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CBC.ca

Pierre 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.

Liberals announce Danielle Martin will be their candidate for University-Rosedale byelection
The Liberal Party announced Saturday afternoon that family physician Dr. Danielle Martin will be their candidate for the upcoming federal byelection in University-Rosedale, the downtown Toronto riding Chrystia Freeland held until she stepped down earlier this month.

Judge orders U.S. to free 5-year-old boy, father detained by ICE in Minnesota
Images of Liam Conejo Ramos wearing a bunny hat and Spiderman backpack while surrounded by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers sparked even more outcry about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota.

What to know about the Strait of Hormuz as Iran-U.S. tensions rise
The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, again has become a focus of tensions as Iran prepares to launch a military drill that could see fire into a lane crucial for global shipping.

Helsinki wants Pamela Anderson to connect with her Finnish roots. So, it put a billboard up near her B.C. home
The European city of Helsinki is, in the least subtle way possible, encouraging Pamela Anderson to explore her Finnish heritage, going so far as offering to help her change her name.

From Sask.'s frozen lakes to Olympic stage, here's a Canadian mogul skier's road to Milano-Cortina
Saskatoon’s Maïa Schwinghammer is days away from competing at the Olympics in Milan

A Mexican influencer is kidnapped on camera, a sign that social media is another battlefront in cartel wars
Nicole Pardo Molina’s kidnapping added to a grim tally that’s been slowly growing over the past five years across Mexico, which has seen at least 21 social media influencers kidnapped or killed.

Was Mark Carney's Davos speech a mistake if it upset Trump?
It's not unreasonable to think about how any action by a Canadian government might impact relations with Canada's largest trading partner. At the same time, allowing the American president's potential for anger to dictate the behaviour of Canadian leaders risks ceding a great amount of power.

What's the point of going back to the moon?
Artemis II is set to blast off to the moon in early February with four astronauts, including the Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen. But we've already been to the moon, so why are we going back? Do we get any benefits here on Earth?
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Toronto Star

Maple Leafs vs. Canucks: First win in Vancouver since 2019 halts six-game slide, but Morgan Rielly exits early
Saturday night's victory before a pro-Leafs crowd was Toronto's first in Vancouver since Dec. 10, 2019.

'It's too little, too late:' Alberta separatism simmers at Conservative convention after Pierre Poilievre leadership victory
The day after Poilievre pledged to unite Canada before winning delegates' 87.4 per cent endorsement, separatist sentiments surfaced on the convention floor — a “resurgence” the Conservative leader blamed on a decade of Liberal rule.

Frostbite risk continues as cold weather warning persists for Toronto
Sunday is expected to begin with a low of -18 C, feeling like nearly -25 with wind chill, Environment Canada said in a yellow warning for the city.

Doug Ford touts a fourth term in speech at Tory convention Saturday night
Speaking to 1,000 Tory delegates, Ford vowed to "protect Ontario" from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Man charged with murder after woman killed, man seriously injured in 'disturbing,' unprovoked attacks in Mississauga
Police believe the woman had been waiting in a tent for an "auction store" to open the next day when she was attacked.

Liberals tap family doctor, health care advocate for University-Rosedale byelection
The Grits will run Danielle Martin, chair of family medicine at U of T, who went viral in 2014 after defending Canada's health care system before a U.S. Senate committee.

Former Prince Andrew can't escape Epstein's shadow as new documents reveal details about friendship
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s royal family is facing a fresh round of embarrassment after the latest release of documents from the U.S. investigation into Jeffrey Epstein revealed unsavory details about the relationship between the convicted sex offender and a correspondent…

Canadian Armed Forces member dies in Latvia
An investigation into Gunner Sebastian Halmagean's death is ongoing, according to the Department of National Defence.

Punxsutawney Phil prepares to issue his Groundhog Day weather verdict from Gobbler's Knob
Tens of thousands of revelers will be descending on Gobbler’s Knob in rural Pennsylvania to witness this year's prognostication.

