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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 3:58 PM Would Trump invade Canada? Equal numbers fear, doubt military force: poll       The Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News also found half of Canadians would trust Prime Minister Mark Carney to handle a potential military threat from the U.S.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 3:54 PM Halifax councillors face off on bike lanes, approve cost-saving alternatives       The debate around bike lanes in Halifax has returned to regional council, with the mayor saying the estimated cost of building out the region's network is simply too high.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 3:48 PM Drivers who went over overpass 'likely not driving appropriately' for snowy conditions: OPP       OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said that despite the snow on the side of the Highway 7/8 flyover, a result of Sunday's winter storm, road conditions were good.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 3:43 PM RCMP approve 32 awards for officers, staff involved in Nova Scotia mass shooting case       Four years after a mass shooting claimed 22 lives, the RCMP have presented 32 awards to officers and staff for their roles in the manhunt and the public inquiry that followed.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 3:32 PM Golf course assault charge dropped against Surrey man after he took Alternative Measures course       Hyun Bin Eun, 45, was accused of assault with a weapon in the Oct. 12, 2024, incident, which was captured on video at the Burnaby Mountain Golf Course.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 3:16 PM Canadian pension funds increasingly diverging in climate approach: report       The Canadian Pension Plan appears to have quietly abandoned its climate investment strategy, according to a new report from the climate advocacy group Shift.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 3:14 PM Trespassing at Western University uncovers firearm and dangerous chemicals, 4 arrested       Four adults face charges after a trespassing investigation at Western University led to a loaded firearm and hazardous chemicals near campus, police say.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 2:59 PM Ford government puts Ontario's 2nd-largest school board under direct supervision       Education Minister Paul Calandra announced Wednesday he was immediately taking over the Peel District School Board (PDSB), pointing to deficits and a plan to layoff teachers.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 2:57 PM Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology closing, moving some programs       The Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT) is closing, the school's president and CEO says.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 2:52 PM ICE is at the border of New Brunswick and Maine, premier says       Premier Susan Holt said the presence of U.S. ICE agents at the New Brunswick-Maine border was affecting people with cross-border family and business ties.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 3:55 PM WATCH: Transit rider seen jumping onto side of moving GO Train       Missing the train by a matter of seconds can be aggravating. But being dead for eternity is worse. That's the message from Metrolinx CEO Michael Lindsay after a transit rider was captured on security video dangerously leaping onto a moving GO Train on the Lakeshore East line last week. Lindsay said the incident occurred last […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 3:37 PM Bessent warns Carney against picking a fight before US-Canada-Mexico trade talks       WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that his recent public comments against U.S. trade policy could backfire going into the formal review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the trade deal that protects Canada from the heaviest impacts of President Donald Trump's tariffs. Carney used a high-profile speech […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 3:25 PM Inuit call for a larger role in Canada's Arctic defence surge       OTTAWA — The leader of the national organization representing Inuit says the federal government must bring them to the table when it makes its plans to surge defence spending in the Arctic. While Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Ottawa's growing focus on defending the Arctic will boost living standards in the region, Inuit Tapiriit […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 3:07 PM Man sought for exposing genitals, masturbating on GO train       Toronto Police are looking for a man who allegedly performed indecent acts on a GO train earlier this month. Police say the man was travelling on a train on the Stouffville Line from Union Station on Jan. 6 around 12:30 a.m. He allegedly stood up in front of a female passenger, exposed his genitals and […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 2:32 PM Two North York schools evacuated due to ventilation/plumbing issue       A North York building that houses two schools has been evacuated due to a ventilation/plumbing issues. Toronto police say they were called to Sheppard Public School and Africentric Alternative School around 2 p.m. Wednesday. No one was injured in the incident. The students are still on shelter buses to keep warm during the evacuation. Police […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 2:20 PM Ontario education minister places 7th school board under provincial control       Ontario's education minister placed a seventh school board under supervision Wednesday in order to prevent dozens of teachers from being laid off, he says, and he is planning to soon take control of another board over financial concerns. Paul Calandra announced that he has put Peel District School Board under supervision and is giving the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 2:04 PM Ottawa remains open to deal with Meta to restore news to Facebook, Instagram       The Liberal government says it continues to be open to a deal to bring news back to Meta's platforms. Meta removed news from Facebook and Instagram in response to the 2023 Online News Act, which the U.S. has now identified as a trade irritant. Culture Minister Marc Miller's office says the government is in ongoing […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 1:47 PM City of Toronto says there's a 'gap in performance' around clearing sidewalks of snow       After days of complaints from residents struggling to clamber over mounds of snow on sidewalks across Toronto, the City is acknowledging the problem and pledging to do better. City manager Paul Johnson addressed the issue in an update on snow removal efforts at the City's snow storage and melting site in North York on Wednesday. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 1:03 PM Pattison firm says it did not know warehouse was intended to become ICE facility       ASHLAND, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES — A gigantic warehouse across the street from an outdoor equipment store has become a flashpoint in Virginia as the United States grapples with the Trump administration's immigration crackdown — and a British Columbia company has been pulled into the controversy. The property arm of Vancouver-based Jim Pattison Group did not […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:57 PM Food inspection agency to cut more than 1,300 jobs, says union       OTTAWA — The union representing employees at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said staff have been told 1,371 agency jobs will be cut as part of the government's cost-cutting exercise. The Agriculture Union said it "categorically denounces" the cuts, arguing they point toward a "looming food safety crisis" in Canada. The union said the cuts […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:53 PM Air Canada and Unifor begin contract talks for the airline's customer service agents       TORONTO — Air Canada and the union representing its customer service agents, who work at airports and call centres, have begun contract talks. Unifor says it has opened collective bargaining on behalf of its nearly 6,000 members working at Air Canada locations across the country. Tammy Moore, president of Unifor Local 2002, says the workers […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:51 PM Trump signals interest in easing tensions, but Minneapolis sees little change on the streets       MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump seemed to signal a willingness to ease tensions in Minneapolis after a second deadly shooting by federal immigration agents, but there was little evidence Wednesday of any significant changes following weeks of harsh rhetoric and clashes with protesters. The strain was evident when Trump made a leadership change by […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:49 PM Have a street parking permit? You may have to move your vehicle for snow removal, or get towed       The City of Toronto is giving residents with street parking permits a heads-up that they may have to move their vehicles to accommodate snow removal, or face possible fines or potential towing. In an update on Wednesday, City Manager Paul Johnson told residents to be on the watch for the City's orange snow removal signs […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:47 PM Gerber recalls popular arrowroot biscuits in Canada       A nationwide recall has been issued for Gerber brand arrowroot biscuits after soft plastic and paper pieces were found in several batches of the popular infant snack, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The recall affects 155‑gram packages sold across Canada and online, with officials urging consumers to check their cupboards and immediately […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:21 PM Loss of independence of U.S. Fed would particularly affect Canada: BoC's Macklem       The head of the Bank of Canada says the risk of a loss of independence at the U.S. Federal Reserve is also a threat to Canada. Speaking Wednesday at a news conference after the latest rate decision, bank governor Tiff Macklem said the pressure the U.S. central bank has faced is contributing to wider uncertainty. […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, January 28, 2026 1:54 PM Small plane slides off the runway while landing at Ottawa airport       No one was hurt in the accident on Wednesday afternoon.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:58 PM Two Ottawa restaurants among the 'most romantic in Canada'       Romance, according to Ottawa diners, involves a seafood tower, shared lobster, risotto and white chocolate dessert.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, January 28, 2026 11:54 AM Brampton woman charged in Bayshore thefts       A Brampton woman faces theft charges after she was arrested by Ottawa police in connection with a theft from a store in the Bayshore Shopping Centre. Police were called Jan. 20 for a report of a theft in progress at the mall. The suspect fled in a vehicle that was later located near the 1200 […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, January 28, 2026 11:29 AM Ottawa's new high-speed rail project isn't life-changing | Opinion       Randall Denley: This "nation-building" megaproject would be a sound idea if the nation began at Quebec City and ended at Toronto.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, January 28, 2026 11:00 AM Deachman: Ottawa drops the ball in recognizing volunteers       The city allowed its recognition of volunteers to lapse, but you can still get a certificate from the mayor wishing you a happy birthday

