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People gathered at Calgary city hall to mark four years since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, and many local Ukrainians described how displacement has changed their lives and sense of home.

A University of Winnipeg team is sequencing viruses that infect microalgae in Lake Winnipeg; analysis is ongoing and initial results show diverse viruses including larger "giant viruses".

Lawmakers will debate a motion to release confidential documents related to Prince Andrew's 2001 trade envoy role; he was arrested and released without charge and police say investigations are continuing.

Metrolinx is building a standalone chimney at 500 Howard Street in Oshawa as an environmental requirement during Simcoe Street bridge reconstruction, and the work is scheduled to finish April 3.

The Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce has launched The FAM Program to provide a national professional network, events, and resources for 2SLGBTQI+ business owners across Canada, with free membership offered until March 31, 2026.

A Utah judge will rule on whether prosecutors should be disqualified from the case of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk because a prosecutor's daughter witnessed the shooting; a preliminary hearing is tentatively scheduled for mid‑May.

On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that 'Putin will not stop' and urged allies to keep supporting Ukraine as Russian attacks on energy infrastructure continue; Kyiv is also managing a reported corruption scandal that has led to senior resignations.

Axsome Therapeutics has initiated the CLARITY Phase 3 trial studying solriamfetol in adults with major depressive disorder who experience excessive daytime sleepiness; the company's press release includes standard forward-looking statements and associated risks.

A Global News piece outlines common pillow fillings and how they suit different sleep styles, and it lists product picks from Canadian brands while offering care and replacement guidance.

The Lakedell 4‑H Beef Club held its annual calf tour and a roast beef supper fundraiser, and members are preparing for a mini-show ahead of the year-end show and sale on April 25.

Brad Gushue, 45, marks 20 years since his 2006 Olympic gold and is preparing to retire from competitive curling as his team opens the Brier in St. John's.

Medicine Hat Public Library will host Scottish singer Iona Lane on March 6 at 7 p.m.; tickets are $10 each or $24 for three, and half the proceeds will be donated to the Medicine Hat Women's Shelter Society.

BlackRock participated in a $250 million funding round for Dutch chipmaker Axelera AI, which builds processors for AI inference intended for edge devices.

Four years after Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion, the article reports more than 15,000 Ukrainian civilian deaths and describes wide social and political changes as the conflict becomes embedded in daily life.

Canadian grocery prices were more than 7% higher year‑over‑year in January, and shoppers are shifting toward discount retailers, private‑label items and surplus/liquidation stores.

Six Manitoba hunters and wildlife experts are urging the public to oppose federal proposals to allow a tundra swan season and set limits for mourning doves; the amendments would allow up to 400 tundra swan permits in Manitoba and propose a daily limit of 15 mourning doves.

A year-long PIT Group trial in Montreal found battery-electric Class 8 trucks handled return-to-base grocery routes well, logging over 200,000 km and using more than 60% less energy while cutting greenhouse-gas emissions by at least 80% versus diesel equivalents.

Global shares fell for a second day amid uncertainty over new U.S. tariffs and renewed worries about AI-driven disruption; a 10% across-the-board tariff took effect Tuesday after the Supreme Court ruling.

Premier Danielle Smith announced an Oct. 19 provincial referendum that will ask Albertans nine questions on immigration and proposed constitutional changes; a news conference is scheduled Friday.

Equifax Canada reports mortgage debt in Canada may exceed $2 trillion in 2026, and the firm says first-time buyers still face difficulty despite lower interest rates and some local price declines.

A Canadian in Puerto Vallarta told CBC he felt safe after the Mexican government announced the death of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, an event that was followed by retaliatory violence and federal warnings for some travellers; multiple airlines suspended flights to Puerto Vallarta.

The article reports that Western Red Cedar raised beds resist rot and provide natural insulation and breathable drainage, and it contrasts these features with metal and plastic options for spring planting.

Ambassador Rodrigo Malmierca Diaz will appear before the House foreign affairs committee this afternoon as Ottawa says it is preparing humanitarian assistance for Cuba; Global Affairs Canada officials are also scheduled to testify.

St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Windsor held a memorial service and prayer to mark the four-year anniversary of the Russian invasion, with about 160 attendees including roughly 45 newcomers from Ukraine.

President Donald Trump will deliver the State of the Union address Tuesday evening, and observers are focusing on his remarks about tariffs, the economy, Iran, and future elections.

Montreal residents with family in Mexico are anxious after violence that followed the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, and Canadian officials say the security situation remains fluid.

Melvin Trotter, convicted in a 1986 killing during a robbery, is scheduled for execution Tuesday evening in Florida; the Florida Supreme Court denied recent appeals and his final appeals were pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Andrea Kitano and the Manitoba Korean Canadian Community Resource Network are hosting a belated Seollal event at the Manitoba Museum with Foodtrip Market that will feature hanbok try‑ons, food, games and performances, including guests from Toronto.

Snoop Dogg was due to attend his first Swansea City match after taking a minority stake in the club; the club reports a spike in ticket interest and higher retail revenue since his involvement.

Tarot Stephens, a Toronto woman who completed treatment for breast cancer, marked her final year of remission by completing an eight-day climb of Mount Kilimanjaro that ended on World Cancer Day while raising funds for Rethink Breast Cancer.