'Let me show what I can do': Why this Conservative MP wants to help Carney navigate Canada-U.S relations
OTTAWA — While Parliament Hill swirls with speculation about potential floor-crossings, one Conservative MP is raising his hand, but for a different reason: To assist Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government navigate the Canada-U.S. relationship. “I think everyone knows where I stand,” Jamil Jivani smiles and says, seated in his Parliament Hill office on Friday morning. “I hope they’re considering it.”It is not just that the MP, who has earned a reputation for being unafraid to share his opinions, is eager to help. Diamond Isinger, who served as a special advisor to former prime minister Justin Trudeau on Canada-U.S. relations, said “Canadians made very clear in this last election” that they believe the Liberals were the best party to deal with Trump. As for what Opposition Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre thinks about its overtures, the MP said Poilievre has also offered to help.
Source:National Post
January 16, 2026 22:27 UTC
Long lineups in central Alberta to sign petition for province to leave Canada
Attendees could hear more about the campaign for a referendum on independence and also sign a petition pushing for such a referendum. WATCH | People turn up at central Alberta community halls to sign petition calling for referendum on independence:Début du widget . Large crowds gather to sign Alberta separation petitionSupporters of Alberta's independence lined up in central Alberta Wednesday night to sign a petition, calling for the province to separate from the rest of Canada. Last year, Sylvestre applied to have a similar referendum question heard: Do you agree that the province of Alberta shall become a sovereign country and cease to be a province in Canada? Around the same time, the Forever Canadian petition was verified as successful (new window) by Elections Alberta, with over 400,000 votes.
Source:CBC News
January 16, 2026 21:56 UTC
Butler holds first meetings of 2026
A few flurries or snow showers possible. Morning high of 27F with temps falling to near 15. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph..TonightPartly cloudy skies during the evening will give way to cloudy skies overnight. Low near 10F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Source:thestar
January 16, 2026 21:55 UTC
20 Years--A Look Back: The 2006 Evacuation of American Citizens from Lebanon
[1] Under mounting pressure and the U.S.-led “Roadmap to Peace,” Prime Minister Ariel Sharon reluctantly authorized the evictions. And Lebanon will bear the consequences,” said the prime minister at a press conference convened during a meeting with Japan’s prime minister. The Israeli air force severed Lebanon’s communications with the outside, bombing cell phone towers and power stations. With the international outcry over the civilian toll increasing and the hasty U.S.-led evacuation effort’s confusion, Olmert went “all in” with the Israeli Air Force. The views expressed in this article do not reflect the opinions of the Department of War and the United States Air Force.
Source:CBC News
January 16, 2026 21:03 UTC
Beam me up — Greater Fool – Authored by Garth Turner – The Troubled Future of Real Estate
And the current odds are 8% on Trump winning and 92% for the other old guy. The real reason the kiddos are balkingThe latest CREA stats confirmed local real estate board numbers – at least for major urban centres – that it’s a mess. Or are they just freaked out because real estate has turned into a turkey? In a note to BMO Economics clients Friday morning he says the kiddos are looking at almost a decade of real estate torpor, and it’s just too much for their faint little hearts. There is a generation right now realizing that real estate can be a massive wealth creator; but it can also lock in capital and suck up cash flow for prolonged periods.
Source:National Post
January 16, 2026 20:43 UTC
Trump says U.S. 'doing much better than Canada' during Florida Panthers' White House visit
U.S. President Donald Trump took a swipe at Canada during a White House event to mark the Stanley Cup victory by the Florida Panthers, their second win in as many years over the Edmonton Oilers. “You denied Canada the Stanley Cup for the 32nd straight year by —”U.S. President Donald Trump is presented with a jersey and hockey stick by Florida Panthers owner Vincent Viola (L), Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers during a ceremony to honor the 2025 Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers in the East Room of the White House on Jan. 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. What do you think about that, Matthew?” That would be Matthew Tkachuk, winger and alternate captain for the Panthers. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“We have a little competition with Canada,” Trump said. I don’t care.”The Panthers gave Trump a Stanley Cup ring, a jersey with his name and the number 47, and a golden hockey stick.
Source:National Post
January 16, 2026 16:40 UTC
DeKalb Central approves new middle school schedule
Auburn, IN (46706)TodayMainly cloudy with snow showers around this morning. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 50%..TonightCloudy with snow showers mainly during the evening. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 50%.
