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Christine Fréchette to launch campaign on Sunday to succeed Legault as CAQ leader
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
QUÉBEC — Economy Minister Christine Fréchette will officially enter the race to succeed François Legault as Quebec premier and Coalition Avenir Québec leader on Sunday. A source close to Fréchette who was not authorized to speak publicly confirmed the news to The Canadian Press. Fréchette has already received the support of several caucus members and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec government removing the British crown from province’s coat of arms
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it’s removing the British crown from the province’s official coat of arms. Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette and French Language Minister Jean-François Roberge say the province’s decision reaffirms the autonomy of the Quebec nation. The coat of arms consists of a crown sitting atop a shield featuring three gold fleurs-de-lis, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FBI director confirms arrest of Canadian ex-Olympian and fugitive Ryan Wedding
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has confirmed that former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, accused of running an international drug ring, has been arrested in Mexico. FBI Director Kash Patel says in a social media post that Wedding was taken into custody last night and is being transported from Mexico to the United States ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘We should let them come down into the U.S.’: Bessent weighs in on Alberta separatism
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented on the separatist movement in Alberta today — making him the highest-ranking member of the Trump administration to weigh in on the province’s politics. While appearing on the right-wing station Real America’s Voice, Bessent claimed Canada won’t let Alberta build a pipeline to the Pacific, adding, “I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: FBI director confirms arrest of Canadian ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
FBI Director Kash Patel has confirmed in a social media post that former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, accused of running an international drug ring, has been arrested in Mexico. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Autopsy says dingoes likely didn’t kill Canadian, but there were ‘pre-mortem’ bites
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
An autopsy suggests dingo bites on the body of a young Canadian backpacker found dead on a beach in Australia earlier this week were likely not her immediate cause of death. But the preliminary assessment of the body of 19-year-old Piper James, found on the island of K’gari, says there were “pre-mortem” bites in addition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryan Wedding, Canadian ex-Olympian charged in drug ring, arrested: AP sources
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, who was on the FBI’s top fugitives list for allegedly running an international drug ring, has been arrested, sources tell the The Associated Press. Two people familiar with the case who were not authorized to publicly discuss details told AP that Wedding was arrested today. The arrest is expected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney and cabinet convene for second day of meetings in Quebec City
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
QUÉBEC — Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet are in Quebec City for a second day of meetings ahead of Parliament’s return on Monday. The two-day retreat is focused on the economy, affordability and security, and Carney and his cabinet are hearing from experts in government, finance, community services, advanced technology and global affairs. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dingoes not likely to have killed Canadian found dead on Australia beach: autopsy
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
An autopsy in Australia has determined that a young Canadian who was found dead on a beach this week was likely not killed by a pack of 10 dingoes. A spokesperson with the Coroners Court of Queensland says the body of Piper James of Campbell River, B.C., showed evidence of drowning and injuries consistent with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canadian found circled by dingoes on Australia beach drowned: autopsy
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
An autopsy in Australia has determined that a young Canadian who was found dead on a beach earlier this week was not killed by a pack of 10 dingoes. A spokesperson with the Coroners Court of Queensland says the autopsy of Piper James of Campbell River, B.C., showed physical evidence of drowning and injuries consistent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bone-chilling cold warnings sweep the country, forecasting lows near -50 C
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
Bone-chilling cold warnings are sweeping the country this morning, with some regions expected to reach lows of -50 C with the wind chill. Environment Canada has issued orange weather alerts for all of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, as well as most of northern Ontario, warning of severe weather conditions likely to cause significant damage, disruption or ... Read More »
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