Jan 30, 00:00

Thursday, January 29, 2026 11:53 PM Hyman scores, Oilers top Sharks 4-3 in OT       Zach Hyman scored one minute and six seconds into regulation and the Edmonton Oilers came all the way back to edge the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Thursday.

Thursday, January 29, 2026 10:03 PM Winnipeg Jets no match for Lightning, falling 4-1 to East's top team       Kyle Connor scored the lone goal for the Jets, who were outshot 16-4 in the third by the top team in the Eastern Conference standings.

Thursday, January 29, 2026 9:54 PM Call of the Wilde: League-leading Colorado routed 7-3 by invigorated Montreal Canadiens       It was a shocking night, as the Colorado Avalanche was getting routed by the youngest team in the National Hockey League. Brian Wilde has more.

Thursday, January 29, 2026 9:29 PM Dog put down after fatal Surrey attack against another in January       The City of Surrey says that after an assessment, the attacking dog was deemed dangerous and was put down after being surrendered by the owner.

Thursday, January 29, 2026 9:20 PM Île-à-la-Crosse School victims sign proposed settlement with Canadian government       Survivors of Île-a-la-Crosse School are seeing compensation after being excluded from the residential school's settlement agreement.

Thursday, January 29, 2026 8:41 PM What's happening in Surrey is a 'terror attack in slow motion,' B.C. premier says       B.C. Premier David Eby made those comments in Ottawa on Thursday after meeting with the other premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Thursday, January 29, 2026 8:39 PM Okanagan residents call for improved lab services amid long waits for blood work       The line-up was out the door Thursday morning at the Glenmore location, with many lining up long before the labs right across the Okanagan even opened.

Thursday, January 29, 2026 8:21 PM Manitoba nurse stripped of licence after wrongly giving patient drugs       A registered nurse who wrongly administered fentanyl, nearly killing a patient, and asked a doctor to approve the move after the fact has been stripped of her licence.

Thursday, January 29, 2026 8:08 PM Family uproots life to keep son close to Stollery's specialized care: 'We Never Went Back'       A Sask. family has uprooted their lives to move to Edmonton so their two‑year‑old son can stay close to the specialized cardiac care he needs at the Stollery Children's Hospital.

