Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Quebec residences get training to become more inclusive and safe for LGBTQ+ seniors
MONTREAL - A Quebec foundation is hoping to train 10,000 people on making seniors residences safer and more inclusive for older LGBTQ+ adults. The mergence Foundation says seniors who are sexually and...
Katrine Desautels, The Canadian Press Jan 07, 2026

Federal, provincial leaders visit First Nation in Manitoba hit by power outage
PIMICIKAMAK CREE NATION, MAN. - Bottled water, plumbing supplies and food continue to be flown in to a beleaguered First Nation in northern Manitoba, as its chief met Wednesday with political leaders ...
Brittany Hobson, The Canadian Press Jan 07, 2026

Former envoy says Ottawa is 'parroting' Trump's anti-democratic approach to Venezuela
OTTAWA - Canada's former ambassador to Venezuela says Ottawa is "parroting" Washington's anti-democratic line by giving air to the idea of fresh elections in the South American nation. "It's intellect...
Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press Jan 07, 2026

Ex-Listuguj police officer faces charges after Quebec police watchdog investigation
MONTREAL - A former officer with the Listuguj Police Department is facing criminal charges following an investigation by Quebec's police watchdog. Bureau des enqutes indpendantes says Cass Barnaby is ...
Canadian Press Jan 07, 2026

Big streamers challenging financial disclosure rules in CRTC Cancon decision
OTTAWA - Large foreign streaming companies are fighting a requirement by the federal broadcast regulator to disclose financial information - part of the CRTC's modernization of its definition of Canad...
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press Jan 07, 2026

NDP leadership candidates sprint to final fundraising, membership deadlines
OTTAWA - NDP leadership candidates are entering the final sprint to sign up members and raise the last of four $25,000 payments required to be on the ballot. The membership cutoff for voting eligibili...
David Baxter, The Canadian Press Jan 07, 2026

WHL's Raiders acquire Braeden Cootes in blockbuster trade with Thunderbirds
PRINCE ALBERT - The Western Hockey League's Prince Albert Raiders have acquired forward Braeden Cootes, fresh off a bronze medal at the world junior championship, in a big trade with the Seattle Thund...
Canadian Press Jan 07, 2026

First Nations chiefs alarmed by feds' lack of commitment to protecting source water
OTTAWA - Some First Nations chiefs say Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty's recent refusal to commit to source water protections in a promised clean water bill shows the government is sidel...
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press Jan 07, 2026

Opening grain prices Wednesday, January 7
Below are today's opening net cash prices from Bunge's Moose Jaw Terminal. Amber Durum: 274.92 Feed Barley: 213.59 Canola: 557.52 (up 1.10) Kabuli Chickpeas: 595.25 Flax: 626.04 Red Lentils: 4...
Ryan Young Jan 07, 2026

Carney heads to China next week for first visit by a prime minister in eight years
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with President Xi Jinping in Beijing next week as he makes the first official trip to China by a Canadian prime minister in more than eight years. Carney'...
David Baxter and Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press Jan 07, 2026










