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Vancouver’s lack of accessible public washrooms is hitting a breaking point.

🎙️ @landonhoyt.bsky.social on why the problem is worsening and whether city hall’s proposed Washroom Strategic Framework will actually fix it: pdst.fm/e/traffic.me...

Westham Island Bridge is still closed after that barge strike — and for folks living/working on the island, the disruption is getting real.

How long before it’s repaired, and what’s the plan in the meantime? @dylankrugerbc.bsky.social joined the Jill Bennett Show: pdst.fm/e/traffic.me...

Slavery exhibit plaques ripped out, removed from museum by Trump admin - National | Globalnews.ca Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Trump 'will take any opportunity to rewrite and whitewash our history.'

The City of Philadelphia sued the Interior Department and the acting director of the National Park Service following reports of the exhibit being dismantled.

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Ryan Wedding arrested: Olympian-turned-alleged drug lord captured, U.S. media reports | Globalnews.ca Ryan Wedding, a Canadian Olympian-turned-alleged cocaine kingpin, has been arrested, U.S. and Canadian law enforcement officials say.

The 44-year-old's apprehension was announced Friday, law enforcement officials familiar with the investigation told U.S. news outlets.

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Autopsy reveals dingoes not likely to have killed Canadian found dead on Australian beach | Globalnews.ca An autopsy in Australia has determined that a young Canadian who was found dead on a beach this week was likely not killed by a pack of 10 dingoes.

There was no evidence that any other person was involved in her death.

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ICE boosts its presence in Maine amid U.S. immigration crackdown - National | Globalnews.ca The operation follows several other enforcement surges led by DHS, including 'Operation Patriot' in Massachusetts, 'Metro Surge' in Minnesota, and 'Midway Blitz' in Chicago.

ICE’s presence in the northeastern state has already ruffled feathers among residents and leaders.

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Barron Trump ‘helped save’ my life, says woman in U.K. assault trial - National | Globalnews.ca 'I'm calling from the U.S., I just got a call from a girl, you know, she's getting beat up,' Trump said in a transcript released by prosecutors.

Barron Trump called police in London, U.K., last year to report an alleged assault of a woman, according to a transcript released during trial.

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David Akin's Roundup: India's next. Ford boycott. Greenlanders react. THU JAN 22

▶︎ India's next. ▶︎ Ford boycott. ▶︎ Greenlanders react.
The 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli Roundup for THU JAN 22. Read and subscribe FREE -->
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James Cameron says he moved from U.S. to New Zealand for ‘sanity’ - National | Globalnews.ca The Canadian filmmaker said New Zealand's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the United States' response gave him the push he needed.

“This is why I love New Zealand. People there are, for the most part, sane as opposed to the United States," James Cameron said.

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Canada absent from Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ founding membership - National | Globalnews.ca Mark Carney’s office said Canada had agreed 'in principle' to join board overseeing the 'redevelopment' of Gaza, but has yet to formally sign on.

Ottawa’s hesitance comes as western European nations — including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Spain — have expressed skepticism about the board.

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Screenshot of an article from Global News. The headline reads: Canada, Qatar sign deals on investments in IT, Al and defence upon Carney visit.

Canada is forging new partnerships around the world – including an ambitious new strategic partnership with Qatar that will build up our industries, drive investment into our businesses, and create new career opportunities for Canadians.

ICE detains 5-year-old Minnesota boy as he arrives home from school - National | Globalnews.ca Photos of the incident show the preschooler in a blue knitted hat with bunny ears and white pompoms walking with a masked ICE agent behind him.

Liam Ramos — who recently turned five — and his father were taken into custody on the driveway of their Minneapolis home.

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Renee Good’s independent autopsy results released by lawyers, family - National | Globalnews.ca The autopsy was commissioned at the family's request as part of the ongoing civil investigation into her death.

"Our legal team will continue its unwavering and proactive advocacy for Renee’s life and her family," lead lawyer Antonio M. Romanucci said.

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2026 Oscar nominations: ‘Sinners’ makes Academy Awards history with 16 nods - National | Globalnews.ca Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' trailed in second with 13 nominations, including, nods for Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor.

'Sinners' broke the 14-nomination mark set by 'All About Eve,' 'Titanic' and 'La La Land.'

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Great to see colleague Heidi Petracek reporting from Nuuk, Greenland on Global National tonight. Big day for Greenlanders! youtu.be/RZ1QZOq74D0?...

As Trump eyes Greenland, should Canada go it alone on Arctic security? - National | Globalnews.ca Many security and defence experts warn it would be unwise for Canada to abandon U.S. partnerships like NORAD and try to go it alone in the Far North.