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, January 28, 2026 10:57 AM For the home: Move over hygge, 'teolai' is the key to a cosy winter       In Denmark, they have hygge. In Sweden, it's lagom. In Japan, wabi-sabi. It seems every country has their own phrase for cosy and in Ireland, that word is teolaí, a term that translates as "warmth". But does the world really need another cosiness trend? And will Ottawa residents even like it? The answer is yes — on […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, January 28, 2026 10:17 AM Driver, 23, faces criminal charges after fleeing traffic stop       A 23-year-old Ottawa man who fled a traffic stop on Highway 174 "at dangerous speeds" in December faces two criminal charges. Police said in a release on Jan. 28 that a neighbourhood resource officer was on duty when a white BMW was spotted committing several Highway Traffic Act infractions. "When police attempted a traffic stop, […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, January 28, 2026 2:07 PM Next step: Windsor Regional Hospital requesting proposals for Phase 2 of new hospital construction       The construction of Essex County's long-awaited mega-hospital will happen in three phases — Phase 2 is already out to tender — beginning in months with construction of a parking garage, administrative centre and other infrastructure. Hospital officials on Wednesday announced a request for proposals for construction of the second phase — the "heart and soul" […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, January 28, 2026 1:00 PM A look at some of the potential new faces in the Windsor Spitfires' lineup for the 2026-27 season       The Windsor Spitfires will be ready to turn the page.  In an effort to make a title run this season, the Spitfires traded some talented, young prospects in J.C. Lemieux and Carter Hicks along with some draft assets at the OHL trade deadline to get older, but it will see the club's graduation class grow at the end of the 2025-26 season.  The […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, January 28, 2026 10:53 AM Fired for fraud — Windsor police fleet manager spent over $31K on taxpayer tab       James Brush pleaded guilty to two criminal counts of fraud over $5,000 for illegal use of corporate credit cards.

