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Former minister Baird says he wasn’t consulted about Epstein’s invite to 2014 seminar
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — The office of former foreign affairs minister John Baird says neither he nor the Canadian government were consulted on a 2014 seminar invitation list that included convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Baird’s name appears in documents related to Epstein recently released by the U.S. Justice Department, including work-related guest lists and a document ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rizqy says partisan use of legislature funds led to chief of staff firing
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
QUÉBEC — Marwah Rizqy is breaking her silence about what prompted her to fire her chief of staff, leading to her expulsion from the Quebec Liberal party caucus last year. In a statement of defence in a civil lawsuit brought by Geneviève Hinse, Rizqy claims Hinse tried to circumvent the rules of the national assembly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former PM Harper says he did not sign Alberta separation petition
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper says he did not sign a petition seeking to force a referendum on Alberta leaving Canada. Speaking at an event today in Ottawa, Harper said that in this moment of revived nationalism around the world, there is no reason why Canadians should not feel deep pride in their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three foreign nationals arrested by extortion patrol are charged in B.C. shooting
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
SURREY — Police in Surrey, B.C., say three men arrested on Sunday by officers on an anti-extortion patrol are all foreign nationals and have been charged over gunfire at a home. Harjot Singh, Taranveer Singh and Dayajeet Singh Billing have been charged with one count each of discharging a firearm, and all have been remanded ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian woman’s remains found in 1985 linked to suspected serial killer in Florida
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
TITUSVILLE — A sheriff’s office in Florida says the remains of a woman identified by DNA as a Canadian who went missing in the 1980s were found with those of a second woman, who was thought to have fallen victim to a serial killer. DNA firm Othram, which worked with Florida law enforcement, says it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canadian woman’s remains linked to suspected serial killer in Florida
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
TITUSVILLE — A sheriff’s office in Florida says the remains of a woman identified by DNA as a Canadian who went missing in the 1980s were found mixed with those of a second woman, who was thought to have fallen victim to a serial killer. DNA firm Othram, which works with Florida law enforcement, says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire chief says cause of fire that sank three yachts will likely never be found
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
VICTORIA — A marina fire in Sidney, B.C. has sunk three yachts worth millions, and the community’s fire chief says investigators may never find the cause. Brett Mikkelsen says there is no evidence that the fire is suspicious, but the damage to the vessels, which now sit under about seven metres of water, make it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fact File: Photos of Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry on Grammys red carpet are fake
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
On Sunday, photos appeared online that seemed to show former prime minister Justin Trudeau and his partner Katy Perry on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. The photos are fake. The Getty Images watermark on the photos does not match the real logo of the photo supplier, and the credited ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. man feared a ‘hit’ on him before he and family found dead, inquest hears
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
A police officer testifying at an inquest into the death of a couple and their two children in Prince Rupert, B.C., in 2023 says the father believed he was the target of a “hit.” RCMP Const. Jason Kettle is testifying at the inquest into the deaths of Christopher Duong, Janet Nguyen and their sons, aged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney names Bill Blair next envoy to U.K., taps security adviser Drouin for France
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — Former cabinet minister Bill Blair will resign his Toronto seat in the House of Commons to take on a new role as Canada’s high commissioner to the United Kingdom. Prime Minister Mark Carney is also appointing his national security adviser Nathalie Drouin as Canada’s ambassador to France and Monaco. Blair served as Toronto’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Bill Blair resigning seat, will become next high commissioner to U.K.
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — Former cabinet minister Bill Blair will resign his Toronto seat in the House of Commons, to take on a new role as Canada’s high commissioner to the United Kingdom. Prime Minister Mark Carney will also appoint Nathalie Drouin, the prime minister’s national security adviser, as Canada’s ambassador to France and Monaco. More coming. ... Read More »
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