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Monday, February 2, 2026 7:34 PM Prince Rupert man feared a 'hit' had been ordered before his family's death, inquest hears       Police told the inquest Christopher Duong was known to officers and allegedly involved in the Prince Rupert drug trade before he was found dead with his wife and two young kids.

Monday, February 2, 2026 7:31 PM Former Edmonton cadets instructor charged with historic sexual assaults       Edmonton police allege three teenage boys, who were cadets, were sexually assaulted on separate occasions between 2009 and 2016 by a man who was their cadet instructor.

Monday, February 2, 2026 7:19 PM AI strategy must prioritize trust as Canadians voice skepticism: watchdog       Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said the 'refreshed' AI strategy, which will be unveiled in the first quarter of this year, is rooted in the concept of 'AI for all.'

Monday, February 2, 2026 6:59 PM Harper and Chretien talk Alberta separatism, Canadian sovereignty in Ottawa       Speaking alongside Harper in Ottawa, Chrétien said there is a major shift in geopolitics that likely spells the beginning of the end for the American empire.

Monday, February 2, 2026 6:57 PM 3 junior hockey players killed in collision south of Calgary       The Southern Alberta Mustangs junior hockey team said three of their players were killed in a crash while headed to practice in Stavely, which is about an hour south of Calgary.

Monday, February 2, 2026 6:23 PM Assault at Manitoba Hydro building raising concerns about downtown safety       Winnipeg police say they responded to reports of a man with a knife. A member of the public managed to disarm the 18-year-old suspect but was injured in the process.

Monday, February 2, 2026 5:22 PM One worker killed, another hurt by rolling pipe at Cenovus Energy's Christina Lake site       The workers were struck by a pipe that rolled off a truck they were unloading at Cenovus Energy's Christina Lake North oil site near Conklin in northeastern Alberta.

Monday, February 2, 2026 5:13 PM Halifax Forum supporter calls mayor's idea to pause redevelopment plan a 'shock'       The future of the Halifax Forum is in question after the mayor said he wants to push pause on the project due to concerns around costs.

Monday, February 2, 2026 4:58 PM 3 men arrested for Surrey extortion-related shooting are foreign nationals, police say       Harjot Singh, 21, Taranveer Singh, 19, and Dayajeet Singh Billing, 21, have all been charged with one count of discharging a firearm into a place.

Monday, February 2, 2026 4:37 PM Coffee price inflation is up 31% since 2024 — but 'good news' may be coming       Canadian coffee drinkers have been paying significantly more over the past year compared to previous years, as recent data shows skyrocketing food inflation.

CityNews Toronto Monday, February 2, 2026 6:52 PM 'Tracking a Killer: The Cold Case Files': Margaret McWilliam       The Toronto Police Service Homicide Unit has been highly successful in solving murders in the city. The service says overall, clearance rates have averaged near 80 per cent from 1921 until now, but they still have hundreds of cold cases on file including the unsolved homicide of Margaret McWilliam. Margaret McWilliam, 21, left her home […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, February 2, 2026 5:26 PM Former PM Harper says he did not sign Alberta separation petition       OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper said he has not signed a petition seeking to force a referendum on Alberta leaving Canada. Harper made the comment while speaking alongside former prime minister Jean Chrétien at a panel event at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in Ottawa. The two made a rare appearance together in […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, February 2, 2026 4:57 PM TTC staff don't recommend setting up retail gift shop after earlier board request       TTC staff recommended focusing on online promotions, vending machines, collaborations with existing retail stores, and brand licensing.

CityNews Toronto Monday, February 2, 2026 4:34 PM GO train derailment coupled with numerous TTC disruptions makes for rough transit day       A GO train derailment that caused a myriad of commuter migraines wasn't the only evidence of transit tumult on Monday. The TTC also had a rough day, with numerous security incidents halting subway service at various times throughout the day. At last count there were five separate security incidents that affected service. The first stoppage […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, February 2, 2026 4:17 PM Person found without vital signs in Oshawa       A person has been found without vital signs in Oshawa, Durham police said. Officers are in the area of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive for an ongoing investigation. No further details about the incident or the person have been released. More to come