Thursday, January 29, 2026 7:54 PM First Nations raise alarm over ICE detentions, urge caution crossing U.S. border       The warning comes as the Assembly of First Nations confirmed at least one First Nations person recently had a negative encounter with ICE and has since returned to Canada.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 8:35 PM Vancouver-based Hootsuite bracing for protest over U.S. Homeland Security, ICE contract       Hootsuite is preparing for a large protest outside its HQ Friday afternoon, amid growing backlash over a contract tied to U.S. immigration enforcement.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 8:20 PM Canadian Olympians set to take flight for Milan Cortina Games       A group of Canadian Olympians are departing for Northern Italy following a festive send-off for the Milan Cortina Winter Games on Thursday night at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport. Members of the Canadian women's hockey team — including captain Marie-Philip Poulin — and alpine skiing team, among others, rolled into the terminal with their suitcases to board […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 8:14 PM Man charged in U.S. with smuggling people across the border from Canada       A federal grand jury charged an Indian man with smuggling a dozen people from Canada into the United States.  The U.S. Justice Department says 22-year-old Shivam Lnu allegedly smuggled Indian nationals across the U.S.-Canada border into Clinton County in New York. Citing court documents, the department alleges the suspect directed and coordinated the human trafficking […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 7:21 PM Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, a move that puts pressure on Mexico       WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that would impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba, a move that could further cripple an island plagued by a deepening energy crisis. The order would primarily put pressure on Mexico, a government that has […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 7:11 PM Trump threatens 50 per cent tariffs, decertification of Canadian-made business jets       U.S. President Donald Trump is once again threatening tariffs against Canada, this time turning his focus on the country's aerospace manufacturing industry. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump says he will impose a 50 per cent tariff on aircraft sold into the United States over what he claims is Canada's refusal to […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 7:06 PM B.C. school trustee 'terrified' after police ordered her out of vehicle at gunpoint       Prince George, B.C., school trustee Erica McLean parked her vehicle to write an email on Tuesday after grabbing a coffee, and thought an unmarked police car was trying to park across from her when it bumped into the front of her Volkswagen. She said she was "shocked," and seconds later she was boxed in by […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 6:58 PM 'Disturbing' scenes, record overdoses, as powerful sedative hits B.C. drug supply       Last weekend, frontline health workers in Trail, B.C., reported "disturbing" scenes to Dr. Karin Goodison, medical health officer with Interior Health.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 6:27 PM Woman dead after being struck by cube van in Brampton       A 29-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Brampton. Police in Peel Region say the woman was crossing at the intersection of Queen Street West and McLaughlin Road just before 6 p.m. Thursday when a cube van travelling eastbound on Queen Street made a right turn onto McLaughlin and struck the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 6:18 PM New housing addresses Black youth homelessness in Peel Region       Celebration in Mississauga on Thursday with the opening of the brand new REST House, a purpose-built housing project aimed at addressing homelessness among Black youth in Peel Region.  The initiative was steered by Black-led charity, REST Centres (Restoration And Empowerment For Social Transition). They note that young people between the ages of 15 and 24 make up nearly 20 […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 5:32 PM Science Centre roof appears unharmed despite record Toronto snowfall       Critics are once again questioning the Ford government's decision to close the Ontario Science Centre abruptly, and the reason behind it, days after a record winter storm pummelled Toronto. A year and a half ago, government officials announced that engineers had found structural issues with the roof of the 55-year-old facility. The engineering report found […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 5:22 PM NDP confirms five contestants for leadership race to replace Jagmeet Singh       OTTAWA — Five candidates have met the final requirements in the NDP's leadership election and will have their names on the ballot when party members choose a new leader for the beleaguered party. Rob Ashton, Tanille Johnston, Avi Lewis, Heather McPherson and Tony McQuail met the requirements to run as candidates in the party's election […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 5:11 PM Police release images of suspect in October double stabbing       Toronto police have released new images of an unidentified suspect in a double stabbing that occurred last October. Officers were called to the Queen Street West and Abell Street area on October 13, 2025, at around 2:57 a.m. for reports of a stabbing. Investigators say the suspect was driving a dark-coloured Mazda CX9 with another […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, January 29, 2026 8:31 PM Four from Ottawa arrested in connection with 2023 Gatineau house shooting       Shots were fired at a home on Saint-Hyacinthe Street in Gatineau on Dec. 6, 2023.

The Province Thursday, January 29, 2026 6:35 PM Canucks Notebook: What to learn from Ducks taking flight       It's a slippery slope for any NHL club to find the right roster balance and the Vancouver Canucks often lost their footing.

Calgary Herald Thursday, January 29, 2026 11:36 PM Day 7 at the Scotties: And your six playoff teams are …       It's three Manitoba teams, two Nova Scotia crews and an Alberta rink still standing in the fight for the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

Calgary Herald Thursday, January 29, 2026 6:54 PM Bell: Danielle Smith refuses to throw Alberta separatists under the bus       Alberta separatism is all the rage in Ottawa these days

Calgary Herald Thursday, January 29, 2026 6:33 PM Calgary police welcome Sadie, a service dog highly trained to help trauma-exposed professionals with stress       Sadie will provide emotional support for both sworn and civilian members experiencing day‑to‑day operational stress, as well as heightened levels of stress or trauma following critical incidents

Calgary Herald Thursday, January 29, 2026 5:53 PM Almost a quarter of all trades job vacancies in Canada are in one city — Calgary       'If we're already running short in the construction trades, who's going to build, baby, build?' said Mark Parsons, chief economist for ATB Financial

Calgary Herald Thursday, January 29, 2026 5:51 PM 'Mix of the old and the modern': Calgary Japanese Community Association fundraising for new cultural centre       "Our hope is that it becomes a hub or a gathering spot — a place to build community and promote cross-cultural sharing."

