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Author: Jennifer Yang
Publication Date: January 25, 2026 - 23:07
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is closing seven of its research operations
January 25, 2026
The closing of a major federal government research centre in Guelph, Ont., is a “big blow” to food science and outbreak prevention in Canada, increasing the risk of food-borne illnesses at a precarious time for the North American food-safety system, a Canadian expert in the field is warning.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada confirmed last week that it would be shuttering seven federal research sites across the country, including the Guelph Research and Development Centre in southwestern Ontario.
A police dog services team conducted an extensive search of the property but was unable to locate the suspect at the time.
January 26, 2026 - 21:46 | Victoria Femia | Global News - Canada
In Toronto’s west end, eager kids carrying toboggans took over the “dog bowl,” a steep pit in Trinity Bellwoods Park usually reserved for four-legged fun seekers. Nearby, Darryl Spector helped shovel out a Mini Cooper, which had become beached on a snow-covered street. “Once you start driving, don’t stop,” he told the driver as he got the car on its way.
January 26, 2026 - 21:46 | Jill Mahoney, Tom Cardoso, Ian Bailey, Meera Raman, Tavia Grant, Gayle MacDonald | The Globe and Mail
Alberta’s separation drive came to the province’s largest city Monday, with hundreds lining up to add their names to the list of people wanting to vote on the province quitting Canada while the Opposition NDP called on the premier to drop the “word salad” and tell everyone where she stands.“Freedom!” shouted one man, arms raised, as he left the signing centre at the Big Four Building on Calgary’s Stampede grounds.
January 26, 2026 - 21:43 | Dayne Patterson | The Globe and Mail



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