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February 12

Eight lives lost in British Columbia: Their names and stories
Victims of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting from top and left to right, Abel Mwansa, 12, Kylie Smith, 12, Ticaria Lampert, 12, Ezekiel Schofield , 13, Zoey Benoit, 12, Emmett Jacobs, 11, Jennifer Jacobs, who was also known as Jennifer Strang, 39
Heritage Minister suggests Canada will back applying UNESCO cultural protocol to digital space
Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller rises during Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
B.C. Throne Speech delivers sombre message in wake of Tumbler Ridge shooting
B.C. Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia at the legislative assembly as the province declares a day of mourning for the victims of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
How Telus’s unexpected CEO change came about
Telus CEO Darren Entwistle is photographed at his Toronto office on September, 15 2022. JENNIFER ROBERTS/THE GLOBE AND MAIL
Get used to it, hockey fans – the weird rink in Milan may not be going anywhere
MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 12: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, IIHF President Luc Tardif and NHLPA Executive Director Marty Walsh attend a press conference prior to the Men's Preliminary Group A match between Czechia and Canada on day six of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on February 12, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Federal parties downplay privacy concerns in Bill C-4
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney (L) speaks with Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre (R) in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill February 11, 2026 in Ottawa, Ontario. Canada was in mourning Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said, after a lone shooter killed at least nine people, including seven at a school, and injured dozens more in a remote western town. "What happened has left our nation in shock and all of us in mourning," an emotional Carney told parliament. (Photo by Dave Chan / AFP via Getty Images)
Almost a week into the Olympics, luck doesn’t seem to be on Canada’s side
Cathal Kelly
Vaccines a national security issue as future pandemics loom, says global health official
Needles are seen filled with the vaccination for COVID-19 at a truck stop on highway 91 North in Delta, B.C., Wednesday, June 16, 2021. A British Columbia pharmacist has been disciplined for falsifying provincial health records and claiming to be vaccinated against COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Dozens of online-pharmacy ads, including for weight-loss drugs, appear to violate federal rules
Screenshots of virtual pharmacy ads violate Health Canada rules on drug advertising
Pressure mounts for U.S. Congress to block funding for Homeland Security
A protester holds a sign advocating for investigations into the Department of Homeland Security near the U.S. Capitol on Thursday.
Loblaw introducing ChatGPT integration for its grocery delivery app
A customer looks for produce at a grocery store in Ottawa, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Loblaw Companies Ltd. reported its second-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago as the company says customer traffic, basket size and item count all increased year-over-year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Sun Life, Manulife beat forecasts to post strong gains in fourth quarter
Sun Life Financial building in Toronto.
Alberta imports of U.S. alcohol are back, but who’s drinking it?
A half-empty shelf of American whiskey is pictured at the 100 Queens Quay East LCBO in Toronto on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Laura Proctor
U.S. reaches trade deal with Taiwan to lower tariffs
Residential areas near the Hsinchu Science Park, in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on Jan. 29.
Smith announces $143-million for extra staff to support complex classrooms in Alberta
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, right, stands with new Minister of Education and Childcare, Demetrios Nicolaides, following a swearing in ceremony in Calgary, Alta., Friday, May 16, 2025.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
The surprise Telus CEO switch makes you wonder: What did the board do for 14 years?
Telus CEO Darren Entwistle at his Toronto office in September, 2022. The company announced that Mr. Entwistle will be replaced by Victor Dodig.
$20-million of medication lost at emergency stockpile due to open freezer door, officials say
A sign is displayed in front of Health Canada headquarters in Ottawa, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
José Berríos, Blue Jays start fresh in spring training
José Berríos throws at Spring Training in Dunedin, Fla. on Thursday, after he and the Blue Jays agreed to put a contentious end to his 2025 season behind him.
Politics Insider: Carney and four federal party leaders going to Tumbler Ridge vigil
The flag flies at half-mast over the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill on Wednesday.
Air Canada forecasts 2026 profit above estimates on demand for international travel
Air Canada planes at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The carrier forecast 2026 core profit above Wall Street estimates on Thursday.
Jonathan Wright and other insiders buy ARC Resources shares
Ted Dixon
Canada’s first Olympic hockey win was a chemistry test
Head coach John Cooper's successful experiment bodes well for Canada's Olympic team.
