Jan 31, 12:00

Saturday, January 31, 2026 11:40 AM B.C. RCMP help 71-year-old find shelter after 14 years unhoused       Burnaby RCMP and city outreach workers helped a 71-year-old man who had been unhoused for 14 years move into temporary housing after being found living in an encampment.

Saturday, January 31, 2026 9:35 AM Seniors struggle with cold and loneliness in freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall       Calls to Toronto's Seniors Helpline have surged amid extreme cold and heavy snow, as older adults seek help for issues like loneliness to dangerous situations or no heat at home.

Saturday, January 31, 2026 9:27 AM 'Canada is not Minnesota,' minister says in reaction to U.S. immigration raids       Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree defended Canada's immigration removals as lawful and humane while declining to judge U.S. enforcement actions in Minnesota.

Saturday, January 31, 2026 8:21 AM Libraries offering unlimited 'Heated Rivalry' audiobook access       The Toronto Public Library is the latest institution to make the "Heated Rivalry" audiobook available without a waiting list, joining other libraries in Canada and the U.S.

CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 31, 2026 11:44 AM Why Raptors should avoid Giannis Antetokounmpo trade       TORONTO — Remember the 2020 NBA off-season? You might not, given that it lasted all of about 10 minutes, it felt like. The Lakers won the NBA championship over the Miami Heat on Oct. 11 in the 'bubble' at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, finishing a season that was interrupted for nearly six months […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 31, 2026 11:34 AM Maple Leafs must prove themselves worthy of Auston Matthews       Here's a quick mix of the things we gleaned from the week of hockey, serious and less so, and rolling four lines deep. Honey, I'm not broke. I'm just accruing cap space. 1. One of the most interesting revelations from Elliotte Friedman's detailed breakdown of how things broke down between Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs had nothing to […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 31, 2026 10:43 AM A former Sierra Club Foundation director sues over internal racism that he says hinders its mission       NEW YORK (AP) — It seemed like a high-profile opportunity to lead an influential environmental group's ambitious new push for green energy financing. And so, in May 2023, Pedro da Silva joined the Sierra Club Foundation, the charitable arm for the nonprofit started by naturalist John Muir. A former investment management professional, da Silva directed […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 31, 2026 10:12 AM 'Empty slogans, reckless stunts': Liberals react after Tories vote to keep Poilievre as CPC leader       Some members of the federal Liberal party shared unpleasant reactions Saturday after a majority of Tory delegates voted to keep Pierre Poilievre on as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. The 46-year-old populist leader secured 87.4 per cent of votes during a mandatory leadership review held Friday at the party's three-day policy convention in […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 31, 2026 8:38 AM Huge cache of Epstein documents includes his emails with wealthy and powerful       NEW YORK (AP) — A huge new tranche of files on millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has revealed details of his communications with the wealthy and powerful, some not long before he died by suicide in 2019. The Justice Department said it was disclosing more than 3 million pages of documents, as well […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 31, 2026 6:00 AM Seniors struggle with cold and loneliness in freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall       TORONTO — Calls to Toronto Seniors Helpline are on the rise as older adults struggle with issues ranging from no heat in their homes to loneliness amid brutal cold and impassable snow-covered sidewalks. "(Many) seniors do face isolation anyway, but when it's particularly cold and there's more fear of going out or other people coming […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 31, 2026 6:00 AM 'Canada is not Minnesota,' minister says in reaction to U.S. immigration raids       OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says he won't pass judgment on the U.S. crackdown by federal forces in Minnesota that resulted in the deaths of two residents. But he is quick to defend Canada's respect for the law when removing people from the country under immigration provisions. "What I would say is that […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 31, 2026 6:00 AM Immigration minister wants department to track exits of temporary residents       OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab says she wants her department to acquire the ability to track the number of people with temporary visas who are exiting the country. The immigration department confirms almost 1.9 million temporary visas, including work and study permits, are expiring this year. More than 2.1 million expired last year. Diab […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 31, 2026 5:22 AM Armed extremists kill dozens in northeastern Nigeria       MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Armed extremists in northeastern Nigeria killed dozens of people earlier this week in separate attacks targeting a construction site and a military installation, security officials said Saturday. Gunmen killed at least 25 construction workers during an ambush on Thursday in the town of Sabon Gari in Borno State, a senior officer […]

