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The Timberwolves-Warriors game was postponed after a federal officer fatally shot a man in Minneapolis. The game was rescheduled for Sunday and the teams are also scheduled to play Monday.

BC Hydro opened a 12-port electric vehicle charging hub at Ogden Point in Victoria, featuring two 180-kilowatt fast chargers and eight Level 2 chargers located at the Ogden Point Cruise Ship Terminal.

Mark Carney told the World Economic Forum that great powers can 'weaponize' economic integration, creating strategic risks for middle powers, and he urged countries like Canada to strengthen trade and industrial co-operation with peer states.

Money managers in London, Berlin and Madrid say clients are asking about reducing exposure to U.S. assets amid repeated political tensions, and analysts warn that accelerated diversification could, over time, put pressure on U.S. equities, bonds and the dollar.

The USS Cincinnati docked at Cambodia's Ream Naval Base after its Chinese-funded renovation, the first U.S. warship visit since the upgrade; Cambodian officials say the port is open to all friendly nations while concerns about Chinese access persist.

A Quebec man, Marc Bédard, won a $1 million Maxmillions prize from a Lotto Max ticket and said he will use the money to pay off his mortgage and buy a new car.

The article notes Chinese equities trade at roughly 40% lower valuations than U.S. peers and highlights rapid technological progress, while warning of political risks and a decade of weak market returns (about 2.8% annual for a Canadian China ETF).

Mark Carney told Davos attendees the old world order is ending and urged middle powers to coordinate; observers say follow-up steps are unclear after his less direct speech in Quebec City.

Researchers at Université Laval are studying the milk quality of the Canadienne, a small Canadian heritage cow with about 800 animals left worldwide, and have begun experimental cheesemaking trials using its milk.

The City of Delta issued a precautionary boil water advisory for Westham Island after a leak was found in a water main beneath the Westham Island Bridge; water testing is underway and bottled water is being supplied.

Flagship Honda is offering showroom inventory and information for the 2026 Honda HR-V, a five-passenger subcompact SUV with a standard 2.0-liter 158-horsepower engine and available all-wheel drive.

An opinion piece argues a new energy framework signed in Beijing may open the way for deeper Canada–China energy ties to diversify Canadian exports beyond the U.S.; the article also notes potential strategic risks and the possibility of adverse U.S. reactions.

A suicide bomber detonated an explosive vest at a wedding in Dera Ismail Khan, killing seven people and wounding 25, police said. Officials said the ceremony was at the home of a pro-government community leader and that some wounded were in critical condition.

Silver topped $100 per ounce on Friday, reaching about $101.22, and gold climbed to roughly $4,987.69 per ounce, both at new records amid strong safe-haven and retail demand.

The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia announced on Jan. 23, 2026 that five CPAs received Early Achievement Awards and one CPA received the Distinguished Service Award.

Flows away from U.S. Treasuries have coincided with rallies led by Asian technology shares and with rising benchmarks for Emerging Europe, the Middle East and Africa and for Latin America.

A Change.org petition started by Maria Maisonet has gathered about 48,132 signatures asking the Buffalo Bills to reinstate coach Sean McDermott after his dismissal following the 2025 divisional-round loss to the Denver Broncos. Maisonet described McDermott's tenure as a period of progress for the franchise.

The European Commission will propose suspending for another six months an EU package of retaliatory trade measures against the U.S. worth €93-billion (US$109.19-billion), originally set to take effect on Feb. 7; the measures were first paused after a joint EU‑U.S. trade statement in August 2025 and would remain suspendable if needed.

Heated Rivalry, a Canadian series, is presented as a popular cultural diversion amid broader shifts in international relations; the piece also reports that actor François Arnaud faced online harassment after fan speculation about cast relationships.

Alamos Gold has announced a 2026 Investor Day; the company operates mines in Ontario and Sonora and employs more than 2,400 people.

President Trump has again argued the United States should acquire Greenland to support a proposed "Golden Dome" missile-defence system; Greenland hosts the Pituffik Space Base, a long-range early-warning radar site.

Global stocks were steady after a softer public stance by U.S. President Donald Trump eased tensions over Greenland, while the yen moved sharply amid signs Japanese authorities may be prepared to support the currency.

China lifted a ban on beef from Canadian processing plants that began in 2021 after an atypical BSE case, and Ottawa says plants previously approved to ship to China will be reauthorized once bilateral paperwork is completed.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly rebuked Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, saying Carney was not 'grateful' after Carney's speech criticizing the current rules‑based international order; the exchange comes as Trump has recently escalated rhetoric about Greenland.

Wyoming Rare, a subsidiary of American Rare Earths, was selected for a STAR Project award funded through the University of Wyoming's NSF Accelerating Research Translation program to assess potential byproducts from the Halleck Creek rare earths project.

Reports say four children were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement before and after school in the Columbia Heights Public School district; two children, including a five-year-old, were reported as transferred to a detention center in Texas.

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.

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.

Princeton Mayor Spencer Coyne sent an open letter saying the town's fuel price was 141.9 cents per litre and noted it is higher than nearby communities.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Prime Minister Mark Carney gave a stark speech urging Canada to secure economic sovereignty and to help build coalitions of middle powers to resist economic coercion. He said the international rules-based order is diminished and warned against protectionism.