Canada News in English

Good morning! It’s 8th January, and here’s your Canada daily news capsule.

A woman fatally shot during an ICE operation in Minneapolis has been identified.

Toronto Police have made an arrest in the homicide of 20-year-old Shivank Avasthi.

Trump has suspended U.S. support for 66 international organizations, including climate treaties.

Dozens of Regina passengers arrived in Mexico without luggage due to WestJet baggage issues.

China has banned rare earth exports to Japan amid rising tensions over Taiwan.

Interior Health is declaring outbreaks in Vernon, Kelowna, and Kamloops.

Lenovo's CEO addressed AI skeptics at CES, emphasizing the technology's inevitability.

The Alberta government has launched a website to provide information on a proposed oil pipeline.

Venezuela's struggling oil economy is highlighted in six revealing charts.

Trump calls for a record $1.5 trillion defense budget, marking a 50 percent increase.

Sheldon Clare is planning to run for the leadership of the BC Conservatives.

A review of Calgary's catastrophic feeder main break finds systemic gaps in water management.

Mae Martin expresses excitement over the recognition of queer Canadian stories at the GLAAD Awards.

Jellyfish have been found to sleep like humans, despite lacking brains.

Our science predictions for 2026 are now available in a new podcast episode.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!