Trial to start for son of Norway’s crown princess accused of multiple rapes
Marius Borg Høiby, who faces up to 16 years in prison if found guilty, is facing 38 charges, some dating back to 2018
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Politics & Government
Extra Alberta ER doctor shifts delayed amid talks between government, physicians
The new E.R. triage shifts are meant for doctors to help speed up patient assessments and diagnostic work, and in some cases begin providing care in the waiting room.
Douglas Hospital flooding causes major setback for leading Alzheimer’s and mental health researchers
On Jan. 26, several pipes in the Lehmann building burst, causing widespread flooding and damage.
Over 100 Côte Saint-Luc residents still without heat after power outage
The prolonged outage has now become the subject of a proposed class action lawsuit.
Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify at U.S. House’s Epstein probe
Democrats say the probe is being weaponized to attack political opponents of President Donald Trump -- himself a longtime Epstein associate who has not been called to testify
Business & Economy
CGTN: More than a journey: How Spring Festival travel rush reflects a changing China
The 2026 Spring Festival travel rush begins on February 2 and will run for 40 days, ending on March 13. Ahead of this annual migration, CGTN published a feature article exploring how the event has...
China’s Solar Power Capacity on Course to Surpass Coal This Year
China’s solar generating capacity is expected to surpass coal for the first time this year, according to the country’s top electricity industry group, marking a milestone in the country’s...
SPEA Congratulates Successful Completion of Darlington Nuclear Refurbishment
Engineering excellence and technical expertise deliver world’s largest nuclear refurbishment ahead of schedule and under budget MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Society...
Blind Sailor Mitsuhiro Iwamoto Redefines the Limits of Possibility Through Technology in a Historic Trans-Pacific Project
– “HIRO’s CHOICE”: A Solo, Non-Stop Crossing of the Pacific Ocean – FUJISAWA, Japan — Mitsuhiro Iwamoto, a Japanese sailor based in San Diego, who is taking on the world’s first solo,...
APF Canada Launches Canadian Women-Only Business Mission to the Philippines with Public Symposium in Manila
Women Securing Our Shared Futures: Building Resilience Through Canada-Philippines Collaboration symposium to convene women entrepreneurs, business leaders, and advocates of women’s economic...