Teddi Mellencamp says a skin cancer screening led to more treatment options after her melanoma progressed to stage 4; she reports no trace of cancer while continuing immunotherapy.
A University of Exeter researcher has secured Leverhulme funding for a four-year project to build a theory of scientific error, assemble a database of error types and strategies, and create benchmarks to test how AI systems reason about experimental error.
Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl halftime show this Sunday and has promised a dance-focused performance; his recent Grammy remarks and history of commenting on immigration have added a political dimension to the event.
Sid Ruhland of Firehall Brewery is completing 2,000 push-ups in 23 days as part of the Canadian Mental Health Association's Push Up Challenge; CMHA says the challenge has raised about $60 million globally from 1 million participants.
Johnny Mukwa donated two Woodland-style paintings, Forest Spirits 1 and Forest Spirits 2, to the oncology hallway at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson; the works are on display for patients and families.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the repeal of Canada's electric-vehicle sales mandate and introduced a new strategy that includes up to $5,000 in EV purchase rebates starting in 2026 and tougher greenhouse‑gas standards for 2027–2032.
Ronald Hicks said he will prioritize evangelizing and reengaging people who have drifted from the church as he becomes New York's archbishop; he has requested parts of his installation liturgy be said in Spanish.
Toronto police Chief Myronw Demkiw and the Toronto Police Service Board chair have requested an independent review after arrests linked to a York Regional Police corruption probe; the inspector general is considering the request and will announce a decision later.
Mayor Olivia Chow said the Toronto police chief must earn back public trust after arrests in Project South that included seven officers; an independent inspection by the Inspector General of Policing has been requested.
A cross-country skier, Nancy Côté-Pharand, encountered a male elk blocking a trail at Kivi Park on Jan. 15 and shared photos that drew many reactions; park staff say three elk sightings have been reported in recent weeks.
