The Canadian Press has provided a roundup of essential stories to help keep you updated.

CBSA Self-Service Kiosks Outage Resolved

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced the resolution of a service outage affecting its primary inspection kiosks, which led to delays at customs in several of Canada's busiest airports, including Toronto Pearson International Airport, Montreal's Trudeau International Airport, and Calgary International Airport. The agency confirmed via social media early on Monday that operations have been restored, but travelers may still face some delays. One passenger on a WestJet flight reported being stuck on the tarmac for over an hour after landing due to the outage.

Voting on Tentative Contract Ends for Alberta Teachers

Voting is set to close today for Alberta teachers regarding the latest proposed contract from the province. This comes just a week before a potential provincewide strike, with the Alberta Teachers' Association expected to announce the results later tonight. The union warns that if the deal is rejected, around 51,000 teachers could begin picketing as of October 6. The contract on offer includes a 12 percent pay increase over four years and a commitment from the province to hire an additional 3,000 teachers to tackle class size issues, along with coverage for COVID-19 vaccine costs for teachers.

Premier Smith to Conclude Alberta Next Panel in Calgary

Premier Danielle Smith will be concluding her Alberta Next panel's cross-provincial town hall tour tonight in Calgary. This marks the tenth and final town hall session since July, wherein residents have been consulted about the province's relationship with the federal government. The panel is proposing six ideas that could potentially be transformed into referendum questions, including the establishment of an Alberta-run pension plan, forming a provincial police force, and gaining more control over immigration. Although tonight's meeting is the last in-person event, a telephone town hall is scheduled for Wednesday night.

Doctors Advocate for Vaccinations as Flu Season Approaches

As flu season draws near, health professionals are encouraging the public to get vaccinated. Dr. Netisha Gupta of the Lung Health Foundation emphasized that young children, seniors, and individuals with respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD are particularly vulnerable to severe complications from influenza. While the flu vaccine helps prevent illness, its primary effectiveness lies in guarding against severe outcomes by equipping the immune system to recognize and combat the virus. In Ontario, vaccinations for seniors, long-term care residents, and hospital staff will begin this week, with most other provinces expected to initiate their flu shot programs by mid-October.

Indigenous Artists Collaborate with Major Retailers

In a noteworthy initiative, major retailers such as Winners and Walmart are collaborating with Indigenous artists across Canada to design T-shirts for Orange Shirt Day, celebrated on September 30. This day serves to honor residential school survivors and those who did not return home, coinciding with Ottawa's designation of a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in 2023. Non-Indigenous corporations have engaged Indigenous artists to create orange shirts for the occasion, with proceeds benefiting Indigenous organizations. Anishinaabe artist Jenny Kay Dupuis has notably designed a shirt for Winners and Marshalls Canada, reflecting on the need to remember lost histories while revitalizing Indigenous cultures.

Hudson's Bay Seeks Court Approval for Royal Charter Auction

Todays, Hudson's Bay is anticipated to appear in Ontario court to seek permission for the auctioning of its royal charter established in 1670. The historic retailer aims to allow its financial advisor to oversee a bidding process for the document. Should the court grant approval, interested bidders will be required to present their offers by October 3, ahead of a scheduled auction on October 15. The starting bid for the charter will be set at a minimum of $15 million, with the stipulation that the successful bidder must donate it to a Canadian public institution or museum, ensuring it is shared with similar establishments and Indigenous groups.

This report summarizes key updates and events unfolding around the nation, providing insight into various sectors and community efforts.