CityNews Toronto Monday, February 2, 2026 3:13 PM IRCC refutes reports that Canada's open work permit programs are ending this 2026       Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says there is no truth to reports that Canada is ending its open work permit program this year. A number of reports have quickly spread on social media recently, with claims originating from unofficial and unverified websites, despite no official announcement from the IRCC. Apol Apuntar, a licensed paralegal […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, February 2, 2026 3:12 PM Bill Blair resigning as Toronto MP, will become next high commissioner to U.K.       Former federal cabinet minister and four-time Toronto MP Bill Blair is resigning his seat to become the next Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement in a statement Monday afternoon, arguing Blair brings "four decades of experience serving Canadians and protecting their security." The move […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, February 2, 2026 1:55 PM 'It's our livelihood': Rural Ontario town worries as Ottawa plans military radar site       The first sign that something was afoot in the rural Ontario community of Clearview came about a year ago, when Mayor Doug Measures found out that a local farm was registered to the Crown months after it was listed for sale. A few months later, he learned at a meeting with federal government officials that […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, February 2, 2026 1:10 PM What to know before hiring a private snow plow service       Last month, Speakers Corner brought you stories of customers across the GTA who hired and paid for private snow plow services only to discover the companies were a no show when they needed them the most. Consumer Law experts say people need to look out for red flags before they sign up for services to […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, February 2, 2026 1:06 PM Police arrest 3 youths in possible robbery investigation at Barrie school       Maple Ridge Secondary School has been placed under hold and secure as police investigate a possible robbery at the school. Shortly before 10:45 a.m., Barrie Police posted on X that two youths had been arrested and a firearm was seized in relation to the incident. About an hour later, they said a third youth had […]

Ottawa Citizen Monday, February 2, 2026 6:41 PM Ottawa police look for help as they try to ID commercial robbery suspects       At about 6:23 p.m. on Jan. 2, two men, one carrying a firearm, entered a business in the 4000 block of Strandherd Drive and forced the clerk to access the vault, police said

Ottawa Citizen Monday, February 2, 2026 4:55 PM Vehicle hits OPP cruiser already at scene of collision on Highway 417       The officer and an individual from the first collision managed to jump into the OPP cruiser before it was struck by the oncoming vehicle, and no one was injured

Ottawa Citizen Monday, February 2, 2026 3:38 PM Labour board decision opens the door to negotiating remote work into collective agreements       Lawyers say the decision could have implications for the broader public service.

Ottawa Citizen Monday, February 2, 2026 1:28 PM Ottawa Senators defenceman Thomas Chabot suits up against Penguins       The Senators face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night with the NHL's break for the Olympics looming.

Windsor Star Monday, February 2, 2026 3:02 PM Psilocybin store raided, police find LSD, crystal meth       A police raid on a downtown psilocybin dispensary has netted more than $13,000 in illegal drugs, including crystal meth and LSD. The store, commonly known as Fun Guyz, was raided for the ninth time by Windsor police, who charged one employee with possession of a controlled substance for the purposes of trafficking and trafficking in […]

Windsor Star Monday, February 2, 2026 2:13 PM Nominations open for police/civilian 'hero' awards       Know a police officer or police civilian employee who you consider a hero – someone who's gone above and beyond to keep the community safe? The Police Association of Ontario is offering a chance to shine a spotlight on local police heroes. Nominations are open for the 11th annual Police Services Hero of the Year […]

The Province Monday, February 2, 2026 5:02 PM Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes has already impressed his new WHL GM       Prince Albert continues to roll since adding 18-year-old centre Braeden Cootes, and Raiders general manager Curtis Hunt has plenty of positives to pass along about his addition

The Province Monday, February 2, 2026 1:38 PM Getting your garden ready for spring       Set the stage for the season ahead with this timely garden to-do list. Find out more.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Monday, February 2, 2026 4:17 PM Saskatoon officer fired for inappropriate friendship has appeal dismissed       Former SPS Sgt. Robbie Taylor was fired for being friends with an associate of the Hells Angels motorcycle club.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Monday, February 2, 2026 2:00 PM Amid threats, Sask. prof from Greenland uses worldview as inspiration       Inuk Greenlander living in Sask. says Trump's threats are a blow, but maintains hope for decolonization.

Regina Leader-Post Monday, February 2, 2026 2:20 PM Roughriders re-sign RB A.J. Ouellette after lengthy delay       Ouellette signed a one-year extension with the Roughriders just hours before the CFL's free agent negotiation window opened

Regina Leader-Post Monday, February 2, 2026 2:17 PM 'This is our humble effort': Regina Muslim community delivers winter packages to homeless ahead of Ramadan       "I do believe that we, as a community, should try to do our best in whatever we can in our capacity — this could be money for some, this could be volunteering time of effort for others. This is our humble effort to contribute (to) change."

Regina Leader-Post Monday, February 2, 2026 1:59 PM Sask Parks camping reservations open week of April 13       Gem Lakes in Narrow Hills and Wadin Bay in Lac La Ronge will remain closed for the season due to wildfire damage.

