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More older adults can’t afford to retire as optimism about aging drops: survey
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
TORONTO — A new survey suggests optimism about aging fell sharply over the last year, with financial insecurity and loneliness dampening how many Canadians feel about their golden years. The National Institute on Aging surveyed just over 6,000 adults aged 50 and older in June and July for its fourth annual report titled Perspectives on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian who died on Australian beach circled by dingoes loved life, nature: friend
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
A friend of a Canadian woman whose body was found on an Australian beach surrounded by dingoes says her death comes as a shock. Police in the Australian state of Queensland say a 19-year-old’s body was found on a beach on K’gari, also known as Fraser Island, and had been interfered with by a pack ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump shares AI photo of Greenland, Canada both under American flag
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump is continuing to talk about taking over Greenland as he heads to Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, where he is scheduled to speak Wednesday and meet with other world leaders. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says that Trump’s tariff threat on European countries opposed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Trudeau, Katy Perry make appearance at World Economic Forum
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
DAVOS — Former prime minister Justin Trudeau spoke about the importance of soft power in geopolitics today at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He was joined by his partner and pop star Katy Perry, who sat in the front row, giving a warm smile when Trudeau talked about Canada not meddling in other states’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Optimism about aging among older adults in Canada sees sharp decline: survey
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
TORONTO — A new survey suggests optimism about aging fell sharply over the last year, with financial insecurity and loneliness dampening how many Canadians feel about their golden years. The National Institute on Aging surveyed just over 6,000 adults aged 50 and older in June and July for its fourth annual report titled Perspectives on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Carney at WEF, Canadian dies in Australia, Toews plays in Chicago
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Carney kicks off pitch for investment at World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland Prime Minister Mark Carney is in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos to pitch Canada as an investment destination while he attends trhe World ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C.’s balmy January brings out blossoms, but a cold snap could put plants in peril
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
VANCOUVER — A couple weeks ago, North Vancouver resident Larry Sewell looked down a street in his neighbourhood and did a double take. “I said, ‘God — (that) looks like a cherry blossom,'” said Sewell. “I just walked up there and went underneath and took some pictures. I mean, I’ve seen blossoms come out in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘I’m traumatized’: Terrified Haitians in U.S. make dangerous journey to Canada
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
MONTREAL — Frantz André says his phone rings every day with scared Haitians in the United States considering the dangerous journey across the northern border. The head of a Montreal-based migrant advocacy group, André says he thinks the number of illegal crossings is going to rise with the expected end next month to the temporary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec’s finance minister says Ontario’s Crown Royal whisky ban is misguided
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
MONTREAL — Quebec’s finance minister says he has shared his concerns with his Ontario counterpart about that province’s intention to remove Crown Royal whisky from government-owned liquor stores, saying now is not the time to further disrupt Canadian supply chains. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has said the Crown Royal boycott, which he intends to launch ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney kicks off pitch for investment at World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
DAVOS — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos to pitch Canada as an investment destination at the World Economic Forum. Carney is set to meet later today with French President Emmanuel Macron, who is chairing the G7 this year. That meeting comes in between a scheduled speech and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-federal minister Jody Wilson-Raybould starting treatment for breast cancer
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
Former federal justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says she will be starting treatment for breast cancer. In a post on social media, Wilson-Raybould says the treatment comes following recent surgery. She calls the situation “scary and unsettling” but says she takes strength from the many people who have shared stories of resilience and healing with her ... Read More »
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