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Manfred said formal bargaining has not yet begun and he downplayed the likelihood of missed games in 2027; he also expressed interest in expanding MLB to 32 teams and realigning divisions.

The Minnesota Timberwolves observed a moment of silence for Renee Good, who was fatally shot after a brief confrontation with a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis; the shooting was reported amid increased ICE activity and prompted further protests.

The Bank of Canada held its key rate at 2.25% in late 2025, and Ratehub.ca reports five-year variable rates (about 3.45%) are currently below five-year fixed rates (about 3.94%).

Parole Board records show the man charged in the Dec. 23 killing of 20-year-old University of Toronto Scarborough student Shivank Avasthi had prior convictions and was on day parole; police say he was arrested Dec. 28 and a firearm was recovered.

Ottawa firefighters extinguished a house fire in Orléans after a dog chewed a lithium-ion battery in a heated ski glove; the dog was rescued unharmed and one adult and one child were displaced.

The article reports that Doug Ford poured out bottles of Crown Royal and that the brand was pulled from LCBO shelves; the bottles sold in Canada are produced by union members at a distillery in Gimli, Manitoba and a bottling plant in Valleyfield, Quebec.

The Supreme Court of Canada has granted leave to appeal a challenge by Ontario Place Protectors to the Rebuilding Ontario Place Act, which allowed the province to fast-track redevelopment and exempt the site from environmental assessment; a hearing is expected later this year.

President Emmanuel Macron said France will vote against signing the EU's Mercosur trade agreement; farmers blockaded roads and landmarks in Paris to protest the pact.

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board reported 12,224 home sales in 2025, the fewest since 2000, while new listings rose to 37,963 and benchmark prices eased to about $905,900.

The first of three new Northlander trainsets has arrived in Ontario, and the government says passenger service along the Toronto–Timmins corridor is expected to resume in 2026.

The federal government will provide up to $12.4 million to Quebec to cover coordination costs for a buyback of banned firearms, and Ottawa has budgeted more than $700 million for the national program.

The trade gap narrowed 39.0% to US$29.4 billion in October as imports fell, while exports rose to a record US$302.0 billion. Undetermined at this time.

Nexo announced a Zero-interest Credit product offering 0% APR and no fees for crypto-backed loans that supports BTC and ETH; each position comes with a predefined repayment path and mechanisms intended to prevent mid-term liquidation.

Windsor police say a 32-year-old man was arrested Jan. 7 after a sexual assault was reported on Dec. 31, 2025, and investigators are asking whether there are other victims.

Saudia says it will support travel to a wide roster of international sporting, cultural and business events across Saudi Arabia in 2026, citing hubs in Jeddah and Riyadh. The announcement names multiple scheduled events across the year, including motorsport, festivals, tech forums and seasonal programs.

The Transportation Safety Board found the Cessna experienced an engine stall while turning about 200–300 feet above ground on Sept. 8, 2024, leading to a rapid descent and crash that killed the pilot and the observer, who died three days later.

Nominations for Zoom's Solopreneur 50 are open through 5 p.m. ET on February 13, 2026. The program will recognize 50 U.S.-based solo business owners and make top honorees eligible for financial grants and exposure through Zoom's platforms.

Telus has hired TD Securities and Jefferies to advise on a near-term monetization of Telus Health, saying the process will evaluate all partnership structures and may involve strategic partners.

RBC Capital Markets hosted a conference of major Canadian bank CEOs who signalled relatively low loan growth for 2026 and emphasised cost control through technology and AI. Analysts also flagged margin support from higher rates and recent moves in the USD/CAD exchange rate.

Canada's services surplus widened from $0.4 billion in September to $0.5 billion in October 2025 as service imports fell 1.2% to $19.6 billion and exports fell 0.4% to $20.1 billion.

The Calgary Real Estate Board's December 2025 report shows average residential prices fell 4.7% to $554,700 year-over-year, while new listings rose about 9% and inventory increased roughly 28.9% with months of supply at 3.43 months.

The article reports the company has finalized a 4,000‑metre drill program at the Zacatecas Silver Project pending final approvals and highlights the Esperanza Gold Project alongside recent improvements in Mexico's open‑pit permitting environment.

AGF Management Limited will release its fiscal 2025 financial results on January 27, 2026. The firm emphasizes a disciplined, responsible approach and says its investment capabilities span fundamental, quantitative and private strategies for a wide global client base.

Surge Copper completed a 2025 multidisciplinary drilling and data-validation program at the 100%-owned Berg Project, recording 4,143 metres of diamond drilling and resampling 17 historic core holes. The article reports the work is intended to support a Pre-Feasibility Study planned for H1 2026.

Farmers began a 48-hour blockade of major highways and toll stations across Greece to protest rising production costs and a proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal; police allowed emergency vehicles and redirected traffic. The government announced concessions including cheaper electricity rates for farmers and fuel tax rebates while warning it will not tolerate extended closures.

Shell said its chemicals and products business will record a fourth-quarter loss after significantly lower oil trading results and an expected drop in chemicals margins; the company kept its oil, gas and LNG output forecasts within prior guidance.

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether President Trump can use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs without congressional approval, with a decision possible as early as Friday; analysts say the ruling could affect government revenue and market volatility.

The article highlights three tax levers for Canadians in 2026: claiming deductions and credits, deferring tax to later years, and shifting income or assets within families; it gives examples such as home-based business and home office claims, registered plans like RRSPs and FHSAs, and transfers or loans to family members.

Bitget TradFi reported more than $2 billion in daily trading volume after its public rollout on January 5, and the article lists Gold, the Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100, Silver, and Euro FX among the top-traded pairs.

The STOXX aerospace and defence index reached a record high while the euro extended losses against the U.S. dollar amid geopolitical tensions; oil and wider markets showed mixed moves.