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ICE chief defends immigration enforcement operations before Congress
Acting ICE director Todd Lyons, joined by the heads of CBP and USCIS, testified to the House Homeland Security Committee defending recent enforcement operations and citing large arrest and removal totals; the hearing followed the deaths of two people during related protests. Undetermined at this time.
Masks become a central issue in Congress over ICE enforcement.
Masked federal officers have become a focal point in debates over immigration enforcement, with the Department of Homeland Security saying masks protect agents from doxxing and threats. Lawmakers are disputing whether to ban masks as part of ongoing Homeland Security funding negotiations ahead of a Friday midnight deadline.
Many Canadian airlines suspend flights to Cuba amid fuel shortage warnings
WestJet, Air Transat and Air Canada have halted passenger flights to Cuba and said they will send empty aircraft to bring customers home, after Cuba warned it will run out of jet fuel amid a U.S. oil blockade; Cirium reported 605 planned flights with about 116,000 February seats before cancellations.
Ontario winemakers are smiling as Canadian wine sales rise
Sales of VQA Canadian wines have jumped after Ontario expanded retail alcohol access and some U.S. brands were removed from shelves, boosting demand for Niagara producers such as Henry of Pelham.
Conservatives propose barring refugee claims by convicted non-citizens
Conservatives introduced a motion to bar non-citizens convicted of serious crimes from making refugee claims and to block asylum claims from people with ongoing court cases; deportations of 14 suspects are paused pending Immigration and Refugee Board review.
Canadians worked first 39 days of 2026 to cover grocery bill, CFA says
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture said Food Freedom Day fell on Feb. 8, meaning the average household worked 39 days into 2026 to earn enough for the year's groceries; the CFA reported that lower-income households spend a much larger share of their disposable income on food.
Halle Berry on Storm's absence from Avengers: Doomsday.
In a ScreenRant interview, Halle Berry said she is not appearing in Avengers: Doomsday 'this round' and added 'there are other rounds,' leaving open the possibility of future appearances.
Chadwick Boseman’s Wife Explains Why He Kept His Cancer Private
Ledwed Boseman said Chadwick Boseman was diagnosed in 2016 with stage IV colon cancer and kept the diagnosis private so he could continue working and avoid being treated differently, sharing the information only with family and close friends.
Lutnick's Epstein ties questioned at Senate hearing
The Justice Department released files showing emails that indicate Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick attended a lunch on Jeffrey Epstein's private island after he said he had cut ties; Lutnick told senators he "barely had anything to do" with Epstein and faced calls to resign.
Alberta pauses cut to health coverage for some temporary foreign workers
Alberta has paused a recent change that removed public health coverage for some International Experience Canada Type 58 permit holders while the province reviews the decision; advocates say questions remain about timing and whether coverage will be restored during the review.
Caleb McLaughlin on life after Stranger Things and the film GOAT
At the GOAT premiere, Caleb McLaughlin said he is adjusting to life after Stranger Things and described his lead voice role in GOAT, a fully animated sports film that opens February 13.
Cortina ice tech draws attention for moonwalk pebbling
Mark Callan, head ice technician for curling at Cortina, has drawn attention for a moonwalk-style shuffle while misting the ice; he and his team prepare sheets by pebbling purified Dolomite water and closely controlling temperature, humidity and other conditions.
Environmental groups sue Ottawa over decade-long failure to map B.C. caribou habitat
Three environmental groups filed for judicial review in Vancouver Federal Court, alleging the federal government has not published required critical habitat maps for southern mountain caribou; the environment ministry says mapping to refine critical habitat identification is underway.
Ottawa plans to add 8,000 electric vehicle charging ports in Canada
Ottawa plans to spend more than $84 million to add 8,000 electric vehicle charging ports, and the announcement did not include a timeline for installation.
Canada's consumer rebates for electric vehicles begin Feb. 16.
