Jan 02, 20:00

Friday, January 2, 2026 7:19 PM Special, rare deer hunt being held in Cranbrook to reduce chronic wasting disease       To date, there have been six confirmed cases of chronic wasting disease in B.C. after it was first detected in B.C.'s Kootenay region in 2024.

Friday, January 2, 2026 6:35 PM Unoccupied Port Alberni building goes up in flames, now torn down       Carol-Anne Zanette, who owns the SteamPunk Cafe, said when she arrived on the scene at 5 a.m., half of the building was already gone and crews were pulling down the second half.

Friday, January 2, 2026 6:35 PM B.C. property assessments show Lower Mainland values are down, but other areas are up       The average value of a single-family home in Vancouver is down five per cent, while in Surrey, assessments are down an average of six per cent.

Friday, January 2, 2026 6:00 PM The Curator: Best athletic wear in Canada       Brands like Lululemon, Aritzia, Gymshark, and more are serving styles that move with you.

Friday, January 2, 2026 5:39 PM CFIA suspends licence of meal kit delivery service Goodfood       The CIFA suspended Goodfood Market Corp's facility in Saint-Laurent, Quebec but added that there are no recalls associated with the suspension of the licence.

Friday, January 2, 2026 5:33 PM Fredericton police seek public's help after historic church bell stolen       The Fredericton Police Force says the theft occurred on Dec. 29, 2025, at about 2:14 a.m., and investigators believe a black four-door Ford F-150 pickup truck was involved.

Friday, January 2, 2026 5:32 PM Alberta separatist group gets green light to collect referendum signatures       Elections Alberta says Mitch Sylvestre and the Alberta Prosperity Project have from Saturday, Jan. 3 until May 2 to collect just under 178,000 signatures to qualify.

Friday, January 2, 2026 5:19 PM Air India pilot removed from flight at Vancouver airport before takeoff       In a statement to the media, Air India said the flight from Vancouver to Delhi experienced a 'last-minute delay,' and an alternate pilot was brought in to operate the flight.

Friday, January 2, 2026 5:13 PM Calgary snowboard coach poised to make Olympic history       For only the second time in history, there will be a female halfpipe coach in snowboarding at the Olympic Winter Games.

Friday, January 2, 2026 4:49 PM Danielle Smith blames former Calgary mayor Nenshi for city's water woes       Premier Danielle Smith is laying Calgary's latest water problems squarely at the feet of her chief political rival: former mayor and current Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi.

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 6:38 PM Suspect in fast-food robbery arrested eating burgers, fries on Winnipeg bus: police       WINNIPEG — A New Year's Day fast-food restaurant heist in Winnipeg ended with a suspect being arrested on a city bus eating burgers and fries. Winnipeg police say a man went to a fast-food restaurant Thursday afternoon in the 1500 block of Portage Avenue, where he demanded money from the front till and threatened to […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 6:22 PM Minnesota must provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe by next week       Minnesota officials have until next week to provide the Trump administration with information about providers and parents who receive federal child care funds or risk losing potentially millions of dollars in federal funding, state officials said Friday. In an email sent Friday to child care providers shared with The Associated Press by multiple providers, Minnesota's […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 5:50 PM Peace by Chocolate and NuttyHero products added to pistachio recall due to salmonella       TORONTO — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added several Peace by Chocolate and NuttyHero products to its ongoing recall of pistachios possibly contaminated with salmonella. The latest recall published Friday includes Peace by Chocolate bars and assorted chocolates sold across Canada. They may have been sold individually or as part of a variety pack. […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 5:32 PM Transport Canada warns Air India on drinking rules after pilot's Vancouver arrest       An Air India pilot was arrested at Vancouver International Airport last week as he was preparing for a flight, with Transport Canada warning the airline that it faced loss of its flight authorizations if it did not comply with rules about alcohol consumption. Transport Canada said in a statement that the incident took place on […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 4:58 PM Alberta group gets green light to collect signatures for separation referendum       EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — Alberta's election agency has fired the starter's pistol on the race to collect enough names for a referendum on the province quitting Canada. Elections Alberta announced Friday that Mitch Sylvestre and the Alberta Prosperity Project have from Saturday until May 2 to collect just under 178,000 signatures to qualify. "Citizen initiative […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 3:38 PM Power fully restored in Pimicikamak, state of emergency still in effect       Manitoba Hydro said that it has fully restored electricity service in the Pimicikamak Cree Nation in Northern Manitoba Friday afternoon even as a state of emergency was still in effect. In a press release Friday, Manitoba Hydro said that it has restored electricity to all affected customers after its crews repaired the power line Thursday […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 3:27 PM Pedestrian injured, dog dead, after being struck by vehicle on Lake Shore       A man has serious injuries and a dog has been pronounced dead after they were both struck by a vehicle at Lake Shore Boulevard West and Remembrance Drive on Friday afternoon, Toronto police say. Emergency crews were called to the scene at around 2:18 p.m. The man was rushed to hospital. He's expected to survive. […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 2:43 PM Child found with critical injuries after fire breaks out at Markham home, police say       York Regional Police said emergency crews were called to the home in the Ninth Line and 16th Avenue area of Markham just after 12 p.m. on Friday.

