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U.S. faceoff with Cuba could put Canada ‘in a vise grip’: former ambassador
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
OTTAWA — As Canada warns travellers of food and electricity shortages in Cuba, experts say any move by the U.S. to overthrow the island’s communist leadership would put Canada in a bind much worse than the aftermath of the American armed intervention in Venezuela. Two former ambassadors say they’re confident Global Affairs Canada is preparing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Poilievre to speak in Calgary, Trump threatens tariffs, Oilers win
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Conservatives converge on downtown Calgary, eager to hear from party leader Poilievre Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to address his party faithful this evening in Calgary, in a speech that many anticipate will set the tone for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFIA official tells of threats and harassment that dogged ostrich cull operation
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
As Canadian Food Inspection Agency workers prepared for a cull of hundreds of ostriches at a British Columbia farm, they came under a variety of harassment from opponents of the operation, said a senior official with the agency. They peaked with the “extreme” example of a CFIA worker and their family facing “in-person threats” of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives converge on downtown Calgary, eager to hear from party leader Poilievre
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to address his party faithful this evening in Calgary, in a speech that many anticipate will set the tone for the Tories heading into the next election. The party on Thursday kicked off its national convention, where delegates are expected to signal their support for Poilievre’s continued ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta separatist says members of Smith’s caucus have signed referendum petition
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
EDMONTON — A leader of Alberta’s separatist movement says some members of Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party caucus have signed the petition looking to force a vote on the province quitting Canada. “I know of (UCP members of the legislature) that have signed the petition,” Jeff Rath, a lawyer for Stay Free Alberta, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. face-off with Cuba could put Canada ‘in a vise grip’: former ambassador
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
OTTAWA — As Canada warns travellers of food and electricity shortages in Cuba, experts say any move by the U.S. to overthrow the island’s communist leadership would put Canada in a bind much worse than the aftermath of the American armed intervention in Venezuela. Two former ambassadors say they’re confident Global Affairs Canada is preparing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump threatens tariffs, decertification on Canadian-made aircraft
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump singled out Bombardier in a threat to decertify and tariff Canadian-made aircraft. In a post on social media Thursday evening, Trump alleged that “Canada has wrongfully, illegally, and steadfastly refused to certify the Gulfstream 500, 600, 700, and 800 Jets.” “We are hereby decertifying their Bombardier Global Expresses, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. school trustee ‘terrified’ after police ordered her out of vehicle at gunpoint
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
PRINCE GEORGE — A school trustee in Prince George, B.C., says she was “terrified” after being ordered out of her vehicle at gunpoint by police and handcuffed for a few minutes before being let go, leaving her “feeling afraid, overwhelmed and angry.” Erica McLean says in a Facebook post that she had parked at a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Disturbing’ scenes, record overdoses, as powerful sedative hits B.C. drug supply
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Last weekend, frontline health workers in Trail, B.C., reported “disturbing” scenes to Dr. Karin Goodison, medical health officer with Interior Health. She said workers were finding about 20 people unconscious each night, “lying out in the cold in the street,” and suffering memory loss due to overdoses. Goodison said the workers with years ... Read More »
1 responseCP NewsAlert: Trump threatens tariffs, decertification on Canadian-made aircraft
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to decertify and tariff Canadian-made aircraft, singling out Bombardier. In a post on social media tonight, Trump alleges Canada refuses to certify Gulfstream aircraft. More to come. Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney, premiers say they’re ‘united’ ahead of upcoming CUSMA review
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and the premiers said Thursday they’re maintaining a united front under the long shadow of the upcoming negotiations for the review of North America’s key free trade agreement. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, in a reference to the viral Canadian TV show, said people “want there to be a heated ... Read More »
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