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CBC.ca

Veteran Vancouver Canucks announcer Jim Robson dies at 91
Robson called more than 2,000 NHL games over his 47-year career in broadcasting, but is best remembered for announcing Canucks games for more than 30 years — starting with their very first major league game, as an expansion team, on Oct. 9, 1970.

Oral HIV self-test approved for sale in Canada
People in Canada have a new, less invasive way to test for HIV at home, following Health Canada's approval of an oral self-test.

Conservative MP says he's refusing annual pay raise set for April
A Conservative MP says he is asking the House of Commons to freeze his salary before parliamentarians get their annual pay bump in April.

FBI releases 1st surveillance video in Nancy Guthrie search, showing masked individual
Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released the first surveillance images Tuesday showing a masked person on the porch of her Arizona home the night she went missing, as law enforcement and her family intensified calls for public help more than a week into the search.

Companies trumpet rural Newfoundland LNG plans, but mayor says nobody's talked to him
Executives from a South Korean shipbuilding company signed a pact in St. John's recently to pursue a liquefied natural gas operation, but the mayor of the town at the heart of the project says nobody has bothered to call him.

N.B. sends personal info to wrong addresses in medicare mailing mistake
The provincial government sent personal information of some New Brunswickers, such as dates of birth and even social insurance numbers, to the wrong addresses in a medicare mailing mix-up.

Norwegian biathlon bronze medallist confesses to cheating on girlfriend in post-race interview
A post-race interview with the bronze medal winner in the men's Olympic biathlon competition on Tuesday took an unexpected turn when he revealed in a live broadcast that he had been unfaithful to his girlfriend.

Alberta reconsiders cutting health coverage for some temporary foreign workers after concerns raised
Alberta is reviewing a health coverage change that left some temporary foreign workers without provincial care earlier this year. Meanwhile, the government confirms Type 58 visa holders can apply once again for health care.

Canadian oilpatch expected to continue bulking up through mergers and acquisitions
Last year saw a string of blockbuster Canadian deals, but it remains unclear whether foreign buyers are ready to enter the fray.

Service resumes after network-wide shutdown on Montreal Metro
Montreal's Metro is back up and running after a one-hour network-wide shutdown on Tuesday caused by a communications equipment failure.
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Toronto Star

Winter Olympics 2026 Day 4 recap: U.S. blows out Canada in women's hockey; Medal count at three after speedskating silver
Our live coverage has everything you need to know about Team Canada and the biggest stories at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Airlines sending empty planes as 10,000 Canadians fear being stranded in Cuba
Air Canada, WestJet and Air Transat announced they would be suspending southbound flights to Cuba after the government warned that aviation fuel would not be available at airports as of Tuesday due to a shortage.

Hamilton rapper lil OT killed in Burlington parking lot shooting
Omar Niaz Muhammad, who is also known as a rapper as lil OT, was shot in the parking lot outside a Kelsey’s restaurant at Burlington Centre Monday night.

Olivia Chow defends $94-million increase in Toronto police budget amid corruption scandal
Toronto's mayor said the hike in funding for the police was mostly to cover the pay bump included in the collective agreement signed last year.

Scarborough youth crime prevention programs get a last-minute reprieve from city council
City council unanimously approved a motion Tuesday to set aside $6.2 million to fund the programs if money from Ottawa runs out at the end of March.

Doug Ford confident in Ontario police probe: 'We have the greatest police in the world'
Ford weighed in on the corruption scandal detailed by York Region Police in an investigation named Project South.

Mark Carney says Donald Trump bridge threat will be 'settled' following call with U.S. president
The prime minister said he told the U.S. president the Gordie Howe International Bridge was paid for by Canada and was a shared asset with Michigan.

Carney government paying 'small amount' to keep options open on F-35 fighter jets
Carney said the government is considering whether to buy more than the 16 F-35 jets it has already committed or shift the plan to acquire other jets from a rival company.

Doug Ford says an early federal election call has 'nothing to do with me'
But the premier wouldn't say if he privately counselled Carney to call a snap vote to secure a Liberal majority.

