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The Alzheimer Society of Cornwall and District held its annual Soup's On fundraiser at the Army Navy Air Force Unit 342 on Marlborough Street to raise awareness of brain health and funds for its work.

Ramara Township received a $30 million provincial grant for infrastructure improvements, described by officials as the largest single infrastructure grant the township has ever received. The funding is earmarked for water and sewer projects including Bayshore Village work and upgrades to Brechin and Lagoon City, and officials say it increases system capacity by about 400 residents.

Local care homes, restaurants and community groups served eight different soups at a fundraiser to support the Alzheimer Society of Cornwall and District, which provides services and resources for people living with dementia and their families.

DeepTime Science Explorer links astronomy, geology, biology and neuroscience to trace connections from the formation of the universe to human consciousness and emphasizes long-term systems thinking.

Moose Jaw-born poet Karen Solie's sixth collection, Wellwater, won the 2025 T.S. Eliot Prize; the book, which also won the 2025 Forward Prize, explores themes of value, aging, housing and environmental and economic crises.

Niagara Regional Police say the man charged in the 2024 Smithville homicide now faces multiple child‑exploitation and sexual‑offence counts; he remains in custody and is awaiting trial.

An opinion piece argues Canada should assume former U.S. president Donald Trump could pursue risky moves over Greenland; the article reports the Canadian Armed Forces are modelling a response to a hypothetical U.S. attack.

Premier Scott Moe said Canada and China have reached a preliminary agreement to remove tariffs on canola meal and peas, and the changes are expected to take effect by March 1.

University Health Network and Fred Victor will build 54 new apartments next to Dunn House with federal, provincial and city funding; preliminary data shows Dunn House residents cut emergency department visits by 52% and reduced hospital stay lengths by 79% in the year after moving in.

Toyota is showcasing its Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle in India, which uses onboard hydrogen to generate electricity and emits only water vapor; refueling is reported to take minutes at hydrogen pumps.

An unusually warm January in British Columbia has led to early blooming in parts of Metro Vancouver and Victoria, and experts warn a subsequent cold snap could damage plants.

Some creators, including Olivia Yokubonis, post gentle interruptions that prompt viewers to pause or close apps, and researchers report that many people who say they are "addicted" often do not meet symptom-based criteria.

Governments announced funding to build a second Dunn House in Parkdale with 54 supportive units; federal capital of $21.6 million and up to $2.6 million a year from Ontario were pledged for the project and services.

Vinay Menon writes that Katy Perry attended the World Economic Forum in Davos with Justin Trudeau and suggests she could use her celebrity influence to engage figures such as Donald Trump amid public discussion about Greenland.

Exchange-traded funds drew large net inflows in 2025, with about US$1.5 trillion added in U.S. ETF assets (bringing U.S. ETF assets above US$13 trillion) and Canadian ETF inflows of $122 billion, a 62% increase from 2024.

Family members and videos reviewed by The Associated Press say federal immigration agents forced entry into a St. Paul home and detained long-time U.S. citizen ChongLy Thao without showing a warrant; the Department of Homeland Security said the operation targeted two convicted sex offenders and that the individual matched a description.

Canada and China reached a preliminary agreement that would allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles into Canada at about a 6% tariff and ease Chinese duties on some Canadian canola, with tariff reductions for canola meal and seed reported to take effect March 1.

U.S.-listed ETFs drew about $1.4 trillion in inflows last year, while issuers launched more than 1,100 new ETFs, including auto-callable strategies, 2a-7 money market ETFs and multi-coin crypto products.

A 10-foot replica of an alleged 2003 birthday message to Jeffrey Epstein was installed on the National Mall; the Justice Department says it has released about 12,285 documents but millions of pages tied to the Epstein investigation remain under review.

Steam has released MaSzyna, a long-running Polish train simulator now available for free on Steam and Epic Games; the project has been in development for over two decades and holds positive user reviews on Steam.

Amoéba won the SIVAL Innovation 2026 gold medal for its AXPERA biocontrol solution and, with partner Koppert, said it will market the product as TIAGAN pending marketing authorisations in nine European countries expected in the first half of 2026.

The article reports that animal agriculture contributes about one-third of global greenhouse gases and that shifting to reduced-meat or vegetarian diets can cut an individual's food-related emissions by roughly one-third to two-thirds.

Rob Hirst, co‑founder and drummer of Midnight Oil, has died at 70 after nearly three years fighting pancreatic cancer; the band said he died peacefully surrounded by loved ones and asked for donations to pancreatic cancer charities.

Jamal Roberts sang the National Anthem at the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship on January 19, 2026, in a performance the article says was viewed by at least 20 million people; the article also reports he is nominated for a 2026 Grammy for Best Gospel Song/Performance.

Laika's stop-motion Wildwood will open in U.S. theaters on October 23. The release ends the studio's seven-year release hiatus.

A report finds nearly 2 million Ontario caregivers took care recipients to emergency rooms last year, and about one in five of those caregivers reported doing so mainly to get a break.

Ontario sisters Stefanie St. Denis and Jennifer Crichton solved clues in The Northern Miner's Great Canadian Treasure Hunt and claimed a $37,000 gold bonus in Argentia. They flew to Newfoundland after weeks of puzzling and said the solution came together around Christmas.

University of Toronto researchers published a paper in Advanced Materials describing a lightweight triboelectric sensor that detects ice forming, melting and detaching on surfaces in real time.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, former prime minister Justin Trudeau spoke about Canada's use of 'soft power' while Katy Perry sat in the front row; he cited support for Ukraine and cultural influence as examples.

An opinion piece discusses calls for U.S. intervention to support protesters in Iran and recalls past U.S. actions that shaped Tehran's politics, while warning that military involvement would carry significant historical and strategic risks.