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Netflix and Paramount are competing to acquire Warner Bros., and experts say the outcome could affect Canadian streaming deals, theatrical distribution and cultural policy.

Omani and Jeanie Carson were named the inaugural Departure Day Dove 1 for the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift and are donating an aircraft and crew to lead athletes home. The announcement points to airlift.txtav.com and includes background on Textron Aviation and its aviation brands.

A Royal LePage report says 2026 could bring a revival in Canadian office real estate as several large employers recalled staff to in-office schedules and federal workers are set to return four days a week beginning this summer.

China supplies many of the world’s wind turbines—10 of the top 15 suppliers were Chinese in 2024—and wind provided about 16% of China’s electricity after the country added 76 gigawatts of wind capacity in 2024.

Vancouver Police Department chief Steve Rai wrote that ICE has not been invited or approved to take part in security for the city's 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, and a city council motion to formally oppose any ICE deployment was ruled out of order.

Alberta introduced Bill 16 to require destination marketing fees be remitted to designated marketing organizations and to require full room-price disclosure at booking; MLAs are expected to vote this session and a transition period runs until Dec. 31, 2026.

City council voted 7-4 to buy a building at 130 Idylwyld Dr. for a provincial drop-in warming centre using $1.65 million, mostly from a federal homelessness fund; some nearby businesses and councillors raised concerns because a YWCA-operated daycare with 90 spots is planned across the street.

Bridger Pipeline has proposed a line to carry about 550,000 barrels per day from the Canada–U.S. border to Wyoming and says it would need a presidential permit; parts of the cancelled Keystone XL system in Canada remain in place and a South Bow certificate is still valid.

The U.S. Treasury said it will authorize companies to seek licenses to resell Venezuelan oil to Cuba, according to guidance posted by the department. Shipments from Venezuela to Cuba have largely stopped since Washington gained control over Venezuelan oil exports in early January, contributing to fuel shortages on the island.

Premier Doug Ford said he wants to consolidate Niagara's 12 municipalities to streamline governance, and Niagara Region chair Bob Gale has asked the 12 mayors for input on proposed changes by March 3.

New surveys report Canadian couples cite about $1.7 million in household savings as a comfortable retirement target, and many millennials say they have far less saved and feel anxious about finances.

Humber College has launched a Voluntary Employee Exit Program, citing fiscal pressures linked to caps on international students and rising costs. Employees have until March 9 to indicate interest and the school will assess participation before deciding on further workforce changes.

As of Feb. 25, 2026, Canadian travellers must have the United Kingdom's Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) in addition to a valid passport, and airlines will check ETAs before boarding.

The U.S. announced fresh sanctions targeting more than 30 individuals, entities and vessels tied to Iran’s petroleum sales and weapons production, calling the move part of a 'maximum pressure' campaign; the announcement comes ahead of talks between the two sides in Geneva.

Statistics Canada will release December GDP on Friday, completing fourth-quarter 2025 data; Royal Bank of Canada economists forecast a 0.2 per cent increase for December.

BMO reported first-quarter profit of $2.49 billion and recorded a $202 million pre-tax severance charge, while executives said they are seeing rising stress among lower-income Canadian consumers.

Moe will join Prime Minister Mark Carney on a trade mission to Mumbai and New Delhi aimed at addressing tariffs and expanding Saskatchewan exports of agricultural products, potash and uranium; he noted India’s 30% tariff on Canadian yellow peas and warned some tariffs, such as on lentils, might rise.

Five Toronto agencies — dNovo Group, Search Engine People, Convex Studio, Qode Media and BlueHat Marketing — are cited for combining traditional SEO with AI-focused tactics to help businesses remain discoverable as search evolves.

Christophe Leribault will replace Laurence des Cars as director of the Louvre, and is tasked with strengthening security and advancing the 'Louvre New Renaissance' renovation after an October theft exposed vulnerabilities.

Lowe's forecast for full-year sales and profit came in below Wall Street estimates as the retailer said customers are deferring costly home remodels; same-store sales rose 1.3% in the fourth quarter and adjusted profit topped estimates.

An $8 million Canadian Prescribed Fire Training Program, co-developed by UBC Okanagan and the Weston Family Foundation, will train practitioners across five regional hubs to expand safe, planned use of prescribed fire.

An $8-million national program has been launched to train practitioners in the use of prescribed fire through five regional hubs, aiming to build capacity and coordinate training across Canada.

$8M Canadian Prescribed Fire Training Program, co-developed by UBC Okanagan and the Weston Family Foundation, will train practitioners across five regional hubs and support Indigenous-led fire stewardship.

Global tech stocks bounced and lifted markets ahead of Nvidia's earnings, while Canadian markets await bank and corporate results; oil and gold moved higher amid Iran concerns.

Puerto Vallarta's airport has reopened and most Canadian airlines were expected to resume flights Tuesday, but some Manitobans remain unsure when they will be able to return home.

Airlines have resumed some flights to Puerto Vallarta after violence affected service, and Global Affairs Canada reported no new incidents as of Monday while shelter-in-place warnings remain for parts of Jalisco and Nayarit.

About 100 unionized forestry workers north of Campbell River ratified a new collective agreement and are set to return to work after an eight-and-a-half-month strike; the deal includes 19% and 22% wage increases over a six-year term.

Premier Scott Moe announced the government will table a deficit budget next month and said taxes will not be raised, citing national and international economic uncertainty; Saskatchewan's legislative session begins March 2 and the budget is expected March 18.

British Columbia announced a $400 million Strategic Investment Fund to make direct investments and loans to private-sector projects, and officials say it will support the province's Look West strategy to attract major international and defence-related investment.

Junshi Biosciences and Antengene announced a strategic collaboration to evaluate the combination of JS207 (a PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody) and ATG-037 (an oral CD73 inhibitor). Prior data presented at Antengene's R&D Day showed ATG-037 plus anti-PD-1 therapy produced responses in checkpoint inhibitor–resistant melanoma and NSCLC, with an acceptable safety profile reported.