Short-track speedskating. It's unpredictable. It's nuts. And it yielded Canada's first silver of the Milan Olympics
Gold medals are expected from Canadian squad. Except, of course, it’s short track.
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Globe and Mail
Lutnick says he ‘barely had anything to do with’ Epstein amid calls to resign
E-mails showed Lutnick apparently visited Epstein’s private Caribbean island for lunch years after he claimed to have cut off ties
Lutnick claims no relationship with Epstein amid calls to step down
U.S Commerce Department Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday sought to distance himself from Jeffrey Epstein, alleging he 'barely had anything to do with' the convicted sex offender amid calls for his resignation over new revelations about ties between them.
Congress members denounce 'over-redacted' Epstein files
U.S. Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie said the Epstein files they reviewed at the Department of Justice on Monday had already been redacted by the FBI and a grand jury.

Trump administration set to revoke landmark climate finding that regulates greenhouse gases
Endangerment finding is the legal underpinning of nearly all climate regulations under the Clean Air Act for motor vehicles and other pollution sources
Air Canada suspends Cuba flights as island set to run out of jet fuel
Air Canada said on Monday it is suspending flights to Cuba, which warned it was running out of jet fuel, as the U.S. tightens its grip on the communist-run nation's oil supply.
Ukraine's Heraskevych talks about his banned helmet showing athletes killed in war
Ukrainian skeleton competitor Vladyslav Heraskevych said on Monday (February 9) a helmet he has used in training at the Milano Cortina Games with images of compatriots killed during the war in Ukraine cannot be used in Olympic competition after being told by the IOC that it violates a rule on political statements.
Breaking down the symbolism in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
Here’s a breakdown of the Easter eggs hidden in plain view during the 13-minute set.

ICE is allegedly cracking down on U.S. citizen protesters with charges, tracking
A Reuters analysis found that the Trump administration has charged at least 655 people with assaulting a federal officer or impeding law enforcement operations since launching a series of city‑focused crackdowns last summer. The government has charged more people with breaking that law over the past 12 months than it did after Trump supporters besieged the U.S. Capitol in 2021.
ICE chief defends immigration enforcement tactics before Congress in tense hearing
Todd Lyons has blamed elected officials and protesters for escalating rhetoric that he said endangered his officers

Trump considers sending second aircraft carrier to Middle East ahead of talks with Iran
U.S. is seeking to expand the scope of negotiations with Iran beyond the nuclear issue to curb Iran’s ballistic missile programme
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Global News

Cuba is reaching ‘breaking point’ as fuel shortage worsens. What to know
The suspension of Air Canada flights to Cuba after the country warned airlines of a fuel shortage marks the latest blow for the island's economy amid increased U.S. pressure.

Parents condemn $176 fines for hostel staff after daughters died from tainted alcohol
Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, both 19, died after they were served tainted alcohol laced with methanol at the Nana Backpacker Hostel in Laos in 2024.

Olympic medallist wins bronze, confesses on live tv to cheating on girlfriend
Sturla Holm Laegreid said he made the grand gesture in hopes of winning back the "love of his life" after he cheated on her three months into their relationship.

Record snow drought in Western US raises concerns for water shortages and wildfires
With thousands of warm temperature records being broken across the U.S. Midwest this winter, scientists say snow cover and snow depth are at their lowest levels in decades.

Ukraine’s Heraskevych says he will compete in banned helmet, defying IOC
Skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych's helmet showcased pictures of friends killed during Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Woman testifies son of Norway’s crown princess raped her while she slept
Prosecutors have said that the son of Mette-Marit, Norway’s crown princess, Marius Borg Hoiby, could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted in the trial.

King Charles breaks silence on Andrew, will ‘support’ police in Epstein probe
The statement came after U.K. police said that they were 'assessing' reports that the former prince had sent trade reports to Epstein in 2010.

Olympic medals are already falling apart, not even one week in
Several athletes have reported issues with their medals, saying they aren't able to withstand celebrations. Officials are investigating.

Southern Alberta Mustangs host memorial game for 3 players killed in collision
A memorial game was held at the Stavely arena Sunday night to honour the three members of the Southern Alberta Mustangs hockey team who were killed in a collision last week.