Windsor Star Wednesday, January 28, 2026 9:43 AM Why won't Windsor clear my sidewalk? Mayor says it would cost $6M       'It's part of living in Canada in January ... so let's just help each other get through,' says mayor.

The Province Wednesday, January 28, 2026 2:12 PM Whitecaps close to signing midfield duo Caicedo and Jackson       If both deals work out, two new players will fill a pair of holes in the Whitecaps' roster.

The Province Wednesday, January 28, 2026 1:48 PM Macklin Celebrini takes his turn to put on a show for Vancouver friends, hockey fans       Celebrini now has nine points in four career games played in his hometown.

The Province Wednesday, January 28, 2026 1:28 PM 'Strong and stable:' Whitecaps hope to close door on Gauld's knee woes       The Whitecaps' captain had an arthroscopic procedure on his troublesome left knee this week in Austria.

The Province Wednesday, January 28, 2026 11:17 AM Canucks Live: Losing the plot, mounting failure takes its toll as NHL's worst home team loses again       Vancouver looking defeated early as toll of constant losing saps belief and energy as home disadvantage continues

The Province Wednesday, January 28, 2026 9:09 AM Condo Smarts: Council charges owner for bylaw violation but won't share evidence       'Without the details of the complaint how are we supposed to resolve this?'

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, January 28, 2026 3:55 PM Officer describes life-saving efforts after fatal Saskatoon shooting       The first officer to arrive at the Avenue K North home where Arden Panipekeesick was shot and killed in 2024 testified Wednesday morning.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, January 28, 2026 1:21 PM From cold streets to hot plates: Sask. shelters provide relief from extreme weather       "There is desperation if you don't have a place to sleep at night in these extreme temperatures."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:22 PM U of S student brings lights, camera, action to Saskatoon film club       "I want to do as much as I can in this city while I have it."

