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The University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 57.3 in February, the highest since last August, while worries about job security and higher prices remained widespread.

Oman mediated indirect talks in Muscat between Iran and the United States over Tehran's nuclear program, and Iran's foreign minister described the meetings as "a very good start"; the sessions focused on finding a way to hold future negotiations. The U.S. delegation had no immediate comment and the next steps are undetermined at this time.

Experts say 2026 mortgage renewals in British Columbia should be manageable as delinquency rates remain a fraction of one per cent and many 2021 borrowers have paid down substantial principal.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he will not call a public inquiry into delays and cost overruns on the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, which is scheduled to begin a soft launch this Sunday after years of construction.

A White House executive order announced on Jan. 7 restricts defence contractors from paying dividends or buying back shares and proposes capping annual CEO pay at US$5 million; Reuters reporting says investors and some executives expressed concern while several companies said they would review or defend payout policies.

Toronto’s 19-kilometre Eglinton Crosstown LRT is set to begin service Sunday after 15 years of construction and six years past its original target date; officials say service will roll out in phases over the next six months.

Camron Guthrie pleaded for whoever is holding his mother to make contact, and investigators say 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie is missing with no proof she is alive as the search continues.

IDC reports Canadian IT spending is set to grow in 2026 even as firms expect tougher economic conditions, with AI, cybersecurity, data, and cloud least likely to face cuts.

Vice President JD Vance attended a team figure skating session at the Milan Olympics and afterward held about an hour-long meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

A Truth Social post by President Trump included a brief AI-generated clip depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys, and the clip prompted widespread criticism; the post remains online.

Alto held public information sessions in Toronto to gather feedback on the proposed high-speed rail line linking Toronto and Quebec City, and alignment decisions are expected to be refined later in 2026 after studies and a second round of consultation.

Statistics Canada reported Canada lost about 25,000 jobs in January, led by a 28,000 decline in manufacturing and a 67,000 drop in Ontario; the unemployment rate fell to 6.5% as labour-force participation declined.

Alysa Liu returned to the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics after a two-year break and a 2025 world title, and her short program on opening day helped keep the U.S. team in the lead.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said there will be no public inquiry into the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, which was reported to take about 15 years and cost roughly $13 billion; the line is opening with phased, reduced service.

Public statements by U.S. officials about acquiring Greenland have reignited calls from Inuit leaders for an independent Kalaallit Nunaat, and activists point to Greenland’s history of Danish colonization and recent moves toward self-governance.

Donald Trump shared an AI-edited video that placed Barack and Michelle Obama onto ape bodies and included footage tied to debunked 2020 election claims, prompting public condemnation from civil-rights groups and several elected officials.

Federal lawyers told a Virginia judge that the U.S. had already arranged to reunite the Afghan girl with relatives and that a Marine could not lawfully adopt her, while released court records show multiple U.S. employees assisted the Marine and his family; the Virginia Supreme Court has not yet issued a ruling.

The Ontario government is allocating $8.2 million through the 2026–27 Connecting Links program to rebuild Trout Lake Road in North Bay and Main Street in Mattawa, officials announced.

Calgary is fast-tracking a parallel steel pipe replacement after two ruptures, and a city councillor says the planned tie-in may not remove a single point of failure.

Spanish skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate obtained final music clearances to perform a Minions medley for his short program and is set to skate it at the Milan‑Cortina Olympics; the last license, for Pharrell Williams' "Freedom," was approved shortly before the team event.

Women are set to make up 47 per cent of athletes at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, and Canada's 206-member team includes 107 female athletes.

Bitget announced the Bitget Fan Club, a tiered community program that recognizes users as contributors and offers progression-based benefits such as badges, token airdrops, feedback channels, and event invitations.

A suicide bomber struck the Khadija Al-Kubra Shiite mosque near Islamabad during Friday prayers, officials said, killing 31 people and wounding at least 169.

Statistics Canada reports the unemployment rate fell to 6.5 per cent in January, down 0.3 percentage points from December 2025 after 94,000 fewer people looked for work.

Stellantis is selling its 49 per cent stake in the NextStar EV battery plant in Windsor to joint venture partner LG Energy Solutions, and the automaker is taking a $35.5 billion writedown. Financial filings show Stellantis will receive a nominal fee of $100 for its stake, and NextStar is slated to receive up to $15 billion in subsidies over the next decade.

Carla MacLeod, coach of Czechia's women's hockey team and the PWHL's Ottawa Charge, was diagnosed with breast cancer in November and has continued coaching at the Milan Cortina Games while scheduling treatments around the tournament.

Lindsey Vonn completed two downhill training runs at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Feb. 6, about a week after rupturing the ACL in her left knee; the downhill medal event is scheduled for Feb. 8.

Talks between Glencore and Rio Tinto ended after 24 hours, and those discussions began in mid-December.

Dozens of charges were announced against seven current Toronto police officers and one retired officer, and the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics open today with ceremonies centred at San Siro.

Madison Beer told the Hollywood Reporter she feels anxious about social media and often wants to delete her accounts, but positive fan posts stop her from doing so.