Politics

Republican Representative Doug LaMalfa, 65, has died, and officials said his death reduces the GOP majority in the House to 218 seats versus Democrats' 213; details of his death were reported as unclear.

Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation has filed a statement of claim asking the Court of King's Bench of Alberta for an urgent interim injunction, saying recent provincial changes allowed a separation petition that violates Treaty 8. The petition drive backed by the Alberta Prosperity Project continues while the legal challenge proceeds.

The article reports that a U.S. operation led to Nicolás Maduro's arrest and urges Democrats not to reflexively oppose the action, noting similarities to past cases and pointing to a 28-page indictment as central evidence.

Activists report at least 35 people killed and more than 1,200 detained amid protests across many Iranian provinces, and Iran's presidency has acknowledged unrest in Ilam province and ordered an investigation.

Maria Corina Machado said she plans to return to Venezuela and called for free elections after U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro; Maduro pleaded not guilty and is next due in court on March 17.

Rob Ashton accused Avi Lewis of dividing the federal NDP and undermining provincial NDP governments; the exchange comes ahead of a Jan. 28 membership sign-up deadline.

At an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting, several countries criticized a U.S. military operation that seized Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro; Maduro and his wife were taken to the United States to face a Justice Department indictment.

The Saskatchewan government turned down the NDP’s call for an emergency legislative session after SaskPower and Saskatchewan Government Insurance submitted two-year rate proposals to the provincial rate review panel.

A Caracas resident says people are fearful and largely staying home after U.S. forces captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who now face trial in New York; Delcy Rodríguez has been sworn in as interim president.

Chrystia Freeland said she will resign as a member of Parliament in the coming weeks after accepting an unpaid role as an economic adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and she has left her post as special representative for reconstruction of Ukraine.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. will leave Venezuela's regime in place so long as it complies with U.S. demands on drug trafficking and the oil industry.

U.S. forces carried out a large-scale strike that resulted in Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro being taken into U.S. custody and moved to the United States; Venezuelans in Toronto reacted with mixed relief and concern about what comes next.

After U.S. forces captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Venezuelans in Ottawa expressed a mix of celebration and cautious optimism while Venezuela's Supreme Court named Delcy Rodríguez acting president.

Power was restored in stages after a power line crossing the Nelson River snapped, but residents report burst pipes, flooding and infrastructure damage affecting hundreds of homes.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States would not take a day-to-day governing role in Venezuela but would continue enforcing an oil quarantine; Nicolás Maduro was taken to New York and is scheduled to appear in federal court Monday.

Nicolás Maduro was taken into U.S. custody in a U.S. operation and is being held in New York on drug charges; Venezuelan Vice‑President Delcy Rodríguez and loyalists have vowed defiance and Rodríguez was named interim president by Venezuela's high court. Maduro is due to appear in a Manhattan court on Monday.

U.S. forces captured President Nicolás Maduro and Venezuela's high court ordered Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to assume the interim presidency; conflicting statements from U.S. and Venezuelan officials left many citizens uncertain.

Rights groups reported at least 16 people killed during a week of protests over high inflation in Iran; authorities have also reported arrests and said they have been detaining protest leaders. Undetermined at this time.

Valais police said they identified 16 more victims of the New Year's Eve bar blaze in Crans-Montana, bringing the total identified to 24, and reported that some of those killed were teenagers as young as 14.

Many Israelis doubt the Trump administration's Project Sunrise can rebuild Gaza while Hamas controls parts of the territory and maintains positions opposing recognition of Israel; the proposal outlines $112.1 billion in investment over 10 years.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the province may impose oversight of Calgary's water system after a second feeder-main break; the provincial cabinet is awaiting an independent report into the 2024 break.

President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Kyrylo Budanov, head of military intelligence, as his presidential chief of staff and nominated Mikhail Fedorov as defence minister; Fedorov’s appointment requires parliamentary approval.

Peter Guthrie says the new Progressive Tory Party is organizing now in case Premier Danielle Smith calls a spring election; Smith has dismissed the idea and said she intends to serve the full term.

A nylon tent in Yarmouk caught fire during cooking, killing a grandmother and her 5-year-old grandson; Angelina Jolie visited the Rafah border crossing and met Red Crescent staff and patients.

Elections Alberta has issued citizen initiative petition sheets enabling Mitch Sylvestre and the Alberta Prosperity Project to collect just under 178,000 signatures until May 2 to qualify for a referendum.

Some of 19 Haitian migrants arrested in Quebec on Dec. 25 were deported to the United States after federal review; several people received medical treatment for frostbite following an alleged crossing during extreme cold.

The FBI arrested 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant in North Carolina after he communicated alleged attack plans to an undercover agent, and he was charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Paris next week to join leaders of the Coalition of the Willing in talks aimed at negotiating a peace for Ukraine.

President Donald Trump posted that the U.S. is 'locked and loaded' to help Iranian protesters if security forces fire on them; state-affiliated media and rights groups report at least six deaths amid inflation protests.

Swiss police say about 40 people died and 115 were injured in a New Year's Eve fire at Le Constellation, and the first identified victim is 16-year-old Italian golfer Emanuele Galeppini.