• Two Quebec planes and their crews helping fight devastating L.A. wildfires
• Ricki's and Cleo to close stores while Frank and Oak seeks creditor protection
• Mounties seize 171,000 packs of illicit cigarettes in Langford, B.C.
• Montreal home sales continue surge in December with 54% annual jump: board
• Former Toronto Argonauts receiver Polk signs deal with NFL's Atlanta Falcons