Alberta independence rally draws thousands to Calgary Stampede Park
More than 3,000 people attended a Calgary rally calling for an Alberta independence referendum, and organizers are collecting signatures ahead of a May 2 deadline.
2026/01/27
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Sly Dunbar, Jamaican drummer who played with reggae and rock greats, dies at 73
Two-time Grammy winner Sly Dunbar has died at 73, his wife Thelma told the Jamaica Gleaner.
2026/01/27
Canada seeks to boost energy trade with India to cut U.S. dependence
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said Canada wants to diversify after exporting about 98% of its energy to the United States and is exploring supplying crude oil, liquefied natural gas and uranium to India; Canada currently does not export crude or LNG to India.
2026/01/27
Business tourism 2025 delivers positive results for Montréal and Québec.
Montréal hosted 477 business events in 2025 that drew more than 1 million visitors and generated an estimated $438 million in economic spinoffs; the Palais des congrès alone ran 281 events accounting for about $277 million.
2026/01/27
Iran's crackdown on nationwide protests killed more than 6,000, activists say
A U.S.-based activist group reported at least 6,126 deaths and more than 41,800 arrests in Iran after nationwide protests, while Iranian officials give a lower figure and independent verification is limited.
2026/01/27
Bovino is expected to leave Minneapolis as Trump reshuffles immigration leadership
U.S. Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is expected to leave Minneapolis as the administration named Tom Homan to lead federal immigration operations and report directly to the White House; the change follows a second fatal shooting by federal officers and a legal challenge to the enforcement surge.
2026/01/27
Smart locker rollout: Snaile and Elvora partner to roll out up to 200 sites in Abitibi.
Snaile Inc. and Elvora Properties have signed a definitive partnership to deploy up to 200 smart parcel locker sites across Quebec's Abitibi region, described as one of the largest such projects announced in the province.
2026/01/27
Ugandan opposition leader remains at large as manhunt continues
Robert Kyagulanyi escaped house arrest on Jan. 17 and remains at large while security forces conduct a nationwide search; senior military officials have publicly vowed to capture him.
2026/01/27
Balmy Beach Canoe Club coach Dave Moore honoured with Russ Dunn Award
Dave Moore of the Balmy Beach Canoe Club was named the 2025 Russ Dunn Award winner by Canoe Kayak Canada, an honour announced at the CanMas Nationals and celebrated at the club in late 2025.
2026/01/27
Childhood vaccine mandates face renewed debate after U.S. changes
The article reports that U.S. recommendations for childhood vaccines were recently reduced from 17 to 11, and that ACIP chair Dr. Kirk Milhoan said vaccines could be optional, prompting renewed debate over school and daycare mandates.
2026/01/27
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