A new study using the LakeM2ARS model finds that small, seasonal ice covers could have insulated lakes on early Mars and slowed evaporation, helping explain Curiosity’s evidence of past liquid water despite a fainter young Sun.
The Town of Caledon is accepting nominations for its 2026 Civic Awards until end-of-day Monday, January 26, 2026. The program recognises residents for volunteer service and citizen achievement in areas such as sports, arts and culture, environmental leadership, and community services.
The U.S. reported 2,144 confirmed measles cases in 2025, the highest total since 1992, and three deaths were recorded.
The Supreme Court of Canada has granted leave to appeal a challenge by Ontario Place Protectors to the Rebuilding Ontario Place Act, which allowed the province to fast-track redevelopment and exempt the site from environmental assessment; a hearing is expected later this year.
Health Canada requires black-and-white front-of-package labels with a magnifying-glass icon to identify foods high in sugar, saturated fat or sodium, a rule that came into force on July 20, 2022 after a long transition period.
Bill Belichick told Jim Gray on SiriusXM that he views the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks as the teams to beat for Super Bowl 60, citing their balance and defensive strength. Both teams finished 14-3 and earned first-round byes as the No. 1 seeds in their conferences.
Israel's prime minister said Nickolay Mladenov was designated to direct the U.S. Board of Peace overseeing the Gaza ceasefire. At least eight people were reported killed in Gaza by strikes on Thursday.
British Columbia is accepting nominations for the Order of British Columbia and the Medal of Good Citizenship, and the deadline to apply for either award is April 7.
James Payne, a former London art dealer, began a YouTube channel during the COVID-19 lockdown and now has about 1.8 million subscribers for his roughly 15-minute, plain-language videos; Thames & Hudson has published his book Great Art Explained, which covers 30 works.
President Emmanuel Macron said France will vote against signing the EU's Mercosur trade agreement; farmers blockaded roads and landmarks in Paris to protest the pact.
