CBC News: The National | Alberta military base tragedy

Oct. 18, 2026 | A ‘violent, fast-moving’ fire tears through military training exercises at CFB Wainwright in Alberta killing four soldiers and injuring dozens more. And as the province mourns, it also prepares for a high-stakes referendum that could shape its future. 00:00 The National for October 18, 2026 01:19 Deadly fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta 05:20 Fire triggers massive emergency response 07:40 Political leaders respond to tragedy 10:01 Fire ignited during military training exercise 12:41 Eve of high-stakes referendum in Alberta 16:48 Vancouver elects 1st Green Party mayor 17:17 Pope Leo makes public appearance 18:34 Violent protests on streets of France 19:00 Bank fraud victims call better protection 21:38 FlyDubai pilot speaks about mid-air attack 23:04 Retired lieutenant-general Christopher Coates 27:54 Wainwright, Alberta Mayor Bruce Pugh 32:28 Preview | Alberta referendum night on CBC 35:26 What happens if Alberta votes to separate 43:43 PM Carney's address to the country news latestnews canada The National is the flagship of CBC News showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news