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Derrick Johnson learned his mother was among 189 people whose remains were found in a Colorado building linked to the Return to Nature funeral home; the owners pleaded guilty and one faces sentencing this week while the other is scheduled for April.

The federal government reintroduced EV purchase rebates and pledged $1.5 billion for charging infrastructure, while proposing a cap-and-trade credit system and new tax measures for the auto sector.

Canada's mortgage arrears rate has risen modestly to 0.22% between 2023 and 2025 but remains below historical norms, and CMHC warns arrears are likely to worsen in 2026 with Toronto and Vancouver showing the largest increases.

Hawk Ridge Systems has added Stratasys technologies to its 3D printing portfolio, the companies announced on Feb. 5, 2026; Stratasys said the partnership will bring its solutions to more customers and cited Hawk Ridge’s application expertise and customer proximity.

The federal government said it will restart an EV rebate program on Feb. 16 with $2.3 billion in support and scrap the EV sales mandate in favour of stricter tailpipe emissions standards, including a new 74 g CO2-per-mile target.

The federal auto strategy shifts toward demand‑side measures, reinstating buyer incentives and backing fast‑charging networks through the Canada Infrastructure Bank; the authors say the plan hinges on effective execution to close charging and affordability gaps.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the repeal of Canada's electric-vehicle sales mandate and introduced a new strategy that includes up to $5,000 in EV purchase rebates starting in 2026 and tougher greenhouse‑gas standards for 2027–2032.

Research from Thompson Rivers University led by Assistant Professor Yaou Hu finds unclear portion information can lead diners to over-order and contribute to avoidable restaurant food waste; the study tests contrast-based menu communication and was published in March 2026.

Anthropic released AI tools aimed at legal work, and markets reacted with share-price declines for several legal-data and software firms, with some funds losing roughly US$300.6 billion in value, the article reports.

From Copenhagen, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon said Arctic security should include investments that strengthen northern communities as well as military infrastructure. She spoke ahead of the opening of a Canadian consulate in Greenland and met Danish leaders to discuss Arctic cooperation.

Sources say Prime Minister Mark Carney will announce a national automotive strategy that would scrap the electric vehicle sales mandate in favour of new emissions and fuel-efficiency standards, revive consumer rebates, and create a $1.5 billion EV infrastructure fund.

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said Canada should 'lean into' structural changes driven by U.S. protectionism, artificial intelligence and slower population growth, and he signalled the central bank is unlikely to cut interest rates soon.

Y Combinator has restored Canada to its list of accepted countries of incorporation after briefly removing it from its standard deal terms; the earlier change prompted backlash in the Canadian tech community.

Ontario's Superior Court will soon consider a proposed hardship fund that could provide one-time payments of up to $9,600 (with up to $2,500 extra for emergencies) to former Hudson's Bay employees and retirees who lost pay and benefits.

A Leger poll found 61% of Canadians support allowing more Chinese electric vehicles into Canada, though about three-quarters of respondents reported at least one concern such as vehicle quality, effects on the auto industry, or data privacy.

ATCO Energy has expanded its partnership with Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta, becoming the organization’s Official Energy and Home Services Supplier and committing a minimum $50,000 along with in-kind services and volunteer support.

Rio Tinto said it will no longer pursue an acquisition of Glencore, ending the fourth failed attempt to merge the two mining companies.

Elevated gold prices have boosted cash flows across the sector, driving increased dividends and share buybacks; Barrick beat fourth-quarter estimates and is preparing an IPO of its North American assets with more details expected in coming months.

The Carney government will drop planned EV sales mandates and introduce consumer rebates and new fuel-efficiency standards, the Star reports. The change is presented as a move to support Canadian auto manufacturing amid pressure from U.S. tariffs.

An Angus Reid Institute survey of more than 4,000 Canadians found half reported they lack a family doctor or struggle to see one, and 70% said provincial health-care quality has declined over the past decade.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to unveil a federal strategy to transform Canada's automobile manufacturing sector, and government and industry sources told The Canadian Press the plan would scrap the electric vehicle sales mandate in favour of new vehicle emissions standards.

Reporting says Mark Carney's name appears several dozen times in emails tied to Jeffrey Epstein, mostly within forwarded financial updates and link lists from an associate.

Silver fell about 15% and oil lost more than US$1 a barrel as easing geopolitical tensions and a firmer U.S. dollar helped trigger a wider sell-off in commodities.

The U.S. announced action plans with the EU, Japan and Mexico to shore up critical-mineral supply chains; Canada was not included and Ottawa says it will address access under the USMCA review.

Alto proposes a high-speed rail linking Toronto through Quebec City and estimates roughly 50,000 construction jobs and about 5,000 permanent positions while saying stations and faster connections could support local businesses and tourism.

The article reports that Alto is developing a dedicated, electrified high-speed rail network linking communities in Ontario and Quebec and that a multi-month public consultation process has begun; it also lists proposed travel times such as about two hours between Toronto and Ottawa.

Former prime minister Stephen Harper urged Canada to lessen its reliance on the U.S., calling recent U.S. actions a threat to sovereignty and recommending measures such as tariffs and faster resource projects while noting a forthcoming review of the CUSMA trade agreement.

Mayor Ken Sim and six ABC Vancouver councillors voted 7-3 to allocate up to $2 million for a one-night fireworks event in August to replace the cancelled multi-night Celebration of Light, and a staff report is expected in the next couple of months.

Assistant Commissioner John Brewer told a B.C. Supreme Court hearing that it has become harder to identify journalists at protests and that the RCMP does not arbitrate who is media; photojournalist Amber Bracken and The Narwhal are suing over her 2021 arrest.

Glencore said it has paused emissions-related investments at the Horne smelter after talks with Quebec did not secure the regulatory certainty the company sought; provincial emissions limits take effect in March 2027.