National News
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announces closure of research operations, job cuts
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says it is closing seven of its research operations as part of the federal government’s efforts to cut the size of the public service. The federal department said research centres in Guelph, Ont., Quebec City and Lacombe, Alta., as well as four satellite research farms across Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump’s latest tariff threats will hurt U.S. just as much as Canada, experts say
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
HALIFAX — International trade experts say U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threat to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Canada will hurt his own economy just as much, if not more, than Canada’s. They say that means Trump may ultimately look for an off-ramp to avoid the economic damage, similar to walking back threats to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announces closure of research operations, jobs cuts
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says it has identified savings opportunities and is closing seven research operations. The federal department says research centres in Guelph, Ont., Quebec City and Lacombe, Alta., as well as four satellite research farms across Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are closing. It says that, so far, approximately 665 department positions have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec Environment Minister Drainville enters race for CAQ party leadership
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
Quebec Environment Minister Bernard Drainville moved ahead of his rival Saturday by launching his bid for the leadership of Quebec’s governing Coalition Avenir Québec, saying the party must become the “party of real people.” The leadership race was triggered after Premier François Legault announced on Jan. 14 that he would step down as CAQ leader ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Intense cold causes flight delays, cancellations at Canadian airports
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
Guilherme Holtz and his family spent 11 hours on a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Toronto and were looking forward to getting home to Quebec City by Saturday morning. But it seems that the family will have wait at least a few more hours after their connecting flight scheduled for 8 a.m. was cancelled. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defence Minister notes Canadian troops’ sacrifices after Trump downplayed role
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canadians will never forget the sacrifices their troops have made for Americans and the NATO alliance in Afghanistan. McGuinty read a prepared statement to media Saturday afternoon on Parliament Hill has Liberal MPs meet to prepare for the looming sitting of the Commons. McGuinty did not mention U.S. ... Read More »
1 responseQuebec 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 »
2 responsesCP 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!
