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Kraft Heinz has paused a planned corporate split and signalled that 2026 will be a weaker year as it shifts to reinvest in its U.S. business; the company expects lower sales and profit while funding about US$600 million in pricing, marketing and R&D.

Canadian flights to Cuba have been cancelled after U.S. sanctions and a loss of Venezuelan oil left the island low on jet fuel, and Nova Scotians who bring medical and food supplies say the interruptions will be devastating.

The RCMP reported one teacher and five students were found dead at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, and two others were found dead at a nearby residence; the RCMP identified the shooter as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar.

Heineken said it will cut up to 6,000 jobs after reporting lower beer sales and higher profit; the company plans a significant cost intervention over the next two years.

The article reports that President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge and that the move drew broad criticism in the United States; it also cites reporting that a member of the Moroun family lobbied officials before the outburst.

RCMP report that eight people, plus the shooter, were killed in a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and a nearby residence, and the RCMP Major Crime unit is leading the ongoing investigation.

Attorney-General Pam Bondi will appear before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday to answer questions about the Justice Department's release and redaction of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein, which critics and victims say exposed sensitive personal information.

Meta said it has broken ground on a US$10-billion data centre in Lebanon, Indiana, planned to deliver one gigawatt of capacity and expected to come online in late 2027 or early 2028.

Cha Tra Mue, founded in Thailand in 1945, will open its first Western Canada shop in Vancouver on Friday, Feb. 13; the brand says its original Thai tea blend uses selected black tea leaves finished with condensed milk.

Prime Video's God of War TV show has cast Callum Vinson as Atreus, and a Screen Rant article notes his 2025 guest role on Poker Face as relevant context for the casting.

The Rick Bourre Memorial Ice Fishing Derby returned to Rainy River for the first time since 2020 and drew more than 120 participants, with prizes awarded in walleye, northern pike and a kids category.

Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the House after a mass school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., reported as leaving nine dead and 27 injured; MPs observed a moment of silence, adjourned until Thursday at 10 a.m., and a book of condolences will be available for signing until Feb. 17.

Arviat has been named the main campus site for the planned Inuit Nunangat University, supported by a $50 million investment from Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. and $85 million in contributions through the Nunavut Agreement Implementation Contract.

Arviat will be the main campus for Inuit Nunangat University and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. announced $50 million toward construction.

A McMaster University psychologist says residents of Tumbler Ridge will need mental-health services beyond the immediate aftermath of Tuesday's mass shooting; common reactions include fear, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress, and at least a quarter may experience symptoms for a year or more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a House of Commons statement mourning the victims of the Tumbler Ridge shooting, which killed nine people and left more than 25 injured. MPs held a moment of silence and agreed to adjourn the House until Thursday morning.

Department of Justice documents were reported to include Joe Rogan's name, and Rogan has said he declined a 2017 meeting after researching Epstein.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting the White House to meet President Donald Trump and is expected to press him to broaden U.S. talks with Iran to include limits on missiles and support for proxy groups, beyond nuclear issues.

Early-stage CRISPR studies that aim to switch off liver genes such as ANGPTL3 and PCSK9 have shown substantial LDL and triglyceride reductions in small groups of participants, but longer and larger trials are needed and safety questions remain.

A Tumbler Ridge journalist who livestreamed the police response says locals are looking for people to blame after a mass shooting that left 10 dead and more than two dozen injured; Mounties have not announced a motive and are expected to provide an update at a news conference.

Officials said a Pentagon plan to test a laser intended to target drones linked to Mexican cartels prompted a temporary FAA closure of airspace over El Paso; authorities said the threat was neutralized and flights resumed.

Bellingham has partnered with homesharing company Nesterly to match homeowners with renters and to manage screening, payments and agreements. B.C.'s Ministry of Housing said similar platforms, including Kelowna-based Happipad, are already being used in the province and expressed support for safe online matching services.

All six of Canada's major banks have signed on as partners of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, a multinational lender being developed by 13 nations and expected to grow to as many as 40 members.

RCMP identified the shooter as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar and corrected the death toll to nine; police say the investigation is ongoing and supports are being provided to the community.

A Canadian review of more than 190 studies published in JAMA Pediatrics found that early and consistent introduction of peanuts, eggs and fish was linked to lower risk of those food allergies, while delaying peanut introduction past 12 months was associated with about double the risk.

Alimentation Couche-Tard unveiled a new corporate strategy focused on strengthening its core platforms and pursuing targeted investment opportunities. The announcement follows the company’s decision last July to withdraw a proposal to acquire the parent company of 7-Eleven after about a year of talks with Seven & i.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Peace Tower and all government buildings will fly flags at half-mast for seven days and said Canada mourns after a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge that left 10 people dead; he is scheduled to make a statement to Parliament at 2 p.m.

A broad decline in software stocks has made valuations unstable and is slowing mergers, acquisitions and some planned IPOs, Reuters reported.

A 44-year-old man from France diagnosed with severe hydrocephalus reportedly had most of his skull filled with fluid and only a thin layer of brain tissue, yet lived with a family and worked; researchers say the case challenges some theories of consciousness and highlights extensive brain plasticity.

Some Greenlandic Inuit say plans for independence from Denmark remain on the agenda, even as recent statements from the U.S. have highlighted security and governance questions for the island.