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The 2026 Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame will induct the Westman Magic (1998–2003) and two players, Dean Fuller and James Mann, at a May 2 banquet in Brandon.

Nintendo has a new Talking Flower desktop toy modeled on a Super Mario Wonder character that speaks short quips, randomly announces the time, and supports multiple language settings.

From Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, Oceanside Special Olympics volunteers will sell special donuts at the Parksville Tim Hortons to raise funds for local sports programs; athletes will be on site 10 a.m.–2 p.m. each day.

The City of Delta issued a precautionary boil water advisory for Westham Island after a leak was found in a water main beneath the Westham Island Bridge; water testing is underway and bottled water is being supplied.

The Royal Canadian Legion has responded to public discussion about veterans' roles in Afghanistan and is sharing social media posts and a statement to reflect veterans' realities and sacrifices; the organization says it does not become directly involved in politicking.

Inya AI provides a no-code platform that lets organizations configure and deploy agentic generative AI through a visual interface, targeting use cases such as customer support, sales engagement, and multilingual communication.

President Barack Obama campaigned with Hillary Clinton in Charlotte and said he was "ready to pass the baton." The rally came hours after FBI Director James Comey said he would not recommend charges over Clinton's email practices while calling her handling of classified material "extremely careless."

President Trump said some NATO allies 'stayed a little off the front lines' in Afghanistan; Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne rejected that as an attempt to rewrite history and defended allied sacrifices, noting hundreds of allied deaths including 158 Canadians.

Disney released the first trailer for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, an animated Disney+ series of 10 episodes that premieres April 6, 2026 and runs through May 4, 2026, with two episodes released each week.

The White House's official X account posted edited photos of Nekima Levy Armstrong's arrest, and released footage and her attorney say the images misrepresented her demeanor.

A bridge in Port Alberni that honors residential school survivors was vandalized for the third time in four years and locals gathered to paint over the hateful graffiti; the RCMP have asked for dashcam footage and the Tseshaht Nation is installing cameras while the Ministry of Transportation assesses further measures.

President Donald Trump said he will impose a 10% import tariff starting in February on goods from eight European countries over their opposition to U.S. control of Greenland, with the rate to rise to 25% on June 1 if no purchase deal is reached.

Shale Ridge Estate Winery and Cidery in Thedford, Ontario has opened a Nordic spa on its grounds, offering hot and cold circuits, a sauna, a steam room and a salt ritual quiet area. Bookings are limited to 10 guests and stays include full spa access and on-site accommodations that cover up to 10 people.

A variety of community events are scheduled across Thunder Bay for Jan. 24–25, from family-friendly activities and markets to concerts and fundraisers.

Three Alberta First Nations have filed for judicial review asking the Court of King's Bench to declare the Citizen's Petition Act and a provincial separation petition unconstitutional, saying the province failed to consult them and that the Citizen Initiative Act conflicts with parts of the Constitution.

Seven winning warming hut designs were unveiled at The Forks and will be built and placed along the Nestaweya River Trail; judges selected finalists from more than 200 international submissions.

Revelstoke Grizzlies general manager Ryan Parent said the club will remain a junior-level team as the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League splits into Tier A and Tier B for 2026-27, and the Grizzlies are among 11 of 21 teams approved to move to Tier A pending BC Hockey approval.

A Canadian veteran who served two tours said he felt anger after U.S. President Donald Trump said NATO allies "stayed a little off the front lines" in Afghanistan. More than 40,000 Canadians served in the war and 158 were killed.

The centre held a public meet-and-greet for puppies born in its care, and staff reported nine of the 12 pups can begin rehoming; the agency has also scheduled its annual Cupcake Day fundraiser for Feb. 23.

Canada's defence minister said Canadian forces served alongside allies in Afghanistan from 2001–2014 and noted 158 military fatalities and one diplomat's death; his remarks came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's comments questioning NATO allies' front-line roles.

The Dadzi Wellness Centre in Fort St. James is a new First Nations Primary Care Centre that combines Western clinical care with Dakelh healing practices. The centre is currently offering limited services while officials say it will soon be ready and expand services once fully operating.

A progress report says Nova Scotia is behind on several targets in its five-year remedy plan for people with disabilities, and the plan's final legal deadline is March 31, 2028.

Flagship Honda is offering showroom inventory and information for the 2026 Honda HR-V, a five-passenger subcompact SUV with a standard 2.0-liter 158-horsepower engine and available all-wheel drive.

Dan Murphy, diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer in 2023, received precision medicine after genetic testing and says it has improved his quality of life. His family has raised $1.2-million so far to support research at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

Paris Hilton told lawmakers she was abused after a private intimate video was shared without her consent and endorsed the DEFIANCE Act to strengthen legal protections for survivors of AI-generated explicit deepfakes.

A large federal immigration enforcement operation and a major fraud investigation have heightened tensions across Minnesota, prompting protests and political fallout. Several officials have resigned or faced scrutiny while legal processes in the fraud case continue.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew posted a social video urging Ontario Premier Doug Ford to drop his planned boycott of Crown Royal, saying the whisky supports jobs in Gimli and Quebec. The appeal follows Ford publicly pouring out Crown Royal after Diageo announced a plant closure in Ontario.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Alberta is 'a natural partner' for the U.S. and referenced a possible independence referendum; Stay Free Alberta must gather nearly 178,000 signatures by early May to force a vote.

Amelia Boultbee joined her friend Sara Gillooly at the legislature to highlight months-long waits for diagnostic tests and treatment; the article reports that later scans showed the cancer had spread.

Scores of Minnesota businesses closed and hundreds protested in a day of action called "ICE Out!" against a federal deployment of immigration enforcement officers in Minneapolis; organizers said dozens were arrested.