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American aquariums say they are working to provide future for Marineland’s belugas
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
TORONTO — American aquariums say they visited Marineland last week with the goal of “providing hope and a future” for 30 beluga whales that face euthanasia should they not be moved. The Niagara Falls, Ont., park presented a plan to the federal government this week to export its belugas and four dolphins south of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Almost 10,000 federal workers were told this week they may be laid off: unions
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
QUÉBEC — Almost 10,000 federal public servants have received notices in the past week warning them that their jobs may be cut, say the unions representing them. The Public Service Alliance of Canada says more than 5,000 of its members received what are called “workforce adjustment notices” this week. They include staff working at Global ... Read More »
1 responseProtecting Canada’s sovereignty emerges as key topic at cabinet retreat
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
QUÉBEC — Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet are using their second day of meetings in Quebec City to discuss safeguarding Canada’s sovereignty, says a minister at the retreat. Speaking to reporters Friday morning, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon said ministers are focused on creating good jobs for Canadians and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bessent weighs in on Alberta separatism, calls Alberta ‘natural partner for the U.S.’
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented Thursday on the separatist movement in Alberta — making him the highest-ranking member of the Trump administration to weigh in on the province’s politics. While appearing on the right-wing TV station Real America’s Voice, Bessent claimed Canada won’t let Alberta build a pipeline to the Pacific. “I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christine Fréchette to launch campaign on Sunday to succeed Legault as CAQ leader
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
QUÉBEC — Economy Minister Christine Fréchette will officially enter the race to succeed François Legault as Quebec premier and Coalition Avenir Québec leader on Sunday. A source close to Fréchette who was not authorized to speak publicly confirmed the news to The Canadian Press. Fréchette has already received the support of several caucus members and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec government removing the British crown from province’s coat of arms
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it’s removing the British crown from the province’s official coat of arms. Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette and French Language Minister Jean-François Roberge say the province’s decision reaffirms the autonomy of the Quebec nation. The coat of arms consists of a crown sitting atop a shield featuring three gold fleurs-de-lis, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FBI director confirms arrest of Canadian ex-Olympian and fugitive Ryan Wedding
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has confirmed that former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, accused of running an international drug ring, has been arrested in Mexico. FBI Director Kash Patel says in a social media post that Wedding was taken into custody last night and is being transported from Mexico to the United States ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘We should let them come down into the U.S.’: Bessent weighs in on Alberta separatism
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented on the separatist movement in Alberta today — making him the highest-ranking member of the Trump administration to weigh in on the province’s politics. While appearing on the right-wing station Real America’s Voice, Bessent claimed Canada won’t let Alberta build a pipeline to the Pacific, adding, “I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: FBI director confirms arrest of Canadian ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
FBI Director Kash Patel has confirmed in a social media post that former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, accused of running an international drug ring, has been arrested in Mexico. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Autopsy says dingoes likely didn’t kill Canadian, but there were ‘pre-mortem’ bites
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
An autopsy suggests dingo bites on the body of a young Canadian backpacker found dead on a beach in Australia earlier this week were likely not her immediate cause of death. But the preliminary assessment of the body of 19-year-old Piper James, found on the island of K’gari, says there were “pre-mortem” bites in addition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryan Wedding, Canadian ex-Olympian charged in drug ring, arrested: AP sources
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, who was on the FBI’s top fugitives list for allegedly running an international drug ring, has been arrested, sources tell the The Associated Press. Two people familiar with the case who were not authorized to publicly discuss details told AP that Wedding was arrested today. The arrest is expected ... Read More »
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