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January 16, 2026 15:16 UTC
Ten candidates file for May primary
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January 16, 2026 15:11 UTC
Where Canada’s real estate market is headed in 2026
Where Canada’s real estate market is headed in 2026NewsDuration 1:59The Canadian Real Estate Association predicts a slight housing market rebound this year after a sluggish 2025. But while home prices dip in big cities like Toronto and Vancouver, they’re shooting up in smaller ones like Regina and Quebec City.
Source:CBC News
January 16, 2026 15:06 UTC
Carney set to meet Xi Jinping, while canola producers and automakers hold their breath
BEIJING — As Prime Minister Mark Carney meets President Xi Jinping Friday in Beijing, few industries will be watching as intently as Canada’s canola producers and electric vehicle manufacturers. Same for Canadian pork and seafood workers, who are dealing with 25 per cent tariffs. On Thursday in Beijing, Carney ushered in a “new era” in the Sino-Canadian relationship, describing China as a strategic partner and saying Canada is “heartened” by Xi Jinping’s leadership. For many, the mark of success for this trip will be seeing if Carney manages to draw concessions from the Asian economic behemoth, namely on canola tariffs. One need not look farther than last August when China unveiled the 75.8 per cent tariffs on Canadian canola seed.
Source:National Post
January 16, 2026 14:04 UTC
'Speed gun party' protests loss of speed cameras
Lowertown residents gathered along King Edward Avenue this week for what they call a “speed gun party" — an effort to prove that a speed camera that was removed from this intersection was effective at slowing drivers. About a dozen people came together in the snow for what they called a “speed gun party” on the corner of King Edward Avenue and St. Andrew Street. A group of Lowertown residents and other advocates came together for a 'speed gun party' along King Edward Avenue on Thursday afternoon. In 2024, the speed camera on King Edward Avenue led the city with 59,656 violations, or an average of 163 per day. Speed camera alternativesFollowing the speed camera ban, the Ford government pledged $210 million for municipalities to implement other traffic-calming measures like speed bumps and roundabouts.
Source:CBC News
January 16, 2026 13:56 UTC
32 reported incidents of antisemitism in Canada 'this past week,' says Jewish group as it urges Carney to act
A Jewish advocacy group says there have been 32 reported antisemitic incidents in Canada this past week alone and is asking Prime Minister Mark Carney to act urgently. “That is a warning signal, and it demands more than piecemeal reactions,” B’nai Brith wrote in a post on X on Wednesday, about the number of incidents this past week. The group pointed to the targeted terror attack on Australia’s Jewish community at Bondi Beach on Dec. 14, when 15 people were murdered. A spokesperson for Carney’s office told National Post in an emailed statement that the letter from B’nai Brith had been received. “Antisemitism is accelerating,” B’nai Brith said on X.
Source:National Post
January 16, 2026 12:26 UTC
A third of Canadians want dual citizenships, about the same amount question the loyalty of dual citizens: poll
The youngest age group (18 to 24) was split with 43 per cent saying yes and 37 per cent saying no, which was almost identical to those aged 25 to 34. “The poll reveals that many Canadians express interest in obtaining dual citizenship, particularly younger Canadians. want dual citizenships the most, and those in Atlantic provinces the least, the poll found. Despite the high percentage of Canadian residents wanting dual citizenships for themselves, nearly a third were suspicious of divided loyalties by those with dual citizenships. Perhaps intuitively, a majority of those who said they would like to hold dual citizenships are the least likely to think dual citizens are less loyal to Canada.
Source:National Post
January 16, 2026 12:24 UTC
Former CBC human resources employee sues over workplace so toxic staff were given a 'crying room'
A former CBC human resources employee is suing the national broadcaster claiming he was forced to leave a work environment so toxic and discriminatory there was a designated “crying room” so employees could deal with office stress. A CBC human resource staff member laughed and told him the office was the “crying room” where employees would go to cry to help cope with workplace stress, he says in his statement of claim. “I think this case exposes the very concerning toxic work culture within our national broadcaster. “It really demonstrates that there’s something very wrong and broken at CBC within their work environment that they need to fix. Johnston said the poor workplace environment led to complications to his surgical recovery, including severe pain which prevented him from sitting.
Source:National Post
January 16, 2026 12:10 UTC