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Israeli tank shelling and airstrikes reportedly killed at least 20 Palestinians, including children, health officials said; Israeli forces said the strikes followed militants firing on troops and the Rafah crossing's operation was disrupted.

An Ontario pet owner was notified her monthly pet insurance premium rose to $866 after previous increases; the insurer said rising veterinary costs and a pet's age help explain higher premiums.

Envoys from Russia and Ukraine will meet in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday for a second round of U.S.-brokered talks; officials say the meeting comes after renewed Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy system and follows last month's talks that produced some progress but no breakthrough.

A judicial review started in Penticton over the provincially approved Summerland gravel pit mine, with petitioners citing environmental and procedural concerns; hearings are continuing this week.

Former Conservative ministers and staff gathered in Ottawa for the unveiling of Stephen Harper's official portrait, and many attended question period beforehand where they received a standing ovation and a chant of "Har-per" from Conservative benches.

Edmonton is hosting the 2026 Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship with eight teams competing; games began Monday and gold medals are scheduled for Friday.

Samantha Mercanti of Hamilton speaks openly about living with schizophrenia and credits early treatment and supports with her recovery; a study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal reports that diagnoses of psychotic disorders have increased across recent birth cohorts and are occurring at earlier ages.

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans released a five-year Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy to expand whalesafe equipment and identify high-risk entanglement areas in Atlantic provinces.

Frank Prato says two independent animal ethics reviews cleared his lab of abuse allegations, and he defends the cardiac study on dogs after its suspension and public criticism.

A volunteer-run effort that began in British Columbia is connecting U.S. health‑care workers with Canadian communities, and organizers say a Newfoundland and Labrador chapter launched in January; the founder reports roughly 30 U.S. health workers have moved to Vancouver Island.

The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 list will be announced on February 16 at CoffeeFest Madrid after more than 15,000 coffee shops were evaluated with input from over 800 experts and 350,000 public votes.

The article reports Michelin was discussed during a meeting between Ottawa Tourism and chefs, and it notes Michelin's debut in Quebec in May 2025 with Quebec City recording more one-star restaurants than Montreal.

President Trump urged Republicans to "take over" elections in some states and called for federal involvement in vote counting, and the White House said he was referring to the proposed SAVE Act; critics and some election officials have expressed concern about possible federal interference ahead of the midterms.

President Trump announced a trade agreement with India that he said would lower tariffs and remove a 25% duty, but India's government has not confirmed the details and no formal documents have been published.

Italy is using tactile models, braille signage, audio guides and sensory tours to help people who are blind or have low vision experience museums and historic sites; projects include upgrades at Pompeii, accessibility guides in Florence, multisensory tours in Rome and a publicly funded tactile museum in Ancona.

The B.C. government says 78 homes have opened in Vancouver and 80 in Langley as a mix of second-stage and long-term housing operated by YWCA BC and Ishtar Women's Resource Society.

Stephen Harper's official prime ministerial portrait was unveiled in Ottawa as part of events marking the 20th anniversary of his party's 2006 government, and he and other former leaders used the occasions to call for national unity amid strained Canada–U.S. ties.

Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith says he will seek the Ontario Liberal nomination in Scarborough Southwest and is "exploring" a run for the provincial party leadership. Doly Begum has resigned her provincial seat to run federally and neither by-election has been called.

Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada said she had two flat tires on Notre-Dame Street and called the city's road conditions worsening; the city says it is prioritizing temporary repairs and plans a citywide spring road repair blitz in the coming weeks.

Halifax Regional Police has agreed to join the federal Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program and is one of only three municipal police forces to participate; the federal government is providing $650,000 for operational costs.

A BC Cancer Victoria trial using stereotactic radiotherapy with AI is allowing some prostate cancer patients to receive far fewer radiation sessions, in some cases as few as two instead of the typical 20–40. The trial began in July, has enrolled about 15–20 patients so far, and aims to reach 100 participants and finish within two years.

Former prime minister Stephen Harper urged political parties to work together to preserve Canada’s independence during the unveiling of his official prime ministerial portrait, an event attended by Prime Minister Mark Carney and former leaders and officials.

At a parliamentary ceremony in Ottawa, former prime minister Stephen Harper urged Prime Minister Mark Carney and Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre to work together to protect Canada's independence and unity; Prime Minister Carney also praised Harper's leadership during the 2008 financial crisis.

President Trump's tariff threats have pushed several longtime U.S. trading partners to accelerate deals with each other, including recent EU agreements with India and Mercosur, while investors and some central banks have reduced dollar holdings.

The article says Galaxy Digital and Hut 8 tie big AI data-centre plans to volatile crypto results, and both companies reported large swings in earnings while pursuing multi‑year, capital‑intensive projects.

AMD said sales were helped by selling older chips to China but that activity lowered profit margins, and the stock closed at $242.11 before falling in after-hours trading after the company's guidance disappointed some investors.

Calgary's executive committee voted 13-2 to forward a 27-action implementation plan responding to the 2024 Bearspaw feeder main failure and the independent panel's findings of systemic issues; total costs are not yet known and city council will consider the plan on Feb. 17.

Sunrise Energy Metals' CEO told Reuters the company's Syerston scandium project is expected to be part of the U.S. critical minerals stockpile, and the mine aims to start producing about 60 tonnes a year of scandium oxide in the first half of 2028.

Child safety advocates told a House of Commons committee they want the federal government to revive and pass legislation to better protect children online, citing concerns that delays leave youth exposed. The minister responsible said protecting children online remains a priority and that the government will provide more details in due course.

Actress Susan Lucci says she felt "completely lost" after her husband Helmut Huber died in 2022, and she has described recurring signs — dimes, feathers and the number 10 — that she interprets as his presence.