Seven stories in the news today, Oct. 14

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was greeted by a couple of thousand enthusiastic supporters last evening at a byelection campaign event in Medicine Hat, Alta., which is known for its staunch support of the Conservative party. An additional 1,600 people lined up around the block hoping to get a glimpse of Trudeau while about 100 protesters angry at him over his plans for a carbon tax held their own gathering nearby.