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:10 PM Roughriders Mailbag: Receiver options? Free agent focus?       Answering reader-submitted questions about the Saskatchewan Roughriders as CFL free agency nears.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, January 28, 2026 11:35 AM Second suspect charged after body found in vehicle in Regina       A 26-year-old man has already charged in relation to what police consider a homicide.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, January 28, 2026 3:40 PM Flames forward Blake Coleman out until after Olympic break       'This is an opportunity for someone else to grab hold of a little bit of the leadership role that he plays with,' said head coach Ryan Huska

Calgary Herald Wednesday, January 28, 2026 3:10 PM City still seeking nearly $200 million in funding for Werklund Centre modernization       "With the modernization being partially funded, we do have line of sight on other sources," Werklund Centre CEO Alex Sarian told the committee.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, January 28, 2026 2:08 PM Didsbury RCMP looking for break-and-enter suspect       A masked male approached the homeowners outside their home and attempted to enter while brandishing two knives

Calgary Herald Wednesday, January 28, 2026 1:24 PM Calgary police officer fired for sharing video of sexual relationship with colleague       Const. Mike Oakey has been dismissed for sexual exploitation of a colleague

Calgary Herald Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:15 PM Police seeking public's help to locate man with warrants for theft and weapon possession       Peter James Dawson, 50, is wanted on warrants for several offences, including possession of stolen property under $5,000.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, January 28, 2026 9:08 AM Two dead after overnight incident in northeast Calgary       The investigation is ongoing, but police say there is no risk to the public.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, January 28, 2026 3:41 PM Canadian who aided Surrey drug lord pleads guilty in California       Another Canadian who was part of Surrey drug kingpin Opinder Sian's international smuggling operation has pleaded guilty in Los Angeles.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, January 28, 2026 2:00 PM 5 tote bags for a work refresh       We most recommend a tote for work: One that's polished, practical and designed to handle everything from laptops to long commutes

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, January 28, 2026 2:00 PM Here are the must-see classical music events happening in Vancouver this February       This shortest month of the year will be fairly long on opera.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, January 28, 2026 2:00 PM These are the 3 best beauty products we tried this week       Beauty Buzz: The 3 best beauty products we tried this week from Guerlain, First Aid Beauty and Chanel.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, January 28, 2026 2:00 PM Is infrared the future of home beauty treatments?       L'Oréal debuted some space-age beauty tools at this year's CES. Are they the future of at-home beauty devices?

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, January 28, 2026 1:23 PM The Last of Us star heading to Vancouver to shoot season 3 of the hit HBO show          Kaitlyn Dever tells Deadline that season 3 of The Last of Us will offer more 'perspective' into Abby's world

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:16 PM Jim Pattison Developments says sale of warehouse to ICE 'still subject to certain approvals'       The response comes amid boycott calls over Pattison's real estate deal with U.S. Homeland Security to sell a building in Virginia to be used as a processing facility for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, January 28, 2026 11:00 AM 5 stylish Valentine's Day gift ideas under $100       These stylish picks from Canadian retailers and brands double as great transitional pieces.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, January 28, 2026 10:16 AM Get ready: Rainfall warning in effect for Metro Vancouver       Environment and Climate Change Canada says up to 120 millimetres of rain is expected by Friday.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, January 28, 2026 9:00 AM Residents shaken by screaming, property damage after care agency rents house on quiet Port Coquitlam street       Neighbours are raising concerns after a resident under the care of two social workers has prompted 50 visits from police since September

Jan 28, 08:00

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 7:46 AM The Curator: Budget-friendly Valentine's Day gifts under $50 she'll love       From La Vie en Rose, to Lush, Anthropologie and more, we've got you covered. Whether it's for a lover or bestie, here's where you'll score a can't-miss gift. Happy love day!

