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Author: Sierra Bein
Publication Date: January 9, 2026 - 06:28
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Morning Update: The week, explained
January 9, 2026
Good morning. We’re catching up on the latest from Venezuela, Alberta’s health care controversy, plus more stuff we may have missed because of a turbulent start to 2026 – that’s below, along with recipe testing and prime minister painting. But first:
Today’s headlines- Rio Tinto is in talks to acquire Glencore, which would make it the world’s largest miner
- Iranians answered calls from an exiled crown prince to protest before the internet was cut
- Heated Rivalry is a (pirated) hit in China, despite a crackdown on LGBTQ content
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The City is launching a new Waste Reduction Champion Program to support waste reduction, recycling, and composting in apartments and condos.
If you live in a multi-unit condo, townhome complex or apartment building and are passionate about making a difference where you live, then your community needs you!
As a volunteer Waste Reduction Champion, you will inspire and support your neighbours to reduce waste, improve recycling and composting habits, and enhance the natural environment around your home. This could include activities like:
Promoting recycling and composting in your building...
January 13, 2026 - 13:52 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to occupy Greenland will only make Canada’s sovereignty claims in the Arctic more vulnerable, defence analysts says.
Former chief of the defence staff retired Gen. Tom Lawson said the U.S. setting a precedent of taking Greenland for strategic hemispheric purposes should put the Canadian government on high alert.
“In fact, I think it would be fair to say that Denmark’s claim to sovereignty over Greenland is far stronger than Canada’s claim to sovereignty up to the North Pole for the entire archipelago,” said Lawson, who currently serves...
January 13, 2026 - 13:35 | Jordan Gowling | National Post
Tell us how we can improve the City's public engagement strategy...
January 13, 2026 - 13:26 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
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