Ottawa Citizen Saturday, January 31, 2026 11:22 AM Snowbank helps Smiths Falls police collar fleeing suspect       High snowpiles in the region came in handy in Smiths Falls earlier this week when a fugitive in a car fleeing police crashed into a snowbank. Smiths Falls Police Service said in a release that an officer on "proactive patrol" Thursday spotted a driver known to be wanted by police. The fugitive, 38, spotted the […]

Ottawa Citizen Saturday, January 31, 2026 11:17 AM Linus Ullmark makes his return to the Ottawa Senators against Devils       The Ottawa Senators will have their top goaltender back on Saturday night against the New Jersey Devils. Linus Ullmark was the first goalie off the ice after the morning skate, and he'll face the Devils as the Senators wrap up their four-game homestand at the Canadian Tire Centre after being granted a leave of absence […]

Ottawa Citizen Saturday, January 31, 2026 6:01 AM Ottawa homes for sale shouldn't be hit with extra tax | Letters to the Editor       Saturday, Jan. 31: Six Ottawa citizen readers share their opinions

Windsor Star Saturday, January 31, 2026 10:40 AM Plugged in: Essex opens two EV charging stations with eight new chargers       The Town Essex has officially opened two new EV charging stations with a total of eight chargers. Four chargers are located in Essex Centre at the Wilson Street parking lot (Heritage Gardens Park) and four are located in the Harrow Arena parking lot.  Funding for the program came through the Charged for Change program, funded by Aviva Canada in partnership with Earth Day Canada.  […]

Windsor Star Saturday, January 31, 2026 10:24 AM Ariius nightclub moves party downtown after decade at Caesars Windsor       A long-running nightclub is preparing to leave Caesars Windsor and reopen in Windsor's downtown core. Ariius Nightclub announced this week that it will leave its home of 10 years at the casino and relocate to a "new, larger location" at 576 Ouellette Ave. early next month. Ward 3 Coun. and downtown champion Renaldo Agostino said […]

Windsor Star Saturday, January 31, 2026 7:00 AM 'From rehab to stage' – Kingsville bodybuilder seeks votes to progress in competition       Was it yoga that blew out Jorge Villamizar's shoulder and set him on an unlikely trajectory towards fitness and bodybuilding?  He thinks so. After the Kingsville resident was laid off from his job in the agricultural sector during the COVID-19 pandemic, he tried to relieve the stress he was facing through yoga.  After a night's sleep, he knew something […]

Ottawa Sun Saturday, January 31, 2026 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Canada's cartoon reality       Saturday, Jan. 31: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, January 31, 2026 8:30 AM Letters: Tasers provide element of protection to hospital workers       I hope those who served continue to speak the truth about the sacrifices made — shoulder to shoulder — when America needed its Allies most.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, January 31, 2026 8:00 AM Opinion: Nicotine pouches are not helping Canadian smokers quit       It's alarming to see federal Members of Parliament fall for Big Tobacco's disinformation hook, line and sinker, going so far as to call for weaker controls on these addictive products.

