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Seniors struggle with cold and loneliness in freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall
By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026
TORONTO — Calls to Toronto Seniors Helpline are on the rise as older adults struggle with issues ranging from no heat in their homes to loneliness amid brutal cold and impassable snow-covered sidewalks. “(Many) seniors do face isolation anyway, but when it’s particularly cold and there’s more fear of going out or other people coming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Canada is not Minnesota,’ minister says in reaction to U.S. immigration raids
By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026
OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says he won’t pass judgment on the U.S. crackdown by federal forces in Minnesota that resulted in the deaths of two residents. But he is quick to defend Canada’s respect for the law when removing people from the country under immigration provisions. “What I would say is that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Immigration minister wants department to track exits of temporary residents
By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab says she wants her department to acquire the ability to track the number of people with temporary visas who are exiting the country. The immigration department confirms almost 1.9 million temporary visas, including work and study permits, are expiring this year. More than 2.1 million expired last year. Diab ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives vote to keep Pierre Poilievre as leader after speech in Calgary
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
CALGARY — Pierre Poilievre’s position as Conservative leader was cemented Friday after 87.4 per cent of delegates voted in a mandatory leadership review to keep him at the helm of their party. The vote came after Poilievre spoke for more than 45 minutes at this weekend’s national convention in Calgary, flanked by supporters holding signs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: 87 per cent of Conservative delegates vote to keep Poilievre as leader
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
CALGARY — Conservative delegates have voted to keep Pierre Poilievre as party leader, with 87 per cent voting in favour at a mandatory leadership review. More coming. Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poilievre rallies Conservative faithful in Calgary ahead of leadership vote
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
CALGARY — Pierre Poilievre told Conservative party supporters the theme of this weekend’s national convention in Calgary is hope — and he promised not to give up as he asked delegates to give him another shot to lead the party into an election. The Conservative leader spoke for more than 45 minutes on Friday evening, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Armed Forces say New Brunswick-based soldier has died in Latvia
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
The Canadian Armed Forces say a service member has died in Latvia. The military says in a news release that Gunner Sebastian Halmagean, who was part of the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia, died Thursday near Riga, Latvia, while on his first overseas deployment. The release did not say how Halmagean died or report any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Armed Forces says New Brunswick-based soldier has died in Latvia
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
The Canadian Armed Forces says one of its members has died in Latvia. The military says in a news release that Gunner Sebastian Halmagean, who was part of the Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia, died Thursday near Riga, Latvia, while on his first overseas deployment. The release did not say how Halmagean died or report ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two teens arrested in connection with First Nation double homicide in northern Quebec
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say two 17-year-old boys have been arrested in connection with a double homicide in a Cree community in northern Quebec. The teens were arrested by a tactical unit Friday in the community of Mistissini around 1 p.m. Sgt. Élizabeth Marquis-Guy said the teens were meeting with investigators and will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives converge in downtown Calgary, eager to hear from party leader Poilievre
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
CALGARY — Conservatives have kicked off their national convention in Calgary with a focus on the future and a vision of a party united in the face of Liberal attempts to divide it. “Canadians are looking for serious leadership and real, tangible solutions, and we provide that,” Quebec MP Pierre Paul-Hus said at the convention’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avi Lewis leads field in NDP leadership fundraising, followed by MP McPherson
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
OTTAWA — NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis has received the lion’s share of campaign donations in the race so far, beating out the only sitting MP vying for the job. Elections Canada reports Lewis secured almost $724,000 in the final three months of 2026, more than twice the $316,000 reported by Edmonton MP Heather McPherson’s ... Read More »
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