Russian military buildup on NATO’s Eastern flank revealed through satellite images
A group of private intelligence analysts using commercial satellite images and other evidence has put together a graphic illustration of the Russian military buildup on NATO’s Eastern flank, a threat that has most of Europe scrambling to bolster its defences. Photo taken by bystanders of Iskander intermediate-range ballistic missiles on a highway 19 kilometres from the Polish border during a Russian military exercise in Kaliningrad last year. The photo was obtained by a group of private analysts documenting Russian military buildup in Eastern Europe. A storage facility for what a group of private military analysts say are Russian SS-27s, nuclear-armed intercontinental ballistic missiles. The satellite image was part of a presentation by a group of private analysts documenting Russian military buildup near the borders of NATO countries.
Source:National Post
January 10, 2026 11:56 UTC
Canadian economy added 8,200 jobs in December, while unemployment rose to 6.8%
Statistics Canada says a boost in the number of people looking for work in December drove the unemployment rate higher at the end of the year. Canada created just 8,200 new jobs in December, while the unemployment rate rose to 6.8 per cent, up from 6.5 per cent the month before. December's job gains were concentrated in full-time work, which added 50,200 jobs in December, while part-time employment fell by 42,000. Douglas Porter, BMO's chief economist, said the December figures bring job gains back to a more "realistic place." Friday's jobs report marks the Bank of Canada's last look at the state of the labour market before its first interest-rate decision of the year later this month.
Source:CBC News
January 10, 2026 11:22 UTC
Minneapolis council member says fascism 'no longer' theoretical in U.S.
Minneapolis council member says fascism 'no longer' theoretical in U.S.NewsDuration 8:34Minneapolis Coun. Jamison Whiting says the city 'is a resilient place, but we are tired of having to be resilient' as they mourn and protest Renee Nicole Good's fatal shooting by an ICE agent. Whiting says the presence of ICE in the city is 'not about safety, it is about causing fear and chaos.'
Source:CBC News
January 10, 2026 11:17 UTC
Renewing acquaintances
Auburn, IN (46706)TodayCloudy skies early followed by a mixture of light rain and snow in the afternoon. ESE winds shifting to WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precip 90%..TonightSome lingering evening flurries or snow showers. Partly cloudy during the evening followed by cloudy skies overnight. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.
Source:thestar
January 10, 2026 11:02 UTC
Can alcohol bottles go in blue bins? Your recycling questions answered
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January 10, 2026 10:50 UTC
A Mississauga man took the city to court over not mowing his lawn — and won
A Mississauga man has won a Superior Court challenge against the city over a weed control bylaw that prevents homeowners from growing some plants and grass over a certain height. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementOn Tuesday, Ruck won a self-represented case against the City of Mississauga, challenging part of a weed control bylaw that prohibits growing grass over 20 centimetres and growing certain plants. The City of Mississauga is still reviewing the decision and considering next steps, Irene McCutcheon, a city spokesperson told CBC News in an email Thursday. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementAccording to the ruling, the City of Mississauga received its first complaint about Ruck's tall grass in August 2021. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“The lawn basically consists of islands that are surrounded by a pathway that is regularly mowed,” Ruck said.
Source:CBC News
January 10, 2026 10:04 UTC
His own morality
The day after airliners flew into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in 2001, the National Post columnist Mark Steyn wrote, for the paper’s Sept 13 edition, that it was time to send U.S. troops into Canada. He based this advice on a rumour, later demonstrated to be false by the 9/11 Commission, that some of the terrorists who flew out of Boston had driven in from Canada. “[Just for the record, I mean this entirely seriously,” Steyn wrote. “[T]he U.S. should exercise an admittedly broad definition of the international right of hot pursuit and send forces across the border to track down the terrorist cells that operate out of Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and elsewhere.”It was a difficult time. But my question for today is: would Donald Trump, JD Vance, Stephen Miller and the amazingly adaptable Marco Rubio use a broad or narrow definition of hot pursuit if anything happened in Canada, or was rumoured by anybody to have happened in Canada, that caught their interest?
Source:National Post
January 10, 2026 07:43 UTC
Jewish group condemns ROM's use of 'Palestine' label while museum says revisions already underway
A Jewish advocacy group is condemning the use of the “Palestine” label for certain ancient artifacts at the Royal Ontario Museum. The museum says revisions have already been underway for several months, which is prior to the online discourse that began when Tafsik posted about it on X in late December. The museum did not immediately respond to National Post’s request about what the new labels would be after its revision. After the colonizing Romans killed and expelled much of the indigenous Jewish population, they imposed the colonial name ‘Palestine’ with the explicit intent of erasing Jewish history and connection to the land,” Epstein said. “Any changes to labels at ROM are informed by dialogue between curators, interpretive planners, and sectoral peers.
