Country Side Creations served a free turkey dinner with all the trimmings and a cupcake, and Genesis Kitchen offers Community Gift Cards funded by local sponsors to provide free hot meals.
Stellantis will phase out plug‑in hybrid (PHEV) programs in North America beginning with the 2026 model year, affecting models such as the Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chrysler Pacifica; the company says the move reflects shifting customer demand and a shift toward other electrified solutions.
City officials say responsibility for curbside recycling now lies with Circular Materials (CM) and CM contracted GFL Environmental for collection in Toronto; residents have reported missed pickups and limited customer-service hours.
French President Emmanuel Macron criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's comment about Canada as a '51st state' and said it shows Washington is turning away from allies; Macron also warned that international law risks being replaced by the 'law of the strongest.'
Health Canada reported influenza test positivity peaked near 33% over the holidays and declined to about 27% by the week ending Jan. 3, with overall activity described as high but stable or decreasing.
After more than 30 years apart, Doug Cox and Steve Mitchell have reunited as Twenty Fingers and will perform at Courtenay's Regier Theatre on Friday, Jan. 30.
A CBRE report says downtown Winnipeg office vacancy rose slightly to 18.6 per cent in Q4 2025, and many firms are relocating from older Exchange District buildings to newer spaces between Norte Dame Avenue and Broadway.
University of Calgary researchers showed second-harmonic generation in diamond by using tiny crystal defects, and the results were published in December 2025.
Jordan Shipley's stoppage-time goal gave Port Vale a 1-0 FA Cup win over Fleetwood Town, marking Jon Brady's first match in charge and sending Vale into the fourth round.
The San Francisco 49ers have designated Trent Williams (hamstring) and Ricky Pearsall (knee and ankle) as questionable for the Wild Card game at the Philadelphia Eagles, and neither player has been ruled out.
