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Federal authorities have mounted a large ICE operation in Minnesota and the recent shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent has prompted sustained protests and political disputes.

About 65 people attended a family-friendly New Year's Eve dinner and dance in Aldergrove that raised roughly $700 to $800 after expenses for the Aldergrove Veterans and Seniors Society's roof fund.

The Timberwolves and Warriors resumed a postponed game after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal officer; both teams observed moments of silence and coaches spoke about the community's grief.

Gus Kenworthy told The New Yorker that the series Heated Rivalry’s portrayal of closeted athletes moved him and echoed his own years hiding relationships, and he will compete for Team GB at the Milan Olympics.

Jolene Campbell led Saskatchewan to an 8-5 win over B.C.'s Taylor Reese-Hansen at the Scotties, evening the team's round-robin record at 1-1; Campbell was part of Amber Holland's 2011 Scotties championship team as a fifth.

A 1781–82 avalanche near Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador buried an Inuit winter house and left nine survivors out of 31, and Avalanche Canada's new online database now lists 1,064 known avalanche incidents in Canada.

Dayna Winter's waterfront cottage near Almonte, The Good Northern, features rooms inspired by films and TV series such as Amélie, Twin Peaks, Moonrise Kingdom and Alice in Wonderland. The two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath property has hosted guests since 2020 and requires a three-night minimum stay.

Free, self‑led Open Art Studio drop‑in sessions for people 16 and over will be held at the South Bonson Community Centre on Feb. 3 (9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) and Feb. 11 (6–9 p.m.), and subsidized, pre‑registered workshops are offered throughout the year.

Quebec economy minister Christine Fréchette has announced she will run for the Coalition Avenir Québec leadership and will launch her campaign in Trois‑Rivières; the party will choose its leader at a convention on April 12, 2026.

Paris men's Fashion Week closed with a focus on long coats, reworked tailoring and construction meant to extend a garment's life, highlighted by shows from Hermès, Sacai, Junya Watanabe and others.

Parti Québécois leader Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon told a convention that the referendum campaign for Quebec independence is already underway and blamed Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent remarks for effectively launching the federalist 'No' campaign.

Danny Wright, an International Steinway Artist, has released Piano Moments — The 70's, a solo piano album of reimagined 1970s songs that includes arrangements of The Rose and Bridge Over Troubled Water and is listed as available on major streaming platforms.

A Northwestern University study estimates residential wood burning produces about 22% of winter PM2.5 in the U.S. and links this outdoor pollution to an estimated 8,600 premature deaths per year, with higher exposure and harms reported in many urban areas and among some communities of colour.

Several Minnesota sports teams, the National Basketball Players Association and dozens of local companies signed an open letter urging de‑escalation and cooperation after two people were fatally shot during a federal immigration enforcement operation; the state and Twin Cities also filed a lawsuit asking a federal judge to halt the operation.

Israeli officials say a ceasefire plan cannot advance while the last hostage remains unreturned and Hamas remains armed; U.S. leaders in Davos reiterated the need for the hostage's return and for demilitarization.

Officials told The Globe and Mail that Canada has drafted plans to send a small contingent of soldiers to Greenland to join Danish-led NATO exercises, and the deployment is awaiting final approval from Prime Minister Mark Carney.

A Nexus Mods release called "Witcher Online," created by modder rejuvenate7, adds multiplayer and social features to The Witcher 3 and is free to download.

Penticton and District Search and Rescue monitored the Frosty Toes Winter Swim during Frost Fest, with three Swiftwater team members in the water and three ground search members on shore.

President Trump said on social media he would impose a 100% tariff on Canadian goods if Canada became a "drop off port" for Chinese exports. The article reports Canada will not back down on its trade pivot as the energy minister heads to India.

Since taking office, Prime Minister Mark Carney has travelled to several countries to pursue trade and investment, and his office said he accepted an invitation to attend an artificial intelligence summit in New Delhi on Feb. 19-20, 2026.

Valérie Maltais took silver in the women's mass start at the season-ending World Cup in Inzell, following a bronze in the 3,000 metres, and Canada also won silver in the women's team sprint.

Mona Fastvold's film The Testament of Ann Lee blends dialogue and song to depict Shaker worship, and Amanda Seyfried stars as Ann Lee.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a U.S. security guarantees document for Ukraine is "100% ready" after two days of talks and is awaiting partners to set a signing date; the document would then go to the U.S. Congress and the Ukrainian parliament for ratification.

Canada selected six athletes for its Olympic luge team, five of them first-time Olympians, and Trinity Ellis will return for a second Games.

President Donald Trump praised British soldiers on Truth Social after earlier remarks about NATO troops in Afghanistan drew condemnation from Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are entering periods that may shape their political futures as Parliament prepares to return; Liberals' polling is roughly unchanged since last year's election and Carney's personal approval remains strong after a well-received speech in Davos.

Experts say whole potatoes contain fibre, vitamin C, potassium and other nutrients, and a recent study found potatoes provide different nutrients than whole grains. The article reports that frying (French fries) was linked to higher type 2 diabetes risk, while baked, boiled or mashed potatoes were not.

ICE has launched a statewide operation called "Operation Catch of the Day" in Maine, and Governor Janet Mills has said state officials will not assist with obscuring federal vehicle identities.

At the Parti Québécois convention in St-Hyacinthe, leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon urged members not to be swayed by fear as the party prepares for another referendum, and delegates are set to vote on a program that pledges a referendum in a first mandate.

Daily blackouts after attacks on power infrastructure are leaving many Kyiv residents, particularly those in high-rise buildings and people with limited mobility, without regular heat, elevators or reliable electricity.