Category Archives: SaskToday.ca: National News

Avi Lewis leads field in NDP leadership fundraising, followed by MP McPherson
OTTAWA - NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis has received the lion's share of campaign donations in the race so far, beating out the only sitting MP vying for the job. Elections Canada reports Lewis se...
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

"A rare gift for comedy and heart": Reaction to the death of Catherine O'Hara
Friends, fans and collaborators are reacting to news of the death of Canadian actress Catherine O'Hara. Here is what some of them are saying: "Catherine O'Hara was one of a kind. A rare light in this ...
Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

Abortion, MAID, CBC: Here's what Conservatives are debating at Calgary convention
CALGARY - Hundreds of party delegates from across the country have assembled in Calgary for the federal Conservative party's national convention. Leader Pierre Poilievre will face a vote on his leader...
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

Actress Catherine O'Hara: Canadian acting legend
A quick look at Canadian actress Catherine O'Hara, who died Friday at the age of 71. Born: March 4, 1954 Died: Jan. 30, 2026 Hometown: Toronto Early days: O'Hara began her career at Second City Toront...
Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

Avi Lewis leads NDP fundraising contributions, followed by MP McPherson
OTTAWA - NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis received the lion's share of donations over the last quarter, beating out the only sitting NDP MP who is also vying for the job. Elections Canada reports Le...
Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

Immigration minister says struggling universities must ask provinces for help
HALIFAX - Canada's immigration minister says universities and colleges struggling to balance the books after federal cuts to the international student program will have to turn to their provincial gov...
Devin Stevens, The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

Canadian comedy giant Catherine O'Hara dead at 71
Canadian comedy giant Catherine O'Hara, known for over-the-top performances in "Schitt's Creek" and "SCTV" and a memorable turn as a stressed-out mom in "Home Alone," has died at 71. She died at her h...
Nicole Thompson and Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

B.C.-based Pattison says Virginia warehouse sale to ICE won't proceed
VANCOUVER - Vancouver-based Jim Pattison Developments announced Friday it will no longer be selling a Virginia warehouse property to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which had said it wanted ...
Brenna Owen and Nono Shen, The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

Canada denied Jeffrey Epstein permission to visit B.C. in 2018: documents
OTTAWA - The Canadian government denied convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein permission to enter the country in 2018 due to his criminal past, U.S. government documents published Friday reveal. The ...
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

Insurance policy doesn't entitle family to additional rebuilding costs: Supreme Court
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has sided with an insurance company in a dispute over coverage for a family whose home on the Ottawa River was declared a total loss due to flooding. Trillium Mutu...
Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026