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 2:43 PM Drake faces class action lawsuit over ties to 'illegal' online gambling company       TORONTO — Drake is facing another legal battle in 2026. The Toronto rapper has been named as part of a proposed U.S. class action lawsuit that alleges he, and other individuals, used proceeds from a gambling website to "obscure transmissions of money," which were then used to artificially inflate his streaming music play counts. The […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 1:55 PM Anthony Joshua's driver charged after deadly crash in Nigeria       LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The driver in a deadly car crash that injured heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed his two friends in Nigeria was charged, the police said on Friday. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was charged with dangerous and reckless driving in southwestern Ogun state following Monday's crash, police spokesman Oluseyi Babaseyi said in […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 1:48 PM Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot       WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal magistrate judge on Friday refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. U.S. Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh ruled that Brian J. Cole […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, January 2, 2026 6:19 PM Beer, blood, broken glass; Writer BRIAN DOYLE recently brought down the house at the Elmdale with his own quirky history of the infamous watering hole. With news the tavern is being taken over by the Whalesbone eatery, we thought his memories deserve a wider audience.       This is one of a series of 24 essays that Brian Doyle wrote for the Ottawa Citizen in 2012. This feature was published on Nov. 5, 2012.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, January 2, 2026 6:18 PM That's the last of them'; There's a lot of talk about dying and funerals when you hit a certain age. But it doesn't have to be morbid. It's better to go out with a witty remark than mournful cry       This is one of a series of 24 essays that Brian Doyle wrote for the Ottawa Citizen in 2012. This feature was published on Sept. 26, 2012.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, January 2, 2026 6:17 PM Learning his ABCs — and whys; Getting good grades was a tough grind until a teacher quietly let the failing pupil in on a secret: the Spice Trade was really about sex. That was something a 14-year-old boy could understand       This is one of a series of 24 essays that Brian Doyle wrote for the Ottawa Citizen in 2012. This feature was published on July 23, 2012.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, January 2, 2026 4:34 PM No job losses under new recycling program, City of Ottawa says       City workers will continue to collect recycling from some small businesses and public spaces that don't fall under the updated provincial program.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, January 2, 2026 3:57 PM Clock ticking on Ottawa Senators' playoff hopes as NHL midseason nears       The Ottawa Senators will face the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday after beating the Washington Capitals.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, January 2, 2026 3:29 PM Another 800 metres of Rideau Canal Skateway opening this weekend       The Rideau Canal Skateway will be open from Bank Street to Rideau Street as of Saturday morning, the NCC said Friday.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, January 2, 2026 3:19 PM Brian Doyle, celebrated Ottawa author, dies at age 90       He had a real knack for spinning a tale, a talent that served him well during a long career as a writer and teacher.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, January 2, 2026 2:06 PM Ottawa firefighters handle blaze at St. Paul University residence       No injuries reported in bathroom fire that had spread to apartment walls in the first fire call of the year.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, January 2, 2026 1:06 PM Ottawa Senators' Jake Sanderson will chase Olympic gold with Team USA       The Senators defenceman was named to the U.S. Olympic hockey team on Friday morning.

Windsor Star Friday, January 2, 2026 3:20 PM Here's how Windsor's mayor plans to spend $317M in 2026       'It's short-term pain for long-term gain," Windsor's mayor says of record roads spending in 2026, which means more traffic headaches on the horizon.

