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Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:22:21 ESTRace to export beyond U.S. picks up as tariff squeeze grips Canada
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 04:00:00 ESTFormer campaign manager says Conservatives should link U.S. relations to cost of living
Former Conservative campaign manager Jenni Byrne says her party's messaging on the relationship between Canada and the United States is evolving, and should continue evolving as the situation shifts.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:50:36 ESTOn home turf, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith jabs familiar foes to warm reception
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith flexed her star power amongst Conservative Party faithful on Saturday, advocating for popular conservative policies while not directly addressing the separatist issue that has made headlines this week.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:43:45 ESTEvacuation orders remain in Badger, N.L., water levels 'still high'
The mayor of Badger says he’s “cautiously optimistic” after seeing a drop in water levels – but river water is still high and evacuation orders remain in place.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:14:47 ESTAI, data centre companies will have to compete for electricity in B.C.
Prospective data centres and artificial intelligence (AI) companies in B.C. will have to compete for electricity from B.C. Hydro under new provincial legislation.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:50:29 ESTThe Conservative Party is overhauling its policy playbook. Here's what's changing
Delegates at the Conservative Party's national convention in Calgary voted overwhelmingly Saturday to enact a "stand your ground"-style law to allow someone to protect themselves with lethal force against an intruder in their home. This was one of d...
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:00:00 ESTOnce seen as a crisis, the RCMP's recruitment numbers are starting to turn around
The RCMP's ability to recruit new Mounties was, not all that long ago, seen as a crisis. But new numbers suggest the national police force is starting to turn that around.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:00:00 ESTLake Erie has more ice in late January than any winter in the past 23 years
Great Lakes scientist Mike McKay says he was caught off guard by how much ice coverage was added so quickly. He estimates roughly 20,000 square kilometres of ice was gained over a six-day stretch in January.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:23:18 ESTPierre Polievre wants a Churchill base, but experts debate northern Manitoba town's military capacity
Party leader Pierre Poilievre says a Conservative government would build a base in Churchill to strengthen Canada's defence systems — but experts argue the northern Manitoba town presents challenges as a military location.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:15:34 ESTMilitary men facing terrorism charges prepared for zombie apocalypse, informant alleges
New information from an informant in the case involving three men accused of facilitating terrorism in Quebec City revealed they were planning for a supposed zombie apocalypse. The information comes from a former member of the group Hide & Stalk — ...
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:52:52 ESTCanadian comedy legend Catherine O'Hara, who lit up SCTV and stole scenes on Schitt's Creek, dead at 71
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:06:07 ESTHundreds in Vancouver protest Hootsuite's contract with U.S. Homeland Security
Around 250 people turned out in the pouring rain on Friday evening at the headquarters of Vancouver tech company Hootsuite, protesting a recently-publicized contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:35:31 ESTOttawa is giving greenhouses a tax break. Will it help lower food prices?
A new federal tax program aims to boost greenhouse investment and increase domestic vegetable production to tackle high food prices. Industry officials welcome the support, but say food prices are hard to contain.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:40:47 ESTAlberta separatism casts shadow over Conservative convention
There’s an acute awareness and sensitivity at the Conservative Party convention to the political issue of separatism. It's now at the centre of Alberta politics, particularly within conservative circles.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 ESTAlberta heart, cancer patients waiting too long for critical surgery, health experts warn
While a record number of surgeries is being performed in the province, the number of people on Alberta's waitlist is longer than it was two years ago. And the latest provincial data shows less than two-thirds of patients had their surgeries completed...
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:14:59 ESTSturmay, Black advance as Page playoff brackets set for Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Christina Black loves her native Nova Scotia but she didn't want to go home just yet. Black and Alberta's Selena Sturmay advanced to the 3/4 Page playoff of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with wins Friday evening in qualifying games. Black downed ...
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:17:28 ESTFlooding prompts state of local emergency in Comox Valley, B.C.
The Comox Valley Regional District, a community of about 72,000 people on mid-Vancouver Island, has issued a state of local emergency in response to current flood conditions. An evacuation order was issued for the Maple Pool Campground and 12 propert...
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 ESTLaw to prevent domestic violence on the books for 3 years, but still not in effect
The law is meant to give police legal authority to share information that advocates say could prevent cases of intimate partner violence.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:54:04 ESTOntario Provincial Police not taking part in federal gun buyback program
Ontario Provincial Police say the service will not be participating in the federal government's buyback program for banned assault-style firearms.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 ESTReal-life Heated Rivalry: Sask. man recounts coming out to college hockey teammates
While playing college hockey in 2019, Brock Weston called a locker room meeting and came out to his teammates. He expected some backlash, but found overwhelming support.