CanadaJan 20, 2026
Canadian teen’s death on Australian beach shocks friends in B.C.
Friends of a Canadian woman found dead on a remote Australian beach say the news has left them stunned and grieving, as authorities continue to investigate what happened.
Police in Queensland say the body of a 19-year-old woman was discovered on a beach on K’gari, also known as Fraser Island, and that it appeared to have been interfered with by a pack of about 10 dingoes. Officials have not publicly confirmed the woman’s identity, though Australian media have reported she was Canadian.
Brianna Falk, a close friend from Campbell River, B.C., says she first learned something was wrong while
BCJan 20, 2026
Fog warning extended for Metro Vancouver and inland Vancouver Island
Environment Canada has extended a fog warning for parts of Metro Vancouver and inland areas of Vancouver Island, citing continued near-zero visibility conditions expected to persist into Wednesday.
The weather agency says dense fog remains trapped over the region due to a ridge of high pressure that is holding moist air close to the surface. The warning covers much of Metro Vancouver, excluding the North Shore, as well as inland sections of Vancouver Island, including Port Alberni.
The prolonged fog has already affected transportation across the Lower Mainland. Vancouver International Airport
AlbertaJan 20, 2026
Alberta Court of Appeal Overturns Calgary Man’s Double Murder Conviction
The Alberta Court of Appeal has overturned the conviction of a Calgary man previously sentenced to life in prison for the 2020 killings of two men in northwest Calgary.
Gerald Benn was initially found guilty of two counts of second-degree murder three years after the fatal shooting. At trial, the judge cited surveillance footage and DNA found on plastic bags at the scene as key evidence.
In its ruling, the Court of Appeal concluded that the evidence presented at trial was insufficient to conclusively prove Benn was the shooter. The decision means Benn’s conviction has been quashed, though th
CanadaJan 20, 2026
Trump shares AI photo of Greenland, Canada both under American flag
U.S. President Donald Trump is continuing to talk about taking over Greenland as he heads to Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, where he is scheduled to speak Wednesday and meet with other world leaders.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says that Trump's tariff threat on European countries opposed to a Greenlandic takeover are "a mistake" and bring up questions of the president's trustworthiness after promises last year to not impose further tariffs on EU nations.
Trump went on a posting blitz on his social media platform, Truth Social, in the early morning hour
WorldJan 20, 2026
Trump, NATO chief agree to Davos talks amid renewed Greenland tensions
The future of Greenland is set to be discussed at a high level meeting in Davos after U.S. President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte held a phone conversation earlier this week, according to public statements released by both sides.
Trump said he raised concerns about Greenland’s strategic importance during the call, telling Rutte that the Arctic territory plays a critical role in both U.S. national security and broader global stability. Greenland’s location has long been viewed as vital for military surveillance and Arctic shipping routes as climate change reshapes the
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