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Quebec Environment Minister Drainville to run for CAQ party leadership
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
Environment Minister Bernard Drainville will enter the race to lead the governing Coalition Avenir Québec and succeed Premier François Legault. According to information given to The Canadian Press, Drainville will launch his campaign Saturday on social media, getting a head start over Economy Minister Christine Fréchette, who is expected to enter Sunday in Trois-Rivières. Drainville ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parti Québécois rallies around independence at Quebec convention
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
SAINT-HYACINTHE — At a key party convention in Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., this weekend, the Parti Québécois is rallying supporters around the prospect of Quebec independence as the party leads in provincial voting intentions ahead of an October election. Party members were being told the sovereigntist party sees itself on the cusp of forming the next Quebec ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump threatens ‘Governor Carney’ with tariffs over China trade deal
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening Canada with 100 per cent tariffs over its new trade deal with China. Referring to Prime Minister Mark Carney as “governor,” his old insult for former prime minister Justin Trudeau, the president’s social media post Saturday morning says if Carney thinks Canada can become a “drop off port” for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Trump threatens ‘Governor Carney’ with tariffs over China trade deal
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening Canada with 100 per cent tariffs over its new trade deal with China. Referring to Prime Minister Mark Carney as “governor,” his old insult for former prime minister Justin Trudeau, the president’s social media post Saturday morning says Canada cannot become a “drop off port” for China to send ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!China’s envoy says Beijing, Ottawa ‘eye to eye’ on supporting Greenland
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — China’s envoy to Canada says the two countries “see eye to eye” on the need to support Greenland’s territorial integrity and Beijing wants to play a productive role in the North — even as analysts warn Moscow and Beijing are working together in the region. “China’s consistent policy is to respect the sovereignty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!You’re at risk of frostbite in this bitterly cold weather. Here’s what to know
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
TORONTO — As bitterly cold temperatures plunge much of the country into a deep freeze, emergency doctors and public health experts are warning people to protect themselves from frostbite. In some parts of Canada where winters aren’t always this frigid, people may not realize that frostbite is “a real risk that can happen to anybody” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Intense cold forces flight delays, cancellations at Canadian airports
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
Intense cold weather sweeping the country has led to flight delays or cancellations at most of Canada’s major airports. Air Canada says in a notice on its website that extreme cold at Toronto and Montreal airports is causing delays, and that customers can rebook at no cost. WestJet has similar advisories that include airports in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poilievre pledges co-operation, calls for action from Liberals as Parliament returns
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the prime minister to deliver results as Parliament resumes next week. In a letter to Mark Carney, Poilievre says he’s offering to help fast-track policies to enact trade deals, make groceries more affordable, fix the bail system and approve major projects. The Tory leader is also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Too cold to ski: Bone-chilling cold warnings sweep the country
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
WINNIPEG — A baleful front of face-freezing Arctic air delivered a winter wallop across Canada’s midsection Friday, making it too cold to ski in parts of Manitoba and sending agencies rallying to keep the homeless warm. The Windsor Park Nordic Centre in Winnipeg advised cross-country skiers that its trails would be closed through the weekend. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: The week in news photos
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
Here’s a look at some of this week’s top news photos as selected by editors. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 23, 2026. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Law Society names OPCC counsel in probe over obscenity that derailed hearing
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
VANCOUVER — The Law Society of British Columbia has confirmed it is investigating Brad Hickford, counsel for a public hearing into the death of Myles Gray, over concerns about an obscenity resulting in the adjournment of the long-awaited proceeding this week. The vulgar remark was broadcast on Wednesday over the audio stream of the hearing ... Read More »
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