Source:National Post
January 10, 2026 07:25 UTC
A U.S. takeover of Greenland could be 'shattering of NATO,' warns Canada's former military commander
"I share the Danish assessment that yes, this could be the shattering of NATO, much to [Russian President Vladimir] Putin's delight." WATCH | Trump aide says Greenland should be part of the U.S.: Why Trump wants Greenland | Duration 4:22 The Trump administration has made it clear it wants to take control of Greenland and it isn’t ruling out using military force. Canada needs foreign intelligence service: ThomasAs Canada strengthens its independence, Thomas told Cullen that it should consider setting up a foreign human intelligence service, like the CIA in the United States or MI6 in the United Kingdom. If there's action taken because of intelligence, Thomas said it would have more credibility if Canada itself has gathered the information. According to the federal government, Canada's existing spy agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, co-operates with foreign agencies to get information "which might otherwise not be available to Canada."
Source:CBC News
January 10, 2026 05:58 UTC
United Arab Emirates cuts state funding for citizens studying in U.K. over fears of Muslim Brotherhood on campuses
The United Arab Emirates has removed state funding for citizens who want to study in the United Kingdom over fears of campus Islamist radicalization there driven by the Muslim Brotherhood. Approximately 8,500 Emirati students were studying in Britain in 2024, the last year for which numbers are available. Since the Arab Spring uprising across the Muslim world in 2011, the UAE has moved vigorously to curb the influence of political Islamist groups, especially the Muslim Brotherhood. The Muslim Brotherhood was a driving force of the Arab Spring in Egypt where it gained its strongest ever influence, which has since waned. This potential British listing has become a political hot issue, with surging Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage vowing to ban the Muslim Brotherhood if he becomes prime minister.
Source:National Post
January 09, 2026 23:35 UTC
Alberta premier demands pipeline approval by fall in wake of Venezuela conflict
OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for Ottawa to approve a new heavy oil pipeline to the West Coast by the fall, saying that a United States-backed Venezuela threatens to undercut Canada in the global energy market. The U.S. sent shockwaves through the global energy landscape last weekend with a daring raid of oil-rich Venezuela, culminating in the apprehension of socialist dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Canada and Venezuela produce similar grades of heavy oil, meaning that Venezuelan oil can plausibly displace the Canadian product that currently flows into U.S. refineries. Canadian oil stocks have tumbled on news of the incursion, losing $8 billion of stock market value in just four days. The U.S. is by far the biggest customer for Canadian oil, accounting for more than 90 per cent of all exports.
Source:National Post
January 09, 2026 22:22 UTC
Anderson chosen to fill school board seat
Auburn, IN (46706)TodayRain showers early with precipitation turning to a mixture of rain and snow for the afternoon. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph, becoming W and increasing to 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precip 90%..TonightSome lingering evening flurries or snow showers. Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.
Source:thestar
January 09, 2026 20:45 UTC
CRA has $1.8B in unclaimed cheques. Here's how to check if the government owes you money
As of last October, The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says it’s been sitting on a pile of more than 10 million uncashed cheques. The CRA says its unclaimed cheques — exactly 10,279,770 at last count — are valued at $1,752,004,000. The CRA has a whole web page devoted to uncashed cheques. The simplest way is to log into your account (conveniently called My Account) and look for the “uncashed cheques” link on the overview page. Since 2020, when the online system for uncashed cheques was set up, Canadians have received 4,960,380 cheques valued at just over $1.8 billion.
Source:National Post
January 09, 2026 20:25 UTC
Former Cowboys to keep an eye on in the Playoffs
I would much rather be talking about the Dallas Cowboys getting ready for a playoff game right about now, but we all know why that did not happen. How many former Dallas Cowboys players will we see? Who are the top former Dallas players that we will see over the next few weeks in the playoffs? Yet another running back that the Dallas Cowboys let go, only for them to have a solid year just like Tony Pollard before him. It just stinks that we will not be able to watch the Cowboys in the playoffs, but rather just watch these former players hopefully ball out.
Source:thestar
January 09, 2026 18:28 UTC
Conservative grassroots to debate DEI, conversion therapy, abortion and immigration at convention
OTTAWA — Conservative grassroots will debate amending the party’s policy towards diversity, as well as deleting a clause that says a future government would not support legislation restricting abortion, when they meet in Calgary later this month. Delegates from across the country will gather at the party’s first convention since the 2025 spring election loss to vote on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s future as party leader, as well as changes to the party’s policy and constitution. Late Thursday, the Conservative party published a list of policy proposals submitted by party members across riding associations. As party leader, Poilievre can choose whether or not to advance resolutions that members endorse, as has been the case for past leaders. Party conventions have historically been where party members can push a leader to take a stronger stance on an issue and serve as an indicator of the direction grassroots members want a party to take.
Source:National Post
January 09, 2026 18:10 UTC