Statistics Canada reported a goods trade deficit of $2.2 billion in November, up from a revised $395 million in October, as merchandise exports declined, led by a 24.4% drop in metals and non‑metallic products.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met in Beijing and said their countries would work toward a long-term, comprehensive strategic partnership; the talks reportedly included progress on whisky tariffs, visa-free travel, and cooperation on irregular migration, and Starmer raised the case of Jimmy Lai.
The European Union announced sanctions on 15 Iranian officials and six organizations in response to Tehran's crackdown on nationwide protests, and EU officials said further measures — including a likely listing of the Revolutionary Guard — were under consideration.
Kurt Russell had overlapping shoots for Monarch season 2 and The Madison, so Taylor Sheridan and Michelle Pfeiffer worked with Paramount+ to film his season 1 scenes early during season 2 production; The Madison premieres on Paramount+ March 14, 2026.
The Ontario Provincial Police say eight people were arrested on 24 charges after an investigation into alleged bribery during commercial Class A driving exams in Kingston and the Greater Toronto Area. The probe began in January at the request of the Ministry of Transportation and the accused were scheduled to appear in court.
Gillian Deacon describes learning mah-jong at a community centre as an example of how seeking unfamiliar experiences can increase neural plasticity and produce dopamine-linked surprise, helping to build tolerance for uncertainty.
President Trump said he will not ask DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to step down, while officers involved in a Minneapolis shooting were placed on administrative leave and Democrats have threatened impeachment.
Reports say U.S. officials met multiple times with organizers of an Alberta separatist group, and the group has discussed seeking a large credit facility if a separation referendum succeeds.
The FBI searched Fulton County's main election office in Union City and removed boxes of 2020 election materials; officials described the action as a court-authorized law enforcement step and related federal litigation over the records is pending.
The town has earmarked $402,000 for washroom renovations at Grimsby Public Library, and work is expected to begin after the March break and take up to eight weeks.
