Montreal left the 2026 World Cup host race over funding concerns, while Toronto and Vancouver accepted FIFA rules on branding, vending and event zones.
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Police seized C$11,000 in counterfeit notes at a New Westminster Safeway as British Columbia authorities warned retailers about rising fake cash cases.
Environment Canada says Metro Vancouver could see wet snow Wednesday morning, mainly inland and at higher elevations, before turning to rain.
Canada’s population growth is increasingly driven by immigration as natural increase shrinks, with data showing deaths can outpace births in winter quarters.
Canada unveiled scholarship funding for Indian students plus hybrid campuses and AI centres of excellence in India under a new talent and innovation strategy.
RCMP say Winnipeg resident Jason Paul Rindall, 55, is charged with three counts of uttering death threats after alleged posts on X targeted PM Mark Carney.
British Columbia will end twice-yearly clock changes after March 8, 2026, staying on daylight time year-round and skipping the Nov 1 rollback.
Cold warnings spread across southern Ontario as wind chills near -30 hit Toronto and surrounding cities, with warming centres open and frostbite risk rising.
Environment Canada warns Toronto and southern Ontario of snow, ice pellets and freezing rain, with hazardous commutes and localized ice buildup Wednesday in GTA.
A mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia left 10 dead, including the suspect, and sent dozens to medical care, police said on Feb 10.
President Donald Trump said he may block the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening between Detroit and Windsor, pressing Canada on trade terms and ownership.
Europe’s LNG imports remain central after Russia’s share fell sharply, and EU leaders are sounding alarms over U.S. dominance while engaging Qatar, Canada and North Africa on supply
Toronto began a major dig out after 56 cm of snow set a one day record, while Pearson logged 46 cm and more than 500 flights were cancelled. Cleanup ongoing now.
Carney boosted Canada’s GST credit and added a one time top up to ease grocery costs for 12 million people, plus new support for food banks.
Trump rebuked Canada’s Mark Carney at Davos after Carney warned the rules-based order is eroding, deepening U.S.-Canada friction over trade and sovereignty talks.
Nvidia H200 AI chips now face a 25% US tariff when transiting the country for shipment to China, following a presidential national security order.
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Starting this fall, Ontarians 75 and older will be eligible for free RSV vaccines as the province broadens its public health protections.
Pistachio baklava and cookies sold at Ottawa retailers have been recalled as health officials trace a national salmonella outbreak to nut-based desserts.
Inadequate hydration may significantly increase cortisol levels during stress, according to new research linking water intake to biological stress response.
Uninsured Americans can now access Ozempic for $499 monthly as Novo Nordisk rolls out a direct-to-consumer model through telehealth providers.
New blood pressure guidelines from US experts recommend early treatment starting at 130/80 and now advise zero alcohol to reduce cardiovascular and brain risks.
AOA Dx and Johns Hopkins have created a high-accuracy AI test for early-stage ovarian cancer, aiming to improve survival through earlier detection.
Florida officials are investigating a raw milk outbreak that sickened 21 people, including children, with E. coli and Campylobacter infections across the state.
The FDA escalated Bunge North America’s butter recall to Class II after undeclared milk allergens were found in 64,800 pounds of mislabeled butter.
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Canada said the NRC will invest over C$900 million in defence R&D, launching a drone innovation hub, backing quantum projects and expanding SME support.
Google is adding Gemini to Chrome with a built-in side panel, Nano Banana image tools and Auto Browse task automation, bringing AI help directly into tabs in 2026.
South Korean researchers at DGIST created a physical AI system that mimics human forgetting, cutting robot navigation time by 30% in logistics tests.
Apple debuts iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with A19 Pro chip, triple 48MP cameras, 8x zoom, and advanced AI features powered by iOS 26.
Google launches a $1 billion AI education initiative, supporting over 100 US institutions with tools, grants, and access to its Gemini chatbot.
China summoned Nvidia over alleged H20 chip security flaws, demanding technical details amid renewed concerns of remote tracking capabilities.
Google’s DeepMind has created Aeneas, an AI tool trained to decode worn or broken Roman inscriptions and accurately date them within 13 years.
Microsoft’s SharePoint servers face global cyberattacks, exposing businesses and governments to data theft, key harvesting and network compromise.
Samsung Electronics has announced the Galaxy Z Fold7, its most advanced foldable smartphone to date, highlighting a blend of…
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Montreal left the 2026 World Cup host race over funding concerns, while Toronto and Vancouver accepted FIFA rules on branding, vending and event zones.
Victoria Mboko, 19, named WTA 2025 newcomer of the year after rising from outside the top 300 to world top 20 with major titles in Montreal and Hong Kong.
The US, Canada, and Mexico have launched trilateral efforts to counter drone threats, ensuring robust security measures for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Russian engineers have developed an AI robot that enhances athletic performance with real-time monitoring, customized training plans, and injury prevention tools.
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