January 1st, 2026

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Iran lists Canada’s navy as terrorist organization in response to move by Ottawa

By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025

OTTAWA — Tehran has designated Canada’s navy as a terrorist organization in response to Ottawa’s decision to add an Iranian military branch to its list of extremist groups. In a statement, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Canada’s 2024 listing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity contravened international law. The ... Read More »

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Canada, other countries call on Israel to ensure aid groups can work in Gaza

By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025

OTTAWA — Canada and other countries are calling on Israel to boost the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza as the country reportedly moves to suspend more than two dozen humanitarian organizations. The Associated Press reports a Canadian non-profit, Oxfam Quebec, is on a list of 37 organizations set to be barred from Gaza by ... Read More »

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Winter storms continue to hammer parts of Ontario, Quebec

By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025

People in parts of Ontario and Quebec were dealing with more messy weather and in some cases blizzard-like conditions on Tuesday as storm fronts continue to hit the area. Environment Canada warned of near-zero visibility at times in bursts of heavy snow as squalls and blowing snow were expected in parts of northern Ontario and ... Read More »

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Carney speaks with European leaders on efforts to reach Ukraine peace deal

By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he spoke with European leaders today on the latest efforts to advance Ukraine’s security and recovery. In a social media post, Carney says Canada and European leaders support efforts to reach a negotiated settlement to the conflict sparked by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine almost four years ago. ... Read More »

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Toronto woman, 47, dies on mountain at Banff ski resort

By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025

BANFF, ALBERTA, CANADA — Police say a 47-year-old woman from Toronto died while skiing at a Banff ski resort on Saturday afternoon. Alberta RCMP Cpl. Troy Savinkoff says both STARS and local paramedics were called to the Banff Sunshine Village for an injured skier just after 3:30 local time. The woman was located in an ... Read More »

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Family hoping for answers after Quebec couple die in Dominican Republic

By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025

MONTREAL — The family of a Quebec couple found dead in the Dominican Republic on Boxing Day say they are searching for answers about what happened to their loved ones. Patricia Sauvé says her aunt Christine Sauvé and her uncle Alain Noël, both in their 50s, were found by their son in the bedroom of ... Read More »

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Green Party settles with commission over federal leaders’ debate exclusion

By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025

OTTAWA — The federal Leaders’ Debate Commission says it has settled with the Green Party after the party vowed to challenge its removal from the spring election debates. The commission rescinded an invitation back in April for Jonathan Pedneault, then co-leader of the Greens, to appear at a pair of leaders’ debates in Montreal. The ... Read More »

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Foreign ministers call on Israel to ensure international aid groups can work in Gaza

By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025

OTTAWA — Canada and other nations are calling on Israel to boost the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza as the country reportedly moves to suspend more than two dozen humanitarian organizations. The Associated Press reports a Canadian non-profit, Oxfam Quebec, is on a list of 37 organizations set to be barred from Gaza by ... Read More »

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One dead, three injured in shooting on Saskatchewan First Nation, RCMP say

By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025

BIG ISLAND LAKE CREE NATION, SASK. — RCMP say one person has been killed and three others have been injured in a shooting on a First Nation in western Saskatchewan. Mounties say they are continuing to look for two suspects, who they describe as armed and dangerous. They say officers received a report this morning ... Read More »

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‘Canada is not for sale’ hat makers want to share domestic manufacturing tips

By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025

OTTAWA — The people behind the viral “Canada is not for sale” hat say they want to share their lessons on making and selling products at home to other companies who want to get on board the made-in-Canada train. Liam Mooney says it was a desire to unite Canadians and fight back against U.S. President ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: 1 dead, 3 injured in shooting on Saskatchewan First Nation, RCMP say

By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025

BIG ISLAND LAKE CREE NATION, SASK. — Saskatchewan RCMP say one person has been killed and three others have been injured in a shooting on Big Island Lake Cree Nation. Mounties say they are continuing to search for two armed suspects. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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