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Trump’s vow to run Venezuela, including taking control of its oil reserves, brings up additional questions; doctors and immunocompromised Canadians are worries that the new recommendation could increase vaccine hesitancy; local restauranteurs say they’re struggling to stay open as Canadians begin to avoid eating out due to increased food costs; and more.

Newly released video from immigration officer’s perspective shows the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis; Team Canada’s women’s Olympic hockey team lineup includes PWHL favourites and rookies; Youth unemployment increased despite thousands of new jobs created in December 2025: StatCan

A man and a woman were both shot and wounded during a targeted vehicle stop by U.S. Border Patrol agents, according to the Department of Homeland Security; How Canada could be impacted if the U.S. Supreme Court rules on the legality of U.S. President Donald Trump's global tariffs on Friday; More on a new study that suggests popular weight loss drugs like ‘Ozempic’ or ‘Wegovy’ can have rebounding effects after discontinuation.

Warning: A woman in Minnesota was shot and killed by ICE agents after she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement, according to the Department of Homeland Security; Prime Minister Mark Carney's upcoming trip to China marks the first visit by a Canadian prime minister since 2017; More on the Trump administration continuing to intensify talks about purchasing Greenland and what it means for Canada.

Joy Malbon reports on massive pro-Maduro marches that took place Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump says he now oversees Venezuela; After U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to rebuild Venezuela's energy sector, many are calling for Canada to ramp up its energy exports. Rachel Aiello explains; Rahim Ladhani has more on the Blue Jays making headlines in the offseason with their latest acquisition from Japan, Kazuma Okamoto.