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Carney agrees 'in principle' to Trump's Gaza peace board; details to be worked out
DOHA - Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters Sunday he has agreed in principle to join U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial "Board of Peace," meant to support the reconstruction of Gaza. Ca...
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press Jan 18, 2026

Carney 'concerned' about U.S. 'escalation' on Greenland after tariffs
DOHA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is "concerned" about U.S. "escalation" on its push to buy Greenland after it threatened to impose tariffs on eight European nations opposed to the U.S. plan f...
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press Jan 18, 2026

Carney says Qatar will make 'significant' investments in Canada's major projects
DOHA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Qatar has committed to "significant strategic investments" for Canada's major building projects. That capital will get projects built faster, "supercharge" energ...
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press Jan 18, 2026

CP NewsAlert: Carney 'concerned' about U.S. 'escalation' on Greenland after tariffs
DOHA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is "concerned" about U.S. "escalation" on its push to buy Greenland after it hit eight European nations opposed to the U.S. purchasing the self-governing Dani...
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press Jan 18, 2026

Alberta couple fighting the CRA after being asked to repay $33K in COVID benefits
OTTAWA - An Alberta couple says Canada's tax agency is trying to recoup tens of thousands of dollars in COVID supports, years after the claims were cleared. Daria Skibington-Roffel said she signed up ...
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press Jan 18, 2026

Despite Liberal pivot, Conservatives to keep pressing for tougher crime measures
OTTAWA - The Conservative Party has spent years accusing the Liberals of being too lenient on crime. Under Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Liberal government's justice policy has taken a markedly toug...
Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press Jan 18, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Qatar to boost trade, investment ties
DOHA - Prime Minister Mark Carney attended an official welcoming ceremony in the capital city of Doha and met Sunday with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. A readout from the Prime M...
Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press Jan 18, 2026

Ocean, safety at risk as wind tears apart rancid Newfoundland fish sauce plant: mayor
ST. JOHN'S - A foul-smelling abandoned fish-sauce factory in rural Newfoundland has become an environmental and safety hazard after high winds tore the front wall off the building on Friday night. Ste...
Sarah Smellie, The Canadian Press Jan 17, 2026

Dozens rally in Iqaluit for Greenland as Trump renews threats to control island
IQALUIT - As thousands marched Saturday in Greenland to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed threats to take control of the island, about 825 kilometres away, dozens did the same in Nunavut's...
Canadian Press Jan 17, 2026

Federal firearm buyback program to open Monday, with March 31 deadline to register
OTTAWA - Owners of banned firearms will have until the end of March to declare interest in a federal program offering compensation for turning in or permanently deactivating their guns. The federal go...
Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press Jan 17, 2026
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