Air Canada suspends all flights to Cuba, effective immediately
This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order threatening to impose tariffs on countries providing oil to Cuba last week.
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New York Times

Don Lemon Hires Federal Prosecutor Joseph H. Thompson in Minneapolis Church Protest Case
Facing charges over his role at a church protest, Mr. Lemon, a journalist, retained a veteran litigator who recently resigned from the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota.

Jimmy Lai and the Future of Freedom
The West has abandoned dissidents as a public cause.

DHS Shutdown Looms as Senate Democrats Reject White House ICE Deal
Republicans have so far spurned most of Democrats’ demands to rein in federal agents carrying out President Trump’s immigration crackdown, threatening a homeland security funding bill ahead of a Friday deadline.

YouTube Argues It Isn’t Social Media in Landmark Tech Addiction Trial
The app said in opening statements that it was more of an entertainment platform. The lawsuit claims social media companies design products that cause personal injury.

A Desperate Father, a Troubled Son and Death in a 5-Star Hotel
Henry McGowan headed for Europe, showing signs of mental distress. His father, John McGowan, raced after him. This week, the son will stand trial in Ireland, accused of his father’s murder.

Georgia Ballot Inquiry Originated With Election Denier in Trump White House
A newly unsealed affidavit showed that a criminal investigation into the 2020 election in Fulton County, Ga., relied heavily on claims about ballots that have been widely debunked.

Climate Change Is Erased From Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence for Judges
After Republican criticism, a group that offers professional resources to judges withdrew a climate science chapter from its Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence.

Congress Quietly Used Funding Law to Try to Rein In Trump on Spending
Dozens of measures sprinkled throughout the recently enacted spending package seek to tie the Trump administration’s hands on funding, an act of quiet bipartisan resistance to efforts to trample congressional power.

Seven People Died at Private Homes in NYC Cold Snap, Officials Say
It was not immediately clear whether any of the buildings in question had faulty heating systems.

Israelis Protest Surge in Gun Crime Within Arab Community
Palestinian and Jewish citizens of Israel joined forces to demand government action in the face of a spiraling death toll from criminal violence among Arabs.
CNBC

Ford reports worst quarterly earnings miss in four years, guides for better 2026
Ford Motor reported its first quarterly miss since 2024 and its largest quarterly earnings miss in four years.

The AI threat wrecked software stocks. Now financial stocks look next with LPL closing 8% lower
Financial services firms tanked after the launch of a new AI-powered tax planning tool that promises to do the work "within minutes."

Estée Lauder sues Walmart alleging 'despicable' sale of counterfeit beauty products
The counterfeits were sold by third-party sellers on Walmart's marketplace but Estee Lauder alleged the retailer played an active role facilitating those sales.

Alphabet boosts debt sale again as total raise exceeds $30 billion, sources say
Alphabet again boosted the size of its bond sale as the internet giant prepares to accelerate its AI buildout.

Treasury yields fall after retail sales miss expectations
The 10-year Treasury yield inched lower as investors looked ahead to retail sales data for December coming out later in the day.

Jeffrey Epstein has sparked a political crisis threatening the UK government. Here's what's happening
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has faced calls from some of his own Labour lawmakers to step down in recent days.

Trump Commerce Sec. Lutnick admits visiting Epstein island during family vacation
Lutnick is facing bipartisan calls to resign following the release of records showing his relationship with Epstein was more extensive than previously known.

EPA will revoke 'endangerment finding' that underpins all climate regulation this week
The endangerment finding gives the EPA authority to regulate greenhouse gases by deeming they pose a risk to public health and welfare.

Philips shares surge 12% amid 'clear step up in sales'; European stocks close down
European stocks ended lower on Tuesday amid a flurry of corporate earnings releases.
Washington Post

Trump mulls second aircraft carrier off Iran, as Netanyahu flies to D.C. for talks
The threat of an imminent new attack on Tehran follows an inconclusive meeting last week between Trump envoys and senior Iranian officials.