'Humiliating': This father was kicked out of the Toronto Eaton Centre's nursing room, and he and his wife say the mall's policy is unfair
Moana and David Sangeo describe their experience as they tried to feed their six-week-old son in the mall. They've launched a human rights complaint.
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Globe and Mail
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick planned lunch on Epstein’s island, documents show
Justice Department published millions of new files on Friday related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

U.S. judge denies injunction to stop immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota
The lawsuit was filed this month by the state Attorney-General and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul
Israeli strikes kill Palestinians in different locations of Gaza, hospitals say
Hospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 30 Palestinians Saturday, one of the highest tolls since an October agreement aimed at stopping the fighting.
Venezuela plans mass amnesty law for hundreds of prisoners
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez on Friday announced a proposed 'amnesty law' for hundreds of prisoners in the country.

Venezuela’s Rodríguez announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners
Measure had long been sought by the U.S.-backed opposition

Power outages hit Ukraine, Moldova as Kyiv struggles with frigid winter
Ukrainian Energy Minister says blackouts caused by a technical malfunction, affects power lines linking the countries

Israeli strikes kill at least 30 Palestinians, hospitals say, one of highest tolls since ceasefire
Series of attacks comes a day before Rafah crossing along border with Egypt is set to open
A musical ensemble tells stories of Ukraine’s abducted children
Led by a Ukrainian-Canadian, Daughters of Donbas mixes storytelling and singing to raise awareness of the 20,000 children forcibly deported to Russia

In America’s first sanctuary city, anti-ICE sentiment is revitalizing the movement
With sanctuary cities under attack by the Trump administration, the California city of Berkeley doubles down

Trump administration approves multibillion-dollar arms sales to Israel, Saudi Arabia
U.S. announces sales to Israel worth $6.67-billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9-billion
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Global News

Catherine O’Hara, Canadian actor and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star, dead at 71
Catherine O'Hara is best-known for her role as Kate McCallister in the 'Home Alone' movie series, alongside 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Beetlejuice.'

U.K. lottery winner, 80, jailed in $424-million counterfeit drugs bust
A prosecutor said the gang was involved in producing counterfeit drugs with an estimated street value of £288 million (C$424 million).

Venezuela commercial airspace to reopen weeks after Maduro raid, Trump says
Trump said Thursday he instructed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and U.S. military leaders to open up the airspace by the end of the day.

B.C. premier calls meeting between Alberta separatists, Trump officials ‘treason’
B.C. Premier David Eby is condemning reports of meetings between Alberta separatists and U.S. officials to discuss separation from Canada, accusing them of 'treason.'

10 people abducted from Mexico mining site, confirms Vancouver-based firm
The company said the incident is currently under investigation and information is limited, but it confirms that local authorities have been notified.

Canada and Korea sign MOU for more trade, including autos and minerals
Canada and South Korea have taken key steps to strengthen trade ties that are expected to boost several industrial sectors in Canada, including automotive and critical minerals.

Toronto car exporter accused of laundering money for Hezbollah
Canada has declared Fahed Sowane a danger to security.

Plane crash in Colombia kills all 15 on board, including local politician
State-run airline Satena said air traffic control lost contact with the plane 12 minutes into its short flight from Cucuta, on the border with Venezuela, to the town of Ocana.

How the Ryan Wedding drug trial could compare to ‘El Chapo’ court case
The former U.S. attorney who oversaw the prosecution and conviction of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman tells Global News there are similarities in both cases.

Staff fend off ICE agents trying to enter Minneapolis Ecuador consulate
The attempted entry prompted Ecuador's Foreign Ministry to send a 'note of protest' to the U.S. Embassy in Quito, demanding such incidents 'not be repeated.'
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New York Times

The Richest 2026 Players: A.I., Crypto, Pro-Israel Groups and Trump
All have amassed enormous war chests, new filings show, making them the financial wild cards of this year’s midterm elections and feared political spenders.

Why Is Taking the Rest of the Donetsk Region So Important to Putin?
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the question “the one remaining item” in Abu Dhabi peace talks. Russia disputed that.

Republican National Committee Enters 2026 With Nearly $100 Million Edge on D.N.C.
Democrats have struggled to raise money, as is often the case for the party out of power, but the depth of their financial hole against the Republican National Committee is noteworthy.