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 7:00 AM The Curator: Dry, cracked skin? You need these winter skincare staples       These winter skincare staples--from CeraVe, Rhode, Bioderma and more top brands--are your glow-boosting essentials for the season.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 6:33 AM Toronto cyclists set to defend bike lane challenge before Ontario's top court       A group of Toronto cyclists are in court on Wednesday to defend their successful challenge of the province's plan to rip up three stretches of the city's bike lanes.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 6:15 AM Quebec woman who scalded young boy over prank back in court for sentencing       A Quebec woman who scalded a 10-year-old boy with boiling water over a prank is expected in court Wednesday for a sentencing hearing.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 6:08 AM 'Lightly felt': Magnitude 3.7 earthquake gently rocks southern Ontario       Earthquakes Canada recorded a magnitude 3.7 quake north of Toronto just before 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 6:00 AM Poll shows broad, complicated support for banning Crown Royal in Ontario       Sixty-nine per cent of those surveyed agreed Ford should use his power over the LCBO to pressure companies to keep jobs in the province.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 1:01 AM Berube rips sagging Maple Leafs after latest loss       Craig Berube isn't interested in learning anything more about his hockey team.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 7:35 AM Would more inconvenience make us happier?       What if we told you the key to a more fulfilling life is by making yourself a little….uncomfortable? We're not just talking about reducing scroll time on your phone or fighting the urge to binge watch a show. We're talking about doing the grocery shopping for a friend that you're about to pick up from […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 7:08 AM Sarah Mullally confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury, first woman to lead the Church of England       Sarah Mullally was confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England. The worldwide Anglican Communion, which includes the Episcopal Church in the U.S., has no formal head, but the archbishop traditionally has been seen as its spiritual leader. Mullally, 63, a cancer nurse turned cleric, officially […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 7:08 AM A new report warns that combined war casualties in Russia's war on Ukraine could soon hit 2 million       KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A new report warned that the number of soldiers killed, injured or missing on both sides of Russia's war on Ukraine could hit 2 million by the spring, with Russia suffering the largest number of troop deaths recorded for any major power in any war since World War II. The report […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 7:05 AM Vigil held in Toronto for man killed by U.S. Border Patrol in Minneapolis       Dozens of people gathered outside the U.S. Consulate in Toronto on Tuesday for a vigil in memory of Alex Pretti, who was killed by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on Saturday. The 37-year-old was an intensive care nurse at a Veterans Affairs hospital, and his family said he took part in protests against […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 7:02 AM Toronto cyclists set to defend bike lane challenge before Ontario's top court       A group of Toronto cyclists are in Ontario's highest court on Wednesday to defend their successful challenge of the province's plan to rip up three stretches of the city's bike lanes. The cyclists, including a bike courier and a university student, have so far successfully argued that the unproven plan to improve traffic by taking […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 6:48 AM Huge landslide cleaves off the edge of a town in Sicily and forces the evacuation of 1,500 people       ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday toured a southern town in Sicily where days of heavy rains from a cyclone triggered a massive landslide that cleaved off the town's edge, collapsing houses and forcing the evacuation of over 1,500 people. The area of the landslide spanned 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) and civil […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 6:35 AM 2 injured after car and TTC streetcar collide in early-morning crash       A collision between a car and a TTC streetcar sent two people to the hospital early Wednesday, prompting temporary service disruptions on one of Toronto's busiest streetcar routes. Toronto paramedics said they were called to the scene around 4 a.m. and treated two patients. One person suffered serious but non‑life‑threatening injuries, while the other was […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 6:16 AM Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs       Amazon is slashing about 16,000 corporate jobs in the second round of mass layoffs for the ecommerce company in three months. The tech giant has said it plans to use generative artificial intelligence to replace corporate workers. It has also been reducing a workforce that swelled during the pandemic. Beth Galetti, a senior vice president […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 6:00 AM Humber professor's Grammy-nominated album is a 360-degree love letter to Toronto       TORONTO — For years, Justin Gray has been imagining music that, for the listener, feels like it is coming from every direction. That vision is now pointing him toward the Grammys. Gray is the first Canadian to ever be nominated in the best immersive album category — for a project brought to life with 38 […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 5:44 AM 4 hospitalized, 1 critically injured after multi‑vehicle crash shuts down northbound Highway 410 in Brampton       A violent overnight collision has resulted in the closure of northbound Highway 410 in Brampton, sending four people to the hospital — including one in critical condition — and triggering a police search for an individual who fled the scene. The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday near Steeles Avenue. OPP say the incident […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 5:26 AM Maple Leafs booed at home as skid continues in 7-4 loss to Sabres       Craig Berube isn't interested in learning anything more about his hockey team. The former NHL enforcer believes the pieces are there for the Maple Leafs to make a playoff push and salvage their season.  A disastrous homestand means that hill has become an even tougher climb. Long a doormat in the Atlantic Division, the surging […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 4:00 AM Union questions why Global Affairs issuing layoff warnings before policy review       OTTAWA — Thousands of employees at Global Affairs Canada have been issued notices warning they may lose their jobs, months before a foreign policy review is completed to give the department updated priorities. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said the department has the broad outlines of Canada's foreign policy which can shape staffing priorities, but […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 4:00 AM Premiers meet in Ottawa ahead of CUSMA negotiations with Trump administration       OTTAWA — Canada's premiers are set for two days of huddling in the nation's capital with the economy, affordability and trade expected to be high on the agenda. The premiers meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday, and will want to show a united "Team Canada" front as trade tensions rise again with Canada's […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 4:00 AM Quebec woman who scalded young boy over prank back in court for sentencing       LONGUEUIL — A Quebec woman who scalded a 10-year-old boy with boiling water over a prank is expected in court today for a sentencing hearing. Stéphanie Borel pleaded guilty to aggravated assault last September, acknowledging she acted out of frustration over children ringing her doorbell repeatedly as a prank. Sentencing arguments are scheduled at the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, January 28, 2026 4:00 AM Canadian pensions diverging in climate approach: report       TORONTO — An advocacy group says there's an increasing divergence on how big public pensions in Canada are approaching climate action. The group, called Shift: Action for Pension Wealth and Planet Health, says in its annual ranking that La Caisse is showing the best results yet while CPPIB is falling behind. Shift says it lowered […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, January 28, 2026 4:00 AM As public servants lose their jobs, where's the work in Ottawa?       Economists describe Ottawa's private job market as "sluggish" but point to defence and technology as areas of opportunity.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, January 28, 2026 4:00 AM Algonquin: 'We don't want the college to raise the white flag on journalism'       The program is one of 30 that the college has proposed cutting this fall, but those fighting to save it say the world still needs storytellers.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, January 28, 2026 4:00 AM Public servants could be forced back to offices full time with no reliable way get to them | Opinion       Flexible and remote work is not a perk; it is a pressure valve that prevents further collapse of an ailing transit system.

