Sen. Elizabeth Warren said President Trump has repeatedly tried to control the Federal Reserve and that recent actions appear to involve the Department of Justice pressuring Fed Chair Jerome Powell; she said she supports protecting Fed independence.
Toronto has appointed Andrew Posluns as its first chief congestion officer, and the Toronto Region Board of Trade says he must be given cross-department authority, clear performance measures and political backing to address costly gridlock ahead of FIFA 2026.
Two Liberal MPs left a parliamentary delegation in Taiwan early, saying they were returning 'informed by advice from the government.' Conservative MPs on the same trip plan to remain and complete their scheduled meetings.
Sen. Mark Kelly sued the Pentagon seeking to block a censure by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Kelly appeared in a video urging troops to resist unlawful orders. The lawsuit says the First Amendment forbids the government from punishing legislators for such speech.
Residents in Shelburne, N.S., held a memorial for 13‑year‑old Drew Nickerson, who died on Jan. 5 after being attacked by three dogs; the RCMP said the dogs were later euthanized.
The author reports that inflation has raised expected retirement costs—especially for travel and groceries—and that they are in a transitional retirement phase and have not yet withdrawn retirement savings.
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem defended U.S. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell after Powell said the U.S. Department of Justice subpoenaed the Fed amid a criminal inquiry.
A Trading Central screen found only oil and gas firms met the screen's dividend, growth and low-debt criteria; the article mentions Suncor Energy, Freehold Royalties and Peyto Exploration among the top matches.
Iranian Canadians gathered in Saskatoon to show solidarity with people protesting in Iran, and attendees report that authorities have cut internet and telecommunications, making contact with relatives difficult.
Councillor Parthi Kandavel will host a 2026 budget townhall on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at Warden Hilltop Community Centre from 6 to 8 p.m., presenting the city's investment plans and offering a chance for local input.
