A temporary cervical cancer screening pop-up is operating at CHC Stouffville through Jan. 30, hosted by Oak Valley Health in partnership with the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team and the Central Regional Cancer Program for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.
China removed Generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from the Central Military Commission, leaving the body reduced to two members; analysts say the purge tightens Xi Jinping's control and may change how Beijing approaches Taiwan.
Algoma Steel signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea's Hanwha Ocean, which has pledged $345 million toward a new beam mill in Sault Ste. Marie if its submarine bid is approved; federal officials say the mill could restore up to 500 jobs.
Waabi raised US$750-million and said it will deploy at least 25,000 robotaxis with Uber, while continuing its autonomous trucking operations.
Skeena Gold & Silver received the British Columbia Mines Act permit for its 100%-owned Eskay Creek project; the Environmental Management Act permit remains under review and is expected in February, with initial production anticipated in the second quarter of 2027.
TransUnion and Zenbase announced a partnership to include rental payment information as a dedicated category on TransUnion credit reports in Canada, so timely rent payments are shown without being treated as debt.
A total lunar eclipse will occur early on March 3, 2026, turning the full Moon a dusky red for up to an hour; visibility and exact clock times will vary across Canada, and Atlantic regions may only see early phases before the Moon sets.
Mi'kmaw chiefs in Nova Scotia are developing their own cannabis law while the province has announced an enforcement crackdown and reported more than 100 unlicensed outlets.
The deal announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney would cut tariffs on Chinese EVs to 6.1% from 100% and allow up to 49,000 imports, with half required to have an import price below $35,000; the article highlights five models — Mini Cooper SE, Polestar 2, Volvo EX30, BYD Seagull and Zeekr X — that could potentially meet lower price points.
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates while its chair, Jerome Powell, is under a Department of Justice criminal investigation. Powell's chair term expires in May 2026 and he could remain as a Fed governor until 2028.
