Category Archives: Canada
"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 ...
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...
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...
Jan 30, 2026
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...
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...
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 ...
Jan 30, 2026
Jim Pattison Developments not proceeding with sale of industrial building in Virginia
Vancouver-based Jim Pattison Developments will not be selling a Virginia warehouse property to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which had said it wanted the site as an Immigration and Customs...
Jan 30, 2026 Jim Pattison, owner of Jim Pattison Developments, has announced that he will not be selling a warehouse to a U.S. government agency. (Image Credit: The Canadian Press)
Canadian man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting 100-plus girls in the United States
A 40-year-old man from Toronto has pleaded guilty in the United States for sexually exploiting more than 100 children on social media. The U.S. Justice Department says the Canadian man pleaded guilty ...
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...
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 ...
Jan 30, 2026