Calgary Herald Saturday, January 31, 2026 10:00 AM 4 Takeaways from Roughnecks home loss to top-notch Rush       Rough doesn't begin to describe the year for the Calgary Roughnecks. Not even close. After Friday night's 14-8 loss to the visiting Saskatchewan Rush, they boast just one win in seven games of the 2025-26 National Lacrosse League schedule. Sure, it was expected they would struggle this season after the loss of legends and stars […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, January 31, 2026 8:00 AM Opinion: Partisan intervention makes a mockery of referendums       Democracy in Alberta has been significantly weakened by the provincial government through multiple measures. These range from legislation such as Bill 20 in 2024 and Bill 54 in 2025 — which banned electronic tabulators, weakened local self-government by consolidating power within the provincial cabinet and restricted voting methods — to Bill 21 in 2024, where […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, January 31, 2026 8:00 AM Opinion: How we engage online is what spreads misinformation       I have spent years reacting online to things I believe are dangerous, dishonest or harmful. I have argued, corrected, mocked and tried to fight back. Recently, I realized something uncomfortable: the way I have been fighting may be helping the very things I am trying to stop. This is not about politeness. It is about […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, January 31, 2026 8:00 AM Opinion: What a banned book can teach us about reading       In a recent university English course I taught, I was surprised by students' reactions to a number of the stories we read. Some students were startled by the presence of war, others taken aback by characters' brash retellings of mental-health struggles. But most students in the class were caught off guard by something else: they […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, January 31, 2026 8:00 AM Opinion: What kids are learning about conflict by watching Alberta right now       Premier Danielle Smith's government has cleared the way for a separation referendum, and a petition is now collecting signatures across Alberta. The talk shows up on the radio, in headlines and at kitchen tables. Adults hear policy arguments and constitutional questions. Children hear something simpler — what happens when people no longer want to share. […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, January 31, 2026 8:00 AM Opinion: A system under strain shouldn't cost lives       Following the release of an internal report on deaths in Alberta's emergency waiting rooms, the crisis facing front-line staff is once again in the spotlight. This time, we can't afford to look away. ER physicians documented six deaths that occurred before patients could be seen, and more than 30 near-misses involving dangerous delays in time-sensitive […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, January 31, 2026 7:00 AM What is a man? It's a complex answer       A few months ago, a twenty-five-year-old man named Gabriel plunked himself down onto my couch and, without much preamble, asked, "John, what is a man?" At first, I laughed and then there was silence as I contemplated my response: "Gabriel, I have been trying to figure that out my whole life." What followed was a […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, January 31, 2026 7:00 AM Crowchild Classic hockey showdown sets attendance record at Saddledome       The University of Calgary and Mount Royal University packed a total of 13,324 fans into the downtown Calgary arena.

Calgary Sun Saturday, January 31, 2026 7:00 AM Letters, Jan. 31, 2026: 'Canada lost a true talent'       Unique talent I'm deeply saddened by the loss of Catherine O'Hara at age 71. From Home Alone to Schitt's Creek, her warmth, wit, and unforgettable characters brought joy to audiences around the world. Rest in peace. PAUL BACON, Hallandale Beach, Fla. (She remains a Canadian comedy icon) No context The Comment article 'Discrimination against Indigenous […]

Vancouver Sun Saturday, January 31, 2026 11:52 AM Comox Valley on Vancouver Island declares state of emergency over flooding       Ten properties and the Maple Pool Campground in Comox Valley have been evacuated because of flooding. Several properties are on evacuation alert.

Vancouver Sun Saturday, January 31, 2026 11:00 AM This Day in History, 1924: Canada slaughters the opposition in hockey at the first Winter Olympics       Canada only sent a dozen athletes to the 1924 Winter Games

Vancouver Sun Saturday, January 31, 2026 11:00 AM 'Barely holding on': Businesses struggling during construction of Surrey-Langley SkyTrain       Rent increases and unavoidable traffic is signalling the end for some long-standing businesses in Fleetwood.

Vancouver Sun Saturday, January 31, 2026 11:00 AM Anthony Gismondi: Book your summer trip now to enjoy B.C.'s best Pinots, Chardonnays and sparkling wines       You could spend an entire week in the Okanagan Falls/Skaha Bench region south of Penticton and discover some of Canada's best Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and sparkling wines.

Vancouver Sun Saturday, January 31, 2026 9:00 AM 'Monstrosities' or the evolution of housing? Multi-unit buildings on single-family lots gain traction in B.C. cities       The number of multi-unit developments on single-family lots is increasing in B.C. neighbourhoods dominated by single-detached houses. Opinions vary over what these changes will mean for communities.

Jan 31, 04:00

Friday, January 30, 2026 11:54 PM Read the full transcript of Poilievre's speech to Conservative convention       Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivered a keynote speech Friday to kick off the party's national convention in Calgary ahead of a critical leadership review.