Calgary Herald Thursday, January 29, 2026 5:32 PM Braid: Farkas says fast pipeline build will shake up Calgary and dazzle Canada       'When we pull off this one-year project that otherwise would take four years, the rest of the nation will be looking to us,' said Farkas

Calgary Herald Thursday, January 29, 2026 5:27 PM Police personnel shortage leads to weekend closures of front counter at northeast station       The front counter at the District 5 police station in Saddle Ridge has been closed for two weekends and could be closed on future weekends as well

Calgary Herald Thursday, January 29, 2026 5:17 PM Blood Tribe says some members stopped, detained when trying to enter United States       Advised to avoid travelling to the United States "unless they absolutely need to" and to carry proper documentation if they do

Vancouver Sun Thursday, January 29, 2026 8:12 PM B.C. photographer named Canadian Photographer of the Year       "It's still a shocker," says Anthony Bucci, about being named the top photographer by Canadian Geographic

Vancouver Sun Thursday, January 29, 2026 8:04 PM Second fatality this month involving a train and pedestrian in Langley       The accidents came three weeks apart on the same rail line, but in different parts of Langley

Vancouver Sun Thursday, January 29, 2026 7:21 PM Vaughn Palmer: Eyeing B.C. Conservative leadership run, Bruce Banman seeks party unity       Opinion: Rolling back ICBC's no-fault insurance will be a major policy plank for Abbotsford MLA

Vancouver Sun Thursday, January 29, 2026 7:12 PM David Eby makes waves in Ottawa with comments on pipelines, extortion and Alberta separatists       The B.C. premier came out firing, with his pointed commentary on provincial and national issues drawing attention first ministers meeting

Vancouver Sun Thursday, January 29, 2026 6:59 PM Here's how much B.C. Parks camping fees will increase in 2026       A $20 surcharge is being added for out-of-province visitors. Fees will go up at 63 high-demand parks but remain unchanged at 388 others.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, January 29, 2026 6:38 PM B.C. premier calls extortion crimes in Surrey a 'terror attack in slow motion'       Surrey has been granted an additional 20 RCMP officers to tackle extortion crimes in the city.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, January 29, 2026 6:20 PM Wolfpack hitman Dean Wiwchar charged with attempted Surrey jail break       Wiwchar expressed remorse at his sentencing hearing and said there was some good in him and that he was committed to changing his life.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, January 29, 2026 6:00 PM B.C. puts up $3.3 million to advance flood mitigation planning in the Fraser Valley       The initiative was created after flooding in 2021 that damaged homes, farms and roads, and caused billions of damage across the province.

Jan 29, 18:00

Thursday, January 29, 2026 5:33 PM Video shows close call between young family and Halifax Transit bus       Tom Himmelman was walking with his four-year-old son and dog. He's now speaking out and hoping to advance training in the municipality for drivers in order to create safer roads.

Thursday, January 29, 2026 4:54 PM 'Miracle I'm alive': Winnipeg man reflects on surviving barbecue explosion in Hawaii       After multiple surgeries and an outpouring of community support, Darren Stevenson is finally on the mend. But he has had a challenging year learning to walk and eat again.

Thursday, January 29, 2026 4:49 PM 'Part of me was taken': Family remembers Taya Sinclair in sentencing over her death       Sinclair's mother says 'a part of her was taken with her daughter' as Chelsey Wilma Crowe is sentenced to 6 years with time served on Wednesday.

Thursday, January 29, 2026 4:15 PM Missing baby feared dead after mom's remains found in St. Albert apartment       Ayla Egotik-Learn, 23, was found dead in an apartment in St. Albert while her nine-month-old daughter Braylee Beasley is missing and presumed dead by RCMP.

Thursday, January 29, 2026 4:11 PM U.K. lottery winner, 80, jailed in $424-million counterfeit drugs bust       A prosecutor said the gang was involved in producing counterfeit drugs with an estimated street value of £288 million (C$424 million).

