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The deal signed with Beijing on Friday reverses course on 100 per cent tariffs Canada slapped on Chinese electric vehicles in 2024, which aligned with similar U.S. duties.

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Trump calls Canada-China deal ‘good thing’ as U.S. officials voice concern - National | Globalnews.ca
Canada's new trade deal with China is getting a mixed reaction in Washington, with Trump administration officials warning Canada may regret allowing Chinese EVs into its market.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Shawn and Destiny Jackson said when they tried to turn their car around to exit a blocked-off street, they were surrounded by federal agents.

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ICE threw flashbangs, tear gas under car with our 6 kids inside, Minneapolis parents say - National | Globalnews.ca
The mother said after the tear gas was deployed, her six-month-old infant stopped breathing and lost consciousness.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:18 PM
The lawsuit states that the images caused St. Clair "emotional distress, psychological trauma, loss of privacy, reputational harm, and fear of continued dissemination."

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Ashley St. Clair sues Elon Musk’s xAI over AI-deepfake images - National | Globalnews.ca
St. Clair claims that Grok 'created and disseminated altered, deepfake content' of her on the social media platform X 'in sexually explicit poses.'
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January 16, 2026 at 7:45 PM
The ACLU lawsuit is the latest involving the Trump administration's actions in Minnesota.

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ACLU files lawsuit against Trump admin over ‘racial profiling’ in Minnesota - National | Globalnews.ca
A staff attorney with the ACLU said the federal agencies' practices were 'both illegal and morally reprehensible.'
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January 16, 2026 at 7:42 PM
The airline said select flights that were recently reconfigured with the new seating arrangement will be changed again to remove the extra row of seats.

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WestJet will reverse cramped seat configuration after widespread backlash | Globalnews.ca
The airline said select flights that were recently reconfigured with the new seating arrangement will be changed again to remove the extra row of seats.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Reiner’s appointed conservator, Steven Baer, said that mental illness "is an epidemic that is widely misunderstood, and this is a horrible tragedy."

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Nick Reiner placed in mental health conservatorship in 2020: report - National | Globalnews.ca
Nick Reiner allegedly switched schizophrenia medication one month before he was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Carney described it as a “preliminary but landmark” agreement to remove trade barriers and reduce tariffs, part of a broader strategic partnership with China.

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Carney reaches ‘preliminary but landmark’ China deal on tariffs, quota - National | Globalnews.ca
Prime Minister Mark Carney described it as a "preliminary but landmark" agreement to remove trade barriers and reduce tariffs, part of a broader strategic partnership with China.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:23 PM
The organizers, a group called Stay Free Alberta, are attempting collect enough signatures on a petition calling on the provincial government to hold a referendum on separation.

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‘This is overwhelming’: Alberta separatists praise turnout for petition signing | Globalnews.ca
There was a huge turnout in Red Deer on Wednesday as supporters of Alberta's independence lined up to sign a petition calling for a referendum on Alberta's separation from Canada.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:03 PM
As a major snowstorm caused travel chaos, serious weather alerts, highway closures and school cancellations, some working for Ontario's Ministry of Transportation were told to head into the office.

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Some Ontario civil servants told to get to office in snowstorm or take vacation day | Globalnews.ca
Some Ministry of Transportation staff were told to get to the office despite the snow. An hour later, at 10:35 a.m., the order was rescinded.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Over 200 collisions reported as winter storm paralyzes Ontario roads.

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Nearly 200 collisions reported as winter storm paralyzes Ontario roads | Globalnews.ca
A powerful winter storm is disrupting travel across Ontario, closing highways, grounding flights and triggering dozens of crashes as police urge drivers to stay off the roads.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Good's family said they want her to be remembered as “an agent of peace.”

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Renee Good’s family hires George Floyd law firm to investigate ICE shooting - National | Globalnews.ca
The team representing Renee Good's family said they're conducting a civil investigation and described Good's case as one of 'national importance.'
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January 15, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Denmark announced it would increase its military presence in Greenland, and several European partners started sending symbolic numbers of troops.

