From the Left · Read · October 20, 2026

Oct 17 · Fire during live-fire training kills 4 soldiers at Canada’s CFB Wainwright

CBS News (AP): 4 dead, dozens injured after large fire sweeps through Canadian military base, officials say

Associated Press copy, via CBS News

Grade A (100/100). Officials' account, names of dead

Lehrer score 100/100 (no deductions). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → A.

Wire copy; little on accountability

Agrees: 4 killed, 39 injured; wind shift drove the fire

Splits: Adds Carney, Smith and Poilievre statements