Federal officials announced that Operation Metro Surge in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area will conclude, and border official Tom Homan said he and President Trump agreed to end the surge.
Deadpool was released by Fox on February 12, 2016; its R rating and strong box office return prompted studios to reconsider adult‑oriented superhero films and influenced later R‑rated releases and studio choices.
UNESCO's IRCAI placed Whale Seeker's Cetus among its top 100 AI projects, marking a second recognition for the Montreal startup; Cetus uses AI and high-resolution satellite imagery to detect and classify whales and other large marine mammals to support conservation and routing efforts.
The U.S. Congress passed legislation to end tariffs on Canadian imports, and the article reports the U.S. president is likely to veto the bill. Several Canadian companies reported fourth‑quarter results or announced leadership and operational plans.
James Van Der Beek, 48, died Wednesday and his family said he faced colorectal cancer; co‑stars and entertainment accounts posted tributes and highlighted a GoFundMe set up by his widow to help with expenses.
Officials say a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., killed nine people and injured at least 25; an active shooter alert was issued Tuesday and later lifted.
DP World has established a fund of more than US$2 million to help 164 workers from its Lirquén terminal whose homes were destroyed in recent wildfires; the company says the fund will finance permanent homes, with initial deliveries expected within 60 days subject to permits and site conditions.
Bangladeshis are voting in a nationwide election that follows the 2024 student-led uprising, with Tarique Rahman returned from exile and widely seen as a leading candidate. The ballot also includes a referendum on political reforms such as term limits and checks on executive power.
Profound Medical received INOVAIT's 2025–2026 Mount Logan Award recognizing its TULSA Procedure, the article reports. The article describes TULSA as an incision- and radiation-free, MRI-guided transurethral ultrasound treatment that the company says is CE marked, Health Canada approved, and 510(k) cleared by the U.S. FDA.
Federica Brignone of Italy won the women's super-G at the 2026 Winter Olympics in 1:23.41, securing her first Olympic gold after returning from serious left-leg injuries less than a year earlier.