U.S. President Donald Trump's push to acquire Greenland has made the issue of Canada's own Arctic sovereignty and security "much more complicated," experts say.

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Trump announces Greenland ‘framework’ with NATO for ‘a future deal’ - National | Globalnews.ca Trump added he would no longer impose threatened tariffs on eight European nations over their support for the Danish territory next month as part of the deal framework.

Trump added he would no longer impose threatened tariffs on eight European nations over their support for the Danish territory next month as part of the deal framework.

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Ryanair CEO launches ‘Great Idiots’ seat sale aimed at Elon Musk amid feud - National | Globalnews.ca Their feud took off after the U.S. billionaire called O'Leary an 'utter idiot' for brushing off Starlink on Ryanair planes, as well as an offer to purchase the budget airline.

In an X post on Tuesday, Ryanair said it was selling 100,000 seats for €16.99 and encouraged people to buy them "before Musk gets one."

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Firerose accuses ex-husband Billy Ray Cyrus of abuse, posts alleged audio - National | Globalnews.ca Firerose shared an Instagram post that included a voice recording of a man she claims to be the country singer verbally abusing her.

Firerose claimed she spent "years being terrified" and accused Billy Ray Cyrus of "narcissistic abuse."

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Green Day targets ICE, Stephen Miller with lyric change before Super Bowl - National | Globalnews.ca The lyric change comes after the NFL announced it's marking the 60th anniversary of the Super Bowl with Green Day as the hometown opening act.

"This song is anti-fascism. This song is anti-war. We stand up for our brothers and sisters in Minnesota," Billie Joe Armstrong said.

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Toronto man accused of posing as pilot to get hundreds of free flights arrested | Globalnews.ca Court documents obtained by The Associated Press say the 33-year-old Toronto man worked as a flight attendant for a Toronto-based airline from 2017 to 2019.

The man is also accused of requesting a jump seat in the cockpit — an area typically reserved for off-duty pilots — as part of the fraud.

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Prince Harry takes stand, denies having ‘leaky’ social circle in Daily Mail trial - National | Globalnews.ca Prince Harry tried to explain what it’s like living under what he called '24-hour surveillance' before the judge intervened and told him not to argue with the defence lawyer.

Harry said he was distressed and disturbed by the intrusion into his early life by the Daily Mail and it made him "paranoid beyond belief."

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Trump says Canada ‘lives’ because of U.S.: ‘Remember that, Mark’ globalnews.ca/news/1162244... #cdnpoli

Timothy Busfield released from jail pending trial in child sex abuse case - National | Globalnews.ca Timothy Busfield's lawyers argued the actor wasn't a danger to the community and shouldn't be behind bars while he awaits trial.

Melissa Gilbert was seen crying and whispering, "Thank you, God," after the judge ruled that Busfield would be released with conditions.

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Trump says Canada ‘lives’ because of U.S.: ‘Remember that, Mark’ - National | Globalnews.ca The comments about Canada were made in the context of Trump's continued push for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, a territory of NATO ally Denmark which he says the U.S. needs.

“I watched your prime minister yesterday. He wasn’t so grateful, but they should be grateful to us. Canada lives because of the United States,” Trump said.

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‘That’s our territory,’ Trump says as he vows again to seize Greenland - National | Globalnews.ca U.S. President Donald Trump's speech comes a day after world leaders and allies of the U.S. repudiated his expansionist threats to annex Greenland.

Trump said the U.S. “never asked” for anything in return for supporting NATO.

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Air Force One turns around, returns to D.C area after ‘electrical issue,’ White House says - National | Globalnews.ca Lights in the press cabin of the aircraft went out briefly after takeoff, according to a reporter who was on-board Air Force One at the time.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the decision to return was made after takeoff.

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Met with Mayor Brenda Locke and spoke with Global News at Surrey City Hall today about the extortion crisis gripping Surrey and the region.

These crimes are complex — with international dimensions, a national scope, and profound impacts on local families and businesses.

The nightmare of discovering remains on your land Podcast Episode · The Jill Bennett Show · 2026-01-20 · Bonus · 13m

A Kamloops landowner says a landscaping job became a $100,000 ordeal after Indigenous remains were found.

What does this mean for property rights, reconciliation, and B.C.’s Heritage Conservation Act? @rparmarbc.bsky.social joined us: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Danish lawmaker cut off after telling Trump to ‘f–k off’ — again — over Greenland - National | Globalnews.ca 'Greenland has been part of the Danish kingdom for 800 years. It is an integrated country. It is not for sale,' said politician Anders Vistisen last January.

"I am sorry to interrupt you, but it is unacceptable, even if you might have strong political feelings about this," warned the speaker.

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