Calgary Herald Monday, February 2, 2026 7:38 PM Three Southern Alberta Mustangs junior hockey players killed in motor vehicle collision       The players were headed to practice when the collision occurred

Calgary Herald Monday, February 2, 2026 7:02 PM Flames acquire minor-league blue-liner       Calgary traded defence prospect Jeremie Poirier to the Dallas Stars in exchange for fellow rearguard Gavin White

Calgary Herald Monday, February 2, 2026 6:50 PM Family seeks answers over death of city man who succumbed to natural causes months after COVID vaccines       The purpose of the inquiry is to determine if there are steps that can be taken to prevent similar deaths in the future

Calgary Herald Monday, February 2, 2026 6:28 PM Canada's Rachel Homan laser-focused on Olympic curling gold       'Our goal from Day 1 was to get this team to the Olympics representing Canada and try to get to that podium. So every decision we've made is in line with that'

Calgary Herald Monday, February 2, 2026 6:07 PM City man who tunneled into upstairs neighbour's apartment guilty of break and enter, judge finds       The judge rejected the accused man's argument that someone else came into his home and dug the tunnel

Calgary Herald Monday, February 2, 2026 5:52 PM Calgary police ask drivers to remain vigilant behind the wheel for Distracted Driving Awareness Month       'Somebody was caught eating their bowl of cereal whilst driving ... So there's just more than just cellphones for sure'

Calgary Herald Monday, February 2, 2026 5:40 PM Cavalry kicks off CPL schedule April 12 away from Calgary       The Calgary side will once again look to lift the CPL Shield, aiming to capture the silverware for the second time in club history after first doing so in 2023

Calgary Herald Monday, February 2, 2026 5:26 PM 'Need action right away': NDP criticizes UCP for health-care system crisis       Naheed Nenshi accuses the UCP government of using distractions to turn attention away from a health care crisis

Calgary Herald Monday, February 2, 2026 5:23 PM With violent extortion crimes on the rise in Calgary, officials demand action       Calls mount for more police intervention and tougher oversight from authorities

Calgary Herald Monday, February 2, 2026 5:17 PM Proposed bylaw provision targets shoplifting under $100       The lack of a proportionate enforcement option for theft under $100 has emboldened shoplifters, the notice of motion argues

Vancouver Sun Monday, February 2, 2026 7:57 PM B.C.'s forestry sector faces collapse unless structural changes are made: Report       The Provincial Forestry Advisory Council spent six months studying the industry, which has faced the closure of dozens of mills and the loss of thousands of jobs

Vancouver Sun Monday, February 2, 2026 7:44 PM Vaughn Palmer: Federal, provincial governments ask court to hear from Richmond property owner in Aboriginal title case       Opinion: Montrose Properties can testify to how it has been harmed by ruling, information that was not before the courts before. The Cowichan Nation opposes the Montrose application to reopen the case

Vancouver Sun Monday, February 2, 2026 7:35 PM Arrests of extortion suspects rising in Surrey as police increase patrols in targeted parts of city       Extortion violence in Surrey has hit a new benchmark, as arson is added to the list this week

Vancouver Sun Monday, February 2, 2026 6:32 PM B.C. police called him a drug dealer, but their search was improper. Now he's been acquitted       A B.C. provincial court judge has acquitted a man facing 19 drug trafficking and firearms charges after police searched a Delta residence in 2021

Vancouver Sun Monday, February 2, 2026 5:22 PM B.C. rental protection fund surpasses goal, preserves 2,200 homes, government says       Housing officials say the $500-million program to help non-profits buy existing rental buildings has roughly $150 million unspent

Vancouver Sun Monday, February 2, 2026 4:47 PM Opinion: The path to Canadian sovereignty runs through our democracy        Opinion: As America slides towards authoritarianism under Donald Trump, our democratic values will become increasingly precious as we seek to safeguard, in Mark Carney's words, 'a public square that's loud, diverse and free'

Vancouver Sun Monday, February 2, 2026 3:04 PM B.C. star Karan Aujla to kick off new tour in Vancouver: What to know about the show       Juno-winning B.C. singer Karan Aujla brings P-Pop Culture show to town

Vancouver Sun Monday, February 2, 2026 2:57 PM Noah Kahan plays Vancouver: What you need to know about the show       Noah Kahan brings the Great Divide Tour to Vancouver this summer.

Vancouver Sun Monday, February 2, 2026 2:00 PM These are the 3 best beauty products we tried this week       Beauty Buzz: The 3 best beauty products we tried this week from Charlotte Tilbury, Armani and SVR.

Vancouver Sun Monday, February 2, 2026 2:00 PM VSO's first tour to Europe culminates with performances in Mozart's Salzburg       This is a very big deal: Salzburg is one of the world's great classical music centres. Find out more.