Applied Materials forecasts revenue, profits above estimates
FILE PHOTO: Applied Materials’ new corporate signage photo in Santa Clara, California, U.S. is shown in this image released on August 22, 2016. Courtesy Applied Materials/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. EDITORIAL USE ONLY GLOBAL BUSINESS WEEK AHEAD
Transat criticizes Péladeau move to take control in boardroom battle
President and CEO of Quebecor Pierre Karl Péladeau gives remarks at the company's annual general meeting in Montreal on Thursday, May 8, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
How well have you been paying attention to the Winter Olympics? Take our Milan Cortina quiz
How well have you been paying attention to the Winter Olympics? Take our Milan Cortina quiz.
How a Russian ‘nobody’ went from being caught in Putin’s propaganda war to the darling of the Oscars race
Picture Of The Film_ Pavel Talankin credit František Svatoš HERTZ feature on the directors of the new Oscar-nominated doc Mr. Nobody Against Putin
Airbnb projects revenue above Wall Street estimates on premium-booking demand
A woman talks on the phone at the Airbnb office headquarters in the SOMA district of San Francisco, California, U.S., August 2, 2016. REUTERS/Gabrielle Lurie/File Photo
The week’s best fixed and variable mortgage rates
A for sale sign displayed outside a home in West Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Tijana Martin/ The Globe and Mail
The homes you can buy in Ottawa for $1.3-million
6980 MANSFIELD ROAD, Manfield, Ont.
Gore Verbinski briefly escapes director jail with Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die
Barry Hertz
Screening for Canadian high-quality dividend growth leaders
For Number Cruncher column in Globe Investor/ROB only.
U.S. Homeland Security shutdown looms as Democrats push for immigration enforcement curbs
FILE - Observers film while federal agents conduct immigration enforcement operations Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy, File)
Sarault wins women’s 500m short track bronze as men’s 1000m favourite Dandjinou misses podium
Canada's Courtney Sarault celebrates a bronze finish as Italy's Arianna Fontana gets the silver during the women's 500 metre short track speedskating finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, on Thursday, February 12, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Stellantis to add third production shift at Windsor plant
A Stellantis assembly worker works on the interior of a Chrysler Pacifica at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. January 17, 2023. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook
Jazzman Ian McDougall played lead trombone with the Grammy-winning Boss Brass
Ian McDougall Photo Credit: Barb McDougall
Swipe right if you’re interested in meeting my husband, who likely will be widowed by spring
Calgary homebuyers find affordability by heading east
Donna Clarke in her north east neighbourhood where she purchased a house in Calgary, Alberta, February 6, 2026. Todd Korol/The Globe and Mail
Eating a meal with your kids is more important than you think
Katherine Martinko
Witness testifies that Frank Stronach was all over her ‘like an octopus’
Frank Stronach arrives at a Toronto Court on Tuesday February 3, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Why gold prices took such a sudden dive on Thursday
(FILES) Gold bullion bars are pictured after being inspected and polished at the ABC Refinery in Sydney on August 5, 2020. The price of safe-haven asset gold surpassed $5,000, hitting a record amid rising global uncertainty and turmoil set off by US President Donald Trump's policies. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP via Getty Images)
Canadian dollar weakens as equities, oil prices slide
FILE PHOTO: A Canadian dollar coin, commonly known as the "Loonie", is pictured in this illustration picture taken in Toronto, January 23, 2015. REUTERS/Mark Blinch/File Photo
Every medal tastes sweeter in these bitter times for Canada. Thank you, Olympians
Trump administration rolls back climate regulations by revoking key scientific finding
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 12: U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to an event to announce a rollback of the 2009 Endangerment Finding in the Roosevelt Room at the White House on February 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Trump administration will repeal the 2009 central scientific finding that allows the EPA to regulate climate-warming emissions. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Options bets on post-earnings stock swings are paying off this quarter
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Is Canada facing a dating recession?
Being in a relationship isn’t the only path to happiness. This singlehood scientist explains why
Dr. Yuthika Girme, Associate Professor at Simon Fraser University and the leader of the Secure Research Lab photographed on campus in Burnaby on February 4, 2026.
Trump to announce Gaza reconstruction plan at first ‘Board of Peace’ meeting, U.S. officials say
A Palestinian boy searches for recyclable material at a landfill against the backdrop of destroyed buildings in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on January 25, 2026. Since October 10, a fragile US-sponsored truce in Gaza has largely halted the fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas, but both sides have alleged frequent violations. (Photo by Bashar Taleb / AFP via Getty Images)
Ontario Power Generation signs deal to build new large nuclear reactor east of Toronto
Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines of Ontario speaks at a press conference in Toronto on Thursday, April 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
Allied Properties raises $560-million in share sale to pay down debt
Celebrini, Canada’s youngest player, shines in 5-0 opening win over Czechia
19-year-old Macklin Celebrini celebrates scoring the Canadian men's first goal of the Olympics.
