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The Federal Court of Appeal unanimously overturned a 2023 lower court ruling and found the federal government's designation of 'plastic manufactured items' as toxic to be reasonable, allowing Ottawa to keep its ban covering six types of single-use plastics.

The U.S. Department of Justice resumed releasing records related to the late Jeffrey Epstein, disclosing more than 3 million pages along with thousands of videos and images while redacting sensitive personal information.

The Producer Price Index rose 0.5% in December, the largest monthly gain since July, driven mainly by a 0.7% increase in services while goods prices were unchanged.

Bug Hall, known for The Little Rascals, has stepped away from public life to live off-grid on an 80-acre Arkansas property with his wife and five children, saying he sold his possessions and seeks a simpler, faith-driven life.

Several Western leaders, including Canada’s prime minister and the UK’s prime minister, have recently visited Beijing and reached trade and cooperation agreements. Some U.S. officials have publicly warned these moves could complicate unity with Washington.

A new paper reports that parts of Jezero crater's Margin Unit include a beach-like Eastern Margin Unit with cross-stratified, rounded grains consistent with wave action, while the Western Margin Unit shows igneous alteration; samples mentioned in the study remain on Mars after the Mars Sample Return program was cancelled.

Former Bank of England and Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney embraced the star of Canadian drama 'Heated Rivalry' on the red carpet and was given a fleece; Carney later praised the show's cultural impact and noted concerns for the 2SLGBTQI+ community while speaking at a Prime Time conference.

President Trump announced he will nominate former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell when Powell's term ends in May; the nomination requires Senate confirmation and has drawn reactions from lawmakers and financial markets.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith pushed back after B.C. Premier David Eby called seeking foreign help 'treason'; the U.S. State Department confirmed it met with separatist leader Jeffrey Rath and said no commitments were made.

A tugboat struck the 113-year-old bridge to Westham Island on Jan. 20, leaving it unsafe for vehicles and prompting temporary crossings and services while TransLink says repairs will take several weeks.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford warned a Parti Québécois victory would be "a disaster" for Canada, and PQ leader Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon criticized the intervention and said his party would hold a sovereignty referendum by 2030 if elected.

The NFL confirmed Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 8 and has defended the choice amid public criticism from some Trump-administration figures, saying the booking supports the league’s effort to grow its international and Latino audiences.

A reader poll found about 46% said they would not buy Chinese-made EVs while roughly 41% said they would; the article reports Canada agreed to allow up to 49,000 Chinese EVs into the country at a 6.1% tariff as part of a trade deal.

Israel's COGAT announced the Rafah border crossing with Egypt will reopen on Sunday; return travel will be limited to Gaza residents who left during the war and will require prior Israeli security clearance.

Student organizers have called walkouts and nationwide protests for Friday seeking the withdrawal of federal immigration agents from Minnesota after two recent fatal shootings; federal border official Tom Homan said officers in Minneapolis would shift to targeted operations.

Researchers report that organisms from permafrost, deserts and hibernating mammals can enter reversible dormant states and later revive, and some studies find learned behaviours and biological information persist through long dormancy.

Sudden health events or care needs can push Canadian seniors and their families into financial strain; a U.S. study cited in the article found about 58% of seniors have enough cash to cover a year of emergency expenses, and researchers estimate retirees need roughly 10% of annual income set aside for emergencies.

Recent data show Canada’s drug-death rate fell from about 20 per 100,000 at its peak to 13.5 in early 2025, and experts point to five main drivers including changes in the drug supply and wider naloxone access.

Sydney Sweeney is set to star alongside Noah Centineo in Legendary's upcoming live-action adaptation of Mobile Suit Gundam, marking the franchise's first live-action film. The article notes comparisons to Pacific Rim and highlights Legendary's experience with large-scale effects from the Monsterverse.

The Saskatchewan government says it will work with SaskPower to formally evaluate large nuclear reactor technologies, with that selection process to run in parallel with an existing small modular reactor (SMR) project. SaskPower expects a site for the province's first SMR near Estevan later this year and says a large reactor could take 15 to 20 years to bring online.

A B.C. Supreme Court case challenges policies that let faith-based facilities refuse medical assistance in dying; Health Canada reported 16,499 MAID provisions in 2024 and transfers related to facility policy vary by province.

Chevron's Q4 adjusted earnings were US$1.52 per share, above LSEG estimates, and the company said it is evaluating further investment in Venezuela, where it currently produces about 250,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

A 3D-printed canopy at the Archaeological Complex of Carmona shelters Roman tombs with a lightweight, digitally fabricated shell. Its double-layer envelope and passive ventilation help stabilise temperature and humidity.

About 9,000 unionized Alberta government employees are set to return to full-time, in-office work this weekend, and the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees plans a brown-bag desk protest to object to the cancellation of the hybrid work policy.

Wiarton Willie's Groundhog Day prediction will be live-streamed on the festival's official social channels on Monday, Feb. 2; the festival marks Wiarton's 70th anniversary and Willie's forecast is scheduled for 8:07 a.m.

St. Joseph's Healthcare plans a nearly $1.2-billion redevelopment at Charlton Campus that would add a 10–12‑storey tower and 128 beds, and is seeking at least $5 million in provincial planning funding this spring.

The Medicine Hat Cubs will host two home games this weekend that include a First Responders Appreciation night with free entry for first responders and a Sunday fundraiser supporting a hospital paediatric room and local youth programs.

Tim Hortons is selling the Special Olympics Donut across Canada from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 and donating 100% of proceeds to Special Olympics Canada to support year‑round inclusive sport programs.

Columnist Andrew Phillips argues this week’s events — including Donald Trump’s shift on how immigration enforcement was to be carried out and widespread protests in Minneapolis — could mark a turning point for the MAGA movement, but he says the outcome remains uncertain.

President Donald Trump said he will announce his choice for Federal Reserve chair on Friday; reports list four known finalists and note rising tensions with current chair Jerome Powell.