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February 3, 2026 at 7:39 PM

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13-year-old Australian boy makes ‘superhuman’ swim to save stranded family - National | Globalnews.ca

Rescue services in Western Australia said Austin Appelbee swam for four hours to shore — two while wearing a lifejacket, and two without.

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February 3, 2026 at 7:38 PM

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Jill Biden’s first husband charged with killing wife in domestic dispute at their Delaware home

The first husband of former first lady Jill Biden has been charged with killing his wife at their Delaware home in late December, authorities announced in a news release Tuesday.

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February 3, 2026 at 7:35 PM

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Halifax ferry’s return to service delayed due to parts

A Halifax ferry will not be returning to the harbour as expected by the end of January.

February 1, 2026 at 3:26 AM

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Parasites confirmed in Kashechewan’s water supply, dozens ill

A parasite is confirmed in Kashechewan First Nation's drinking water, sickening at least 63 residents. Officials are investigating after a water plant failure allowed sewage into the system.

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February 1, 2026 at 3:25 AM

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Poilievre clears leadership review with 87% support, following a rousing, campaign-style speech

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has handily passed the biggest test of his leadership since he took the helm of the party in September 2022.

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January 31, 2026 at 6:45 PM

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Man accused of violating a horse at Vernon equestrian centre arrested | Globalnews.ca

Erica Van Meehan, the owner of Abigail Equestrian in Vernon, says an intruder triggered her security cameras early on Saturday morning.

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January 28, 2026 at 6:34 PM

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Marineland now seeking permits to ship remaining belugas to U.S.: sources | Globalnews.ca

Marineland has presented a plan to the federal government to ship the last remaining captive whales and dolphins in Canada to several institutions in the United States.

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January 22, 2026 at 8:56 PM

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Halifax’s Vandal Doughnuts to close this weekend

Vandal Doughnuts, a popular shop in Halifax, has announced it will close this weekend.

January 22, 2026 at 8:54 PM

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Homeless people are ‘freezing outside’ as temperatures plunge in Timmins

As the city issued an extreme cold weather alert this week, an organization that helps unhoused individuals says there aren’t enough beds in Timmins to shelter all the people who need them.

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January 22, 2026 at 8:52 PM

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Phil Collins says he has 24-hour live-in nurse care, as he details health struggles

Phil Collins has opened up about his recent health challenges, revealing that he has 24-hour live-in nurse care.

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January 22, 2026 at 8:51 PM

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Montreal man who committed triple murder declared not criminally responsible

A Montreal man who stabbed his parents and grandmother to death has been found not criminally responsible.

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January 22, 2026 at 8:50 PM

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Temps expected to drop to -42 overnight

The city's issued an extreme cold weather alert

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January 22, 2026 at 4:02 PM

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Locomotive returns to Iroquois Falls after more than a decade

Residents in Iroquois Falls are marking the return of locomotive DESX 1305. The locomotive was a common sight in the community until 2014, when the paper mill shut down, halting the locomotive in its ...

January 21, 2026 at 6:29 PM

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Weather closes Hwy. 17 west of the Sault, Hwy. 400 in Parry Sound is partially closed

Highway travel in northern Ontario is being affected Tuesday by bad weather on Highway 17 and a collision on Highway 400.

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January 21, 2026 at 6:28 PM

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‘Times have changed’: The first Legion branch reflects on 100 years of service

The Royal Canadian Legion is marking 100 years of supporting veterans and serving communities.

January 21, 2026 at 6:27 PM

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Mining company evicts tenants from Timmins mobile home park

Mining company Discovery Silver is evicting more than 70 mobile home owners from Fairway Village in Timmins.

January 21, 2026 at 6:25 PM

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Snow squalls warnings for Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie is under a snow squall warning Wednesday, with up to 40 cm expected beginning this evening and lasting into Friday morning.

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January 21, 2026 at 6:22 PM

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Major fire at historic building forces complete closure of Jacques-Cartier Bridge

A major fire has forced the complete closure of the Jacques Cartier Bridge, connecting the Island of Montreal to the South Shore.

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January 21, 2026 at 6:22 PM

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LIVE UPDATES: ‘Remember that, Mark,’ Trump says in Davos speech

U.S. President Trump appeared displeased with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech yesterday. 'I watched your prime minister yesterday, he wasn’t so grateful,' he said.

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January 21, 2026 at 6:21 PM

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Former flight attendant from Toronto posed as a pilot and received hundreds of free flights, U.S. authorities say

A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.