Police tape cordons off an area in Toronto following a stabbing incident in Kensington Market. Toronto Police Rescue Stabbing Suspect from Lake Ontario, Officer Injured Toronto police rescue stabbing suspect from Lake Ontario; officer injured during dramatic pursuit and arrest. Investigation ongoing. Spotlight Ontario The Canada Report Staff Jan 5, 2026 — 2 min read
The Alberta provincial flag waves, symbolizing the independence referendum campaign led by Mitch Sylvestre. Alberta Referendum Campaign Begins, 178,000 Signatures Needed for Independence Vote Alberta's independence campaign needs 178,000 signatures by May 2 to trigger a referendum on leaving Canada. Daily News Spotlight The Canada Report Staff Jan 4, 2026 — 3 min read
An individual in handcuffs, symbolizing the arrest of an Air India pilot at Vancouver Airport. Vancouver Airport Arrests Air India Pilot for Alcohol Violation Before Flight Air India pilot arrested at Vancouver Airport for alcohol violation, delaying flight to Delhi for hours. Investigation ongoing. Daily News Spotlight The Canada Report Staff Jan 4, 2026 — 2 min read
Aerial view of residential neighborhood in Vancouver's Lower Mainland, where property values have declined. B.C. Property Values Drop in Lower Mainland, Rise 15% in Northern Regions B.C. property values drop in Lower Mainland, rise 15% in Northern regions, impacting homeowners and market dynamics. Daily News Spotlight The Canada Report Staff Jan 3, 2026 — 3 min read
Illustration of pistachios, central to the expanded recall by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Canada Expands Pistachio Recall to 333 Products Amid Salmonella Outbreak Canada recalls 333 pistachio products amid salmonella fears. Imported from Iran, these nuts pose health risks nationwide. Daily News Spotlight The Canada Report Staff Jan 3, 2026 — 2 min read
Jars of Goodfood's "Mild Salsa Douce" on a shelf, related to CFIA licence suspension in Montreal. Montreal's Goodfood Licence Suspended by CFIA Amid Regulatory Compliance Issues CFIA suspends Goodfood's Montreal licence, citing procedural issues. Calgary operations remain unaffected, ensuring minimal disruption. Daily News Spotlight The Canada Report Staff Jan 3, 2026 — 2 min read
Damaged section of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main in Calgary after the rupture on December 30. Calgary Water Usage Remains High After Major Main Break, 459M Litres Stored Calgary water crisis escalates as main break leads to 459M litres stored. Residents urged to conserve amid high usage. Daily News Spotlight The Canada Report Staff Jan 2, 2026 — 3 min read
A person working remotely on a laptop, reflecting the shift from flexible work arrangements in Ontario and Alberta. Ontario and Alberta Mandate Full-Time Office Return for Government Employees Ontario and Alberta mandate full-time office return for 50,000+ government employees, impacting collaboration and service delivery. Daily News Spotlight The Canada Report Staff Jan 2, 2026 — 3 min read