Federal consumer rebates of up to $5,000 for new battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles and up to $2,500 for plug-in hybrids will begin Feb. 16 and will be processed at point of sale through dealerships.
Trump administration set to rescind U.S. climate change endangerment finding, White House official says
A White House official said the EPA will issue a final rule to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding that underlies many U.S. climate regulations, and the agency said it is finalizing a new rule.
Liberals will amend hate bill to clarify reading religious texts isn't hate, Fraser says
Fraser said Liberals are willing to amend Bill C-9 to clarify that reading religious texts would not be treated as hate and to address other concerns; he also accused Conservatives of obstructing the bill as Parliament considers the government's agenda.
Alphabet to sell rare 100-year bond to fund AI expansion
Alphabet plans to price a rare 100-year sterling bond aiming to raise about £1 billion as part of a larger £5.5 billion offering, and also raised Swiss franc and U.S. dollar debt to help finance AI-related capital spending.
U.K. launches first commercial biomethanol bunkering service at Port of Immingham
Exolum, Methanex Corporation and Ørsted announced the launch of the U.K.'s first commercially ready biomethanol storage and supply service for shipping at the Port of Immingham. The Port of Immingham is the U.K.'s largest port by cargo volume and an important gateway for energy and bulk materials.
Alberta congregation mourns church leader killed in bus rollover
A church leader, Lillian Banda, died after a charter bus rolled near Debolt, Alberta; several passengers, including children, were injured and taken to hospital.
Gordie Howe bridge: Carney says Canada paid after call with Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney said he told U.S. President Donald Trump that Canada paid to build the Gordie Howe International Bridge after Mr. Trump suggested the U.S. could block its opening; Mr. Carney described the call as positive and said he expects the matter will be resolved.
Overdose alert in Regina after 46 reported in eight days
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Health issued an overdose alert after the Regina Police Service reported 46 overdoses since Feb. 2 and four suspected overdose deaths; the ministry said the substances involved are not yet identified.
Russia unlikely to attack NATO this year, intelligence chief says
Estonian intelligence head Kaupo Rosin said Russia lacks the resources to launch an attack on NATO this year or next but plans to increase forces along NATO’s eastern flank; diplomatic talks involving Moscow, Washington and Kyiv are continuing, with a reported June deadline for a settlement.
Carney travels to Munich Security Conference this week
Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend the Munich Security Conference in Germany this week, leaving Wednesday and staying until Sunday, and his office says he will meet business leaders to discuss investment in Canada's critical mineral, energy and technology sectors.
Doctors warn about AI health misinformation risks
The Canadian Medical Association says many patients are turning to AI for health advice and a new Abacus Data survey found users who followed AI-based advice were more likely to report adverse health effects.
Indigenous rights are central as B.C. legislature begins new sitting
The B.C. legislature opens a new sitting where debate will focus on government plans to amend the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act after court rulings that expanded Indigenous rights; the government says amendments will be introduced during this session.
NetBox Labs and World Wide Technology form partnership to support enterprise network modernization
NetBox Labs announced a strategic partnership with World Wide Technology to integrate NetBox Cloud and NetBox Enterprise into WWT's services and Advanced Technology Center as a foundational layer for enterprise automation and infrastructure modernization.
NetBox Copilot is now generally available, delivering AI grounded in infrastructure data
NetBox Labs announced that NetBox Copilot is generally available, embedding an AI agent into the NetBox platform to provide infrastructure-aware answers and automation while offering enterprise governance features.
US figure skater Amber Glenn resolves copyright issue with Canadian artist
Amber Glenn and Canadian artist Seb McKinnon said they smoothed out copyright concerns after Glenn used his song at the Olympics, and Glenn said she looks forward to collaborating with him.
Milan's nightly Olympic cauldron light show draws thousands to the Arch of Peace
Thousands gather each evening beneath Milan's Arch of Peace to watch a four‑minute Olympic cauldron light-and-sound show inspired by Leonardo da Vinci; an identical installation in Cortina presents the same show multiple times nightly.
