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The federal government is closing the Mactaquac Biodiversity Facility and discontinuing the Atlantic salmon live gene bank and related stocking work; scientists, conservationists and the Wolastoqey Nation say they were not consulted and warn of harm to salmon and treaty rights.

An early-phase trial of the Nous-209 vaccine in people with Lynch syndrome reported the shot was safe and produced immune responses in all 45 participants, and investigators observed fewer advanced precancerous colon lesions among those with strong responses; larger randomized trials are needed to test whether the vaccine prevents cancer.

Preliminary data show Nuuk experienced its warmest January on record and much of Greenland has had unusually little snow, prompting postponed hunts and changes to fishing and tour operations.

Boomitra announced Verra verification and issuance of 3.03 million soil carbon removal credits from its Northern Mexico grassland project, reported as the first VM0042 project to issue credits in North America.

A Feb. 5 letters page gathers readers' reactions to a provincial politician's move to the federal Liberals, debate over fighter-jet procurement and Canada–U.S. defence links, concerns about nuclear weapons and preparedness, and an anecdote about durable appliances.

Bad Bunny (Benito Martínez) is scheduled to headline the Super Bowl 60 halftime show in Santa Clara, Calif., and the choice has drawn both support and public criticism from commentators and some former athletes.

Nivi Rosing, 22, says residents remain anxious after reported threats and coercion from U.S. leaders, and officials describe ongoing parliamentary debate; Canada will open a consulate in Nuuk this week.

Launched in late January as a network of AI agents, Moltbook attracted rapid attention; researchers have shown many accounts can be created by humans and reported security flaws that exposed user data.

Filma is an iPad video editing app that provides trimming, layering and enhancement tools and emphasizes accessibility and mobile-first workflows.

Alto proposes a high-speed rail linking Toronto through Quebec City and estimates roughly 50,000 construction jobs and about 5,000 permanent positions while saying stations and faster connections could support local businesses and tourism.

The article reports that Alto is developing a dedicated, electrified high-speed rail network linking communities in Ontario and Quebec and that a multi-month public consultation process has begun; it also lists proposed travel times such as about two hours between Toronto and Ottawa.

Vice President JD Vance arrived in Milan to lead the U.S. delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics and told athletes the Games "unite the entire country." After the Olympics he plans to travel to Armenia and Azerbaijan to follow up on a U.S.-brokered peace agreement.

Former prime minister Stephen Harper urged Canada to lessen its reliance on the U.S., calling recent U.S. actions a threat to sovereignty and recommending measures such as tariffs and faster resource projects while noting a forthcoming review of the CUSMA trade agreement.

Showrunner Geneva Robertson-Dworet said there is more to explore in Robert House's story after the season 2 finale, which ends with his consciousness transferred into a Pip-Boy and a brief flicker on his penthouse screen.

The federal Liberals re-introduced the Connected Care for Canadians Act (Bill S-5) to set interoperability requirements and ban data blocking so digital health information can be shared across provinces; the bill has been tabled in the Senate and officials say accompanying regulations could take several years to develop.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Canada will consider joining a proposed U.S. critical minerals trading bloc only as part of the broader USMCA review talks.

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posted a video pleading for the return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen Jan. 31 and is believed to have been abducted from her Arizona home; authorities say she has limited mobility and needs medication.

Penny, a four-year-old Canadian Doberman, won Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, and her Toronto co-owners called the result surreal.

Assistant Commissioner John Brewer told a B.C. Supreme Court hearing that it has become harder to identify journalists at protests and that the RCMP does not arbitrate who is media; photojournalist Amber Bracken and The Narwhal are suing over her 2021 arrest.

A city interim report says long lineups, complex procedures and new technology during Edmonton’s October 2025 municipal election caused delays and frustration for some voters; the city auditor reported issues were addressed and an action plan is expected ahead of the 2029 municipal election.

The Southern Alberta Mustangs will play a memorial benefit game in Stavely after three players died in a highway collision; local teams and organizations are raising funds and donations for the families.

Mayor Ken Sim and six ABC Vancouver councillors voted 7-3 to allocate up to $2 million for a one-night fireworks event in August to replace the cancelled multi-night Celebration of Light, and a staff report is expected in the next couple of months.

The federal government tabled Bill S-5, the Connected Care for Canadians Act, to require health technology companies to adopt common standards for sharing medical records. The bill would also ban data blocking and was introduced in the Senate.

Glencore said it has paused emissions-related investments at the Horne smelter after talks with Quebec did not secure the regulatory certainty the company sought; provincial emissions limits take effect in March 2027.

Alphabet reported annual revenue above $400 billion for the first time and said it will nearly double investments, forecasting $175–$185 billion in capital spending for 2026 to meet demand for AI-enabled cloud services.

Campaign filings report Gevorg Grigoryan raised $75,310.89 in grassroots donations and $105,410.89 in total contributions as of Dec. 31, 2025, the highest amount from individual donors among candidates in the race.

Toronto-area average selling price fell to $973,289 in January, below $1 million for the first time since 2021, and sales volumes were lower year‑over‑year.

Canada opens its women's hockey tournament Thursday in Milan, while recent head-to-head results and analytics show the United States have won six straight matchups and are favoured by markets and a CBC-hired model.

Premier David Eby will meet Surrey business leaders after police reported dozens of extortion attempts and several related shootings in the city; federal authorities have pledged additional RCMP officers.

Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser said he will keep the current judicial appointment process after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith asked for greater provincial input and warned she might withhold some judicial funding.