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Eighty-four people attended a Fraser‑Cascade Cultural Nights powwow dancing workshop at Shxwelís te Ts'qó:ls — Spirit of Hope Secondary School on Jan. 28, where participants learned about drumming circles and powwow dance styles and the evening included dinner and door prizes.

Registered dietitian Leslie Beck outlines diet and lifestyle approaches that can lower LDL cholesterol and support cognitive health, highlighting reduced saturated fat, more soluble fibre and plant protein, and nutrient-rich foods such as tofu and oily fish.

The Monty Funspiel returns to the Prince Albert Golf and Curling Club with a sold-out field of 30 teams; proceeds will support rebuilding the home's dining area and an online auction runs Thursday to Sunday.

A reporter toured the Bridgerton Season 4 set at Osterley Park and observed leads Yerin Ha and Luke Thompson filming together, while production teams described costume choices, visual Easter eggs and the newly built downstairs set.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada will protect 91 hectares of the Marlborough Wetland in south Ottawa after the family of the late Doug Smith donated the land through the federal ecological gifts program; the conservancy plans an inventory and restoration work, and Ontario Nature has noted recent reductions in provincial wetland protections.

At the Genkidamatsuri event, a new anime titled Dragon Ball Super: Beerus was announced for Fall 2026; it will remake parts of Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods and the first arc of Dragon Ball Super.

Author Farah Heron will speak at the Burlington Public Library on Feb. 10 about the romance genre and her novel Just Playing House; she discussed balancing humour and emotional depth and centring South Asian characters.

A government-commissioned 80-page review recommends rebuilding British Columbia’s forest system to focus on managing lands, with a transparent LiDAR-based inventory and regional decision-making; the minister said the government will review the recommendations but did not commit to implementing them.

Alto has begun public consultations on the Toronto–Quebec City high-speed rail alignment and is weighing northern and southern options; Kingston's mayor and MP are urging inclusion of a southern stop while Alto says its current mandate-directed plan does not include Kingston.

President Trump urged lawmakers to send the Senate-approved funding bill to his desk without changes as the House returned; the package would temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security through Feb. 13 and faces opposition from members of both parties.

Palantir reported higher-than-expected fourth-quarter sales and said U.S. government revenue rose 66%; CEO Alex Karp defended the company's surveillance platform as having permissioning and audit controls, while the article notes contracts with U.S. agencies have drawn scrutiny.

A hydrogen leak was detected during a fueling dress rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center, briefly pausing operations while teams worked the issue; the outcome of the demo will determine whether the crewed lunar fly-by can launch this weekend, with a Feb. 11 deadline for the current window.

Part-time teaching faculty at Nipissing University reached a tentative agreement late Friday, averting a planned Monday strike; the deal will be presented to CASBU members for a ratification vote.

Statistics Canada reports coffee prices rose 31% in December 2025 versus a year earlier, while overall food inflation rose about 5%. Experts say weather-driven supply problems and recent tariff changes are likely factors, and improving conditions in Brazil could ease prices in coming months.

A photo contest and a program of interactive activities marked World Wetlands Day at Cooper Marsh, ending with the announcement of contest winners. The mayor spoke about the role of marshes in slowing water and shared a personal anecdote.

The Q 100.3 FM has secured naming rights for The Q Centre Arena in Colwood for the next 10 years, extending a partnership that first began in 2014. The arena, which seats 2,781 and hosts the Victoria Grizzlies and Victoria Shamrocks, will continue to serve community sports and events.

A long-term study in the Journal of the American Heart Association followed more than 5,000 adults from young adulthood and found men’s 10-year cardiovascular risk began to diverge from women’s around age 35, with men reaching clinically significant levels about seven years earlier than women.

The J.E. Stokes Medical Centre in Schreiber has hired Dr. Helina Janpanah as a second physician, filling a vacancy and restoring the clinic's funded complement of two full-time doctors. Some administrative work remains before she can start rostering patients, and the centre will announce her schedule and booking details when available.

Nearly a year after accusations surfaced, Neil Gaiman issued a statement to Variety denying the allegations and saying he has emails, texts and video he says contradict them; he also thanked an independent journalist who examined the evidence.

The Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates the federal plan to raise the GST credit and offer a one-time payment will cost about $12.4 billion over six years; the government maintains its own estimate of $11.7 billion. The measures include a 25% increase to the GST credit phased in from July 2026 and a one-time payment equal to 50% of the credit.

A BMO survey finds about 73 per cent of millennials expect retirement will be harder than it was for their parents, and 67 per cent of respondents overall expressed similar concern. The article reports experts discussing planning approaches, automated saving habits and registered accounts such as RRSPs and TFSAs.

TRU alumnus Shaminder Parmar (MBA '25) was named one of Edmonton’s 2025 Top 40 under 40 and serves as a senior urban planner with Edmonton Public Schools while chairing a committee that coordinates the city's public planning bodies.

About 100 people gathered at the Saskatchewan Legislature in Regina to call for an end to violence in Iran and urged the Canadian government to speak out.

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City features over 3,000 dogs competing in events such as masters agility, flyball and breed judging, with Best in Show scheduled to conclude the multi-day event at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.

Water levels on the Exploits River in Badger have been falling after an ice buildup, but a state of emergency and an evacuation order affecting about 180 people and 110 homes remain in place while officials monitor conditions and water quality.

A report says Toyota and Honda made up about 60% of assembly plant employment in Canada at the end of 2024 and produced 77% of vehicles assembled in 2025; it notes Ford has delayed planned EV production and altered schedules at its Oakville plant.

Manitoba is offering free hepatitis A vaccines to Peguis First Nation residents, visitors and close contacts aged six months and older amid an ongoing outbreak; the province reported 308 outbreak-associated cases as of Jan. 18.

Documents tabled in Parliament show roughly 3.9 million federal paper cheques issued over the past four fiscal years went uncashed, worth about $2.16 billion. The uncollected payments include tax refunds, pensions and benefits such as the Canada Carbon Rebate, Climate Action tax credits and the Canada Child Benefit.

The Raoul Wallenberg Centre asked the RCMP to collect public reports and assemble evidence about Canadians alleged to have taken part in or been victims of serious crimes tied to Iran; witnesses, including activists and a Conservative MP, raised the issue at a House subcommittee hearing.

A provincial review board reduced a Statement of Account for the removal and care of 58 dogs from a Hamilton-area home to a $10,000 charge for the owner after an initial bill of about $108,928; the animals remained in provincial care through mid-August.