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Ottawa plans to spend more than $84 million to add 8,000 electric vehicle charging ports, and the announcement did not include a timeline for installation.

Federal consumer rebates of up to $5,000 for new battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles and up to $2,500 for plug-in hybrids will begin Feb. 16 and will be processed at point of sale through dealerships.

Fraser said Liberals are willing to amend Bill C-9 to clarify that reading religious texts would not be treated as hate and to address other concerns; he also accused Conservatives of obstructing the bill as Parliament considers the government's agenda.

Alphabet plans to price a rare 100-year sterling bond aiming to raise about £1 billion as part of a larger £5.5 billion offering, and also raised Swiss franc and U.S. dollar debt to help finance AI-related capital spending.

Exolum, Methanex Corporation and Ørsted announced the launch of the U.K.'s first commercially ready biomethanol storage and supply service for shipping at the Port of Immingham. The Port of Immingham is the U.K.'s largest port by cargo volume and an important gateway for energy and bulk materials.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted Takeda's New Drug Application for Oveporexton (TAK-861) and granted it priority review, the company announced in a press release.

The article describes how homeowners in B.C. can use built-up home equity when their mortgage renews to refinance and roll unsecured, high-interest debt into the mortgage, which the author says can lower interest costs and improve monthly cash flow.

Abaxx Technologies announced completion of two ID++ Digital Title pilot transactions that the company said achieved T+0 collateral mobilization for gold and yield-bearing securities; Abaxx said it is moving toward commercial deployment.

Thousands gather each evening beneath Milan's Arch of Peace to watch a four‑minute Olympic cauldron light-and-sound show inspired by Leonardo da Vinci; an identical installation in Cortina presents the same show multiple times nightly.

Ryan Stewart has moved his business, The Faro Pit, from a food truck into the Faro hockey arena kitchen to serve more customers; he plans to explore options for the truck, including training an apprentice to run it and reach nearby communities.

The Conservatives plan to introduce a motion to bar non‑citizens convicted of serious crimes from making refugee claims and to block asylum claims while cases remain before the courts.

President Donald Trump said he may block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge unless the United States is compensated; the Government of Canada says it funded the entire project and that ownership will be public with Michigan.

Drought has left more than 2 million people in parts of Kenya facing hunger and has led to widespread livestock losses, with northeastern counties such as Mandera hardest hit.

Manitoba will raise operating funding for public school boards by 2.9 per cent (about $51 million) for 2026–27 and add $15.2 million for building-related costs, while independent schools receive $16.6 million.

Officials say substandard scaffolding netting and foam boards helped the Nov. 26, 2025 blaze spread, and the fire left 168 people dead; residents of Wang Fuk Court are living in temporary housing while a government task force analyzes homeowners' resettlement survey replies.

Almost 75% of Canadians lack a workplace pension, while defined-benefit plans provide lifetime monthly income but do not act like savings for large one-time expenses.

Opening statements begin this week in Los Angeles in a bellwether trial against Meta and YouTube over allegations their platforms harmed children, and a separate New Mexico trial also starts with related claims.

Over the weekend the TTC opened the Eglinton Crosstown LRT (Line 5), and Bell is offering LTE, 5G and 5G+ coverage at most of the line’s 25 stations while allowing open access for other carriers.

British Columbia is backing a private bid to host the proposed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank in Vancouver, which would finance military projects for NATO members and allied democracies. Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa are also under consideration in the international hosting competition.

Cuban aviation officials notified airlines that jet fuel will not be available at nine airports, including Havana, from Tuesday through March 11. Air Canada suspended flights and about 3,000 customers in Cuba are awaiting return flights amid broader energy rationing.

State officials reported that a Burger King franchisee had 1,656 child labour and wage-payment violations from 2023 to 2025, affecting more than 600 young workers. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has ordered the franchisee to pay over US$237,000 in unpaid wages and faces penalties up to $828,000.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined the ownership group of Hamilton's TD Coliseum and the partnership includes naming the Ares Atrium after his son; the revamped arena opened in November with Paul McCartney.

Oak View Group announced that Hamilton native and NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is investing in and joining the ownership group at TD Coliseum. The statement says the arrangement includes community activities and features such as an atrium named Ares Atrium and a basketball court called SGA Court.

Several Canadian airlines issued travel advisories after Havana's José Martí International Airport posted an FAA NOTAM saying 'Jet A1 fuel not available' from Tuesday through March 11.

Bombardier will acquire Velocity Maintenance Solutions, adding a Wilmington hangar and 14 mobile repair trucks in the United States. The move comes after public comments from the U.S. President that threatened decertifying Canadian-made aircraft, a step that has not been taken.

Customer non-payment at Nova Scotia Power has roughly doubled to about eight per cent after last year's cyberattack disrupted smart meters, and the utility says it will reconcile estimated bills once true meter readings resume and aims to fully reconnect the network by the end of March.

Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party won a postwar landslide that gives her broad authority in the lower house, and markets are waiting for details of her fiscal plans as Tokyo stocks climbed while the yen and government bond yields stayed steady.

The Air Canada Foundation has launched the Big Dreams Grant Program to support the health and well-being of children and youth through active recreation and sports, inspired by the spirit of Team Canada.

Bombardier announced it has acquired Velocity Maintenance Solutions through its U.S. unit Learjet Inc., adding a maintenance, repair and overhaul provider to its Services business.

Kroger named former Walmart executive Greg Foran as its chief executive after a year‑long search following Rodney McMullen's removal; Foran most recently led Air New Zealand and previously ran Walmart U.S.