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Canadian Piper James, who died in Australia circled by dingoes, loved nature: friend

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

Brianna Falk was in disbelief when she learned the Canadian whose body was found surrounded by dingoes on an Australian beach was the girl she sat beside during a high school English class just three years ago. “My heart dropped,” Falk said Tuesday in an interview with The Canadian Press from Campbell River, B.C. “You ... Read More »

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Carney’s pitch at World Economic Forum could set stage for new global partnerships

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

Experts say Canada’s presence at the World Economic Forum takes on more importance this year with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s pitch to expand global trade relationships, especially as rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to “hijack” the annual meeting. The conference in Davos, Switzerland, sees politicians and wealthy corporate leaders meet to discuss global ... Read More »

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Carney doesn’t rule out Canada joining Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney is not ruling out Canada participating in U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace.” Speaking before the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland today, Carney says there are still many questions about the structure of the board, created to oversee the next phase of the Gaza peace plan. The ... Read More »

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Carney calls on middle powers to band together in World Economic Forum speech

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

DAVOS — Speaking before the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland today, Prime Minister Mark Carney says the world has entered a risky new age of great power rivalries. As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to call this week for the annexation of Greenland, Carney is warning the assembled leaders against the hope that compliance ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Carney speaking at World Economic Forum, first address as PM

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

DAVOS — Prime Minister Mark Carney is speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland where U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to take over Greenland is among the issues being discussed by world leaders. More coming. Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Trump shares AI photo of Canada and Greenland under American flag

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump has continued to talk about taking over Greenland as he prepares to speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday. When asked directly about Canadian troops joining Danish sovereignty military exercises in Greenland, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Tuesday in Davos that Canada regularly takes ... Read More »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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