Rents, finances and dating have changed. Is two still cheaper than one?
The woman hid behind a jar full of coins
Canada blanks Finland 5-0 in Olympic women’s hockey
Canada's Kristin O'Neill, left, celebrates after scoring her side's third goal during a preliminary round match of women's ice hockey between Finland and Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
The case for mixing wild and mild on your next weekend getaway
The hottest new travel trend is capping off a high-energy adventure – think, surfing in the icy waters off Halifax – with a luxe spa day, or another relaxing outing.
Inside the new social-media platform for AI Agents
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CPPIB buying 50% stake in Peruvian power company Inkia Energy
Signage is seen in the reception of CPP Investments' Toronto offices, on Thursday, September 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
For stock market, AI turns from lifting all boats to sinking ships
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange August 13, 2015.
RCMP identify victims of Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
Victims of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting from top and left to right, Abel Mwansa, 12, Kylie Smith, 12, Ticaria Lampert, 12, Ezekiel Schofield , 13, Zoey Benoit, 12, Emmett Jacobs, 11, Jennifer Jacobs, who was also known as Jennifer Strang, 39
You absolutely should keep running through the winter. Here’s why
Running with a club or a small group of friends can be part of your winter training strategy.
Why these financially independent women still want men to get the check on the first date
Jennifer Singh in Vaughan, Ont. on February 10, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail)
Brookfield Corp. reports higher fourth-quarter profit, raises quarterly dividend
FILE PHOTO: People walk to Brookfield Place off Bay Street on the day of the annual general meeting for Brookfield Asset Management shareholders in Toronto, May 7, 2014. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA - Tags: BUSINESS)/File Photo
Ontario to lift freeze on domestic postsecondary tuition fees
Students walk at the St. George campus of the University of Toronto, in Toronto, Canada, November 20, 2025. REUTERS/Wa Lone
Thanks to the IOC, Ukrainian Vladyslav Heraskevych went from hero to global icon of resistance
Cathal Kelly
Ukraine’s Heraskevych disqualified from Olympic skeleton competition over banned helmet
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych holds his crash helmet as he stands in the mixed zone of the sliding center at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Miner Vizsla Silver continues remote work on Panuco project after deadly abduction
Relatives carry flowers and a framed photo of Ignacio Salazar Flores, one of the miners kidnapped from a mine run by Canada’s Vizsla Silver Corp last month and whose body was found in a clandestine grave in Concordia, Sinaloa, as they arrive at a church for a Mass, in Sombrerete, Zacatecas state, Mexico, February 10, 2026. REUTERS/Edgar Chavez
French snail farmers weather unpredictability to preserve the tradition of escargot
The L’Escargot des Grands Crus small family-run farm by the Dauvergnes’ family in Marne, France.
Switzerland to vote on proposal to cap population at 10 million
People walk next to a snow covered Verbier Swiss ski resort in Verbier, Switzerland, January 13, 2026. REUTERS/Olivia Le Poidevin
Trump’s border czar says immigration operation in Minnesota is ending
Federal agents walk down a street while conducting immigration enforcement operations, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)
Fortis posts quarterly profit of $422-million, up from a year ago
Fortis Place in downtown St. John's, N.L., is seen on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. Fortis Inc. has a friendly US$11.3-billion deal to buy U.S. electric transmission company ITC, the latest acquisition south of the border for the Newfoundland-based utility company. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Paul Daly
Forest skating trails are a winter wonderland. Here’s a few to try across Canada
Adventure Skate Loop at Apex Mountain Resort in British Columbia.
Éliot Grondin wins men’s snowboard cross silver, denied gold once again
Aidan Chollet of France and Éliot Grondin of Canada in the men's snowboard cross event on Thursday.
What would it take for the Fed to raise rates?
A mirror reflects the construction site of the Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington on Jan. 12.