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European troops arrive in Greenland after ‘disagreement’ with U.S. - National | Globalnews.ca
Troops from several European countries are arriving in Greenland in a show of support for Denmark following an unsuccessful meeting with the United States.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Calling it an "international criminal conspiracy," U.S. Attorney David Metcalf told reporters that this case represents a "significant corruption of the integrity of sports."

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More than a dozen college basketball players charged over rigged games: prosecutors - National | Globalnews.ca
The scheme revolved around fixers recruiting players with the promise of a big payment in exchange for those players purposefully underperforming during a game.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:27 PM
The City of Minneapolis said that the man who was shot remained in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Another person shot in Minneapolis by federal officer: What we know - National | Globalnews.ca
This latest shooting by a federal officer in Minnesota occurred one week after Renee Nicole Good was killed.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:33 PM
While the astronaut was stable in orbit, NASA wanted them back on Earth as soon as possible to receive proper care and diagnostic testing.

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Sick astronaut returns to Earth with crew in NASA’s 1st medical evacuation - National | Globalnews.ca
It was an unexpected finish to a mission that began in August and left the orbiting International Space Station with only one American and two Russians on board.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:26 PM
ICE agents have been seen pulling people from cars and homes, leading to confrontations with angry bystanders.

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Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis - National | Globalnews.ca
Trump has repeatedly threatened to invoke the rarely used federal law to deploy the U.S. military or federalize the National Guard for domestic law enforcement.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Concerns and backlash have grown after a video clip shared widely online appeared to show passengers pressed into the cramped seats aboard a WestJet flight.

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Angry over cramped WestJet seats? How backlash shows a regulation gap - National | Globalnews.ca
The airline has said its reconfigured cabins underwent 'an extensive safety and certification process' and were signed off by Transport Canada.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:15 PM
The airline announced last fall it would reconfigure seating on 43 Boeing 737 aircraft, adding an extra row and dividing cabins into more tiers.

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Couple seeks doctor’s note for flight as WestJet speeds up cramped seating review | Globalnews.ca
In an internal message to staff, the airline said it is speeding up a review of its non-adjustable economy seats and could finalize a path forward as early as this week.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:01 PM
In a pretrial motion, authorities revealed that the new claim against Timothy Busfield came to light over the past 24 hours.

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Timothy Busfield faces new sexual abuse claim by 16-year-old girl - National | Globalnews.ca
Authorities are asking the judge to detain Timothy Busfield while trial is pending.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:32 PM
"I'm disabled, I'm trying to go to the doctor up there, that's why I couldn't move," the woman shouted.

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ICE agents pull woman from car as she yells ‘I’m disabled!’ in Minneapolis - National | Globalnews.ca
In the video, several masked ICE agents speak to the woman before an Enforcement and Removal Operations agent smashes the passenger-side window of her vehicle.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:26 PM
"He went to hospital and received treatment, was released and is spending time with his family now," Kristi Noem said last week.

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ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding, DHS says - National | Globalnews.ca
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem previously said that the agent who killed Good went to the hospital after he 'was hit by the vehicle.'
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January 14, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Bonnie Crombie announced she would resign back in September after a weak show of support for the leader at the Ontario Liberal convention on the back of a third-place election finish.

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Ontario Liberals announce Bonnie Crombie will step down immediately | Globalnews.ca
Crombie announced she would resign back in September after a weak show of support for the leader at the Ontario Liberal convention on the back of a third-place election finish.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:28 PM
“"During this period, her focus is on supporting and caring for their very large family, as they navigate this moment," a rep for Gilbert said.

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Melissa Gilbert, Timothy Busfield’s wife, ‘stands with and supports’ husband - National | Globalnews.ca
'Melissa stands with and supports her husband and will address the public at an appropriate time. We ask that their privacy be respected,' Gilbert's statement read.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:50 PM