Toyota reveals all-new all-electric Highlander for 2027
Toyota unveiled the 2027 Highlander as an all-electric, three-row midsize SUV. It offers two battery sizes and a maximum quoted range of up to 511 kilometres.
2026/02/11
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Canada should consider a mixed fleet of fighter jets
Peter Jones, a professor at the University of Ottawa, argues that a mixed fleet combining F-35s and Swedish Gripens could balance interoperability with the United States and greater defence independence. The article cites estimated per-flight-hour costs of roughly US$35,000–50,000 for the F-35 and US$8,000–12,000 for the Gripen.
2026/02/11
Bombardier wins US$1.18-billion order from Vista Global for Challenger 3500 jets
Bombardier said Vista Global ordered US$1.18-billion for 40 Challenger 3500 business jets, with options for 120 more that could raise the total to about US$4.72-billion.
2026/02/11
Jimmy Lai's 20-year sentence prompts international concern
Jimmy Lai, 78 and reported to be in poor health, was sentenced to 20 years after convictions under Hong Kong's National Security Law, and supporters and some governments have publicly criticized the trial and sentence.
2026/02/11
Wader-wearing volunteers are rehabilitating Canada's waterways.
Community volunteers in Ontario and elsewhere are restoring freshwater habitat through hands-on projects, including an improvised work barge for silt removal and the placement of new spawning substrate; these efforts have coincided with local returns of fish species and more than 45,000 volunteer hours annually supporting Ontario community hatcheries.
2026/02/11
Catherine O'Hara's rectal cancer prompts hope for greater awareness
A British Columbia colorectal cancer survivor says news that Catherine O'Hara had rectal cancer listed as the long-term cause of death may open up more public conversation and reduce stigma around cancers below the waist.
2026/02/11
Tumbler Ridge mass shooting prompts international grief and condolences
Leaders and public figures from several countries expressed condolences after a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that killed 10 people and sent 25 to hospital.
2026/02/11
Hamilton team bound for the world's largest pee-wee hockey tournament.
Hamilton's Steel triple-A team has been invited to the Quebec International Pee-wee Hockey Tournament and will open at the Videotron Centre against the New York Rangers; assistant coach Jeff Toole, who has lived with neuroendocrine cancer for nine years, called the opportunity a meaningful moment for him and the players.
2026/02/11
Summerland family's effort to restore community baseball field moves closer to reality
Summerland council approved $65,000 in matching funds if a Blue Jays grant is successful, and Field 96’s opening day is scheduled for April 18.
2026/02/11
De-sugared juice products introduced for K-12 school programs.
CeBev and NewTree launched grō, a brand of de-sugared 100% fruit juices for K-12 school meal programs using New Tree's patented De-Sugaring technology; the products are scheduled to be available through participating school meal programs beginning Spring 2026.
2026/02/11
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