This news roundup covers a range of stories from across Canada, including airport delays, wildfire forecasts, electric vehicle charging, criticism of government policies, product recalls, and more. It also highlights the iconic Goodyear Blimp celebrating its 100th anniversary and the unique Valentine's Day trend of naming pets after exes.
Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford spoke at a campaign event at BWXT Precision Manufacturing Inc, in Oakville, Ontario, on Monday February 10, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young\A number of news stories are making headlines today. Travellers at Toronto Pearson International Airport are reporting significant delays and long wait times due to ongoing staffing issues within the security checkpoints.
Meanwhile, cooler weather and near-normal precipitation levels have led to an improved forecast for wildfires in Alberta. In Victoria, a pilot program has been launched to install electric-vehicle charging stations along residential streets. The Canadian government is facing criticism for changes made to a child funding program for Inuit families, with health care workers warning that the alterations put vulnerable families at risk. President Trump's administration has initiated large-scale layoffs, affecting probationary workers, and issued warnings of further cuts to come. In the consumer products realm, Igloo has issued a recall of certain coolers due to potential fingertip amputation and crushing hazards associated with their tow handles. The Goodyear Blimp celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, marking a century of iconic appearances from Ronald Reagan to Ice Cube. In the sports world, Alex Bregman has agreed to a US$120 million, 3-year contract with the Boston Red Sox, according to an AP source. Valentine's Day is approaching, and people are finding creative ways to express their feelings, with many choosing to name bugs, rats, and cats after their exes. The Canadian citrus industry is looking to capitalize on the situation in the United States, with growers in British Columbia stating that production could increase significantly in response to U.S. tariffs. A Canadian-led study is shedding new light on the formation of planets in a region of space known as a 'cosmic nursery.' Finally, numerous articles offer suggestions for baby registry items and beauty products. The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop
CANADA NEWS AIRPORT DELAYS WILDFIRES ELECTRIC VEHICLES PRODUCT RECALLS GOODYEAR BLIMP VALENTINES DAY GOVERNMENT POLICY INUIT CHILD FUNDING
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