When did Trump first set his sights on Greenland? The Danish government responded by pledging to upgrade military spending in Greenland to the tune of 1.5 billion Danish crowns (roughly $320 million) for surveillance. Last month, he reasserted that the U.S. needs Greenland for its national security, and named Louisiana Gov. The Pituffik Space Base (formerly Thule Air Base) is pictured in northern Greenland on Oct. 4, 2023. “That’s why the Pituffik Space Base is immensely important in defending the U.S.”How would America actually take control of Greenland?

The capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces has local Venezuelans both celebrating his ouster and wondering if their homeland can peacefully transition to a democratic state. They want to develop their country in peace.”Protesters march through downtown Ottawa as part of the 'Hands Off Venezuela' rally on Jan. 4, 2026. Venezuelans 'celebrating everywhere they go'In Ottawa, Venezuelans who spoke to CBC/Radio-Canada greeted news of Maduro’s arrest with a mixture of joy and cautious optimism. Vanier restaurant Toasty Arepas — which is popular among the Venezuelan Canadian community — was noticeably empty Saturday, with employee Valentina Garcia saying it's not usually so quiet on the weekend. She called the “Hands Off Venezuela” protests “shameful” and “embarrassing,” adding that many of the people involved were not even Venezuelan.

SaskMusic closes out 2025 with CBC Sask. sit downs by SaskMusicAs SaskMusic closes out 2025, we sat down with CBC twice at the end of the year. Listen below! Listen to SaskMusic Executive Director, Lorena Kelly chat about all things emerging on Saskatchewan Weekend with guest host Laura Sciarpelletti! Listen along here: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-205-saskatchewan-weekend/clip/16190063-emerging-saskatchewan-musicians-listen-2026And listen to SaskMusic Education Manager, Ben Valiaho, and Program and Export Manager, Kaelen Klypak discuss some of the best musicians working in Saskatchewan right now on Blue Sky with Nichole Huck!

He also helped director James Cameron do research for his blockbuster film Titanic. By combining his medical training with his passion for being underwater, MacInnis found his way back to the sea, and became a consultant on the U.S. Navy’s Sealab project. The program demonstrated that humans could live and dive underwater for extended periods, with MacInnis specializing in the health and safety of divers. Joe MacInnis diving in the Arctic Ocean. Before making his blockbuster film, Cameron dove 12 times to the sunken ship, says MacInnis.

The operation removed Maduro without triggering the collapse of the Venezuelan state. The limited scope of military action reinforced that this was not an attempt to remake Venezuela by force. When the United States removed Manuel Noriega from Panama in 1989, the objective was not ideological transformation but criminal enforcement. The United States acted on existing indictments and demonstrable security interests. Rubio has also emphasized that the United States is not at war with Venezuela, but with the criminal networks embedded within its state.

On New Year's Day, the Brampton, Ontario-based artist closed out the oath ceremony with his hit “Gaddi Red Challenger,” changing the lyrics, originally about the GTA, to mention New York.

COFI Statement on Mill Closures in British Columbia, By Kim Haakstad, President & CEO, BC Council of Forest IndustriesAAC Determinations – Wrong All This Time? By David Elstone and Jim Girvan, The Spar Tree Group and Industrial Forest ServiceCanada-US Softwood Lumber Trade: When Trade Becomes Tactics, By Russ Taylor, Russ Taylor GlobalRigged by Design? How Method and Policy Keep U.S. Lumber Duties High, By Kelly McCloskey, Editor, Tree Frog Forestry NewsMarkets struggle to see the path ahead as confidence erodes and housing recovery looks unlikely before spring, By Kevin Mason, Managing Director, ERA Forest Products ResearchUS Duty Calculations on Canadian Lumber Are Flawed, By Alice Palmer, freelance writer, researcher and consultant, Sustainable Forests, Resilient Industry Substack

Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend the gathering of more than 30 leaders, where the key issue of postwar security guarantees will be discussed. Zelenskyy told reporters afterward that he expects security guarantees to be finalized at the meeting in Paris. (Danylo Antoniuk/The Associated Press)Zelenskyy has repeatedly underlined the importance of making the security guarantees robust and credible in the face of Russia's ongoing invasion. Concrete security guarantees from Europe and Canada would allow Ukraine to forego its long-sought plan to join NATO. Trump has separately said he is offering Ukraine "strong security guarantees" as part of a peace framework to end the war with Russia.

This device could help P.E.I. farmers crush weeds and save their cropsNewsDuration 2:29Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada researchers are looking at a new way to deal with a growing problem for P.E.I farmers — chemical-resistant weeds that are taking over fields and choking out crops. They’re turning to a piece of equipment that’s used to crush potato vines as a way to help tackle the weeds. CBC’s Nancy Russell went to Harrington to check it out.

OTTAWA — Liberal MP and former finance minister Chrystia Freeland says she will resign as an MP in “coming weeks” after accepting a role as adviser on economic development to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Freeland resigned from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet in September and announced she would not be running in the next federal election. “One cannot be a Canadian MP and an advisor to a foreign government. She should resign as advisor or as MP for University-Rosedale,” Conservative foreign affairs critic Michael Chong wrote on social media. The former deputy prime minister under former prime minister Justin Trudeau had sought the Liberal leadership last year, but lost to Carney.

Thunder Bay, Ont. university piloting walk that brings 9,000 years of local history to life – CBCJan 05, 2026Campus tour blends Indigenous and Western knowledge systems while highlighting the impacts of colonizationLakehead University is piloting a new land-based learning experience that invites people on campus to walk, listen and reflect on the deep cultural and historical significance of the land now home to its Thunder Bay campus. The Etuaptmumk bimoseng, or Two-Eyed Seeing Walk, is a 90-minute guided experience that blends Indigenous and Western knowledge systems. It’s led by Joe Duncan, Indigenous content curriculum specialist, and Rachel Portinga, acting sustainability coordinator with the Office of Sustainability at the university. Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/lakehead-walk-9.7011290

Venezuela’s regime change could eventually undercut Canadian heavy oil – but for now, the real risk for investors is long‑term price pressure, not a sudden supply shock. US President Donald Trump ordered a strike that removed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and brought him to New York on narco‑terrorism charges, according to CNBC. Trump said the United States would “run” Venezuela “until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition,” while Secretary of State Marco Rubio later insisted Washington would not manage the country day to day and would focus instead on enforcing an “oil quarantine,” as per CBC News.

Venezuelans in Canada react to Maduro captureNewsDuration 2:10Many Venezuelans in Canada celebrated the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, but excitement was tempered by uncertainty and concern over what U.S. President Donald Trump could do next.

What U.S. ouster of Maduro could mean for Venezuelan — and Canadian — oilNewsDuration 6:54President Donald Trump announced U.S. plans to revitalize Venezuela's oil industry following its ouster of leader Nicolás Maduro. Heather Exner-Pirot, director of energy, natural resources and environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, discusses Venezuela's oil infrastructure, why Trump's plan faces major hurdles and what this could mean for Canadian energy.

Recapping Sunday’s action, the Sharks re-sign Alexander Wennberg, injury updates, and more in today’s NHL Morning Coffee Headlines. Andre Burakovsky collected two assists as the Blackhawks are 3-0-1 in their last four games, improving their record to 17-18-7. Scott Wedgewood made 23 saves, and Artturi Lehkonen replied for the Avalanche (31-3-7), who lead the league with 69 points. SPECTOR’S NOTE: Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog left this game in the second period with an upper-body injury after crashing into the Panthers’ net. After the game, Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said Landeskog is going to miss some time.