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Police reported an active shooter at Tumbler Ridge Secondary on Tuesday; authorities confirmed multiple deaths, including the shooter, and dozens were injured. Two additional deaths were found at a residence believed connected to the incident, and officials have not released details about motive or how the investigation or response will proceed.

Vladyslav Heraskevych trained while wearing a customized helmet the IOC has ruled cannot be used in competition; the IOC said it would speak with him again before his Olympic race the next day.

Bombardier said Vista Global ordered US$1.18-billion for 40 Challenger 3500 business jets, with options for 120 more that could raise the total to about US$4.72-billion.

Stephen Maher reports that rumours of a possible snap election followed reports Doug Ford and Prime Minister Carney spoke about timing, but sources say Carney is not consulting advisers about an early campaign and many senior Conservatives prefer he lead through the current crisis.

European shares dipped while S&P 500 futures inched higher as markets awaited U.S. jobs data; the yen rose after Japan's election outcome and the dollar eased.

Stellantis says it will retain 650 engineers at its Windsor Automotive Research and Development Centre for EV and battery testing, even as it plans to sell its 49% share of the NextStar Energy battery joint venture and record a 22 billion euro charge.

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said he believes issues with Canada have been resolved and that Transport Canada is expected to announce certifications for Gulfstream jets that have been delayed. The remarks follow public criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump and threats of tariffs and decertification.

Premier Doug Ford said he is confident in an Ontario-wide review after Toronto police announced charges against seven officers and one retiree; Ontario's Inspector General announced he will inspect all 45 police forces.

A CMHC report forecasts Edmonton's rental vacancy rate will rise to 4.5% in 2026 from 3.8% in 2025, and says rising supply and slower population growth should ease competition for rental housing.

President Trump posted that he would not allow the Gordie Howe International Bridge to open unless the U.S. is "fully compensated," and a University of Windsor political scientist says it would be difficult but not impossible for a president to stop the crossing from opening.

Canada warned on Feb. 3 of worsening electricity and fuel shortages in Cuba, and some Prince Edward Island residents have cancelled or rebooked trips as airlines reduce flights.

NanoXplore reported Q2-2026 revenues of $27,580,290, a 17% decline year-over-year, and an adjusted EBITDA of $224,355 for the quarter.

Mattel missed fourth-quarter revenue and earnings estimates and forecast 2026 adjusted EPS below analysts' expectations; shares fell about 21% after hours.

The article reports Mark Carney offered a guarantee of a Canadian win while Canada's women's hockey team trailed the U.S. 4-0 late in a preliminary Olympic game in Milan, and it also notes former U.S. president Donald Trump posted complaints on Truth Social about the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture said Food Freedom Day fell on Feb. 8, meaning the average household worked 39 days into 2026 to earn enough for the year's groceries; the CFA reported that lower-income households spend a much larger share of their disposable income on food.

WestJet, Air Transat and Air Canada have halted passenger flights to Cuba and said they will send empty aircraft to bring customers home, after Cuba warned it will run out of jet fuel amid a U.S. oil blockade; Cirium reported 605 planned flights with about 116,000 February seats before cancellations.

Sales of VQA Canadian wines have jumped after Ontario expanded retail alcohol access and some U.S. brands were removed from shelves, boosting demand for Niagara producers such as Henry of Pelham.

Ottawa plans to spend more than $84 million to add 8,000 electric vehicle charging ports, and the announcement did not include a timeline for installation.

Federal consumer rebates of up to $5,000 for new battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles and up to $2,500 for plug-in hybrids will begin Feb. 16 and will be processed at point of sale through dealerships.

Fraser said Liberals are willing to amend Bill C-9 to clarify that reading religious texts would not be treated as hate and to address other concerns; he also accused Conservatives of obstructing the bill as Parliament considers the government's agenda.

Alphabet plans to price a rare 100-year sterling bond aiming to raise about £1 billion as part of a larger £5.5 billion offering, and also raised Swiss franc and U.S. dollar debt to help finance AI-related capital spending.

Exolum, Methanex Corporation and Ørsted announced the launch of the U.K.'s first commercially ready biomethanol storage and supply service for shipping at the Port of Immingham. The Port of Immingham is the U.K.'s largest port by cargo volume and an important gateway for energy and bulk materials.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted Takeda's New Drug Application for Oveporexton (TAK-861) and granted it priority review, the company announced in a press release.

The article describes how homeowners in B.C. can use built-up home equity when their mortgage renews to refinance and roll unsecured, high-interest debt into the mortgage, which the author says can lower interest costs and improve monthly cash flow.

Abaxx Technologies announced completion of two ID++ Digital Title pilot transactions that the company said achieved T+0 collateral mobilization for gold and yield-bearing securities; Abaxx said it is moving toward commercial deployment.

Thousands gather each evening beneath Milan's Arch of Peace to watch a four‑minute Olympic cauldron light-and-sound show inspired by Leonardo da Vinci; an identical installation in Cortina presents the same show multiple times nightly.

Ryan Stewart has moved his business, The Faro Pit, from a food truck into the Faro hockey arena kitchen to serve more customers; he plans to explore options for the truck, including training an apprentice to run it and reach nearby communities.

The Conservatives plan to introduce a motion to bar non‑citizens convicted of serious crimes from making refugee claims and to block asylum claims while cases remain before the courts.

President Donald Trump said he may block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge unless the United States is compensated; the Government of Canada says it funded the entire project and that ownership will be public with Michigan.

Drought has left more than 2 million people in parts of Kenya facing hunger and has led to widespread livestock losses, with northeastern counties such as Mandera hardest hit.