Global National Headlines: Friday, Jan. 16, 2026

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January 16, 2026
 
 
CONSUMER January 16, 2026 12:05 pm

WestJet will reverse cramped seat configuration after widespread backlash

The airline said select flights that were recently reconfigured with the new seating arrangement will be changed again to remove the extra row of seats.

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ECONOMY January 16, 2026 1:46 pm

Will more Chinese EVs be a ‘self-inflicted wound’ for Canada’s auto sector?

In a post on X, Ontario Premier Doug Ford called the deal ‘lopsided’ and warned it risks closing the door to the U.S. market for Canadian automakers and could lead to job losses.

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POLITICS January 15, 2026 6:05 pm

‘This is overwhelming’: Alberta separatists praise turnout for petition signing

There was a huge turnout in Red Deer on Wednesday as supporters of Alberta’s independence lined up to sign a petition calling for a referendum on Alberta’s separation from Canada.

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Hundreds of people lined up in Red Deer Wednesday evening for their chance to sign a petition calling for a referendum to be held on Alberta's separation from Canada.

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CANADA January 16, 2026 8:30 am

Carney reaches ‘preliminary but landmark’ China deal on tariffs, quota

Prime Minister Mark Carney described it as a “preliminary but landmark” agreement to remove trade barriers and reduce tariffs, part of a broader strategic partnership with China.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with President of China Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
CANADA January 16, 2026 1:34 pm

Judge upholds cat custody ruling, says parenthood and pet ownership aren’t same

An Alberta judge divided up a group of cats between two exes, saying neither gets to keep all of them because pets aren't the same as kids and legally shouldn't be treated as such.

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ENTERTAINMENT January 16, 2026 11:44 am

Nick Reiner placed in mental health conservatorship in 2020: report

Nick Reiner allegedly switched schizophrenia medication one month before he was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents.

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Nick Reiner arrives at the premiere of 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood in Los Angeles.

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CANADA January 16, 2026 11:43 am

Use of Emergencies Act to stop ‘Freedom Convoy’ unreasonable: appeal court

The ruling upheld a 2024 decision by the Federal Court that also concluded there was ‘no national emergency justifying the invocation of the Emergencies Act.’

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