Disney has appointed parks chief Josh D'Amaro as its next CEO effective March 18, and Bob Iger will remain as a senior adviser and board member until his planned retirement at the end of the year.
The federal government announced a five-year 'whalesafe fishing gear strategy' to promote on‑demand gear and lower‑breaking links intended to reduce North Atlantic right whale entanglements.
Disney appointed 54-year-old D'Amaro to replace CEO Bob Iger, ending a long-running succession question; the company's Experiences division recorded $36 billion in revenue and about 185,000 employees in fiscal 2025.
Novo Nordisk warned its 2026 adjusted operating profit and sales could decline 5–13% as U.S. pricing pressure, rising competition and patent expiries weigh on Wegovy sales.
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social saying he plans to sue Harvard University for $1 billion, and the administration has previously withheld about $2 billion in federal funding tied to the dispute; Harvard’s president has said the government’s demands concerned hiring and curriculum rather than antisemitism.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada has published the Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy to reduce whale entanglements by promoting on‑demand ropeless systems and low breaking‑strength rope in high‑risk areas, with pilots planned for 2027, management areas by 2028 and wider rollout to high‑risk fisheries by 2030.
President Trump announced he will nominate former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell when Powell's term ends in May, and the nomination requires Senate confirmation.
Halifax Regional Police will participate in the federal assault-style firearms buyback and begin collecting eligible firearms this spring, and owners must register by the end of March to take part.
TTC CEO Mandeep Lali confirmed the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will open on Feb. 8 with a phased launch, and earlier concerns about emergency-brake activations were briefed by Metrolinx and Alstom and described as addressed.
The House cleared a procedural hurdle and is expected to vote soon on a bill that would end the partial government shutdown and fund most agencies through Sept. 30.