Windsor Star Friday, January 2, 2026 3:14 PM Wrong-way Windsor driver charged after collision with OPP cruiser       Charges have been laid against a 42-year-old Windsor driver who allegedly drove in the wrong direction and struck an OPP cruiser in Lakeshore. The collision happened on Highway 3 near County Road 8 around 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 1, Essex County OPP said in a news release Friday. OPP said the officer involved was taken […]

Windsor Star Friday, January 2, 2026 2:37 PM Windsor police charge man, 31, in alleged sexual assault of a minor       Windsor police have arrested a 31-year-old man who allegedly sexually assaulted a minor. The major crimes unit launched an investigation on Dec. 30 after a 17-year-old reported the sexual assault, police said Friday in a news release. According to police, the teenager and her friend, another youth, consumed alcohol at the residence of the "adult […]

Regina Leader-Post Friday, January 2, 2026 5:08 PM Drug alert issued for Regina after three suspected overdose deaths in two days       The drug responsible for the deaths may look like long, clear, crystal-like rocks and could contain crystal methamphetamine, according to a government alert.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, January 2, 2026 1:32 PM Regina homicides nearly doubled in 2025 after previous five-year low       Police filed charges in relation to all 11 homicides, but many of these cases are still before the courts.

Calgary Herald Friday, January 2, 2026 7:42 PM Bell: Danielle Smith explodes over Calgary water pipe explosion — and Nenshi       'Frustration doesn't begin to describe what we're seeing,' says Premier Danielle Smith. of Calgary's latest water explosion

Calgary Herald Friday, January 2, 2026 5:51 PM Smith calls water main break 'unacceptable,' hints at stronger provincial oversight of water infrastructure       Premier said the second water main break raises questions of how the situation was handled by past city councils and City of Calgary administration

Calgary Herald Friday, January 2, 2026 5:30 PM Varcoe: Alberta examining possible oil pipeline routes to B.C., including Roberts Bank, says Danielle Smith       Danielle Smith says there are three options for a pipeline route from Alberta to B.C's coast

Calgary Herald Friday, January 2, 2026 5:10 PM Housing market continues to soften, prices down 2 per cent overall in 2025       Sales dropped by 16 per cent in 2025 and new listings increased by nine per cent

Calgary Herald Friday, January 2, 2026 4:24 PM Smith pours water on early provincial election rumours       The next fixed date for a provincial election is Oct. 18, 2027

Calgary Herald Friday, January 2, 2026 4:20 PM Flames' Rasmus Andersson named to Swedish Olympic team: 'Dream come true'       'I found out about 10 days ago, it's been hard to keep it to yourself. Extremely proud and it's definitely a dream come true.'

Calgary Herald Friday, January 2, 2026 4:02 PM Disappointment as Flames' Mikael Backlund snubbed by Swedish Olympic team       A disappointed Mikael Backlund has been left off Sweden's Olympic roster despite strong start to the season.

Calgary Herald Friday, January 2, 2026 1:24 PM Taber enters Kraft Hockeyville contest after explosion damaged rink       An explosion caused substantial damage in the Southern Alberta town's arena and curling rink

Vancouver Sun Friday, January 2, 2026 7:00 PM Opinion: CleanBC needs a renewal, not a retreat       Opinion: Review offers several worthy recommendations, but is also plagued by backsliding, lowering of targets, false solutions, and an overall lack of emergency-level ambition

Vancouver Sun Friday, January 2, 2026 7:00 PM Opinion: CleanBC report's recommendations would make building and operating homes and businesses even more unaffordable       Bill Tieleman: British Columbians should be trusted to choose how best to meet their needs while making the transition everyone wants to see on a reasonable timeline

Vancouver Sun Friday, January 2, 2026 7:00 PM This Day in History, 1914: Northwestern Baseball League bans swearing       Attempts to cut the cussing have a long history in pro baseball

Vancouver Sun Friday, January 2, 2026 6:27 PM Pilot arrested, removed from duty at Vancouver airport over alleged alcohol use: report       The pilot was removed from an Air India flight on Dec. 23 after reports alleging alcohol use

Vancouver Sun Friday, January 2, 2026 5:37 PM B.C. lowers homeowner grant threshold to $2.075 million       In a news release shared Friday, the province said basic grant amounts would remain unchanged, with the threshold for homeowner grants set at $2.075 million, down from last year's threshold of $2.175 million.