Thursday, January 29, 2026 4:11 PM Canada posted a trade deficit of $2.2B in November, says StatCan       Canada posted a merchandise trade deficit of $2.2 billion for November as exports of gold as well as motor vehicles and parts fell in the month, Statistics Canada said Thursday.

Thursday, January 29, 2026 4:09 PM Income and wealth gaps increased in 3rd quarter of 2025: StatCan       The study breaks down economic accounts and distribution per quarter of each year to better understand how characteristics change over time.

Thursday, January 29, 2026 4:01 PM Camping fees increase for 59 B.C. parks, non-residents to pay a surcharge       BC Parks says it is introducing a new camping surcharge for people living outside of B.C. and updating camping fees for the first time since 2016.

Thursday, January 29, 2026 3:59 PM West Edmonton Mall locked down for 2nd time in a week after gun fired, weapon spotted       For the second time this week, police responded to a weapons complaint that forced West Edmonton Mall to go into lockdown.

Thursday, January 29, 2026 3:44 PM Canadians have billions in uncashed cheques, rebates. Are you one of them?       Millions of paper cheques from the government valued at more than $2 billion dollars since 2022 that have been sent out to Canadians -- and have not been cashed.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 5:32 PM Science Centre roof appears unharmed despite record Toronto snowfall       Critics are once again questioning the Ford government's decision to close the Ontario Science Centre abruptly, and the reason behind it, days after a record winter storm pummelled Toronto. A year and a half ago, government officials announced that engineers had found structural issues with the roof of the 55-year-old facility. The engineering report found […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 5:22 PM NDP confirms five contestants for leadership race to replace Jagmeet Singh       OTTAWA — Five candidates have met the final requirements in the NDP's leadership election and will have their names on the ballot when party members choose a new leader for the beleaguered party. Rob Ashton, Tanille Johnston, Avi Lewis, Heather McPherson and Tony McQuail met the requirements to run as candidates in the party's election […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 5:11 PM Police release images of suspect in October double stabbing       Toronto police have released new images of an unidentified suspect in a double stabbing that occurred last October. Officers were called to the Queen Street West and Abell Street area on October 13, 2025, at around 2:57 a.m. for reports of a stabbing. Investigators say the suspect was driving a dark-coloured Mazda CX9 with another […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 3:47 PM Male attends Ajax hospital with gunshot wound: Durham police       Durham Regional Police say a male attended a hospital in Ajax with a gunshot wound early Thursday morning. Officers attended Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering Hospital at 580 Harwood Avenue South at around 1:35 a.m. after the victim attended the emergency department. The victim, whose age was not revealed, was transferred to a Toronto-area hospital, where […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 3:18 PM A man impersonating an FBI agent tried to get Luigi Mangione out of jail, authorities say       NEW YORK (AP) — A man falsely claiming to be an FBI agent showed up to a federal jail in New York City on Wednesday night and told officers he had a court order to release Luigi Mangione, authorities said. Mark Anderson, 36, of Mankato, Minnesota, was arrested and charged with impersonating an FBI agent […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 3:17 PM Ontario Premier Doug Ford trades barbs with Parti Québécois leader over sovereignty       SAINT-GEORGES — The leader of the Parti Québécois and Ontario Premier Doug Ford traded barbs Thursday after the latter dipped his toe in Quebec politics for a second straight day repeating that it would be a "disaster" for Canada if the sovereigntist party was elected. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon criticized Ford, who for the past two […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 2:40 PM Stepfather of missing children from Nova Scotia arrested on assault charges       RCMP arrested the stepfather of the Sullivan children missing from Nova Scotia, on unrelated charges, police told CityNews. On Monday, around 11:30 a.m., Daniel Martell, 34, was arrested and is facing offences of assault, forcible confinement and sexual assault of an adult victim. Martell is the stepfather of Jack, 5 and Lilly, 6, Sullivan, who […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 1:55 PM Ottawa, South Korea pledge to bring auto manufacturing to Canada       OTTAWA — The federal government has signed an agreement with South Korea with the goal of bringing Korean auto manufacturing to Canada. