The Trump administration is recalibrating its immigration crackdown following a series of major enforcement operations. Federal officers were seen detaining individuals outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on January 13, 2026, as part of these efforts.
Other News Highlights
Ontario Retirement Home Costs
An Ontario woman expressed bewilderment after her mother's retirement home fees surged by 28 percent over four years, raising concerns about affordability for seniors.
Weather and Transportation
Toronto is expected to experience another rainy and cool weekend, with temperatures forecast to rebound later. The Canadian military will cease avalanche control operations along the Trans-Canada Highway. Calgary fire crews recovered a body from the Bow River.
Legal and Political Developments
A separatist group has been ordered to remove an Alberta voter database from its website. No criminal charges will be filed in a suspected baby drug overdose case in British Columbia's Okanagan region. Ottawa's former Hudson's Bay building is poised for sale and possible redevelopment.
Energy and Economy
Gas prices at some Montreal stations have surpassed $2 per liter. Alberta's Premier praised a new major Canada-U.S. oil pipeline permit, citing advocacy efforts. The energy board approved Nova Scotia Power rate hikes, with the first taking effect Friday.
Sports and Entertainment
The Montreal Canadiens aim to eliminate the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of their playoff series. An Oscar statuette for the film 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' went missing during a flight. Britney Spears faces DUI charges involving drugs and alcohol.
Health and Safety
Refugees in Canada will now have to pay out-of-pocket for part of their medical expenses, raising concerns among doctors. Hundreds of children's toys and clothing items have been recalled. The Trump administration appeals a court order aimed at cutting vaccine recommendations for children.
Environment and Science
A citizen campaign successfully returned kiwi birds to New Zealand's capital after a century-long absence. France unveiled a plan to eliminate all fossil fuels by 2050. An Egyptian mummy was unearthed with a literary text on its abdomen in a first-ever find.
