News
Power outages linger in Montreal after a Quebec ice storm, as crews restore service, transit recovers and icy roads keep cleanup efforts under pressure.
Calgary issued a boil water advisory for parts of Spruce Cliff, Wildwood and Rosscarrock after a private service line break disrupted local water service.
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.
Health
Cholera deaths increased by 50% in 2024 as 60 nations reported outbreaks, with Africa, Asia, and the Middle East facing the highest burden.
Viva Raw has recalled raw dog and cat food products in the US after tests revealed salmonella and listeria contamination, according to the FDA.
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.
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.
A University of Pittsburgh study shows artificial sweetener sucralose may reduce immunotherapy effectiveness by altering gut bacteria and T cell activity.
Technology
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…
Sports
Canada earned its first men’s FIFA World Cup point with a 1-1 Group B draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
South Korea started the FIFA World Cup with a comeback win, beating the Czech Republic 2-1 after trailing in the second half in Group A.
Mexico started its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a 2-0 win over Bafana Bafana in the tournament opener at Estadio Azteca.
FIFA World Cup 2026 began with a Mexico City opening ceremony featuring music, dance, culture and global performers.
Lifestyle
Southern California interior designer and popular lifestyle influencer Becki Owens has launched her home furnishings line, Becki Owens…
To celebrate the indescribable drive and competitive spirit of all athletes and fans, Apple launched the International Collection…
The talented team of watchmakers and designers at OLTO-8 just launched a unique mechanical watch for those who…
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced the release of four new GST-B400 watches, the latest additions to the G-SHOCK…
The LEGO Group has taken the covers off a new LEGO version of one of the most coveted…
Halal cosmetics market is projected to grow through to 2028 according to the 2021 Global Industry Research Report…
Driven by the belief that the kitchen is the original lab, where culinary science and personal expression fuel…
Middle East and Africa’s numero uno megastar, Egyptian singer Amr Diab launched his first perfume titled Amr Diab…