Vancouver Sun Friday, January 2, 2026 2:25 PM Bulls and Bears: Women's sports ruled in 2025 — with more growth on the horizon       Tom Mayenknecht: Vancouver Goldeneyes, the Rise, part of a swell of support that's gaining momentum

Vancouver Sun Friday, January 2, 2026 2:02 PM Indigenous development company looks to carve niche in mass-timber housing construction in rural B.C.       The Nak'azdli Development Corp. is putting the finishing touches on its mass-timber, prefabricated Timber House in Fort St. James at the same time that that type of construction has come into vogue as a solution to Canada's housing crisis.

Jan 02, 14:00

Friday, January 2, 2026 1:05 PM Search underway for 4-year-old Alabama boy last seen on New Year's Eve       Walker County Police Department Sheriff Nick Smith said explosive devices were found on the child's father's property during the search and he was arrested.

Friday, January 2, 2026 12:53 PM 'The entire nation was just black': Power line repaired after 'scary' outage in northern Man.       Manitoba Hydro says repairs are complete after a downed power line left a remote Manitoba First Nation in the dark earlier this week.

Friday, January 2, 2026 12:44 PM Fog, snow squalls and freezing rain: Winter weather warnings in place across Canada       Environment Canada issued a number of yellow weather warnings on Friday, ranging from dense fog in British Columbia to lake-effect snow in parts of Ontario.

Friday, January 2, 2026 12:42 PM OPP stop truck with missing wheel, charge Hamilton man with impaired driving       Ontario Provincial Police say a 47-year-old Hamilton man was arrested after a pickup truck was seen driving on three wheels on the QEW on New Year's Eve.

Friday, January 2, 2026 12:42 PM Calgary community rink flooding put on hold amid water main break       Weather conditions for outdoor skating may be ideal; however, skaters will have to watch their step amid flooding restrictions. The City of Calgary's Stage 4 water restrictions remain in place following the major water main break near Sarcee Trail and the 16 Avenue Northwest/Trans-Canada Highway interchange. According to the city, around 3,000 homes have been...

Friday, January 2, 2026 12:26 PM U.S. DOJ alleges a foiled NYE attack plot was ISIS-inspired       The U.S. Justice Department said on Friday it thwarted an alleged plan by a North Carolina man to carry out an ISIS-inspired attack using knives and hammers on New Year's Eve.

Friday, January 2, 2026 12:24 PM Saskatchewan drops age eligibility for breast cancer screenings to 43       As of Jan. 1, women aged 43 and over are eligible for screenings, as part of a plan to gradually lower the age to 40 over the next six months.

Friday, January 2, 2026 12:14 PM Generic Ozempic can be made in Canada as of next week. Will it be cheaper?       As of Dec. 29, Health Canada had received nine submissions seeking approval to make semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy.

Friday, January 2, 2026 12:13 PM This is when you'll get GST tax credits and other federal rebates this year       The first of several rebates from the federal government is set to go out to qualifying Canadians in just a few days, including GST credits.

Friday, January 2, 2026 12:00 PM Tariffs 'still crippling,' Canada's cabinet makers say as increase paused       The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association is welcoming U.S. President Donald Trump's postponement of tariff increases on furniture, cabinets and vanities but is still struggling.

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 12:12 PM FBI says it disrupted potential New Year's Eve attack in North Carolina       CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The FBI said Friday it had disrupted a plot to attack a North Carolina grocery store and fast-food restaurant on New Year's Eve, arresting a man who officials said was inspired by the Islamic State group and had pledged loyalty to the extremist militants. Christian Sturdivant, 18, was charged with attempting […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 11:57 AM Private organization now responsible for Greater Toronto Area residential recycling collection       Under the Ontario government's direction, residential recycling collection will be done by Circular Materials as of Jan. 1, 2026.

