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President Trump said Venezuela would release up to 50 million barrels after US forces captured Nicolás Maduro, and the prospect of Venezuelan heavy crude reaching Gulf Coast refineries has widened the discount on Canadian crude, affecting Alberta's oil revenue outlook.

Four CAQ MNAs in the Outaouais and the region's Liberal MNA have confirmed they will seek re-election after a series of CAQ resignations; Quebec's provincial election is scheduled for Oct. 5.

Charles Schwab reported fourth-quarter net income of US$2.46 billion and net revenue of US$6.34 billion, a 19% year-over-year rise, supported by higher net interest revenue and trading activity.

barrière's peel-and-stick patches are described as delivering vitamin B12 and folate through the skin for up to 12 hours, and the article notes B12 can be difficult to obtain from plant-based diets over the long term.

President Trump told reporters he would 'have to use something else' if the Supreme Court rules against his Greenland tariffs, citing licensing and other alternatives, and said meetings on Greenland are scheduled as he prepares to travel to the World Economic Forum in Davos.

North Carolina State University researchers developed a modified fiber‑reinforced polymer that uses 3D‑printed EMAA and embedded heaters to re-bond layers, and lab samples were intentionally broken and repaired more than 1,000 times; the university has licensed the technology to a startup, Structeryx Inc.

Israel's prime minister said he agreed to join U.S. President Trump's Board of Peace, while Norway and Sweden declined to join at this stage and several countries have given only cautious or no responses.

A new documentary about the volunteer-run Okanagan Forest Task Force debuts on YouTube Wednesday as the group nears its 10th anniversary. The film, produced by Eli Coburn, highlights backcountry illegal dumping, impacts on waterways and wildlife, and a planned government-backed cleanup project.

Alberta has legislated it will not enforce or participate in the federal Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program; residents can still submit declarations by March 31, but compensation depends on provincial cooperation.

Ontario's Primary Action Plan has linked 2,000 people in Hastings and Prince Edward counties to primary health care toward a local target of 10,175, a Health Ministry spokesperson said; province-wide the initiative has attached over 275,000 new patients and aims for 300,000 in 2025-26.

Environment Canada forecasts flurries in Hamilton on Jan. 17 with a daytime high near 2 C and a morning wind chill around -13 C. Tonight and tomorrow carry chances of flurries with overnight lows below freezing.

Prime Minister Mark Carney used his first Davos speech to invoke Václav Havel and to urge middle powers like Canada to reassess reliance on the existing rules-based order while pursuing new alliances, trade diversification and stronger domestic economies.

Warrior Restoration sponsored the Coweta County Special Olympics Golf Fundraiser at Summer Grove Golf Club in November 2025 and participated as a hole and team sponsor. The company is based in Newnan, Georgia, and serves surrounding communities including Macon and Peachtree City.

European Union leaders addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump, who has threatened tariffs over a dispute involving Greenland; the EU has scheduled an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday to discuss a collective response.

U.S. Treasury yields jumped to a four-month high after renewed transatlantic trade tensions, raising questions about higher U.S. funding costs and potential pressure on mortgage rates ahead of the mid-term elections.

Motivair by Schneider Electric says its new MCDU-70 is the company's highest-capacity cooling distribution unit and is designed to scale to 10MW+ for GPU-heavy AI factories; the CDUs use Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure software and operate as a centralized system.

On Jan. 19 Charles 'Spider' Jones spoke to residents of the St. Clair O'Connor Community in East York about Martin Luther King Jr., opening with a screening of the 'I Have a Dream' speech and sharing personal memories and historical details.

Chevrolet has revived the Bolt for the 2027 model year with a new X76 drive unit, an LFP 65-kWh battery and faster charging; the base price is reported as $39,999 before freight and pre-delivery inspection.

Five approved candidates are running for the federal NDP leadership, and the winner will be announced March 29 at the party's Winnipeg convention.

CBC's The Nature of Things episode 'Survival of the Slowest' profiles slow-moving animals such as sloths, tortoises and gastropods and reports that slowness supports camouflage, low metabolism and long-term survival.

Recent polls show broad U.S. opposition, including among Republicans, to using military force to acquire Greenland, and some GOP lawmakers have publicly criticized President Trump's push for the island.

Readers write about a new Archibald bus route and the benefits they find in taking transit, and several letters describe patterns of repeat serious offending and concerns about bail and supervision, while other notes touch on political issues and CFL rule changes.

Israel's prime minister agreed to join U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace after his office earlier criticized the makeup of the board's committee tasked with overseeing Gaza.

Spot gold rose to a record, up 2.4% to $4,878.22 an ounce, while silver and platinum also hit near-record levels; the article links the gains to rising tensions after the US threatened tariffs on several European countries over opposition to a US plan involving Greenland.

The article reports that Zhipu AI and MiniMax saw large share gains after Hong Kong listings, but companies are facing rising losses and constraints from US export controls on advanced AI chips.

HONOR announced the Watch GS 5, a 44mm smartwatch with a sudden cardiac arrest screening feature that tracks trends over time and a battery life reported as up to 23 days depending on settings.

TransLink and the City of Vancouver will adjust about a dozen No. 19 bus stop locations starting Feb. 2, 2026, and plan expanded curbside bus lanes and intersection restrictions later in 2026 to improve bus speed and reliability.

Outform Group has launched Outform Hospitality to consolidate interior design, procurement, technology integration and project management for hotels, restaurants and leisure operators; the initiative is supported by partnerships with firms including SZ Design and Mejor Group.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he was 'disappointed' after Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed to allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles into Canada at a reduced tariff, and Ford said he learned of the agreement only hours before it was made public.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he found "much alignment" with President Xi on Greenland after meeting in Beijing, and experts note Canada now shares some positions with China on Arctic sovereignty amid changing geopolitics.