Windsor Star Wednesday, January 28, 2026 7:00 AM Windsor mom deserves prison for 'tragic' pool drowning of daughter, 5 — Crown       'A decision that she will regret for the rest of her life,' defence lawyer said of criminally convicted young mom who left 3 young children unattended. A girl drowned.

Ottawa Sun Wednesday, January 28, 2026 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Why bulldoze prime farmland?       Wednesday, Jan. 28: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, January 28, 2026 7:00 AM Sask. gun shop in 'limbo' over banned merchandise as feds' buyback enters new phase       "Those bans affected guns that we had on our walls. So as soon as those were announced, they had to be taken off the wall, boxed up and they're sitting in the back in limbo right now."

Calgary Herald Wednesday, January 28, 2026 7:00 AM Even in this economy, airlines see more growth with wealthier passengers than thrifty ones       Chris Murray said broader economic forces may be at play — a widening income gap between lower and upper-income Canadians vying for plane tickets

Calgary Sun Wednesday, January 28, 2026 7:00 AM Letters, Jan. 28, 2026: 'Separatists need to get real'       Beware of separation fantasies Regarding Alberta independence, it is important to take note of the downsides rather than fill your head with the upsides. Much like quitting your job to become a musician, it is easy to get caught up in fantasies of easy wealth and care-free living, but you're in for a massive shock […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, January 28, 2026 7:00 AM ESMAIL and MOIR: Canada's health-care system costs patients in many ways       Health-care costs for the average Canadian family have grown 1.6 times faster than the cost of housing, 2.2 times faster than the cost of food, and 1.6 times faster than its average income between 1997 and 2025. And yet, the health-care system itself has deteriorated.