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Don Lemon arrested on federal charges after covering Minnesota church protest. What does this unprecedented case mean for press freedom? Our full analysis: https://ncrnow.ca/2026/02/01/don-lemon-arrested/

According to a party spokesperson speaking to the CBC, 2,558 votes were cast out of 2,700 delegates. It's not "overwhelming". It's not a surprise. It seems to mean they endorse his tactics. Sigh.

An 87 percent leadership convention result looks like a mandate. But it might really just be a measure of who could afford to be in the room.
https://ncrnow.ca/2026/02/01/87-percent-means-less-leadership-convention/

#PierrePoilievre, #leadershipconvention, #Canadianpolitics

After years of political pressure, TikTok U.S. has been sold to American investors — but what actually changes (or doesn’t)? Here’s the breakdown for Canadian users.
Photo by Solen Feyissa on Unsplashhttps://ncrnow.ca/2026/01/30/tiktok-sold-to-the-americans/

What if privatization makes healthcare worse, not better? Evidence shows private clinics worsen wait times and cost taxpayers more. Canada's approach isn't the problem—underfunding is. https://ncrnow.ca/2026/01/30/healthcare-privatization-myth-canada/ #healthcare privatization #Fraser Institute

Scientists move Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight - the closest humanity has ever been to catastrophe. Nuclear threats, climate change, and AI risks push us toward the brink. Read more: https://ncrnow.ca/2026/01/28/doomsday-clock/

Deepfakes have evolved from crude experiments to near-perfect forgeries. They're fooling experts, spreading faster than fact-checkers can debunk, and threatening democracy. https://ncrnow.ca/2026/01/27/deepfakes-a-growing-threat-to-truth/ #deepfakes #AI #misinformation

Systematic rise in deaths linked to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in early 2026 follows a record-high last year, with six so far this year plus two fatal shootings of civilians. Read our analysis here: https://ncrnow.ca/2026/01/26/deaths-in-ice-operations/

Canada-China trade is reshaping Ottawa’s economic strategy as global uncertainty grows and U.S. protectionism continues. What Canada’s latest trade move signals, and why it matters now. https://ncrnow.ca/2026/01/19/canada-china-trade-ottawa-strategy/ #CanadaChinatrade #cdnpoli

Do conservative policy priorities match the moment Canadians are living in? Housing, health care, and affordability barely appear. Worth asking why these debates keep coming back. #cdnpoli #policyhttps://ncrnow.ca/2026/01/16/why-conservative-policy-feels-out-of-step/

Trump is threatening to use the Insurrection Act after unrest in Minnesota. What is it, how does it work, and why does it matter for civil liberties? Read more: https://r.pebmac.ca/https://ncrnow.ca/2026/01/15/what-is-the-insurrection-act/

What do Western statements and sanctions actually achieve? An analysis of Iran’s protests, global pressure, and Canada’s role. https://r.pebmac.ca/https://ncrnow.ca/2026/01/13/iran-protests-and-the-western-response/#IranProtests #ForeignPolicy #HumanRights

Two days. Two cities. ICE and Border Patrol shootings. Same language. Same justifications. At what point do we admit this is becoming normalized?
Read the full piece: https://ncrnow.ca/2026/01/09/federal-agents/

Simple really is best at Paninaro — this piece dives into how simplicity, care, and obsession with quality make its Italian sandwiches unforgettable. Read why restraint beats excess in every bite: https://ncrnow.ca/2026/01/07/paninaro/

Carney says Canadian oil will be competitive after Maduro ouster Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is working to expand oil markets in Asia with the prospect of Venezuelan oil displacing Canadian product in the American market.

www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art... This is more Carney but there is mention of Poilievre in it.

Canada defeated Finland 6–3 to win bronze at the 2026 World Juniors, led by four-point games from Gavin McKenna and Michael Hage, and record-setting defenceman Zayne Parekh. Full recap: https://ncrnow.ca/2026/01/06/world-junior-championship-2026/

When power replaces rules, no country is immune. Why Pierre Poilievre’s praise of Trump over Venezuela should worry Canadians. https://r.pebmac.ca/https://ncrnow.ca/2026/01/05/when-power-replaces-truth/#cdnpoli #powerpolitics #CanadaUS

When we stop imagining better outcomes, we hand our power to people who benefit from things staying broken. Creating a better future is an act of creativity. https://r.pebmac.ca/https://ncrnow.ca/2026/01/02/creating-a-better-future/ #collective action #democracy #social change

Maybe growth in 2026 isn’t about doing more, but letting go. Leave behind guilt, comparison, burnout, and pressure. Make room for kindness, rest, and steady progress. Read more: https://ncrnow.ca/2026/01/03/20-things-im-leaving-in-2025/
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash

As we move through 2026, maybe growth isn’t about doing more, but letting go. Leave behind guilt, constant comparison, burnout, and unearned pressure. Make room for kindness, rest, honesty, and steady progress. That’s a good way forward.

🎅 Hidden beneath Lowertown Brewery is a Christmas speakeasy you don’t find by accident.
We take you inside the Lowertown Brewery Speakeasy
Read the full article on NCRnow 👇
#LowertownBrewerySpeakeasy #OttawaSpeakeasy #ByWardMarket
https://ncrnow.ca/2025/12/12/lowertown-brewery-speakeasy/

🏛️ Another MP has crossed the floor — and it raises a bigger question than party numbers.


Read the full NCRnow article 👇 https://ncrnow.ca/2025/12/12/mp-crosses-the-floor/
#cdnpoli 🇨🇦 #FloorCrossing #PoliticalTrust #Parliament #NCRnow

Your Ottawa Public Library card is more than just a tool for borrowing books. It’s a key that unlocks a huge range of free digital resources, community programs, and creative technology across the city. https://ncrnow.ca/2025/12/12/ottawa-public-library-card/

Gondola dining has arrived on the Ottawa River this winter, bringing a whimsical new experience to Westboro Beach — and it’s already one of the city’s most talked-about cold-weather attractions.

Ontario politics blew up today after NDP Marit Stiles was ejected for calling the Ford PCs a corrupt government. https://r.pebmac.ca/https://ncrnow.ca/2025/11/19/corrupt-government-stiles-ejected/ #DougFord #MaritStiles #corruption #onpoli #cdnpoli

Les Rouges Shine in Last CANMNT Friendly of November: Canada VS Venezuela

Jivani's Dangerous Political Tactics Behind “Liberal Racism” An analysis of the dangerous political manipulation tactics behind Jamil Jivani’s “Liberal racism” narrative and how it shifts public understanding.

Thanks Sheena.. ncrnow.ca/2025/11/18/p...

Jivani's Dangerous Political Tactics Behind “Liberal Racism” An analysis of the dangerous political manipulation tactics behind Jamil Jivani’s “Liberal racism” narrative and how it shifts public understanding.

ncrnow.ca/2025/11/18/p...

An analysis of the tactics Jamil Jivani uses to push his “Liberal racism” message, including redefining basic terms to make ordinary policies look dangerous. https://r.pebmac.ca/.../political-manipulation-tactics.../

#cdnpoli #JamilJivani #NationalPost #PoliticalManipulation

Ford’s ad wasted money. Trump’s tantrum wasted trust. Canada's real mistake? Believing he ever wanted a deal. https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theframeworkmedia.com/2025/10/25/trump-tantrum-and-trade-relations/ #Trump, #DougFord, #USPolitics, #CDNPoli, #TradeTalks