Judge Orders Release of 5-Year-Old Detained by Immigration Agents in Minnesota
The image of Liam Conejo Ramos, wearing a blue winter hat and Spider-Man backpack while in the custody of immigration agents, fueled outrage across the country.

They Said They Weren’t Close to Epstein. New Documents Show Otherwise.
Materials released by the Justice Department revealed that leading business and political figures had enduring relationships with the disgraced financier.

Winter Storm Hits the Carolinas, Bringing Dangerous Ice and Snow
Hundreds of crashes were reported on highways throughout the region, as freezing temperatures were predicted in the overnight hours.

ICE Is a ‘Secret Police’ Americans Didn’t Ask For
Amid national protests, the round table convenes to debate what anti-ICE tactics should look like.

Pentagon Defends Restrictions on Media Outlets
The purpose of the new rules is to “stop activity that could compromise national security,” the Defense Department said in response to a New York Times lawsuit.

10 Injured in 59-Vehicle Pileup on Fog-Shrouded California Highway, Police Say
One person died earlier this month in a foggy crash on the same highway.

Facing Immigration Backlash, Trump Called Schumer to Cut a Deal
The president and the top Senate Democrat, who are often at each other’s throats, agreed to try to keep the government open and to start talks on new limits on federal immigration agents.
CNBC

Bitcoin dips below $79,000 as market digests silver sell-off, Trump's Fed chair pick
Bitcoin and Ethereum plunged following wide swings in the commodities market.

American Express challenges Apple for No. 1 slot in Berkshire's portfolio
Big Apple sales and gains for American Express have put Amex within a few billion dollars of becoming the most valuable holding in Berkshire's portfolio.

A 'staggering' number of people bought new iPhones last quarter—analysts explain why, and whether it'll happen again soon
Apple CEO Tim Cook called the surge in demand for iPhones in the latest quarter "staggering." Analysts say multiple factors can help explain why.

Activist Dan Loeb dusts off his poison pen as he seeks a board refresh at CoStar Group
Investors are seeing shades of yesteryear's Dan Loeb in a letter he recently wrote to the CoStar board.

The best communicators do 3 simple things in job interviews—they make you a 'very, very attractive' candidate, says expert
Your ability to communicate your skills in a job interview is crucial. "Supercommunicators" author Charles Duhigg shares three tips for candidates.

Is 'America First' starting to backfire as Washington's allies go it alone?
Trump's volatility and unpredictability, as well as tariffs and territorial threats, have spooked erstwhile allies.

Epstein files show Elon Musk apparently discussed plans to visit sex offender's island, host him at SpaceX
Elon Musk corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein in 2012 and 2013, according to newly released files, and sought to visit Epstein's island and host him at SpaceX.

U.S. government partially shuts down; House vote could reopen it by Monday
The funding deal addresses concerns Democrats have about funding the Department of Homeland Security because of enforcement actions in Minnesota.

Amazon wraps controversial week ahead of 'Melania' premier, fourth-quarter earnings
Amazon's week included a White House screening of the "Melania" documentary and another massive round of layoffs.

Jeffrey Epstein victims blast DOJ for 'incomplete' release of files
"We did not protect President Trump ... or anybody," Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said as he revealed there would be no more release of Epstein files.
Washington Post

Israeli airstrikes kill 32 in Gaza, Palestinian officials say
Israel said it targeted Hamas militants and weapons sites. The majority of the dead were women and children, the Gaza Health Ministry said.

Epstein file photos appear to show Andrew crouched over female on floor
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was stripped of his royal titles over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, seems to be in images released by the Justice Department.

China’s efforts to boost the birth rate have failed. Is coercion next?
China's birth rate has fallen to a record low, prompting concerns about the country's demographic future and the potential for more coercive measures.

U.S. approves almost $16 billion in arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia
The sales to Israel, worth close to $6.7 billion, include 30 Apache attack helicopters. Saudi Arabia is set to buy Patriot missiles worth $9 billion.

Trump says U.S. will decertify Canadian-made planes, threatens 50% tariff
The president accused Canada of blocking the sale of U.S.-made Gulfstream aircraft and said he would raise tariffs in the latest dispute to rock the once-chummy relationship.

