Canada

Desjardins Posts Strong 2024 Results, Advances Strategic Growth with Major Acquisition and Digital Push Montreal, January 22, 2026 – Desjardins Group, North America’s largest financial cooperative, is navigating a period of significant strategic expansion and technological modernization. Following excellent financial results for 2024, the institution is progressing with a landmark $1.67 billion acquisition and maintaining […]

Mark Rutte: From Dutch ‘Teflon’ Premier to NATO’s Consensus Builder OTTAWA, January 21, 2026 – Mark Rutte, the pragmatic former Prime Minister of the Netherlands who became NATO’s 14th Secretary General in October 2024, has spent his first year steering the military alliance through a period of profound geopolitical tension. With a reputation for consensus-building

Quebec’s CEGEP System: A Unique Bridge Between Secondary School and University MONTREAL, January 21 2026 – The Collège d’enseignement général et professionnel (CEGEP) system represents a distinctive feature of Quebec’s education landscape, serving as both a preparatory step for university and a direct pathway to the workforce. As the province’s network of 48 public colleges

Parks Canada Opens 2026 Season Reservations, Announces Conservation Funding OTTAWA, January 20, 2026 – Parks Canada has launched its reservation system for the 2026 visitor season, with booking windows opening on a rolling basis from late January through February. The agency also confirmed the return of the popular Canada Strong Pass programme for summer 2026,

Oliynykova’s Mission: From Kyiv Air Raids to Australian Open Debut MELBOURNE, January 19, 2026 – When Oleksandra Oliynykova steps onto Rod Laver Arena for her first Grand Slam main draw match on Tuesday, she will carry more than just her tennis bag. The 25-year-old Ukrainian will bring the weight of a nation at war, the

Federal Assault-Style Firearms Buyback Opens Nationally to Individuals OTTAWA, January 19, 2026 – The federal government has launched the national phase of its contentious Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP), opening a declaration period for individual gun owners across Canada. The move follows a pilot project in Nova Scotia and aims to collect hundreds of thousands

Canada Child Benefit 2026: Payment Dates, Amounts, and Eligibility OTTAWA, January 19, 2026 – The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) provides essential, tax-free monthly support to millions of families. With the 2026 payment schedule now confirmed, here is everything eligible parents need to know about upcoming deposits, how much they can receive, and how to ensure

NFL Overtime Rules Unified for 2025 Season, Guaranteeing Both Teams a Possession January 18, 2026 – The National Football League has completed a significant overhaul of its overtime procedures, aligning the rules for the regular season and playoffs starting with the 2025 campaign. The most consequential change ensures both teams are guaranteed at least one

Winter Storm Brings Snow to Northeast, Travel Disruptions Likely TORONTO, January 18, 2026 – A potent coastal storm is tracking up the Atlantic seaboard, delivering a widespread snowfall event from the Mid-Atlantic states through New England. The system, which began affecting the region on Sunday, January 18, is expected to cause slippery travel conditions and

Ottawa’s Winter Jewels: A 2026 Guide to the Rideau Canal Skateway & Winterlude Amid a Changing Climate OTTAWA, January 18, 2026 – As another Canadian winter deepens, all eyes turn to the nation’s capital and its two iconic seasonal attractions: the Rideau Canal Skateway and the Winterlude festival. The 2026 season represents another chapter in