Walmart beat fourth-quarter revenue and profit estimates and reported 4.6% U.S. same-store sales growth; the company maintained a cautious full-year outlook citing trade uncertainty and labour market conditions.
Premier Danielle Smith will focus on immigration and Alberta's recent population growth in a Thursday address at 6:45 p.m. MT, one week before the provincial budget; she says lower oil revenues and rising costs from growth are creating fiscal pressure.
A Department of Homeland Security memo broadens ICE authority to detain refugees who hold legal status and are awaiting permanent residency, revoking a 2010 restriction; a Minnesota judge had temporarily blocked similar detentions and a court hearing was scheduled.
Fans across Canada gathered to watch the Canadian women's team face the United States in the Olympic hockey final, with some Ontario schools pausing classes and public watch parties reported nationwide.
The Vancouver Police Department is investigating four extortion cases — the first reported in the city — and says arrests and search warrants have been executed.
Nine Board of Peace members pledged a combined $7 billion for Gaza relief, and the U.S. announced a separate $10 billion pledge to the board; several countries also offered troop or police support.
UN-backed experts reported that an October campaign by the Rapid Support Forces in and around El Fasher displayed hallmarks of genocide, with evidence of ethnically targeted killings and other atrocities; a formal genocide determination must be made by an international tribunal.
The provincial government has introduced legislation to allow online renewal and replacement of driver’s licences, BCID and photo BC Service Cards through ICBC. Eligibility rules and timing are still being finalized, with the province saying online services could begin operating in 2027 if approved.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced in Mississauga that FINTRAC will deploy liaison officers to work with law enforcement on extortion; further operational steps are undetermined at this time.
The Saskatoon Police Service confirmed the sudden death of an off-duty officer; the cause and identity have not been released and community groups have offered condolences.
