Hundreds gathered in Stony Plain to sign a petition seeking a referendum on Alberta leaving Canada; organizers have until May to collect 178,000 names for validation by the province's chief electoral officer.
British Columbia will fund a $600,000 expansion of its forensic firearms laboratory, announced as a response to a recent series of extortion-related violence. The announcement followed public criticism by Premier David Eby and an apology from RCMP Assistant Commissioner John Brewer.
The BC Natural Resources Forum wrapped up on Jan. 22 with more than 1,700 registered delegates, and participants said the week produced new connections, industry conversations and strong local and Indigenous participation.
Marineland told Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson it will euthanize 30 belugas and four dolphins unless Canada approves export permits to U.S. aquariums; the minister's office said the permits will be reviewed expeditiously.
At the ROMA conference, the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities and Greater Sudbury's mayor urged the province to support highway modernization, policing grants, housing and infrastructure funding; provincial officials heard those concerns but offered no detailed commitments.
Jared Kushner presented a $25 billion redevelopment blueprint for Gaza at the World Economic Forum in Davos; the Board of Peace says the plan depends on the demilitarization of Hamas and has prompted questions about whether residents were consulted.
Harry Styles announced a 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden running August through October, and he also announced a new album set for release on March 6.
The City of Campbell River is opening a temporary warming centre at the Campbell River Community Centre from 10 p.m. on Jan. 22 until 7 a.m. on Jan. 23, 2026, offering short-term shelter, warm drinks and information to those in need.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Prime Minister Mark Carney said middle powers like Canada should act together as the international order shifts; his address drew a standing ovation ahead of a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Coalition Avenir Québec will select François Legault's successor on April 12, with candidate applications due Feb. 21 and entry requirements set by the party.
