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The U.S. trade deficit increased in November as imports rose; exports fell to $292.1 billion and the inflation-adjusted merchandise deficit widened to $87.1 billion.

The Justice Department posted over 3 million pages plus thousands of images and videos from its Jeffrey Epstein files, saying extensive review and redactions were required; congressional Democrats and the House Oversight Committee say the release appears incomplete and are seeking additional records.

Starbucks will launch a redesigned Starbucks Rewards program on March 10 with three tiers — Green, Gold and Reserve — covering more than 38 million active members across North America.

President Trump posted a social media message saying he would “decertify” Canadian-made aircraft and impose a 50% tariff unless Transport Canada approves certain Gulfstream models; experts and officials say aircraft certification is normally handled by regulators such as the FAA and Transport Canada and have expressed doubt the president can unilaterally decertify planes.

Catherine O'Hara, the Toronto-born actor known for Schitt's Creek and Home Alone, died at 71 at her Los Angeles home following a brief illness, her agency said.

Chief Rosanne Casimir told the AME Roundup that reconciliation in B.C.'s mining sector must be based on shared decision-making, respect for Indigenous law, and early engagement with First Nations; she framed those points against heavy mineral tenure activity in Stk̓emlúpsemc te Secwépemc territory and recent court rulings on DRIPA.

Robin Goodfellow and Aldo Pescatore will open Café Gigi and the Dirty Laundry on March 1 in the former Cold Tea space on West Queen West; the project combines a daytime café and an evening neighbourhood bar in a 140-seat indoor-outdoor location.

Police in Saint John say at least 12 residents of the Loch Lomond Villa have been reported as victims of sexual offences, and investigators have identified a suspect who is not a resident or employee; no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

Visa shares fell earlier in the session even though the company beat earnings and revenue expectations; the firm reiterated 2026 guidance while flagging a moderation in near-term growth.

Amanda Burrows is proposing a retrofit program to install electric heat pumps in low-rise apartments, co-ops and non-market housing to keep indoor temperatures below 26°C. She said she would work with BC Hydro and provincial and federal governments to coordinate rebates, capital funding and grid planning.

British Columbia will run a competitive selection process for AI and data centre projects to allocate up to 400 megawatts of power over a two-year period; applications open March 18 and existing projects in development are exempt.

Manitoba Health has identified three new measles exposure sites in southern Manitoba; people who were at those locations during the listed times are asked to monitor for symptoms and check their immunization records.

The head of the European Stability Mechanism said the ESM's more than €430 billion reserve could provide credit lines for defence to euro-area members, and that any loans would need approval by the euro-zone nations backing the fund.

Ontario is providing $329,000 to North Simcoe municipal fire departments through its $20-million Ontario Fire Protection Grant, announced at the Wyevale #2 fire hall with Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop present.

NASA has delayed the Artemis 2 launch timeline because an Arctic blast brought unusually cold temperatures and winds to central Florida; the rocket is on the pad and the four crew members remain in quarantine.

Hyundai told CBC it is reviewing opportunities to work with Canada's hydrogen energy sector following a recent Canada–South Korea memorandum, and said it has no current plans to open an auto plant in Canada.

Robert Staley told Conservative convention delegates the Conservative Fund raised $48 million in 2025 and credited leader Pierre Poilievre's fundraising activities; delegates will vote later Friday on a constitutionally mandated leadership review.

Tim Hortons will release a limited-edition "Moonbits" box of 10 Timbits exclusively in London to mark astronaut Jeremy Hansen's role on Artemis II; availability begins once the launch date is confirmed, with the earliest potential date Feb. 8, 2026.

Deputy Chief Bas Kuyper and firefighter Warren Otway, who together served more than six decades with BX-Swan Lake Fire Rescue, received recognition certificates presented by Vernon-Lumby MLA Harwinder Sandhu as they retire.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said comparing her government's human rights and international law approach to past ministers is not appropriate given a more turbulent geopolitical and economic context; she also confirmed Canada will seek a U.N. Human Rights Council seat for 2028–2030.

County Council voted to support Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island's submission to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for co-hosting AMO conferences in 2028–2031 and authorized the County CAO to co-sign the bid with Windsor's CAO.

The Justice Department posted more than 3 million pages, along with over 2,000 videos and about 180,000 images, from its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein under the Epstein Files Transparency Act; many records were redacted and some remain temporarily withheld while courts provide guidance.

The Treasury Board reported that 8,230 employee roles and 425 executive positions in 24 core federal departments are to be eliminated, and 23,063 workforce notices have been issued to employees reported as at risk.

President Trump posted that he is decertifying Canadian-made aircraft and threatened a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian planes sold in the United States; Canadian regulators and experts say they are reviewing Gulfstream paperwork and have not decertified the jets.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told member states in a January 28 letter that unpaid dues and an outdated budget rule have put the United Nations at risk of imminent financial collapse, and he warned the organization could run out of cash by July.

An outbreak of Nipah virus in West Bengal has produced five confirmed cases and led to quarantines and health screenings at airports in neighbouring countries.

Inuit residents of Greenland describe land as collectively held and say private ownership of the land does not exist there; Greenland remains an autonomous territory of Denmark and recent U.S. interest brought renewed attention to the island.

Arctic Gateway Group has appointed Ovide Mercredi to its Board of Directors. Mercredi is a former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations and a member of Misipawistik Cree Nation.

Canadian Energy Metals' Preliminary Economic Assessment reports the Thor Project in east-central Saskatchewan contains very large alumina resources and outlines a surface-mining plan targeting 1.8 million tonnes of alumina per year over 25 years.

The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards will be simulcast May 31 on CBC, CTV and Global and live-streamed on CBC Gem, Crave and STACKTV; nominees are scheduled to be announced March 25.