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 11:44 AM Companies can make generic Ozempic as of next week, but don't expect to get it soon       TORONTO — Drug companies in Canada are allowed to make lower priced generic versions of the blockbuster drug Ozempic as of next week, but experts say patients shouldn't expect it to be available for at least a few months. As of Dec. 29, Health Canada had received nine submissions seeking approval to make semaglutide, the […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 11:31 AM Police investigating shooting at Etobicoke high-rise complex       Toronto police are investigating reports of gunfire in Etobicoke on Thursday night, prompting a significant police presence at a high‑rise complex. Officers responded to reports of a shooting on Friday morning in the Islington Avenue and Bloor Street area, where at least five police vehicles were seen parked outside the Islington Terrace condominium towers at […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 11:12 AM Canadian furniture and cabinet industry still reeling after Trump pauses tariff spike       WASHINGTON — The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association is welcoming U.S. President Donald Trump's postponement of tariff increases on furniture, cabinets and vanities, but the industry is still being devastated by the duties. Trump hit the industry with 25 per cent tariffs in October but paused a promised increase of 30 per cent for furniture and […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 11:03 AM Nova Scotia landlords say reduced Halifax Water hike still too high for renters       HALIFAX — Halifax landlords are trashing a reduced rate hike by Halifax's water utility, saying a proposed 17.6 per cent increase this year is still too expensive. Last month the provincial regulator approved the double-digit rate increase, down from Halifax Water's proposed 35.6 per cent bump. Rental Housing Providers Nova Scotia says the increase is […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 10:45 AM Mandarin closing Yonge and Eglinton restaurant after 35 years       One of Toronto's longest‑standing buffet restaurants is preparing to close its doors for good. Mandarin Restaurant announced that its Yonge and Eglinton location — a midtown fixture since 1991 — will permanently shut down on Jan. 18 due to redevelopment in the rapidly changing neighbourhood. In a message to customers, the company said the site […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 10:43 AM What diet trends should we leave in 2025?       In this special feed drop on The Big Story, host Alex Seixeiro speaks with dietitian Abbey Sharp to discuss all the diet trends of 2025.

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 10:22 AM Carney will meet with Ukraine's allies in Paris as ceasefire talks intensify       OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to France next week to meet with Ukraine's allies as talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in Russia's war intensify. The Prime Minister's Office said Friday that Carney will be in Paris on Monday and Tuesday to meet with the "coalition of the willing" in an effort […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 10:01 AM Federal appeal court orders Shopify to retain data related to CRA case       The Federal Court of Appeal has ordered Shopify Inc. to retain data at the centre of a case that has pitted the Canada Revenue Agency against the tech company. The Minister of National Revenue asked Judge Nathalie Goyette to demand Shopify retain the data because he says the company has a policy deleting information from […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 9:47 AM Team USA names 25-man Olympic hockey roster       The United States will have the reigning Hart Trophy winner and a couple of new faces on the roster they are sending to next month's Winter Olympics. Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck headlines the full 25-man roster that was announced by USA Hockey on Friday morning. Hellebuyck is coming off a season in which he […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 9:28 AM Oshawa man charged after resident stabbed in rooming house, police say       A 38‑year‑old Oshawa man is facing multiple charges after another resident was stabbed during an altercation inside a rooming house on New Year's Day, Durham police say. Officers were called to the area of Ritson Road North and Adelaide Avenue East around 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 1 for reports of an armed person. Police say […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 9:22 AM Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row       NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla lost its crown as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk's right-wing politics and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row. Tesla said that it delivered 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, down 9% from a year […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 9:20 AM Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row       NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla lost its crown as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk's right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks for buyers and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row. Tesla said that it delivered 1.64 million vehicles in […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, January 2, 2026 9:19 AM Downtown water main break shuts down Front Street East at Scott Street       A water main break in Toronto's downtown core has forced the continued closure of key lanes along Front Street East. According to the City of Toronto's road operations feed, northbound and eastbound lanes at Front Street East and Scott Street remained blocked as of Friday morning. Toronto police say officers were first called to the […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, January 2, 2026 1:06 PM Ottawa Senators' Jake Sanderson will chase Olympic gold with Team USA       The Senators defenceman was named to the U.S. Olympic hockey team on Friday morning.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, January 2, 2026 12:17 PM East Ontario Festive RIDE programs nab 150 impaired drivers       OPP says 13 impaired drivers were charged by the Ottawa detachment, 22 in Russell County, 8 in Renfrew, 9 in Grenville and 7 in Lanark.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, January 2, 2026 8:52 AM Driver seriously injured in Hwy 416 rollover       A 30-year-old man was taken to hospital Friday with serious injuries after a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 416 south of Hunt Club Road.

