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What if Greenland’s next?

12-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Right now, the future of Greenland hangs in the balance.
And with it, an entire system of military and political alliances that has underpinned the global order since the end of the Second World War.
So when U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he’s going to meet with Danish leaders to talk about Greenland this week, that’s what diplomats, historians and politicians the world over say is at stake.
This could have massive implications for Canada, both as a NATO member and ta

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Sinners, One Battle After Another, Sentimental Value take early lead in 2026 Oscar nominations

22-01-2026 14:42 via cbc.ca

Nominations for the 98th Academy Awards began this morning at 8:30 a.m. by presenters Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman. Some of this year's biggest hopefuls are Sinners, One Battle After Another and Hamnet.

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'We can never really trust America again': former Greenland MP

22-01-2026 14:26 via cbc.ca

Tillie Martinussen, a former member of Parliament of Greenland, says people in Nuuk haven't heard any details about the deal U.S. President Donald Trump teased on Wednesday. But she said Greenlanders won't trust him again, likening him to a sled dog who turns and bites you.

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Cuban-born immigrant died of homicide at ICE facility in Texas, autopsy finds

22-01-2026 12:53 via cbc.ca

A Cuban migrant held in solitary confinement at an immigration detention facility in Texas died after guards held him down and he stopped breathing, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday that ruled the death a homicide.

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Cuban-born immigrant died by homicide at ICE facility in Texas, autopsy finds

22-01-2026 12:53 via cbc.ca

A Cuban migrant held in solitary confinement at an immigration detention facility in Texas died after guards held him down and he stopped breathing, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday that ruled the death a homicide.

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Sask. health unions say metal detectors in ERs are good start but want more supports

22-01-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca

Unions representing Saskatchewan health-care workers say their members are worried about violence and weapons in hospitals — and while metal detectors are a start, other measures are needed to address the issue.

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Former passenger-vehicle ferry fined for 2024 fuel spill in Charlottetown Harbour, documents show

22-01-2026 11:00 via cbc.ca

It's been two years since the forme ferry docked in Charlottetown Harbour while en route to India to be scrapped. During refuelling, diesel spilled into the harbour — and access to information documents obtained by CBC News show the amount could have been up to 1,530 litres. The vessel received three violations, and its owner was fined.

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Rescue efforts underway after landslides hit New Zealand campground and house

22-01-2026 10:55 via cbc.ca

Landslides hit a campground and a house in New Zealand and emergency crews were trying to rescue people buried in rubble, officials said Thursday.

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Mother of N.L. girl taken by father to Egypt granted custody but says search continues

22-01-2026 10:30 via cbc.ca

A woman whose daughter was taken from the country by her father, in contrary with a family court order, says she is close to seeing her little girl again.

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Would-be Trump prosecutor Jack Smith testifies about the 2020 election. Here's why it's relevant in 2026

22-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Former special counsel Jack Smith will make the case before a large American audience for the first time on Thursday as to why he believes that Donald Trump committed fraud in his actions and statements after his 2020 election loss. The details could serve as a cautionary tale of what the president is capable of doing during the midterms later this year.

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This climber plans to scale a skyscraper on live TV. Should we want to watch him risk his life?

22-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Free solo climber Alex Honnold will attempt to scale one of the tallest buildings in the world with no safety equipment this Friday in a live Netflix special. But the idea of watching a person risk his life on live TV makes some people uncomfortable and raises questions about what we consider entertainment.

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She lost her job after her maternity leave. Now she's been denied EI

22-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

A Quebec mom is speaking out after she was laid off a week before she was set to return to work following her maternity and parental leave. What shocked her most, however, wasn't the job loss, but being denied Employment Insurance benefits.

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Outrage over Quebec ending popular immigration pathway isn't going away anytime soon

22-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Last November, Quebec abolished the Programme de l'expérience québécoise, a popular pathway to permanent residency. Despite protests and constant criticism, the government has remained adamant that the new immigration rules are here to stay. But that doesn't mean the controversy surrounding this change is going away.

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Netflix just sweetened its $72B US bid for Warner Bros. Here's how the deal happened

22-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Netflix will pay for Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming and studio division entirely in cash to edge out its rival Paramount — the latest chapter in a months-long saga that, once concluded, could significantly change the global entertainment industry.

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Dental care benefits for First Nations and Inuit falling behind Canadian standards, say dentists

22-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program provides a variety of health care benefits for eligible First Nations and Inuit, with dental care accounting for the third largest expense for the program. But healthcare advocates and users of the program said NIHB is leaving First Nations and Inuit clients more vulnerable to poorer oral health outcomes.