What to know about the deadly Nipah virus, amid outbreak in India
Some airports in Asia are on alert after confirmed cases in West Bengal of Nipah virus, which has no known cure. South Asia sees outbreaks nearly every year.

Trump says Venezuela safe for Americans; State Dept. warns against travel
President Donald Trump says he’s reopening “all commercial airspace over Venezuela” and Americans can travel there “very shortly.”

Belarusian balloons full of cigarettes pose NATO’s latest security threat
A rising number of incursions into NATO airspace has led some officials to allege an escalation of Russian hybrid attacks against the alliance and the European Union.

As D.C. faces snow woes, here’s how cities around the world plow ahead
The snow piles clogging up the capital’s streets would seem quaint in some cities — including ones prone to far greater quantities of snow.

Trump tightens screws on Cuba, threatening tariffs on oil suppliers
A new executive order declares that Havana constitutes a “national emergency,” allowing Trump to levy tariffs on any country that delivers oil to Cuba.
BBC

The Papers: 'Ex-duke's new Epstein disgrace' and 'Andrew must reveal all on Epstein'
New pictures of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the latest batch of released files on Jeffrey Epstein dominates Sunday's papers.

Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say
Israel's military confirmed the strikes, which come during a ceasefire that Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaking.

Pakistan military says it has killed 92 militants in Balochistan
It says 15 security personnel and 18 civilians were also killed after militants attacked many cities in Pakistan's province.

An iconic Indian restaurant might have to shut after 99 years. Can the King save it?
Supporters of Veeraswamy, which has operated for almost 100 years, are petitioning the King to intervene.

Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back
The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals.

Lover, liar, predator: How we took back power from the man who controlled us
Shannon, Robyn, Jenni and Natalie teamed up to bring Aaron Swan to justice after decades of abuse.

Our family fell out. This is how we got back together
In the wake of the Beckhams’ estrangement, a mother and daughter explain what it takes to reconcile.

Grammy Awards 2026: How to watch and who will win
Who's performing, who will win, and everything else you need to know about the 2026 Grammy ceremony.

'Torres-like' Ekitike haunts long-term admirers Newcastle
Newcastle United needed no reminding of Hugo Ekitike's quality after trying to sign him last summer - and the Liverpool striker haunted his former suitors at Anfield on Saturday.

Rape trial puts Norway's royal family in unwelcome glare of public
Marius Borg Høiby, the crown prince's blond stepson, is accused of 38 charges in a case that has attracted global interest.
The Independent

Dog Show 101: What to know about the 150th Westminster show
It’s go time for thousands of America’s most dogged competitors

Undercover investigation of Meta heads to trial in New Mexico in first stand-alone case by state
The first stand-alone trial from state prosecutors in a stream of lawsuits against Meta is getting underway in New Mexico

Right-wing influencers are targeting Somali child care centers, leaving some fearing for safety
A video alleging fraud in Somali-run child care centers in Minneapolis has drawn attention throughout the United States

ESPN closes deal for NFL Network, rights for RedZone which gives the NFL a stake in the network
ESPN has finalized its purchase of NFL Network and other league digital assets after receiving approval from government regulators

Black history centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources
Despite proclaiming last February as National Black History Month, President Donald Trump's second term has been marked by what critics say are attacks on Black history in the United States

Dramatic dashcam video shows masked DHS agents arresting citizen driver at gunpoint
Woman claims she was merely observing federal agents’ activity while ICE accuses her of obstruction

In Minneapolis, all-encompassing immigration story tests a newsroom in midst of digital transition
With the eyes of a nation upon it, the Minnesota immigration enforcement effort has tested a local newsroom in the midst of a digital transformation — and it hasn't left the local journalists overmatched

The Grammys are here with Kendrick Lamar leading the nominees. Here's how to watch
The 68th annual Grammy Awards will take place Sunday with a dramatically different tone than last year

Photo highlights of January
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery features compelling images from around the world published by The Associated Press in January.

Minnesota ICE protests live: Trump says DHS won’t intervene in ‘riots’ in Democratic-led cities as protesters march throughout US
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