Ontario reported nearly 40,000 job losses between the second and third quarters of 2025 and an unemployment rate of 7.8 per cent, and Premier Doug Ford continues to centre policy on opposing U.S. tariffs as Canada prepares for CUSMA negotiations later this year.
Doris Pierson, 95, skis at Sir Sam's near Eagle Lake in Haliburton with four generations of her family; she first skied more than 80 years ago and has also taught at Whistler.
Several Canadian families remain in Puerto Vallarta after a reported military operation and subsequent unrest disrupted flights; WestJet says it has added 12 return flights and provided hotel accommodations.
Vauxhall RCMP reported seven calls for service in January 2026 and fewer property and persons crimes compared with January 2025, while patrols and ticketing activity increased.
Manitoba First Nation leaders welcomed a federal pledge of $1.55 billion for Jordan's Principle but said long-term system changes are needed while a backlog of applications remains.
The City of Surrey released the draft 'Surrey 2050' Official Community Plan to guide housing, jobs, transit and infrastructure as the city plans for about one million residents by 2050; Surrey City Council is expected to consider approval in the coming months.
A Vancouver councillor posted a WeChat video alleging some opposition councillors used and distributed drugs; those councillors requested a review by the city's integrity commissioner and the councillor later retracted the remarks and apologized.
Cuban authorities say a Florida-registered speedboat entered Cuban waters and a shooting left several people dead or injured; U.S. officials are gathering information and Cuba says its investigation is ongoing.
Madison Skrypnek, a 24-year-old Muay Thai and MMA athlete based in Squamish, says time in Thailand and the community at Roundhouse gym helped her rediscover her love of the sport; she has won four Muay Thai fights to date.
Renewed Hope has found premises at 55 Queen Street North in Bolton and is setting up a new community-focused hub after previously operating Mobile Mercy Units and seasonal drives in Caledon.
