January 29th, 2026
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Canada’s recent dealings with China ‘entirely consistent” with CUSMA, Carney says

By Canadian Press on January 25th, 2026

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa’s recent dealings with Beijing are “entirely consistent” with Canada’s obligations under its trade agreement with the United States and Mexico. Carney said today that under the continental trade pact, known as CUSMA, Canada cannot pursue free trade agreements with non-market economies — ones driven more by government ... Read More »

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Heavy snowstorm to hit Toronto, Eastern Canada as frigid temperatures persist

By Canadian Press on January 25th, 2026

While much of the country has been hit with bone-chilling cold, Toronto and other parts of Eastern Canada are bracing for heavy snowfall and other severe weather conditions. Environment Canada predicts Toronto could get up to 40 centimetres of snowfall Sunday. The weather agency has issued an orange winter storm alert for the much of ... Read More »

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QC Minister Christine Fréchette is entering the race for the leadership of the CAQ

By Canadian Press on January 25th, 2026

TROIS-RIVIÈRES — Quebec Economy Minister Christine Fréchette officially launched a bid to lead the governing Coalition Avenir Québec and replace Premier François Legault, who plans to step down. She made the announcement Sunday in Trois-Rivières, her hometown. She joins her colleague Environment Minister Bernard Drainville, , who announced on Saturday his intention to try to ... Read More »

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B.C. cities face off for a piece of ‘Heated Rivalry’ star Hudson Williams

By Canadian Press on January 25th, 2026

VANCOUVER — It’s a “Heated Rivalry” beef, with a side-serving of spaghetti, as British Columbia cities lay claim to Hudson Williams, star of the gay hockey television phenomenon. Williams, who stars as Shane Hollander in the Crave series, has connections with multiple B.C. cities — he was born in Kelowna, grew up in Kamloops, lives ... Read More »

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Carney set to spend much of 2026 travelling the world in search of trade

By Canadian Press on January 25th, 2026

OTTAWA — Mark Carney has been circling the globe on government aircraft since becoming prime minister — part of his efforts to secure new trade links and investment to double non-U.S. exports in the next decade. In just the first month of this year, he visited France, China, Qatar and Switzerland. The Prime Minister’s Office ... Read More »

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