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Saturday, January 3, 2026 3:55 PM
     The Toronto Zoo says Kiko, a 13-year-old Masai giraffe, died after becoming caught in an opening door while being moved within his behind-the-scenes habitat.
Saturday, January 3, 2026 3:30 PM
     From Aritzia's chic pieces to The North Face's cozy staples and Gap Canada's wardrobe essentials, the discounts are too good to ignore.
Saturday, January 3, 2026 3:11 PM
     Hockey Hall of Famer Brendan Shanahan will lead a review of men's junior hockey in Ontario and deliver recommendations to Hockey Canada and three of its Ontario members, the national federation said Saturday. 
Saturday, January 3, 2026 1:20 PM
     Trump says U.S. forces carried out a 'large-scale' strike in Venezuela, captured Nicolás Maduro and that Washington will run the country until a 'proper transition' takes place.
Saturday, January 3, 2026 12:35 PM
     A Canadian woman is charged in the U.S. after allegedly crossing into Washington state and kicking a border agent at the Peace Arch crossing, the FBI says.
Saturday, January 3, 2026 12:05 PM
     Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of possible coastal flooding this weekend in southern British Columbia.
Saturday, January 3, 2026 10:13 AM
     Canada's kitchen cabinet industry says U.S. tariffs remain devastating despite Trump pausing planned increases, with companies warning of layoffs and lost profits.
Saturday, January 3, 2026 9:52 AM
     The federal government is proposing up to $1 million fines for individuals and organizations that fail to disclose foreign influence.
CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 3, 2026 3:44 PM
     Hockey Hall of Famer Brendan Shanahan will lead a review of men's junior hockey in Ontario and deliver recommendations to Hockey Canada and three of its Ontario members, the national federation said Saturday.  Shanahan, who was let go by the Toronto Maple Leafs last May after serving as team president for over a decade, will […]
CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 3, 2026 1:57 PM
     An NPB star is heading to Toronto. Kazuma Okamoto and the Blue Jays are in agreement on a contract, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith confirmed on Saturday. ESPN's Jeff Passan was first to report the news. The 29-year-old has recorded 248 home runs over 11 seasons for the Yomiuri Giants. He has reached the 30-homer mark in six straight seasons […]
CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 3, 2026 1:42 PM
     The U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country early Saturday has also disrupted Caribbean travel at a busy travel time for the region. No airline flights were crossing over Venezuela on Saturday, according to FlightRadar24.com. And major airlines canceled hundreds of flights across the eastern Caribbean region […]
CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 3, 2026 1:16 PM
     DORAL, Fla. (AP) — Revelers chanted "liberty" and draped Venezuelan flags over their shoulders in South Florida on Saturday to celebrate the American military attack that toppled Nicolás Maduro's government — a stunning outcome they had longed for but left them wondering what comes next in their troubled homeland. For some Venezuelan natives, the military […]
CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 3, 2026 12:09 PM
     Eight people who crossed into Canada irregularly Friday night near Hemmingford in Quebec's Montérégie region were rescued after an hours-long search in extreme cold.  RCMP say the group was flagged by U.S. border systems around 9:30 p.m. but could not immediately be located.  Around 3:30 a.m., officers intercepted a man who said he was coming […]
CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 3, 2026 11:51 AM
     TORONTO — The capture of the president of Venezuela by the U.S. military is being heralded by some in Canada as the pathway back to democracy for Venezuela. U.S. military forces extracted Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, from their home on a military base in Caracas early Saturday morning in a whirlwind military […]
CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 3, 2026 11:35 AM
     WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of growing military pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump ordered a brazen operation into the South American country to capture its leader and whisk him to the United States where his administration planned to put him on trial. Trump, during a news conference Saturday at his Florida […]
CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 3, 2026 10:26 AM
     WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump declared Saturday's military operation that led to the ouster of Nicolás Maduro a major success as he offered a vague plan for his administration "to run" Venezuela until a transition of power can take place. While there are no visible signs of a U.S. presence on the ground in Caracas, Trump was demonstrating chutzpah that's become the […]
CityNews Toronto Saturday, January 3, 2026 9:55 AM
     A Canadian woman has been charged in the United States with crossing into Washington state and kicking a border agent in the face. The accused is facing one count each of assault on a federal officer and improper entry after the incident Tuesday. In U.S. district court documents, the FBI alleges the woman was denied […]
Ottawa Citizen Saturday, January 3, 2026 3:51 PM
     The home team won the latest matchup between the clubs that contested the PWHL final last season.
Ottawa Citizen Saturday, January 3, 2026 3:40 PM
     As a cold snap took hold in Ottawa, local shelters and drop-in centres are seeing more people looking for assistance.
Ottawa Citizen Saturday, January 3, 2026 3:18 PM
     Whenever Ullmark gets back, and it doesn't sound like it will be anytime soon, he has to improve.
Ottawa Citizen Saturday, January 3, 2026 10:20 AM
     A 50-year-old Franktown-area man is dead after the snowmobile he was riding crashed into a parked trailer early Saturday. Provincial police said on social media they were called to a crash site on private property adjacent to Brunton Sideroad at about 4:30 a.m. A family member had found the victim and had begun emergency measures […]
The Province Saturday, January 3, 2026 1:35 PM
     Reports say the winger is heading to Norwich City for a multi-million transfer fee.
The Province Saturday, January 3, 2026 1:09 PM
     The 26-year-old has worked hard and now has a two-year $4.5 million contract to show for his efforts.
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, January 3, 2026 9:00 AM
     For decades, Section 19 of the Canada Post Corporation Act has ensured that braille books, learning materials, and essential devices can be mailed at no cost. This isn't a perk. It is the backbone of literacy, education, employment, and independence for more than 1.5 million Canadians who are blind or have a visual impairment.
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saturday, January 3, 2026 9:00 AM
     A recent federal report, Rethinking Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence, presents a critical opportunity for change, outlining clear recommendations and actionable steps. The Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime study demonstrates an urgent need to expand and strengthen child and youth advocacy centres across Canada.
Regina Leader-Post Saturday, January 3, 2026 10:00 AM
     Nine women's curling teams are competing in Melville this week for the right to represent Saskatchewan at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Regina Leader-Post Saturday, January 3, 2026 9:00 AM
     The most-read tale about the Saskatchewan Roughriders this past year was not of their Grey Cup victory.
Calgary Herald Saturday, January 3, 2026 2:47 PM
     Mayor Jeromy Farkas said on social media Saturday that Calgary's water system has moved into the yellow zone, meaning the system is considered "strained."
Calgary Herald Saturday, January 3, 2026 2:38 PM
     A Calgary man has been charged by authorities in the United States following an undercover online child exploitation investigation involving multiple state law enforcement agencies. Kelly Maier, 41, was arrested in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on Dec. 18, 2025, and later charged with one count of enticing a minor, according to Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador. […]
Vancouver Sun Saturday, January 3, 2026 1:20 PM
     Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of Dec. 29 to Jan. 4, 2026.
Vancouver Sun Saturday, January 3, 2026 11:56 AM
     Environment and Climate Change Canada says abnormal high tides and a low pressure weather system could result in moderate flooding.
Vancouver Sun Saturday, January 3, 2026 11:00 AM
     It's hard to imagine that much more could go wrong for a drink that has been around for 8,000 years
Vancouver Sun Saturday, January 3, 2026 9:00 AM
     Dan Fumano: The real crime stats should present a good story for ABC to tell. But the party has opened itself to criticism by failing, intentionally or not, to present the numbers accurately.