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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.