Federal authorities have mounted a large ICE operation in Minnesota and the recent shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent has prompted sustained protests and political disputes.
About 65 people attended a family-friendly New Year's Eve dinner and dance in Aldergrove that raised roughly $700 to $800 after expenses for the Aldergrove Veterans and Seniors Society's roof fund.
The Timberwolves and Warriors resumed a postponed game after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal officer; both teams observed moments of silence and coaches spoke about the community's grief.
Gus Kenworthy told The New Yorker that the series Heated Rivalry’s portrayal of closeted athletes moved him and echoed his own years hiding relationships, and he will compete for Team GB at the Milan Olympics.
Jolene Campbell led Saskatchewan to an 8-5 win over B.C.'s Taylor Reese-Hansen at the Scotties, evening the team's round-robin record at 1-1; Campbell was part of Amber Holland's 2011 Scotties championship team as a fifth.
A 1781–82 avalanche near Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador buried an Inuit winter house and left nine survivors out of 31, and Avalanche Canada's new online database now lists 1,064 known avalanche incidents in Canada.
Dayna Winter's waterfront cottage near Almonte, The Good Northern, features rooms inspired by films and TV series such as Amélie, Twin Peaks, Moonrise Kingdom and Alice in Wonderland. The two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath property has hosted guests since 2020 and requires a three-night minimum stay.
Free, self‑led Open Art Studio drop‑in sessions for people 16 and over will be held at the South Bonson Community Centre on Feb. 3 (9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) and Feb. 11 (6–9 p.m.), and subsidized, pre‑registered workshops are offered throughout the year.
Quebec economy minister Christine Fréchette has announced she will run for the Coalition Avenir Québec leadership and will launch her campaign in Trois‑Rivières; the party will choose its leader at a convention on April 12, 2026.
Paris men's Fashion Week closed with a focus on long coats, reworked tailoring and construction meant to extend a garment's life, highlighted by shows from Hermès, Sacai, Junya Watanabe and others.