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Carney meets with cabinet fresh after forceful speech aimed at Trump administration

22-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Prime Minister Mark Carney is huddling with his cabinet in Quebec City to chart out the government's plan for the new year after using a closely watched moment on the world stage earlier this week to condemn the U.S. administration and signal a pivot for Canada.

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8 autoworkers plus 10. This Ontario family's moved from Brampton to Windsor to keep Stellantis jobs

22-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

A family of 18, including eight autoworkers, have picked up their lives in Brampton and moved 350 kilometres southwest to Windsor, Ont.

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#TheMoment cats found new homes before a B.C. mill closed

22-01-2026 04:05 via cbc.ca

Crofton Mill employee Tawni Marcil tells The National about the moment she helped save a colony of cats at the site before its closure in Crofton, B.C.

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Former Uvalde school police officer found not guilty of child endangerment in Texas school shooting

22-01-2026 03:17 via cbc.ca

A Texas jury has acquitted a former Uvalde school police officer on charges he failed in his duty to confront the gunman during the 2022 Robb Elementary school shooting, which left 19 students and two adults dead.

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'Generational' winter storm set to hit U.S. Here's why it's so significant — and dangerous

22-01-2026 03:16 via cbc.ca

A major storm system is set to bring "potentially catastrophic" winter weather across the southern U.S. this weekend, bringing snow, freezing rain and ice pellets to a substantial swath of the country.

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The National | Trump backs down on Greenland threats

22-01-2026 03:00 via cbc.ca

Jan. 21, 2026 | U.S. President Donald Trump backs down on military and tariff threats after reachinga ‘framework' deal on Greenland. Prince Harry’s emotional testimony over the Daily Mail’s treatment of Meghan Markle. And, Canada's short-track speed-skating team sets its sights on Olympicgold.
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British Columbians dazzled by northern lights this week

22-01-2026 02:59 via cbc.ca

People in southwest B.C. were dazzled by the northern lights on Monday and Tuesday, and the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says there's a good chance the aurora borealis will be visible again Wednesday night across much of B.C.

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Syria accuses Kurdish-led SDF of attacks on troops, breaking truce

22-01-2026 02:45 via cbc.ca

Syria's government accused the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces of attacks it said killed 11 soldiers on Wednesday, but the SDF disputed key elements of the account, blaming at least one deadly blast on explosives being moved by Syrian troops.

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By suddenly declaring a deal on Greenland, Trump demolished his case for owning it

22-01-2026 00:30 via cbc.ca

In a whiplash-inducing U-turn, U.S. President Donald Trump suddenly dropped his insistence on taking control of Greenland, mere hours after laying out at great length his rationale for ownership of the Arctic island.

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Mexico's president says it was 'sovereign decision' to send cartel members to U.S.

21-01-2026 23:19 via cbc.ca

Mexico sent 37 cartel members to the United States at the request of the U.S. Justice Department, with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum saying Wednesday that it was a "sovereign decision" by her government.

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Putin says he's considering 'Board of Peace' invite Trump claims was already accepted

21-01-2026 22:42 via cbc.ca

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had accepted his invitation to join Trump's Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving ⁠global conflicts, a ‍statement that Putin ⁠quickly countered, saying that the invitation was only under consideration.

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Health Canada warns about fake or unauthorized versions of GLP-1 drugs

21-01-2026 22:17 via cbc.ca

Health Canada is warning people not to buy or use fake or unauthorized versions of GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy. The health agency says it has found retailers in Canada selling unauthorized GLP-1 products — sometimes referred to as "fauxzempic" — both in stores and online.

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10-year-old boy from P.E.I. joins the Pittsburgh Penguins for a day through Make-A-Wish

21-01-2026 22:09 via cbc.ca

When 10-year-old Myer Gallant from O'Leary, P.E.I., was given the chance to Make-A-Wish, he didn't rush his decision. After carefully weighing his options — like getting a pool or going on a Disney cruise — Myer made up his mind. He wanted to meet Sidney Crosby and Ryan Graves, and see a Pittsburgh Penguins game.

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TikTok can operate in Canada for now, federal court rules, telling Ottawa to review the case

21-01-2026 21:08 via cbc.ca

Canada's federal court has overturned a government order to close TikTok's Canadian operations,allowing it to continue to ⁠operate for the time being.

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TikTok can operate in Canada for now, federal court rules

21-01-2026 21:08 via cbc.ca

Canada's federal court has overturned a government order to close TikTok's Canadian operations,allowing it to continue to ⁠operate for the time being.

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