Windsor Star Friday, January 2, 2026 12:29 PM Windsor-Essex residents kick off 2026 with hike across region's largest wildlife crossing       Windsor-Essex residents traded New Year's Day resolutions for winter boots on Thursday to hike across one of the region's largest wildlife eco-passages. Led by naturalists Laura Foy and Russ Jones, the First Day Hike offered participants a chance to explore and learn about the Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway eco-passage connecting the Spring Garden Natural […]

Windsor Star Friday, January 2, 2026 10:53 AM 'Pivotal spot' — New Windsor Regional Hospital CEO says Fancsy mega-hospital construction begins soon       The incoming boss of Windsor Regional Hospital says construction on Essex County's new regional healthcare centre will begin by spring or summer, with an official announcement only weeks away. "We're really at a pivotal spot in the development of that project, and a lot of exciting announcements will be forthcoming," said Kristin Kennedy, who will […]

Windsor Star Friday, January 2, 2026 8:14 AM Man found unresponsive in east Windsor parking lot has died; police launch investigation       A man in his early 20s who was found unresponsive in an east-end parking lot has died in hospital, according to the Windsor Police Service. Officers responded to a report of an unresponsive person behind a commercial building in the 5100 block of Tecumseh Road East shortly after 11 a.m. on Jan. 1. There, they […]

Windsor Star Friday, January 2, 2026 7:00 AM 'Like your best friend betraying you' — Windsor hit hardest in trade war nearing first anniversary       Few communities felt the impact of the Trump-launched global trade war as immediately and as sharply as Windsor, Ontario.

The Province Friday, January 2, 2026 12:57 PM Dearth of swimming pools threatens Canada's Olympic success       Not enough facilities for elite athletes to train so they have to leave the country to hit their potential

The Province Friday, January 2, 2026 12:01 PM Canucks: Elias Pettersson, Kevin Lankinen the team's next two Olympians, to no surprise       Sweden has picked Pettersson, Finland picked Lankinen. The men's tournament in Milano begins Feb. 11.

The Province Friday, January 2, 2026 11:45 AM Canucks Live: Rossi hits IR | Kraken and Bruins come to town as Canucks deal with trade rumours and power failures       Injuries take out Garland, Rossi while Canucks Olympic content comes into view

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, January 2, 2026 7:00 AM Bail reform and a dedicated prosecutor on Saskatoon's warrant enforcement wish list       One of the unit's biggest challenges revolves around rearresting people who were let out by the court system and missed their court date.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, January 2, 2026 7:00 AM Get started on the new year: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, Jan. 2-4       Take in the last days of a holiday display, an instrumental concert, art exhibitions, Indigenous history and outdoor skating by the river.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, January 2, 2026 1:32 PM Regina homicides nearly doubled in 2025 after previous five-year low       Police filed charges in relation to all 11 homicides, but many of these cases are still before the courts.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, January 2, 2026 9:00 AM Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski says 2025 was a 'year of learning'       In an interview with the Regina Leader-Post, Bachynski reflects on his first full year in the mayor's chair and its challenges, twists and successes.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, January 2, 2026 7:00 AM Tariffs and turmoil: Trump's trade war persists after dominating Sask. discourse in 2025       "When someone says we need to move away from dealing with the United States, that can be true in part, but it certainly can't be true in all. They are our largest trading partner."

Calgary Herald Friday, January 2, 2026 1:24 PM Taber enters Kraft Hockeyvillle contest after explosion damaged rink       An explosion caused substantial damage in the Southern Alberta town's arena and curling rink

Calgary Herald Friday, January 2, 2026 11:56 AM Calgary's first baby of the year born at South Health Campus       arents Sara and Sebastian Stewart welcomed baby Theodore at 12:03 a.m. on Jan. 1.

Calgary Herald Friday, January 2, 2026 11:24 AM Sweden pick Flames' Rasmus Andersson for Olympics while Mikael Backlund snubbed       Rasmus Andersson is heading to the Olympics. Unfortunately, Mikael Backlund was left out. With Sweden announcing its squad for the men's hockey tournament at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games on Friday morning, Andersson's stellar start to the 2025-26 season made him a lock for the blueline. "If I go internally, just to myself, I think […]

Calgary Herald Friday, January 2, 2026 8:30 AM Murder at the rodeo: Calgary Stampede-centred episode of Murdoch Mysteries airs Jan. 5       When Yannick Bisson was filming a Calgary Stampede-centred episode of Murdoch Mysteries at the end of July, he called his wife to boast about his roping skills. Or, more specifically, to boast that he hadn't lost his roping skills. At the end of July, the long-running Canadian series set up production at the Bar N […]

Calgary Herald Friday, January 2, 2026 8:30 AM Calgary courts busy in 2026 with a multitude of high profile cases scheduled       Murder suspects along with a strange case of a person tunelling into their neighbours home will be in Calgary courts in 2026

