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Donald Trump doesn't mention Canada in inaugural speech as Trudeau calls for unity

Donald Trump doesn't mention Canada in inaugural speech as Trudeau calls for unity

WASHINGTON — After two months of political consternation over U.S.
Trump's team indicates he won't hit Canada with tariffs on his first day in office

Trump's team indicates he won't hit Canada with tariffs on his first day in office

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump's team is indicating he won't hit Canada with damaging tariffs on his inauguration day.
Mass of Arctic air invades parts of Canada, sends mercury plunging

Mass of Arctic air invades parts of Canada, sends mercury plunging

FREDERICTON — A mass of cold air that meandered south from the Arctic has sent temperatures plunging across parts of Canada from New Brunswick to eastern Alberta.
New Montreal report reveals lack of consensus on dismantling homeless encampments

New Montreal report reveals lack of consensus on dismantling homeless encampments

MONTREAL — A report by a committee formed to study homelessness in Montreal has revealed a lack of consensus on whether the city should continue to dismantle tent encampments.
Canada's privacy watchdog 'concerned' about students' personal info after data breach

Canada's privacy watchdog 'concerned' about students' personal info after data breach

The federal privacy watchdog says he's "concerned" about a data breach involving a student information system used across Canada, and his office is seeking more information from the U.S.-based company behind the targeted software.
In the news today: Donald Trump set to return to the White House

In the news today: Donald Trump set to return to the White House

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Federal cabinet braces for trade war as Donald Trump is inaugurated

Federal cabinet braces for trade war as Donald Trump is inaugurated

When he first made the threat, Trump said the tariffs were a response to what he called inaction on keeping migrants and illegal drugs out of the U.S.. He has since pivoted, saying they are due to a trade deficit with Canada.
Legal arguments continue this week in five hockey players' sex assault case

Legal arguments continue this week in five hockey players' sex assault case

Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were charged with sexual assault early last year in an incident that allegedly took place in London, Ont., nearly six years earlier.
Venue change for inauguration means Alberta premier will miss in-person ceremony

Venue change for inauguration means Alberta premier will miss in-person ceremony

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith won't be at president-elect Donald Trump's inaugural ceremony on Monday after all, due to bitter cold weather forecasted for tomorrow in Washington, D.C.
Quick Sketch: Meet Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland

Quick Sketch: Meet Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland

OTTAWA — Chrystia Freeland is touting her experience in government as evidence she can rebuild the Liberal party and steer the country through a perilous time.