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and her counterpart, Jung-Kwan Kim, signed the agreement focused on "economic prosperity and supply chain resilience." A news release from Joly's department says a forum will be established on […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 1:48 PM Relatives of Afzaal family call for more than 'open channels' on Canada's day to combat Islamophobia       They came to Canada with big dreams and a belief in commitment to society.  That's how relatives Ali and Hina Islam are remembering Salman Afzaal, Madhia Salman, Talat Afzaal and 15-year-old Yumna, now known as London's "family," tragically killed in a terrorist attack by a right-wing nationalist in London, Ont. in 2021.  The family's son, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 1:24 PM Anandasangaree says lack of help from some provinces, police won't thwart gun buyback       OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said he doesn't foresee logistical challenges in gathering up banned firearms through a federal buyback program, despite the refusal of several provinces and police forces to help. Anandasangaree said in an interview on Thursday, the use of mobile collection units and off-duty or retired police officers will help […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 1:18 PM Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assaulting and intimidating her       MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis, according to court papers made public Thursday. The man arrested for Tuesday's attack, Anthony Kazmierczak, faces a charge of forcibly assaulting, opposing, impeding and intimidating Omar, according to a […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 1:13 PM SIU not investigating after lawyer alleges she was assaulted by police at Oshawa courthouse       Ontario's police watchdog says it is not currently investigating allegations that police officers assaulted a lawyer at an Oshawa courthouse. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) says it was notified of the incident by Durham Regional Police on Tuesday but has not invoked its mandate "at this time." The SIU says its jurisdiction is limited to […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 1:00 PM Advocates say lessons from Kitchener and Waterloo's Ion LRT could help Toronto transit projects       CityNews Toronto visited Kitchener to see the Ion LRT system in action. Advocates say some early operational issues have seen been corrected.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 1:00 PM Fact File: Don't be fooled by AI videos of Toronto snowstorm       As Toronto residents dig out from a record-breaking winter storm — the latest in the city's snowiest month have been kept — some videos that seemingly show the snow's aftermath are creating confusion online. While many spectacular winter scenes shared in recent days are real, some accounts known for making videos generated with artificial intelligence […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:56 PM StatCan says income and wealth gap grew wider in third quarter       The gap between the country's highest earning and wealthiest households and those at the bottom end grew in the third quarter of last year as strong financial market gains benefited the rich. Statistics Canada says the difference in the share of disposable income between households in the top 40 per cent and the bottom 40 […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, January 29, 2026 4:14 PM Ottawa city council to debate refunds for frustrated OC Transpo customers       A motion to be debated on Feb. 11 proposes refunds or fare credits for riders who face significant delays or route cancellations.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, January 29, 2026 3:54 PM Is Ryder Fetterolf the best goalie in Ottawa 67's history? His numbers have him on that track       Ranked 16th on Central Scouting's mid-term list, Fetterolf has OHL's best save percentage along with an unheard-of 1.94 GAA.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, January 29, 2026 2:18 PM James Reimer has brought stability to the Ottawa Senators crease       The Senators prepare to face the New Jersey Devils on Saturday after a big win over the league-leading Colorado Avalanche.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, January 29, 2026 1:00 PM Why is there a ferris wheel at Winterlude?       Winterlude 2026 boasts a ferris wheel, lantern grove and the return of ice sculptures to Confederation Park.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:03 PM I went to the 'world's best bar' and found it surprisingly casual       Visitors line up for hours outside the celebrated Hong Kong spot, reports restaurant critic Peter Hum

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, January 29, 2026 11:52 AM Kelly Burke set to become Canada's new language watchdog       The Franco-Ontarian lawyer takes over from Raymond Théberge whose term ended on Jan. 28.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, January 29, 2026 11:52 AM Man, woman arrested in ByWard Market robberies       'Break-and-enter investigators identified a clear pattern of overnight break-ins affecting ... businesses in the area'