Calgary Herald Friday, January 2, 2026 8:23 AM Chorney-Booth: What to expect with Calgary restaurants as we move into 2026       I've been writing this column for just over seven years — not nearly as long as my predecessor John Gilchrist, but still a good chunk of time — and if I've learned anything, it's that the restaurant industry in Calgary is never predictable. Just as I love to be surprised by a dish or combination […]

Calgary Herald Friday, January 2, 2026 8:00 AM Parker: A new year, and new opportunities to tell success stories of Calgary businesses       At the end of every year, we ask: "Where did it go?" When we look back, we wonder how it went so fast — yet, in the daily grind some people are faced with, it must have been the usual plod. I have the pleasure of seeking out stories about people who are making good […]

Calgary Herald Friday, January 2, 2026 8:00 AM Opinion: Parents building a baseline of care for students with Type 1 diabetes       Every parent wants their child to feel safe, included and confident at school. For parents of kids with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) — an autoimmune condition in which the pancreas stops producing insulin — that hope comes with an extra layer of worry. In Alberta, there is no consistent standard of care for how schools […]

Calgary Herald Friday, January 2, 2026 8:00 AM Looking forward, looking back: The Flames in 2025 and the year ahead       If you added up every game the Flames played in 2025, they finished with the ninth-most points in their record.

Calgary Herald Friday, January 2, 2026 7:32 AM On the Road: Yara Creek valley       Love that green ice. It always seems to be that colour on the Red Deer River, at least here where it runs through the narrow valleys west of Sundre. It especially seems to glow where the river gets to spread out and form alternating sheets of thin ice. The water flowing over and through it […]

Calgary Sun Friday, January 2, 2026 7:00 AM Letters, Jan. 2, 2026: 'Here we go again'       Not again! It's complete incompetence at city hall with yet another watermain break. We spent two weeks for the pigs going down waterlines checking for further weaknesses and yet it's happened again. All the while, most residents kept trying to save water and killing our trees, gardens and lawns. Another huge waste of our tax […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, January 2, 2026 12:00 PM B.C. Assessments: Lower Mainland real estate values fall as northern B.C. values rise       The latest B.C. Assessment Authority figures show a Surrey detached home fell in value by on average six per cent, while a detached home in Prince George rose in value by three per cent

Vancouver Sun Friday, January 2, 2026 12:00 PM B.C.'s five most valuable homes: Chip Wilson's Vancouver mansion tops list (again)       Wilson's property lost 11 per cent of its value, according to latest B.C. Assessment Authority data

Vancouver Sun Friday, January 2, 2026 11:00 AM Vancouver theatre: Kick off 2026 with these 5 must-see plays in January       The new year begins with a range of exciting theatre pieces about diverse peoples' struggles

Vancouver Sun Friday, January 2, 2026 10:41 AM Police investigating two separate shootings in Surrey       Surrey police say the first shooting is not related to extortion-related crime. The motive for the second shooting is under investigation.

Vancouver Sun Friday, January 2, 2026 10:00 AM Conversations That Matter: Taking care of men       Kenton Boston, president of the Canadian Men's Health Foundation, says one of the biggest challenges is the 'suck it up' mentality

Vancouver Sun Friday, January 2, 2026 9:00 AM B.C. police targeted clandestine drug labs throughout 2025       One of the largest labs uncovered since Falkland was on Oct. 2 in a rented barn in Chilliwack. The lab was producing fentanyl and MDMA.

Vancouver Sun Friday, January 2, 2026 9:00 AM Why is Great Canadian Entertainment suddenly offloading most of its B.C. casino assets?       Heavily indebted from a private-equity takeover, Great Canadian is selling off most of its B.C. casinos with Vancouver Island's Snuneymuxw First Nation taking over the core of its assets, including signature Vancouver Casino and River Rock Casino Resort properties

Vancouver Sun Friday, January 2, 2026 9:00 AM Quiet investigations into police-involved Surrey pedestrian collisions need to be public, observers say       Information by the police oversight agency should be disclosed consistently, says veteran officer Rick Parent

Vancouver Sun Friday, January 2, 2026 9:00 AM Remembering Vancouver restaurant legend Bud Kanke        Legendary restaurateur, who died on Christmas Eve, opened and operated a total of 11 restaurants over the span of about 40 years