Ottawa says digital prescription tool cancelled because it failed to replace fax machines
Pharmacist Dr. Wendy Chui of Canada Chemists Pharmacy reaches for medication at the pharmacy on Thursday, January 26, 2023. (Cole Burston/The Globe and Mail)
Toronto-born musician Nathan Micay is making his mark on HBO’s Industry
The music Nathan Micay writes for Industry acts as the show’s nervous system. “My job is to listen. Then I try to turn all that noise into something worthwhile.”
What to watch this weekend: An all-American Love Story and an Italian take on young-adult romance
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To stop overthinking, you must ignore fear and focus on growth
Harvey Schachter
Bangladesh Nationalist Party wins landslide election, the first since Gen Z-driven uprising
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman speaks with the media after voting, outside a polling station during the national election in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Barlow’s research roundup: Two Canadian stocks land on Morgan Stanley’s ‘Stocks Mispriced in the AI Disruption Unwind’ list
A trader uses his phone to record video as the the Dow Jones Industrial Average surpasses the 50,000 mark, on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 6, 2026.
Love and volatility: Couples want to invest together, but can’t agree on risk, survey finds
Bob Common, 64, and Diane Shamchuk, 66, in their Hamilton, Ont., home on Tuesday. The couple have navigated investing together for over 30 years.
Changes to North York townhouse drag selling price down
This freehold townhouse near the Finch subway station has a street-level entrance and a garage with access to the basement.
Kitchener home seller clips price after first buyer bails
This four-bedroom home is located off the 401 highway in the Doon area of Kitchener, Ont., close to Conestoga College.
Magellan Aerospace signs deal with TKMS to potentially produce submarine torpedoes
Oliver Burkhard, CEO of Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, Thyssenkrupp's warship division that will be spun-off and listed separately later this year, delivers a speech during a brand launch in Kiel, Germany, June 4, 2025. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer
Mikaël Kingsbury ties for first in Olympics moguls medal event – but places second in a crushing blow
Mikael Kingsbury of Team Canada competes in the men's freestyle skiing moguls finals on Thursday.
Telus names ex-CIBC chief Victor Dodig as CEO, replacing Darren Entwistle
Victor Dodig, a Telus board member and former bank chief, will succeed Mr. Entwistle as CEO.
Russian strikes further batter Ukraine’s energy system, leaving tens of thousands without power, heat
People look at a ruined city market following a Russia's attack in Odesa, Ukraine, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Shtekel)
Oil prices fall as International Energy Agency lowers demand forecast
FILE PHOTO: A pumpjack, used to help lift oil from a well, in the Permian basin near Midland, Texas, U.S., October 8, 2025. REUTERS/Arathy Somasekhar/File Photo
Olympic bobsledder Mike Evelyn O’Higgins speaks out on his journey with ADHD
Mike Evelyn O’Higgins
Restaurant Brands tops sales estimates on international demand, value push
FILE PHOTO: The Burger King company logo stands on a sign outside a restaurant in Bretigny-sur-Orge, near Paris, France, July 30, 2020. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
Pierre Poilievre’s bespoke tax proposal is a bad fit
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre during Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday.
Thursday’s analyst upgrades and downgrades
An employee works at Shopify's headquarters in Ottawa on Oct. 22, 2018.
EU leaders to rethink approach to diplomacy and trade amid pressure from Russia, China and Trump
Blue lights light up the venue for the EU summit at the Alden Biesen Castle domain in Bilzen-Hoeselt, Belgium, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Omar Havana)
Bombardier caps turnaround effort with solid 2025 results that beat guidance
Planes are assembled at Bombardier's assembly centre in Mississauga, Ont., Dec. 8, 2025.
Top-ranked Canada begins bid for women’s curling gold with win over Denmark
Canada's Sarah Wilkes, Rachel Homan and Emma Miskew compete against Denmark in a round-robin match on Thursday.
Business Brief: Triaging Trump’s threats
President Donald Trump in the Oval Office earlier this month.
Morning Update: Devastation in Tumbler Ridge
A makeshift memorial near the site of the mass shooting.
Silver’s price swings spur rush to turn coins into cash
Mr. Lorio displays some silver coins at his shop in Vancouver.
We have a kid and we’re still renters – by choice
Bryce Leung and his wife Kristy Shen, who retired in their 30s, with son. SUPPLIED.
‘Will our children need to pay capital gains on land they inherit?’
How I learned to embrace the ‘white-washed’ Chinese identity I once tried to erase
Alexa MacKie first visited Ottawa’s Chinatown, shown in a photo from 2015, as a small child.
The AI job apocalypse is coming. Or is it?
Andrew Coyne
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