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Tahltan Central Government president Kerry Carlick said British Columbia should not weaken the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act as she and deputy premier Niki Sharma signed a mineral revenue‑sharing agreement for the Eskay Creek mine; the province recently issued an environmental assessment certificate to restart mining after a collaborative DRIPA process.

Grade 6 and 7 students in Toronto attended an International Holocaust Remembrance Day event where author Kathy Kacer discussed her book about the 1939 St. Louis and family members showed preserved mementos while answering students' questions.

Chief justices from Alberta's three court levels issued a rare public statement affirming judicial independence after Premier Danielle Smith said she 'wishes' she could direct judges; government spokespeople said they respect the separation of powers.

A Nanaimo woman won $349,875.78 while playing the 25 Red Hot Burning Clover Link game on PlayNow, and she said she initially questioned whether the win was real.

Acting president Delcy Rodriguez said the United States has begun unblocking Venezuelan funds frozen under sanctions and that the resources will be used in part to purchase hospital equipment; she did not specify the amount, and Washington has confirmed a new charge d'affaires to Venezuela.

A Fraser Institute study found Ontario public-sector workers earned 7.9% higher wages than private-sector workers in 2024 and had much higher registered pension coverage, including a larger share of defined-benefit plans.

Ahead of his 30th anniversary on Today, Al Roker told People he hasn't thought about retirement and said he still feels good following past health challenges.

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said he is "horrified" by a pair of fatal shootings in Minneapolis that occurred during an immigration enforcement operation, and investigations into the incidents are ongoing with no charges filed.

A free program called Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities will run from February to May for prospective and returning city council candidates, and Ontario's next municipal election is scheduled for Oct. 26.

The Yukon government says it is close to finalizing a cancer strategy to support First Nations in prevention, care and treatment, and it expects to release updated territory cancer incidence rates in March.

A federal judge has issued a temporary order preventing removal of a five-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father, who were taken into custody in Minnesota and are being held at a family detention facility in Texas.

A CMA and CFIB survey of 1,924 physicians found doctors spend about nine hours per week on administrative tasks—roughly 42.7 million hours a year in Canada—and nearly half of that time is judged unnecessary.

The Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games returned to North Bay, with organizers and officials highlighting strong community support. Cody Jansma, Special Olympics Ontario President and CEO, praised the athletes' sportsmanship and said he was glad to be back.

The Manitoba and Saskatchewan soccer associations will launch the Prairies Premier League this spring as a new pro‑am competition; the inaugural season will include seven clubs and run from early May through mid‑July.

National home-price indicators slipped in 2025, with average prices down 0.5% and MLS benchmark prices down 4.0%, while regions diverged: Ontario and British Columbia recorded notable declines and Quebec posted price gains.

Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said Canada aims to boost energy exports to India to diversify away from the United States, and analysts noted India’s growing fuel demand, large refining sector and opportunities for products beyond crude.

On the second day of a four-month full closure of a block of East Broadway for SkyTrain construction, B.C. Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth met with the Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Association and local businesses; the MPBIA called itself 'cautiously optimistic' after he agreed to raise their concerns with cabinet.

B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma said Canadian companies should think about their role when doing business with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and said her government is watching related U.S. actions with concern. Her remarks came as public scrutiny grew over a possible sale of a Virginia warehouse owned by Jim Pattison Developments to U.S. Homeland Security.

The Conference Board reported its consumer confidence index fell 9.7 points to 84.5 in January, the lowest since May 2014, as concerns about job availability and prices rose.

Benny's Buddies, founded by Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett and his wife in 2024, is taking pre-orders from Jan. 27 through Feb. 6 for hats, T-shirts, a hoodie and bandanas, with profits to benefit the Humane Society of Broward County.

Officials say a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal led to nearly 100 people being quarantined, and two hospital nurses tested positive with one in critical condition.

British Columbia issued an environmental assessment certificate to Skeena Gold & Silver to restart the Eskay Creek mine, and the certificate embeds Tahltan Nation consent under a Section 7 agreement.

Hanwha Oceans signed a memorandum of understanding with Algoma Steel pledging $275 million to help establish a structural steel beam mill, and the company said the agreement is worth about $345 million. The commitments are reported as conditional on Hanwha winning a federal contract to supply up to 12 submarines.

The two governments said Canada will seek to increase crude oil and natural gas exports to India while buying refined petroleum products in return, following ministerial meetings that cited energy security and supply diversity.

Several major banks have raised 2026 price forecasts for precious metals: Deutsche Bank and Societe Generale project gold near $6,000 an ounce, and Citi upgraded its near-term silver target to $150 an ounce.

Gold climbed above US$5,000 an ounce after a year-long rally, rising more than US$2,000 over 12 months, and Canadian indexes have been lifted by gains in gold and gold producers.

Reports say Michael Schumacher is reportedly sitting upright and can be pushed in a wheelchair following the 2013 skiing accident that injured him; a 2025 conviction addressed attempts to sell confidential images and records.

The Near North Palliative Care Network is asking local artists to donate floral-inspired artworks for an online April auction; proceeds will support its free in-home palliative care, caregiver respite and bereavement programs.

Canopy Venao, led by Caroline Howell with Momentis Family Office, uses sensor-informed siting and ecological restoration at Playa Venao, including more than 40,000 native trees planted and year-long environmental monitoring to guide design.

Surrey city council unanimously approved a motion asking the federal government to declare a state of emergency over rising extortion, citing dozens of suspected incidents this month and 132 attempts in 2025. The mayor will put the requests in writing and is scheduled to raise the issue with federal officials while city staff report developments to council within 30 days.