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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 »
Be the first to comment!“A rare gift for comedy and heart”: Reaction to the death of Catherine O’Hara
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
Friends, fans and collaborators are reacting to news of the death of Canadian actress Catherine O’Hara. Here is what some of them are saying: “Catherine O’Hara was one of a kind. A rare light in this world and her passing hits with a weight I can’t fully put into words.” — Michael Buble on Instagram ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Abortion, MAID, CBC: Here’s what Conservatives are debating at Calgary convention
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
CALGARY — Hundreds of party delegates from across the country have assembled in Calgary for the federal Conservative party’s national convention. Leader Pierre Poilievre will face a vote on his leadership Friday. Delegates are also set to debate a number of proposals that could inform the party’s future policies. The policy proposals are not binding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Actress Catherine O’Hara: Canadian acting legend
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
A quick look at Canadian actress Catherine O’Hara, who died Friday at the age of 71. Born: March 4, 1954 Died: Jan. 30, 2026 Hometown: Toronto Early days: O’Hara began her career at Second City Toronto as a waitress, joined the sketch comedy troupe’s cast in 1974, replacing Gilda Radner, and later was part of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avi Lewis leads NDP fundraising contributions, followed by MP McPherson
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
OTTAWA — NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis received the lion’s share of donations over the last quarter, beating out the only sitting NDP MP who is also vying for the job. Elections Canada reports Lewis secured $723,000 in donations from October to December, while NDP MP Heather McPherson raised $316,000. Prime Minister Mark Carney raised ... Read More »
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