Friday, January 30, 2026 9:54 PM North Bay edges London Knights 3-2 in a shootout       The North Bay Battalion got shootout goals from Nick Wellenreiter and Kaden Pitre to get by the London Knights on Jan. 30, 2026.

Friday, January 30, 2026 9:42 PM Calgary man in life-threatening condition after crash involving motorized scooter       Calgary police said an elderly man was rushed to hospital, where he's in life-threatening condition following a crash between a scooter and a vehicle on Wednesday.

Friday, January 30, 2026 9:41 PM Owners of Calgary jewelry store say they were scammed thousands during POS purchase       Calgary police have confirmed that they have received the report and that the incident is under investigation.

Friday, January 30, 2026 9:40 PM Jurisdictional gaps blamed for fire risk at, near Penticton homeless encampment       Despite signage prohibiting fire activity in the area, three blazes have erupted at the encampment in just the past two weeks.

Friday, January 30, 2026 9:33 PM New business CCTV registry rolled out by City of Kelowna prompts concerns       'It doesn't take a lot of research to find out that nothing new is coming to the table,' said Todd Daniels, owner of Gallery Streetwear in downtown Kelowna.

Friday, January 30, 2026 9:26 PM Saskatchewan alumina deposit discovery a 'potential gamechanger'       An estimated 6.8 billion tonne alumina deposit was found near Tisdale, being a new resource for Sask. it will provide economic benefits as it is holds a third of global reserves

Friday, January 30, 2026 9:22 PM Two teens arrested in connection with First Nation double homicide in northern Quebec       The two male victims died after being found in a bullet-riddled car on Wednesday night in the First Nations community about 600 kilometres northwest of Quebec City.

Friday, January 30, 2026 9:00 PM 'I felt like a nobody': Woman says care denied without reason at Pincher Creek hospital       A Pincher Creek woman says she was turned away from the southern Alberta town's hospital without a reason and without care, despite having a genuine medical need to be there.

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 30, 2026 10:58 PM Woman dead, man in custody following violent assault in Mississauga       A woman in her 50s is dead, and a man is in custody following a violent assault in Mississauga on Friday night. Peel Regional Police say they were called to a plaza at 1310 Dundas Street East just before 8 p.m., where they found a woman suffering from severe traumatic injuries. "The initial calls that […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 30, 2026 10:39 PM Man found not criminally responsible for beheading mother missing: police       Toronto police are searching for a 65-year-old man who went missing from the West Queen West neighbourhood. Investigators say Thomas Brailsford was last seen around 3 p.m. on January 30 in the Queen Street West and Dovercourt Road area. Brailsford is described as six-feet-four, 176 pounds, with a thin build, long grey hair in a […]

Windsor Star Saturday, January 31, 2026 1:39 AM Curling Day in Canada celebrated Saturday in Leamington       As the Winter Olympic Games ramp up in Milan, Italy, next weekend, folks closer to home can try their hand at the Olympic sport of curling. Sun Parlour Curling Club is celebrating Curling Day in Canada Saturday by offering a free opportunity to step onto the ice, throw a stone and sweep just like our […]

Windsor Star Friday, January 30, 2026 11:46 PM Penalties are becoming a major issue for Spitfires       Penalties are becoming a major issue for the Windsor Spitfires.  The Spitfires are now the second-most penalized team in the Ontario Hockey League and, even with the league's top-rated penalty kill, it's not a recipe for success.  In a battle for the top spot in the Western Conference, the Spitfires handed the Kitchener Rangers seven power-play chances on […]

Calgary Herald Saturday, January 31, 2026 1:27 AM Federal Conservatives gathered in Calgary embrace Poilievre in leadership vote       Conservative party delegates in Calgary give leader resounding 87.4 per cent backing

Calgary Herald Friday, January 30, 2026 11:18 PM Bell: Separatism Alberta-style on the front burner, Poilievre scores 87% support       Alberta separatism, love it or loathe it or don't care, it's got people's attention

Calgary Herald Friday, January 30, 2026 11:02 PM In Conservative convention speech, Pierre Poilievre blames Liberals for surging separatist movements       Poilievre tells party convention delegates in Calgary that Liberals have eroded national pride