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Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival to return after deadly SUV attack, focus on healing
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Filipino BC has announced the 2026 Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver will go ahead nearly a year after the devastating van attack that killed 11 people and injured dozens more. The organization says it recognizes “the community’s shared grief” and notes the planning for this year’s event in April has a focus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Mountie should be fired or order to resign over behaviour in group chats: lawyer
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
An RCMP officer who has been found to have committed discreditable conduct over sexist comments in group chats says he never meant to hurt anyone and still wants to be a Mountie. But the lawyer for the RCMP’s conduct authority says Const. Mersad Mesbah should be dismissed immediately or directed to resign within 14 days ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec residences get training to become more inclusive and safe for LGBTQ+ seniors
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
MONTREAL — A Quebec foundation is hoping to train 10,000 people on making seniors residences safer and more inclusive for older LGBTQ+ adults. The Émergence Foundation says seniors who are sexually and gender diverse may feel isolated and even experience bullying inside care homes. The foundation has already trained more than 3,000 care home staff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal, provincial leaders visit First Nation in Manitoba hit by power outage
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
PIMICIKAMAK CREE NATION, MAN. — Bottled water, plumbing supplies and food continue to be flown in to a beleaguered First Nation in northern Manitoba, as its chief met Wednesday with political leaders to survey extensive damage to the community after a days-long power outage. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, federal Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump says U.S. will ‘be there’ for NATO as threats toward Greenland rattle alliance
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says the United States will “be there” for NATO after the White House refused to rule out the use of military force to take control of Greenland. In a post on social media today, Trump says Russia and China would have no fear of NATO without the contributions of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former envoy says Ottawa is ‘parroting’ Trump’s anti-democratic approach to Venezuela
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada’s former ambassador to Venezuela says Ottawa is “parroting” Washington’s anti-democratic line by giving air to the idea of fresh elections in Venezuela. Ben Rowswell, who served as Canada’s envoy to Caracas, says Canada should instead be working toward helping install the leaders voters chose in the stolen 2024 election. Rowswell is reacting ... Read More »
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By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
MONTREAL — A former officer with the Listuguj Police Department is facing criminal charges following an investigation by Quebec’s police watchdog. Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes says Cass Barnaby is facing charges of extortion, non-consensual publication of intimate images, and harassing communications. The charges are related to alleged offences in 2024 in the Mi’kmaq community of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big streamers challenging financial disclosure rules in CRTC Cancon decision
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
OTTAWA — Large foreign streaming companies are fighting a decision by the federal broadcast regulator to modernize its definition of Canadian content. They are challenging a portion of the CRTC’s November decision that would require them to disclose financial information. A group of streamers, including Netflix and Amazon, filed the challenge in the Federal Court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP leadership candidates sprint to final fundraising, membership deadlines
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
OTTAWA — NDP leadership candidates are entering the final sprint to sign up members and raise the last of four $25,000 payments required to be on the ballot. The membership cutoff for voting eligibility and the final fundraising deadline both land on Jan. 28. A spokesperson for the Avi Lewis campaign claims he has raised ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First Nations chiefs alarmed by feds’ lack of commitment to protecting source water
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
OTTAWA — Some First Nations chiefs say Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty’s recent refusal to commit to source water protections in a promised clean water bill shows the government is sidelining the health of Indigenous communities in its push to build up the economy. Two provinces — Alberta and Ontario — objected to clean water ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney heads to China next week for first visit by a prime minister in eight years
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to China next week to talk trade, energy, agriculture and international security. The Prime Minister’s Office would not yet confirm if Carney will meet face-to-face with President Xi Jinping. Carney is scheduled to depart for China on Jan. 13 and leave the country on Jan. 17. Relations ... Read More »
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