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, January 29, 2026 11:40 AM Home design: 2026 bathroom trends       Bathroom design is becoming "deeply personal," according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association's (NKBA | KBIS) 2026 Bath Trends Report. "Beyond considerations like resale value, designers are focusing on how spaces support a homeowner's individual rituals, preferences and self-care routines," says Bill Darcy, global president and CEO of NKBA | KBIS, a trade association […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, January 29, 2026 11:00 AM Hum: At chef Briana Kim's Antheia, a long-awaited dinner was flawless and fascinating       A new restaurant from the winner of the 2023 Canadian Culinary Championship offers a cutting-edge vegetarian tasting menu.

Windsor Star Thursday, January 29, 2026 2:20 PM 'Waste of money,' Windsor gunshop says, as local police opt out of Ottawa firearm buyback program       'We're being asked to do a federal government task at the local level," said one local police chief.

Windsor Star Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:42 PM Police search for armed restaurant robber       Windsor police are searching for an armed suspect following a robbery at an east end restaurant.  Officers responded Monday just before 8:30 p.m., to a reported robbery at a restaurant in the 3000 block of Tecumseh Road East.  Police said a man entered the business shortly after 7:30 p.m. A short time later, he approached the cashier with his […]

Windsor Star Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:37 PM Man charged with mischief following vandalism spree       Windsor police have charged a man following an east Windsor vandalism spree that caused more than $37,000 in property damage.  The vandalism took place between Dec. 26 and Jan. 26, on 24 separate occasions, and affected homes, vehicles and commercial establishments, according to police.  Officials said all the incidents were similar in nature and involved a projectile striking and shattering […]

Windsor Star Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:35 PM Lakeshore driver charged after vehicle goes in ditch       A Lakeshore man whose vehicle ended up in a ditch has been charged with failure to comply with a demand for a breath sample. Ontario Provincial Police officers responded to a report Thursday around 4:30 a.m., of a single vehicle in a ditch on County Road 42 at Golfview Drive in Lakeshore. Police said there […]

Windsor Star Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 PM 'Craziest thing' — Crowds, lineups, sold-out signs mark Professor Zaaa's Windsor pizza opening       'Amazing problems to have.' Award-winning Windsor pizza creator opens new business — and (good) mayhem ensues.

The Province Thursday, January 29, 2026 2:00 PM Wine Guy: Catching up with three stellar sippers crafted in B.C.       In the spirit of slowing down and clearing up, this week the focus is on three crafted in B.C. wines that have somehow been languishing in the tasting book.

The Province Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 PM Canucks Live: UPDATE: Hoglander escapes injury; you'd better duck, soaring Anaheim against worst Vancouver home-ice team; Rogers Arena ice doesn't rate       Value for money? Vancouver is the worst home team in the NHL, they've won five games on home ice.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, January 29, 2026 4:37 PM Sask. government invests $1.85 million in SPS through safer communities initiative       In 2025, the SPS dispatched more than 108,000 calls for service. McBride attributed the amount of calls to a growing population.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, January 29, 2026 3:59 PM Saskatoon murder trial adjourned after accused hospitalized       Michael Smillie's lawyer confirmed on Thursday that his client, who is in the midst of a first-degree murder trial, remains in hospital.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, January 29, 2026 3:32 PM Sask. RCMP seize 9.1 million illicit cigarettes in highway traffic stop       A 41-year-old truck driver from Ontario was charged after being pulled over on Highway 16 and found carrying 23 pallets of unstamped tobacco.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, January 29, 2026 3:20 PM Opinion: Why Saskatchewan needs right to repair — now       Right to Repair legislation helps level the playing field. It supports competition, protects local jobs, and ensures consumers aren't forced into one repair option simply because of who controls the data.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, January 29, 2026 2:27 PM Riders' Winter Classic returns to Saskatoon, this time with Grey Cup       Saskatchewan Roughriders' fourth annual Winter Classic hockey game take place Saturday afternoon at Merlis Belsher Place.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, January 29, 2026 11:55 AM Chelsey Crowe gets nine and a half years for role in death of Taya Sinclair       "I lost my daughter and I lost myself," Sinclair's mom said during the sentencing hearing for one of two women involved in Sinclair's 2022 death.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, January 29, 2026 3:47 PM Regina court hears Mihail Oblacov spiralled into addiction before stabbing wife, fatal crash       While the Crown suggests a 10-year sentence, the defence has suggested six years as appropriate.

