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Home Depot reported a 3.8 per cent sales decline in the quarter to Feb. 1, 2026, and said customer concerns about jobs, inflation and financing are keeping many from starting home projects, with the company expecting subdued demand through 2026.

Airbnb is offering a new-host incentive of about CAD 1,000 for full-home listings that welcome first guests by July 31, 2026, and a Deloitte study estimates Toronto hosts could earn roughly CAD 2,700 on average during the World Cup.

Ellen Hughes said her sons and teammates focus on unity and country after a viral locker-room reaction to a phone call from Donald Trump; USA Hockey said the women's team declined a White House invite, citing scheduling conflicts.

Several Canadian carriers have announced the resumption of some Mexico flights while the Canadian government maintains regional travel advisories for parts of the country.

A two-year-old goldendoodle left at a JetBlue ticket counter on Feb. 2 was taken into custody by airport staff and animal services, and has been adopted by LVMPD Officer Skeeter Black after a 10-day hold and care from Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas.

The Health Employers Association of BC and the Community Bargaining Association have reached a tentative agreement covering more than 25,000 community health workers, and details will be released after a ratification process that is expected to begin soon.

Researchers report the first observation of a quantized Hall drift of light, extending a quantum transport effect previously observed with electrons. The quantum Hall effect is known for step-like plateaus tied to fundamental constants such as the electron charge and the Planck constant.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Anthropic's CEO to allow unrestricted military use of the company's AI or face contract consequences, and Anthropic's CEO held firm against fully autonomous targeting and domestic surveillance.

Laurence des Cars resigned as director of the Louvre after months of scrutiny following an October theft of crown jewels and other operational problems; President Macron accepted the resignation and announced a new G7-era mission for her.

The Community Bargaining Association says it reached a tentative agreement with the B.C. government for more than 26,000 community health workers; details and a ratification timeline will be shared with members in the coming weeks.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said flights to and from Puerto Vallarta were expected to resume soon, and some Canadian carriers have begun rebooking stranded passengers; Global Affairs Canada reports thousands of Canadians are in Mexico.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved transferring a 22-acre plot of state land in Tampa to Hillsborough College for a proposed Rays ballpark; the state retains the right to reclaim the land if key stadium components are not in place within five years.

Variety reports that the Criterion Collection will add KPop Demon Hunters alongside Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, bringing the Netflix-released film to physical media; the article argues this matters for preservation and for widening discovery through Criterion’s catalog.

Cristiano Ronaldo left a supportive comment on Lindsey Vonn’s Instagram after Vonn said a crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics caused compartment syndrome and nearly required amputation; Vonn credited her surgeon with saving her leg.

The Toronto Zoo reported a healthy female Masai giraffe calf was born early Sunday and that the mother, Mstari, and the calf are doing well. The calf's father, Kiko, died in January and the zoo said it will share updates on the pair and on visitor arrangements.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will provide an additional $2 billion in military aid to Ukraine this year and will facilitate the purchase of 400 armoured vehicles, while expanding sanctions on Russian oil-carrying vessels.

Countdown For A Cure's 2026 Evening of Energy gala raised over $1 million, presented the 2026 Powerhouse Award to Sonya Knebel, and included remarks noting CFAC's 2025 grant support for mitochondrial biomarker development.

British MPs have voted to press the government to release documents and to change a long-standing parliamentary convention that has limited criticism of the Royal Family, after the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Global Affairs Canada says parts of Mexico are becoming more stable, and about 55,000 Canadians have registered with the Registration of Canadians Abroad program.

A Feb. 20 Q&A with three reporters noted that nearly one in five Canadians is over 65 and highlighted common themes: early family conversations, legal paperwork such as wills and powers of attorney, and the practical and financial strains on caregivers.

A female Masai giraffe calf was born at the Toronto Zoo at 1:26 a.m. and was standing within 30 minutes; the zoo says mother and calf are doing well and were left to bond.

The Barlochan cottage shown in the season finale of Crave’s Heated Rivalry will be listed on Airbnb, with weekend stays available from March 3 at noon ET through May at C$248.10 per night; summer bookings begin June 1 and the owner worked with Airbnb while remaining private.

Defence Minister David McGuinty announced a $3.7-billion plan to add about 6,000 housing units for the Canadian Armed Forces in 25 communities, supplementing roughly 800 units already underway. The move follows an auditor general report that highlighted aging housing stock, poor conditions and a shortfall of available units on multiple bases.

Kash Patel travelled to Milan on the FBI's Gulfstream G550 during the Winter Olympics, and videos of him in the U.S. men's hockey locker room drew public attention; the FBI says the trip included preplanned security meetings and Patel reimburses the government.

Savannah Guthrie posted a video announcing a family reward of up to $1 million for information that leads to the recovery of her mother, Nancy Guthrie. Authorities say the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff's Department are leading an active investigation that has received more than 20,000 leads.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced an additional $2 billion in military equipment for Ukraine and Global Affairs Canada announced sanctions targeting vessels described as part of Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

The federal government will build more than 900 military housing units at CFB Kingston as part of a national program expected to deliver about 7,500 homes in a $3.7-billion phase announced by Defence Minister David McGuinty.

More than 200 tickets were sold for the Feb. 7 dinner and auction at the TRU gym, and organisers said the event raised just shy of $24,000 to support the Williams Lake Youth Rodeo Club's upcoming season.

Canada announced $300 million in additional military assistance for Ukraine and said it will extend a Canadian Forces training mission through 2029.

The U.S. women's hockey team said it cannot accept President Trump's White House invitation because of timing and previously scheduled academic and professional commitments, USA Hockey said. The men's team accepted an invitation to attend the State of the Union.