Nipah virus outbreak reported in West Bengal, India
Officials say a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal led to nearly 100 people being quarantined, and two hospital nurses tested positive with one in critical condition.
2026/01/27
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Eskay Creek: Skeena receives environmental assessment certificate in B.C.
British Columbia issued an environmental assessment certificate to Skeena Gold & Silver to restart the Eskay Creek mine, and the certificate embeds Tahltan Nation consent under a Section 7 agreement.
2026/01/27
Hanwha signs agreement with Algoma Steel to support new beam mill
Hanwha Oceans signed a memorandum of understanding with Algoma Steel pledging $275 million to help establish a structural steel beam mill, and the company said the agreement is worth about $345 million. The commitments are reported as conditional on Hanwha winning a federal contract to supply up to 12 submarines.
2026/01/27
Canada and India agree to boost energy trade
The two governments said Canada will seek to increase crude oil and natural gas exports to India while buying refined petroleum products in return, following ministerial meetings that cited energy security and supply diversity.
2026/01/27
Global banks raise forecasts for gold and silver prices this year.
Several major banks have raised 2026 price forecasts for precious metals: Deutsche Bank and Societe Generale project gold near $6,000 an ounce, and Citi upgraded its near-term silver target to $150 an ounce.
2026/01/27
Gold rally tops US$5,000 an ounce — is it too late to join?
Gold climbed above US$5,000 an ounce after a year-long rally, rising more than US$2,000 over 12 months, and Canadian indexes have been lifted by gains in gold and gold producers.
2026/01/27
F1 Racing Legend Michael Schumacher Reportedly No Longer Bedridden
Reports say Michael Schumacher is reportedly sitting upright and can be pushed in a wheelchair following the 2013 skiing accident that injured him; a 2025 conviction addressed attempts to sell confidential images and records.
2026/01/27
Near North Palliative Care Network invites local artists to spring art fundraiser
The Near North Palliative Care Network is asking local artists to donate floral-inspired artworks for an online April auction; proceeds will support its free in-home palliative care, caregiver respite and bereavement programs.
2026/01/27
Designing homes at Playa Venao aligns built and natural environments
Canopy Venao, led by Caroline Howell with Momentis Family Office, uses sensor-informed siting and ecological restoration at Playa Venao, including more than 40,000 native trees planted and year-long environmental monitoring to guide design.
2026/01/27
Surrey city council urges Ottawa to declare extortion a federal emergency
Surrey city council unanimously approved a motion asking the federal government to declare a state of emergency over rising extortion, citing dozens of suspected incidents this month and 132 attempts in 2025. The mayor will put the requests in writing and is scheduled to raise the issue with federal officials while city staff report developments to council within 30 days.
2026/01/27
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