Beyond Local

GENEVA (AP) — The Swiss town of Davos will host 52 heads of state and government and nearly 600 CEOs as the World Economic Forum hosts its annual meeting in the Alps next week, organizers said Tuesday.

TORONTO — A new report from TD Economics predicts Canada will see the weakest level of home sales since 2001 this year.

Police have seized over $200,000 in drugs, as well as weapons, vehicles and other materials related to crime, from three residences in Calgary and Bearspaw.

OTTAWA — Canada has imposed another round of sanctions, punishing three Iranian entities and two leaders Ottawa blames for propagating misinformation.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A far-right internet personality who streamed live video while he stormed the U.S. Capitol was sentenced on Tuesday to two months of imprisonment for joining the mob's attack on the building.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is moving forward with a proposal that would lower student debt payments for millions of Americans now and in the future, offering a new route to repay federal loans under far more generous terms.

MYTILENE, Greece (AP) — Two dozen Greek and foreign aid workers and volunteers who participated in migrant rescue operations on an eastern Greek island have gone on trial in a smuggling-related case that’s been widely criticized by human rights groups.

Analysts say with end of supports and onset of record inflation, it was just a matter of time until the other shoe would drop.

OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee voted Monday to launch a study into the causes behind Canada's chaotic holiday travel season and to hear not only from industry giants, but also from some of the passengers who saw their plans upended.

EDMONTON — Albertans on income-support programs are to begin receiving inflation-relief payments at the end of the month. Affordability Minister Matt Jones said Monday that the first of six monthly $100 cheques are to be sent out on Jan. 31.