility improvements in growing rural communities.
Government
Maple Ridge voters reject borrowing questions for three recreation projects
Preliminary results from Maple Ridge’s October 17 local election showed voters did not approve any of three recreation projects requiring long-term borrowing. The Hammond Aquatics and Recreation Centre received 14,218 no votes and 6,841 yes; the Hammond Multi-Use Community Park received 14,797 no and 6,209 yes.
Sports
McDavid’s five points lead Edmonton to 6-2 win over Utah
Connor McDavid scored twice and added three assists as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Utah Mammoth 6-2 on 17 October. The captain extended his season-opening streak to eight games and reached 23 points in the NHL.
Politics
Krog leads Nanaimo mayoral count as turnout reaches 31.63%
Preliminary results released for Nanaimo’s October 17 general local election put Leonard Krog ahead in the mayoral race with 10,368 votes. Ben Geselbracht led the eight-seat council count with 12,399 votes.
Politics
Janice Morrison leads Nelson mayoral count in preliminary results
In Nelson’s preliminary count through 8:53 p.m. on October 17, Janice Morrison led the mayoral race with 1,918 votes. The City said official results would follow by October 21.
Politics
Daniel Fontaine leads New Westminster mayoral count in preliminary results
New Westminster’s preliminary results dated October 17 put Patrick Fontaine ahead in the mayoral race with 12,361 votes, compared with 10,128 for Patrick Johnstone.
Sports
OL Lyonnes beat PSG Women 4-0
OL Lyonnes won 4-0 away to Paris Saint-Germain Women in the fifth round of Arkema Première Ligue. Lyon scored twice in the first half and extended the lead early after the break.
Politics
Mary Beil leads Parksville mayoral count in preliminary results
Parksville’s preliminary results dated October 17 showed Mary Beil leading the mayoral race with 2,401 votes. The six leading councillor candidates each received between 2,210 and 3,970 votes.