Trump threatens to block opening of bridge between U.S. and Canada
As the Gordie Howe bridge nears completion, Trump, in his latest salvo against Canada, suggested he would “not allow” it to open, saying Canada had treated the U.S. “very unfairly.”

Prince and Princess of Wales ‘deeply concerned’ as Epstein files roil U.K.
The latest tranche of Epstein files put added scrutiny on some of Britain’s elite, including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson, the former U.S. ambassador.

Hong Kong democracy champion Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
The heavy sentence for the 78-year-old Apple Daily founder and British citizen was imposed as Beijing seeks to wipe out the city’s remaining press freedoms.
BBC

FBI releases images of masked person in hunt for Savannah Guthrie's mother
The mother of the news anchor Savannah disappeared in the middle of night from her Tucson, Arizona, home and was last seen on 31 January.

Boy arrested for attempted murder after two pupils stabbed at school
Counter-terror officers are leading the investigation after two boys were left seriously injured.

Has Keir Starmer Saved His Job (For Now)?
Keir Starmer survives his ‘moment of peril’ but what has it cost him and his government?

Ex-police chief said Trump told him in 2006 'everyone' knew of Epstein's behaviour
The now-president allegedly called police in Florida who were investigating Epstein and said "thank goodness you're stopping him".

Noel Clarke arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, reports say
The Doctor Who star was also held on suspicion of exposure and sexual assault by touching, the Sun reported.

Under-fire Trump commerce secretary confirms he visited Epstein's island
Howard Lutnick says he had lunch on the island in 2012, contradicting previous claims he had cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein in 2005.

Biathlete hopes affair confession on live TV doesn't 'make it worse'
Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid reflects on his decision to confess on live television to having cheated on his girlfriend, moments after winning bronze in the Winter Olympics.

Former Daily Mail editor tells hacking trial allegations are 'preposterous'
Paul Dacre told the High Court the claims that Daily Mail staff gathered information unlawfully are "inconceivable".

Ukrainian racer says he will wear 'helmet of remembrance' despite IOC ban
Vladyslav Heraskevych says he will wear a helmet featuring images of people killed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, despite it being banned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Ex-Labour comms chief suspended over links to sex offender
Lord Doyle apologises for his past association with a former Labour councillor who admitted indecent child image offences.
The Independent

Hotel security footage helps catch alleged ‘serial sexual predator’ accused of kidnapping 12-year-old Texas girl, police say
Graham Michael Dunn, 27, was arrested by police in Galveston after kidnapping the youngster while she was out walking her dog on January 30, according to police

A young cancer patient and his family worry nearly a month into New York City nurses’ strike
A young cancer patient at one of the remaining New York City hospitals where nurses are on strike says he misses his regular caregivers

Immigrant rights groups seek to dismiss a Republican lawsuit to exclude noncitizens from US census
Immigrant rights groups are seeking to toss out a Republican lawsuit that would prohibit the U.S. Census Bureau from counting people who are in the U.S. illegally during the 2030 census

U.S. citizens and legal residents sue over aggressive immigration raid at Idaho horse racing track
Three Idaho families are suing over an immigration raid at a horse racing track last year

Nancy Guthrie live updates: New photos and video show ‘armed’ masked man at front door as Savannah pleads ‘Bring her home’
Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her Arizona home January 31

Local police are tapping school security cameras to help ICE carry out immigration raids, report says
Texas school districts have allowed law enforcement to access their cameras amid Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown

Ex-Daily Mail editor only has ‘vague memory’ of box containing £3m invoices from private investigators, court told
Paul Dacre described the allegations made by Doreen Lawrence, mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence, as ‘especially bewildering and bitterly wounding’

Boy, 13, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two pupils stabbed at London school
Counter-terrorism officers investigating as victims in serious condition in hospital and trauma centre

Timeline of Guthrie siblings' video messages to their mother's purported abductors and the public
Through the frantic search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, her family has issued pleas to purported abductors for their mother's return and to the public for information

Starmer latest: PM faces fresh furore over judgement after paedophile-linked former comms chief suspended from Labour
Lord Matthew Doyle is the latest in a string of high-profile resignations from the party























