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Canadian Energy Metals announced Project Thor and reported a preliminary assessment estimating 6.8 billion tonnes of alumina in ore near Tisdale, Saskatchewan; the company plans a pre-feasibility study and to design a demonstration plant in 2026.

Organizers in Alberta are collecting signatures for a non-binding referendum and must gather about 178,000 names by May 2; meetings between separatist representatives and U.S. officials have been confirmed, drawing criticism from other provincial leaders.

Small Canadian labels including Bathing Belle, Downtown Betty and Left on Friday are making swim and athletic wear tailored for saunas, cold plunges and contrast therapy, emphasizing fit, non-metallic details and durable, quick-drying fabrics.

The Public Service Alliance of Canada says some Manitoban federal workers received notices that their jobs are affected, while the federal government confirmed a Portage la Prairie research farm will close.

Sally Johnson will begin as executive director of the York Region Children's Aid Society on March 16; her appointment follows the departure of Ginelle Skerritt in January 2025.

Immigration Minister Lena Diab said she wants her department to acquire digital tools to count how many temporary visa holders are leaving Canada; the department reports almost 1.9 million temporary visas are expiring this year while more than 2.1 million expired last year.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree declined to judge U.S. immigration operations in Minnesota that resulted in two deaths and said Canada follows Charter values and due process when carrying out removals.

Shorter days, dry indoor air and temperature swings can stress houseplants in winter; the article lists five practical care points—light placement, humidity, leaf cleaning, careful watering and stable temperatures—and mentions peace lily, prayer plant and golden pothos as examples of resilient species.

A new HSR bus wrap by artist Stylo Starr honouring Queen Cee was unveiled at the launch of Hamilton's Black History Month, and the city is recognising the late Dr. Anthony MacFarlane and nurse Ona Allen through the 'We Are Hamilton — Black History Remembered' project.

Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has proposed population targets for black bears across 29 regions and is seeking public feedback; the plan would introduce a lottery tag system if local populations fall below targets and could permit a second harvest where populations exceed upper thresholds.

Michael Ignatieff argues that Canada–U.S. relations have shifted after Prime Minister Carney's Davos speech and that Canada must choose whether to pursue trade diversification and a 'middle power' strategy to protect its economic sovereignty.

Canada's unemployment rate is reported at 6.8 per cent with youth joblessness elevated, and studies cited in the article find little evidence so far that AI adoption is driving large-scale layoffs.

Dalhousie is seeking approval for a 16-month master of fisheries science that would emphasize practical training in analytics, field work and stock assessment, and the faculty is preparing for a first cohort of 15–25 students in September.

NASA's Artemis program plans crewed lunar missions beginning with Artemis II, a 10-day flyby carrying four astronauts including Canada's Jeremy Hansen, and Artemis III aims for a south-pole lunar landing around 2028.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticised Mark Carney's Davos speech ahead of CUSMA negotiations, while some Canadian and international figures defended the speech as morally clear.

Applications to the RCMP have more than doubled since 2022–23 and recent intake and graduations have increased, though long processing times and provincial concerns about staffing remain.

Many celebrities describe having Lyme disease or 'chronic Lyme', a term not recognized by mainstream medicine; experts say private testing and unproven treatments can be unregulated and carry risks.

Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev will meet US officials in Miami, and Russian officials reported they may need up to 1.2 trillion rubles to cover possible additional war-related spending this year.

About 50 people gathered in Brandon University's Kavanagh Courtyard to watch and eat bannock cooked over an open fire as part of a new Indigenous foodways of the Western Hemisphere course.

At the Conservative convention in Calgary, Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre spoke about party unity and economic pressures and addressed Arctic defence and a reported resurgence of separatist movements in Alberta and Quebec.

U.N. and ICC officials reported mass killings and possible crimes against humanity in el-Fasher; humanitarian teams later found the city largely deserted. Undetermined at this time.

Iraqi calligrapher Ali Zaman in Istanbul completed a colossal, six-year handwritten Quran made of 302 double-sided scrolls, now kept at the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque.

Angry Crab Shack will host a day-long Mardi Gras Festival in Chandler featuring themed food, live music, carnival attractions and a pet adoption, with a share of proceeds directed to the Boulder Crest Foundation.

SDG Counties has been designated for expanded provincial French services after about 18% of residents listed French as their first language, and full implementation under the French Language Services Act is scheduled for Jan. 1, 2029.

Maxville Manor launched redevelopment fundraising in 2023 and announced in January 2026 that it has reached its $11 million target, with broad support from North Glengarry and neighbouring communities.

Catherine O'Hara died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71, and music featured repeatedly across her long career in television and film.

Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning Canadian actor known for Schitt's Creek and Home Alone, died at age 71 at her Los Angeles home after a brief illness, her agency said.

A near-capacity audience at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs heard Trevor Lewington outline the University of Lethbridge's proposed 100-acre South Campus development and a long-term, community-informed planning process, with planning, studies and approvals targeted this year and initial construction phases expected next spring.

Canadian Energy Metals reports a preliminary assessment indicating about 6.8 billion tonnes of alumina near Tisdale, and says more work including a demonstration plant is needed before deciding on the reported $6.3‑billion Project Thor.

The University of Lethbridge Art Gallery opened (Re)mediating Soils: Field Notes on Jan. 30, a touring exhibition that brings together artists, scientists and Indigenous knowledge holders to present soil as a living, layered system; the installation runs through Apr. 4.