Calgary Herald Thursday, January 29, 2026 5:53 PM Almost a quarter of all trades job vacancies in Canada are in one city — Calgary       'If we're already running short in the construction trades, who's going to build, baby, build?' said Mark Parsons, chief economist for ATB Financial

Calgary Herald Thursday, January 29, 2026 5:51 PM 'Mix of the old and the modern': Calgary Japanese Community Association fundraising for new cultural centre       "Our hope is that it becomes a hub or a gathering spot — a place to build community and promote cross-cultural sharing."

Calgary Herald Thursday, January 29, 2026 5:32 PM Braid: Farkas says fast pipeline build will shake up Calgary and dazzle Canada       'When we pull off this one-year project that otherwise would take four years, the rest of the nation will be looking to us,' said Farkas

Calgary Herald Thursday, January 29, 2026 5:27 PM Police personnel shortage leads to weekend closures of front counter at northeast station       The front counter at the District 5 police station in Saddle Ridge has been closed for two weekends and could be closed on future weekends as well

Calgary Herald Thursday, January 29, 2026 5:17 PM Blood Tribe says some members stopped, detained when trying to enter United States       Advised to avoid travelling to the United States "unless they absolutely need to" and to carry proper documentation if they do

Calgary Herald Thursday, January 29, 2026 4:31 PM Police investigating indecent AI photos created, shared by Calgary students       'The content of the images is both concerning and highly inappropriate,' said CBE media relations spokesperson Joanne Anderson

Calgary Herald Thursday, January 29, 2026 4:25 PM Netflix rom-com from Korea becomes a calling card for Alberta's vistas and film industry       In Episode 4 of the Netflix hit Korean rom-com, Can This Love Be Translated?, there is a montage of establishing shots meant to show viewers that the action has shifted to Canada. More specifically, the characters fly into Alberta as part of a globe-trotting reality-TV series. In real life, cast and crew spent 15 days […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, January 29, 2026 4:17 PM Review: Daniel MacIvor's Your Show Here a heartfelt homage to longtime writing partner       Daniel MacIvor's new solo show, Your Show Here, is a love letter to his friend and longtime collaborator Daniel Brooks. Before Brooks died from lung cancer in 2023, he and MacIvor had worked on eight shows together. So venturing out on his own, still dealing with grief, anger, confusion and fear proved daunting. MacIvor has […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, January 29, 2026 3:56 PM Former Calgary dentist handed three-year jail sentence for phoney insurance claims       Dentist filed bogus claims of almost $700,000

Calgary Herald Thursday, January 29, 2026 3:07 PM Yan Kuznetsov playing more than any Flames rookie in nearly 20 years: 'He's been excellent'       Not since Dion Phaneuf has a Flames rookie seen as much ice time as this Russian rearguard.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, January 29, 2026 4:26 PM Hypodermic needle brandished at dollar-store staffers       Vancouver police say 31-year-old Emaan Mirhashemi has been charged with possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, January 29, 2026 2:42 PM Mindful spaces: Instead of stimulating, neuroarchitecture regulates       With anxiety, ADHD and other neurodivergent diagnoses on the rise, the world's leading design firms are using a sensory-led approach to create homes and workspaces that heal.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:30 PM Sold (Bought): Mount Pleasant home draws multiple offers       Competition pushed final sale figure to $130,000 over the asking price