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Suncor produced 860,000 barrels per day in 2025 and posted net earnings of $1.48-billion for the final quarter while adjusted operating earnings were $1.33-billion.

Newly released Epstein files include allegations referencing Bill Gates, which he denies and says he regrets knowing Jeffrey Epstein; Melinda French Gates said she has moved on from their marriage and called the victims' experiences 'beyond heartbreaking.'

Fulton County asked a federal court to order the FBI to return ballots and other 2020 election documents taken in a recent warehouse search. President Donald Trump has said he wants to "take over" elections in some Democratic-run areas, remarks county officials cited in their filing.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand met U.S. officials in Washington as the administration promoted a preferential trade zone for critical minerals and announced related agreements and a strategic reserve for rare earths.

Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté said Universal has agreed to let him use Minions music for the Milan‑Cortina Olympics and he is working to clear the remaining rights; he had previously been told the medley could not be used because of copyright issues.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said meaningful talks with Iran must cover Tehran's ballistic missiles and other issues; Iranian officials say they will only discuss their nuclear programme.

Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser said Ottawa will not change the current judicial appointment process after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith demanded more provincial input and warned she would withhold provincial funding for judges.

Residents and officials north of Kingston say a proposed high-speed rail corridor could cut through South Frontenac; Alto says no route has been selected and impact assessments and consultations are ongoing.

Envoys from Russia and Ukraine met in Abu Dhabi for U.S.-brokered talks, and Ukrainian officials reported a cluster munition attack at a market that killed seven people.

Defence Minister David McGuinty said Canada has no intention of developing nuclear weapons and will focus on conventional forces; his remarks responded to former chief Wayne Eyre's suggestion that Canada keep the option open in the future.

B.C. Emergency Management Minister Kelly Greene says the federal government has largely been absent from meetings on flood mitigation for the Sumas area after two major floods in five years, and she is calling for Ottawa to join local and Indigenous authorities at the table.

Justice Minister Sean Fraser said he will keep the current federal process for judicial appointments after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith asked for a greater provincial role and warned she would withhold some judicial funding if Ottawa did not agree.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered a severe security crackdown on nationwide protests that activists say killed thousands, and he has allowed nuclear talks with the United States as tensions rise with an American flotilla nearby.

PAHO issued an epidemiological alert after a sharp rise in measles across the Americas; Canada reported 5,436 cases in 2025, including two deaths.

Toys 'R' Us Canada has filed for creditor protection in Ontario as it seeks a court-supervised restructuring; its 22 stores remain open for now.

DIAGNOS and ÉTS said federal support exceeds CAD 1 million for a multi-year retinal AI research program; the funding package and company contributions will support eight graduate and postdoctoral researchers.

Vince Gilligan said Pluribus season 2 is in active development and that the show will likely follow a year-end release pattern, though he indicated a December 2026 return is unlikely.

Border czar Tom Homan said about 700 federal immigration officers will be withdrawn from Minnesota following two recent fatal shootings involving federal officers. The Justice Department has opened a civil rights review into one of the shootings while the other has not been the subject of the same review.

The High Commission of Canada in Tanzania continues to support Valerie Msoka as a CEFM Champion, and the article reports she empowers young women to oppose female genital mutilation. The story is published by Global Affairs Canada and references an earlier archived account from 2018.

The Trump administration said it will withdraw about 700 immigration officers from Minnesota, reducing a federal deployment of roughly 3,000. Border czar Tom Homan said the move followed agreements with state and local authorities to transfer arrested immigrants to federal custody.

The FDA granted Fast Track Designation to pelareorep, given with bevacizumab and FOLFIRI, for second‑line treatment of KRAS‑mutant, microsatellite‑stable metastatic colorectal cancer, and Oncolytics said it applied after focusing on gastrointestinal cancer and reviewing its colorectal data.

An obituary in the Williams Lake Tribune recounts that Howard Ashley Fairbrother was born in Sherbrook, Quebec, lived in Canada and the UK, and is survived by four adult children and two grandchildren.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will meet international counterparts in Washington for talks hosted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as the U.S. presses for cooperation on critical minerals. The meeting follows the Trump administration's announcement of 'Project Vault,' a reported $12-billion strategic reserve of rare earths.

Electra said its CFO, identified as Marty, is departing and the CEO credited him with strengthening the balance sheet, completing capital raises and advancing the company’s refinery construction plans.

A study published in Circulation reports that diseased kidneys release tiny particles reported to be toxic to the heart, and researchers described molecular signals linking the two organs.

Australia's Scoop Whole Beauty has launched in Dubai, offering refillable, non-toxic mineral makeup with a closed-loop refill system and sustainable packaging.

NASA halted the Artemis II dress rehearsal after engineers detected a hydrogen leak and removed the four-astronaut crew from quarantine; the agency has moved the earliest launch window to March 6.

Civeo Corporation was awarded a four-year contract to produce and transport about 20,000 meals per day to ten provincial correctional facilities in Ontario, with work expected to begin in April 2026 and transition activities starting beforehand.

A four-part virtual lecture series hosted by Kojo Damptey will livestream on Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 to highlight lesser-known Black histories and contributions in Hamilton.

The article highlights four Ohsweken restaurants — Skū Náh Café, Greens to Go, Dixieland Grill and Maracle Mans — describing their menus, locations and the community focus of some owners.