February 6th, 2026
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Months after B.C. ostrich cull, why does protest movement persist?

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

Melody Leinweber’s latest tattoo is a stylized portrait of an ostrich with a colourful beak, pink and turquoise stars around its head and a twinkle in its eyes. The mother of four from West Kelowna, B.C., said the inspiration was twofold — her daughter had wanted an ostrich for Christmas, and Leinweber never wanted to ... Read More »

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Carney meeting with Canada’s premiers in Ottawa today

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

OTTAWA — Canada’s premiers meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney later today with the renewal of North America’s trilateral free trade agreement casting a shadow over the meeting. Canada, the United States and Mexico are entering into a review of the trade pact this year and U.S. President Donald Trump is already threatening new tariffs. ... Read More »

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‘Not their story to tell’: Broncos families angry over Netflix hockey tragedy series

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

The story of a small-town hockey team reeling after several of its teenage players are killed in a bus crash would probably seem familiar to Canadians, but Netflix says its new series has nothing to do with the Humboldt Broncos. Sixteen people were killed and 13 were injured when a truck driver went through a ... Read More »

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Heated Rivalry creators in spotlight at Canadian media industry conference

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

OTTAWA — The creators of hit TV show “Heated Rivalry” will address a Canadian media production industry conference in Ottawa today. Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady co-created “Heated Rivalry,” the Canadian TV show that has become a global phenomenon in recent weeks. They will speak Thursday morning about what the success of the show says ... Read More »

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