A bridge in Port Alberni that honors residential school survivors was vandalized for the third time in four years and locals gathered to paint over the hateful graffiti; the RCMP have asked for dashcam footage and the Tseshaht Nation is installing cameras while the Ministry of Transportation assesses further measures.
President Donald Trump said he will impose a 10% import tariff starting in February on goods from eight European countries over their opposition to U.S. control of Greenland, with the rate to rise to 25% on June 1 if no purchase deal is reached.
Shale Ridge Estate Winery and Cidery in Thedford, Ontario has opened a Nordic spa on its grounds, offering hot and cold circuits, a sauna, a steam room and a salt ritual quiet area. Bookings are limited to 10 guests and stays include full spa access and on-site accommodations that cover up to 10 people.
A variety of community events are scheduled across Thunder Bay for Jan. 24–25, from family-friendly activities and markets to concerts and fundraisers.
Three Alberta First Nations have filed for judicial review asking the Court of King's Bench to declare the Citizen's Petition Act and a provincial separation petition unconstitutional, saying the province failed to consult them and that the Citizen Initiative Act conflicts with parts of the Constitution.
Seven winning warming hut designs were unveiled at The Forks and will be built and placed along the Nestaweya River Trail; judges selected finalists from more than 200 international submissions.
Revelstoke Grizzlies general manager Ryan Parent said the club will remain a junior-level team as the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League splits into Tier A and Tier B for 2026-27, and the Grizzlies are among 11 of 21 teams approved to move to Tier A pending BC Hockey approval.
A Canadian veteran who served two tours said he felt anger after U.S. President Donald Trump said NATO allies "stayed a little off the front lines" in Afghanistan. More than 40,000 Canadians served in the war and 158 were killed.
The centre held a public meet-and-greet for puppies born in its care, and staff reported nine of the 12 pups can begin rehoming; the agency has also scheduled its annual Cupcake Day fundraiser for Feb. 23.
Canada's defence minister said Canadian forces served alongside allies in Afghanistan from 2001–2014 and noted 158 military fatalities and one diplomat's death; his remarks came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's comments questioning NATO allies' front-line roles.
