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Saturday, January 3, 2026 6:51 AM U.S. strikes Venezuela, Trump says Maduro has been captured after 'large scale strike'       The United States hit Venezuela with a "large-scale strike" early Saturday and President Donald Trump said Nicolás Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country.

CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 3, 2026 6:00 AM Ottawa propose fines of up to $1M for violating foreign influence registry rules       OTTAWA — The federal government proposes fining people and organizations up to $1 million for failing to comply with the requirements of its planned foreign influence transparency registry. Newly published draft regulations are another step toward establishing the registry, which was set out in legislation passed in 2024 as part of a package of measures […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 3, 2026 6:00 AM Liberals' stricter crime policy is a response to public concern: justice minister       OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has so far put a heavy emphasis on stricter crime policies, tabling three justice bills in the fall sitting of Parliament. They incorporate a long list of Criminal Code amendments, from making bail tougher to obtain to imposing mandatory minimum and consecutive sentencing to creating new offences relating […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 3, 2026 5:17 AM U.S. strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of the country       The United States hit Venezuela with a "large-scale strike" early Saturday and said its president had been captured and flown out of the country after months of intense pressure on Nicolás Maduro's government — an extraordinary nighttime operation announced by President Donald Trump on social media hours after the attack. The legal authority for the strike — […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 3, 2026 4:53 AM Dozens missing after boat carrying more than 200 migrants capsized off the coast of Gambia       BANJUL, Gambia (AP) — Dozens are missing after a boat carrying more than 200 migrants on their way to Europe capsized off the coast of Gambia, the West African nation's leader said late Friday, setting off a frantic search and rescue operation. At least 102 survivors have been rescued and seven bodies recovered from the […]

CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 3, 2026 1:05 AM Why ordering takeout or calling the dog walker might lead to a happier relationship       It turns out, love may benefit from a little less labor. Couples who spend money on time-saving services — like getting takeout, hiring a housecleaner or calling a dog walker — report greater relationship satisfaction, especially during stressful periods, says Ashley Whillans, a behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard Business School. Whillans studies the "tradeoffs […]

Ottawa Citizen Saturday, January 3, 2026 4:00 AM 'It's like seeing an old friend' as snow bears return to the Kichi Sibi Winter Trail        Skiers in the woods along the trial will be greeted by a familiar sight, as the local artist's creations reappear for another year.

The Province Saturday, January 3, 2026 1:37 AM Canucks Player Grades: Jake DeBrusk busts a slump in 4-3 shootout loss vs. Seattle       There were a good number of scoring chances in what proved to be an entertaining game at Rogers Arena

Ottawa Sun Saturday, January 3, 2026 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Little optimism for 2026       Saturday, Jan. 3: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor

Calgary Sun Saturday, January 3, 2026 7:00 AM Letters, Jan. 3, 2026: 'Mayor on the ball so far'       Blame game The mayor does not need to be a technical expert on the mechanics of a municipal water utility system. There is a whole department full of these qualified individuals. The mayor does need to provide the leadership to shed light on why these experts appear to have failed doing their job and take […]