World Report

The Milano-Cortina Winter Games are finally on starting with the opening ceremony.
Statistics Canada reports the economy shed 25,000 jobs in January — the unemployment rate is at 6.5 per cent.
Large delegation of Canadian Inuit in Nuuk, Greenland for opening of new Canadian consulate.
High-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran are underway in Oman. With Donald Trump’s threat of military action looming — the negotiations have the entire region on edge.
Three Nova Scotia youths face sexual assault charges following alleged hockey hazing incidents — as police warn there may be more victims.
Seven Toronto police officers face charges in a massive corruption probe — and for the first time, they might not get paid while suspended.
Mariah Carey is trading her own hits for a special tribute to the host nation.

A major organized-crime investigation has led to charges against dozens of people — including Toronto police officers.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is unveiling a plan to sharply expand Canada’s electric-vehicle market.
Former prime minister Stephen Harper says Canada must urgently reduce its dependence on the US.
In an exclusive interview with NBC, US President Donald Trump talked about his immigration policy and negotiations with Iran.
Britain’s prime minister is under fire over his appointment of Peter Mandelson, amid renewed scrutiny of Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The Ottawa Mission celebrates skills training program aimed at preventing homelessness.
Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris is recovering in the Olympic Village after a training crash; his status for tonight's big air qualifiers remains a game-time decision.

Controversy over US ICE agents continue at 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Games.
A former British cabinet minister with ties to Jeffrey Epstein is under criminal investigation for allegedly leaking secret government documents to the convicted sex offender.
4-year-old Penny the Doberman Pinscher, co-owned by a Canadian, wins best in show at Westminster Dog Show.
We're learning more about the crash that killed three junior hockey players in Alberta this week.
The US government is pulling 700 ICE agents out of Minnesota.
More information coming to light about the disppearance of two Nova Scotia children nine months ago.
The parents of a Canadian teen who died in Australia last month have arrived in Brisbane.
In New Brunswick, fishers say their livlihood is in peril due to the rotting whaves that are owned by the federal government.

Grief and shock are rippling through Canada's hockey community after three junior players killed in a crash heading to practice in Alberta.
The sexual assault trial of Canadian auto parts magnate Frank Stronach has been delayed after his lawyers asked for more time to prepare.
Bank of Montreal fined $4-million for over-charging customers on monthly fees for discounted plans.
US and India strike trade deal, but details are sparse.
First Baptist Church in Toronto, one of the first places of worship for slaves who made their way north to freedom, celebrates 200 years.
The launch of the Artemis spacecraft, with one Canadian astronaut on board, has been delayed a month until March
In Australia, a family of four were rescued after a 13-year-old boy swam four kilometres and ran for another two to get help.

CBC News gets exclusive visit to the US airbase in Arizona, where Canadian pilots will soon learn how to fly the F-35.
Russia confirms next round of trilateral talks with US and Ukraine to take place Wednesday and Thursday.
Some police officers in Ontario say they are being unfairly penalized by traffic technology.
New research suggests that more young Canadians are being diagnosed with psychotic disorders.
US President Donald Trump says he will close Kennedy Centre for 2 years for renovations.
Canadian Justin Gray becomes first Canadian to win Grammy for Best Immersive Audio Album.