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Publication Date: January 7, 2026 - 18:01
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Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Wed. January 7th, 2026
January 7, 2026
Immigration officials in Minneapolis have shot and killed the wife of a prominent activist. The Department of Homeland Security says it happened during an immigration crackdown, as the woman allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers. However, the Mayor of Minneapolis is putting that claim into question, and a series of viral videos are doing the same. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent delivers the latest developments. Meantime, a new report from Deloitte Canada says the country’s economic growth will slow down in 2026, falling from 1.7 percent to 1.5 percent. Dawn Desjardins, who is Deloitte’s Chief Economist, pays us a visit in Hour 2. Plus, CFRA’s Chris Holski is back with another pop quiz! This time, it’s all about recycling.
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Late last month, New Brunswick premier Susan Holt told media that American Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were at the Calais, Maine, border along New Brunswick. She described the situation as “very, very uncomfortable” for people with cross-border family and business ties, leaving the impression of a United States immigration crackdown spilling into neighbouring communities.
Later the same day, Holt clarified her remarks, distancing herself from claims that ICE was operating near the Canada–US line. But the episode tapped into broader anxiety about the unrestrained and...
February 6, 2026 - 06:31 | Carmine Starnino | Walrus
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February 6, 2026 - 06:30 | Connor Garel | Walrus
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February 6, 2026 - 06:29 | Catherine Bush | Walrus
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