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Montreal recorded a large rise in pothole complaints this winter, and local researchers say technical fixes exist; officials point to limited budgets and weather conditions as reasons permanent repairs are delayed.

The article links modern snowboarding to entrepreneur Jake Burton, noting an early lawn-mowing business that connected him with Zoi Sadowski-Synnott's family and helped lead to the Burton snowboard company's lasting influence at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Statistics Canada reports the consumer price index was 2.3% year-over-year in January, down from 2.4% in December; food bought in stores rose 4.8% compared with a year earlier.

Sienna Senior Living says it is continuing platform growth in Ontario and British Columbia and offers a full range of seniors' living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care and long-term care.

The CRA enters the 2026 filing season after two years of disrupted tax rules and last-minute policy reversals; Ottawa rolled out a 100-day plan and staffing and digital changes to reduce call-centre delays and improve online services.

Ukraine and Russia exchanged military strikes as diplomatic talks in Geneva were set to begin, following two earlier negotiation rounds held in the United Arab Emirates involving military officials and U.S. envoys.

Large Canadian banks and tech firms are making AI literacy an expected skill for new recruits, and some employers report high internal use of generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot.

After years of growth, electric vehicle market share among franchised dealers in Canada fell in 2025. The federal government has announced a new auto strategy with rebates, tougher emissions rules and funding for charging, but the plan is light on details.

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a final determination in a Chinese graphite anti-dumping investigation, and the related company news release includes forward-looking statements and a caution that actual results may differ.

South West Terminal Limited acquired Solo Italia Fine Pasta in December 2025, and the shop's founders will continue to help run the Ogema, Saskatchewan operation as the company adds storage and plans to expand production.

A Desjardins analysis says most provinces are on firmer footing entering the 2026 budget season after Statistics Canada revised past GDP and some U.S. tariffs were limited under CUSMA; provincial fiscal updates begin with British Columbia and Alberta.

Canadian politicians and advocates are urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to respond or provide aid after U.S. actions reduced fuel reaching Cuba; the government says it is concerned but has not committed to sending humanitarian fuel.

Slowpoke has become the symbol of lacquerware for Kagawa prefecture after Takamatsu Technical High School students made lacquer-coated Slowpoke pieces that were shown at a Tokyo exhibition; The Pokémon Company International named Slowpoke Kagawa's ambassador Pokémon in 2018.

Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is in Warsaw to advocate for Canadian nuclear technology, including Candu, as Poland advances plans for a second nuclear power plant; the visit follows a 2025 Nuclear Co-operation Agreement and precedes his attendance at the 2026 IEA ministerial in Paris.

An advocate asked the federal government to amend the Employment Equity Act for Black employees and to stop contesting a class-action suit that has cost more than $15 million; the government says it is reviewing consultation feedback to inform possible changes.

Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon visited Germany and will travel to Saudi Arabia and India to broaden trade alliances and seek investment in Canadian infrastructure and technology.

Megan Oldham won the women's big air gold with a combined 180.75 points, narrowly defeating Eileen Gu (179). She is the third Canadian at the Milano-Cortina Olympics to earn multiple medals.

The second edition of The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops was presented at CoffeeFest Madrid 2026, with Onyx Coffee Lab (USA) ranked first and the United States represented by nine shops on the list.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. reported a 15% decline in the seasonally adjusted annual pace of housing starts in January and a 3.5% drop in the six‑month moving average.

THEON reported preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2025, citing record revenue and profit, order intake of €1.3 billion and an Adj. EBIT margin above 26%. The company reiterated medium-term organic revenue growth guidance of at least 15% per year and provided FY 2026 guidance including a c.30% revenue increase.

Onyx Coffee Lab of Arkansas was recognised as the world's best coffee shop in the latest World's 100 Best Coffee Shops list, noted for its focus on specialty sourcing, technical innovation and community engagement.

Ten employees of a Canadian-owned mine were abducted near Mazatlan; authorities reported clandestine graves with five identified victims, made arrests and say investigations are ongoing.

Sonoco was named to FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies list, a recognition FORTUNE and Korn Ferry described as reflecting innovation, resilient leadership and sustained trust.

Planet Fitness is partnering with BGC Canada on a nationwide fundraiser from Feb. 16–27 that invites donations at clubs and online to support BGC Canada programs tied to the Judgement Free Generation initiative.

Insomniac Games replied 'Not likely' when asked if Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will come to Xbox. The game has been released on PC and holds a 9/10 rating on Steam.

Separatist organizers in Alberta are collecting nearly 178,000 signatures to try to trigger a referendum that could occur this fall, and officials say that the resulting political uncertainty may affect large private investments, including a proposed pipeline requiring tens of billions in capital.

Separatist organizers in Alberta are collecting roughly 178,000 signatures to trigger a referendum on leaving Canada, and officials warn that the resulting political uncertainty could slow or deter the tens of billions in private capital needed to build a proposed pipeline to B.C.'s coast.

A recent tender in India reported the lowest-ever price for green hydrogen, supported by low renewable energy costs and government incentives. Demand for green hydrogen remains limited and some investors have scaled back projects.

The article reports officials say Montreal could host the Olympics again using existing venues and partnerships, while studies and experts note that past Games have often exceeded their budgets.

AMD and Tata Consultancy Services announced an expanded collaboration to codevelop a rack-scale AI infrastructure design based on AMD's 'Helios' platform to support India's national AI initiatives.