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Saskatoon hospital patient dead after altercation with security
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
SASKATOON — Saskatoon police say they’re investigating after a patient at the Royal University Hospital died this morning following an altercation with security. Police say they’re working with the coroner’s office to determine whether the death is suspicious. The Saskatchewan Health Authority says security officers were called to a patient’s room after staff reported a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Old gal has had rough night’: Main break floods iconic Yukon bar amid -40 C weather
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
A major water main break in Dawson City, Yukon, flooded streets and a historic bar as temperatures plunged to -40 C amid a recent cold snap. Dawson’s public works department said some residents and businesses were without water as workers tried to fix damage from the break that happened Thursday at the city’s 3rd and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flu has peaked in Canada while cases remain high but ‘stable or decreased’: PHAC
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
TORONTO — The flu season likely peaked in Canada over the holidays at the highest rate the country has seen in years, the Public Health Agency of Canada says. The latest national influenza data released Friday accounts for the period of Dec. 14 to Jan. 3 and shows the number of new cases remains high ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Saskatoon hospital patient dead after altercation with security
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
SASKATOON — Saskatoon police say they’re investigating after a patient at the Royal University Hospital died this morning following an altercation with security. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Calgary water main repaired, restrictions remain until testing done
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
CALGARY — The City of Calgary says it has finished repairs on a disastrous water main break, but testing still needs to be done before it’s good to go. City officials say residents are still being asked to reduce their water use until the testing is complete, which is expected to take several days. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Military to aid Manitoba First Nation hit by power outage, frozen pipes
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
PIMICIKAMAK CREE NATION, MAN. — The federal government has agreed to send in military help to a northern Manitoba First Nation where thousands have been forced to leave due to frozen pipes and sewage backup. Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski said Friday a specialized Armed Forces team is being sent to Pimicikamak Cree Nation for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: The week in news photos
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Here’s a look at some of this week’s top news photos as selected by editors. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 9, 2026. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Military to aid Manitoba First Nation hit by power outage, frozen pipes
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
PIMICIKAMAK CREE NATION, MAN. — The federal government has agreed to send in military help to a northern Manitoba First Nation where thousands have been forced to leave due to frozen pipes and sewage backup. Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski says a specialized Armed Forces team is being sent to Pimicikamak Cree Nation for assessment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta’s Smith calls on Carney to speed up major project approvals
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling on Ottawa to further speed up its approval process for major projects, saying she wants to see applications approved within six months. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Major Projects Office, established last year, currently aims to complete regulatory reviews within two years. Smith says in a letter to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newcomers should be primed for Quebec winter roads after 2025 fatal crash: coroner
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner is recommending the province’s auto insurance board better prepare newcomers about the dangers of winter driving, following the death of a Mexican man last year. Coroner Nancy Bouchard’s findings stem from an investigation into the death of a 29-year-old man who was involved in a crash in January 2025 on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coalition Avenir Québec member withdraws from caucus after impaired driving arrest
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
QUÉBEC — A Coalition Avenir Québec member of the legislature arrested this week for alleged impaired driving is withdrawing from caucus for the duration of the legal proceedings against him. François Tremblay has represented the riding of Dubuc, Que., in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, since 2018. The chief government whip, François Jacques, announced Tremblay’s withdrawal in ... Read More »
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