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Penticton and District Search and Rescue ran its 2026 Winter Response Training at Apex Mountain where 29 rescuers from regional teams practiced an avalanche rescue and recovered a buried mannequin named "Ruth".

Canadian travel advisories for Puerto Vallarta and other parts of Jalisco were updated after authorities reported a sudden outbreak of violence; a shelter-in-place advisory was in effect and some airlines suspended flights.

Mexican authorities reported the military killed cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," and the Canadian government issued a shelter-in-place warning for Canadians in Jalisco while several airlines cancelled flights to Puerto Vallarta.

Ethier Sand & Gravel and Fisher Wavy were named winners of the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's 2025 Community Relations Award for local donations and engagement; they were two of six recipients.

The Red Deer and District Chinese Community Society hosted its annual Lunar New Year celebration at Festival Hall on Feb. 21, featuring a lion dance, drums, martial arts demonstrations and live music.

The city presented the 2026 Heritage Awards on Feb. 19 at the Albion Community Centre to recognize people, groups and sites that preserve Maple Ridge’s history. Winners included Brookfield Farm, the Whonnock Post Office, volunteers such as the 1st Haney Cub Scouts, and recipients of new heritage grants.

Prime Minister Mark Carney watched the men's Canada–U.S. Olympic gold medal hockey game at Chelsea Pub near Ottawa with his wife, family, friends and several Liberal MPs, wearing a gifted jersey and holding a non-alcoholic pint. The game was tied 1–1 after the third period and proceeded to overtime.

Hungary's foreign minister said Budapest will block the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia until Russian oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline resume, and EU foreign ministers are due to meet in Brussels on Monday to discuss the package.

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is holding an event on Parliament Hill today as part of about 60 gatherings across Canada marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's Feb. 24, 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Jeeno Thitikul won the 2026 Honda LPGA Thailand and earned $270,000; the 72-player no-cut event carried a $1.8 million purse.

The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association named its 2025 Community Relations Award winners, and Walker Aggregates & Construction had seven sites — including Severn Quarry — among the recognized operations.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and his wife joined members of the Prime Minister’s Office, Liberal caucus colleagues, friends and family at the Chelsea Pub north of Ottawa to watch the men's Canada–U.S. Olympic gold-medal hockey game; the score was 1-1 late in the second period after Cale Makar tied it for Canada.

Pakistan said it carried out strikes along the Afghanistan border early Sunday; the Afghan Red Crescent and provincial officials reported 18 people killed and said civilian areas in Nangarhar and Paktika were hit.

A registered dietitian told CTV that most Canadians are not meeting national fibre recommendations, which vary by age and sex and are about 38 g/day for men 19–50 and 25 g/day for women 19–50. She noted common sources include whole grains, fruits, vegetables, seeds and some high‑fibre processed foods.

The annual R-bar Winter Feast Chili Competition is set for Sunday evening in Saint John, N.B., with contestants judged by a panel that includes Joyce Boone and awards for categories such as the spiciest and most creative chili.

Steve Witkoff, speaking for President Trump, said the president is 'curious' why Iran has not agreed to curb its nuclear program as the United States increases forces in the Middle East; Iranian officials report differing views with the U.S. over sanctions relief and talks are ongoing but unresolved.

Peanut and Tommee Tippee launched a campaign, beginning with a New York Times ad and a public petition, urging dictionary publishers to recognize the term "matrescence"; they say many mothers lack language for the transition into motherhood.

Statistics Canada data show Metro Vancouver's Black population rose 38% from 2016 to 2021, and community groups, cultural centres and businesses are expanding events and services to help people connect while facing funding, licensing and geographic challenges.

The We Are Canada exhibit opened in the Greater Toronto Area to mark Black History Month, showcasing essays and photos by students about Black community leaders. The project is linked to the Lifelong Leadership Institute's Leadership by Design program.

Manon Bannerman has announced a temporary hiatus to focus on her health and wellbeing, and KATSEYE will continue as a five-piece after their recent Grammy appearance.

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is holding an event on Parliament Hill today as part of about 60 gatherings across Canada to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022.

Milan has established mosques like Al-Wahid that hold open iftars and evening prayers, while mountain host areas around Cortina have fewer formal prayer spaces, with some Muslims traveling to Brunico or using improvised rooms to pray.

The 10th annual Telus Kelowna Cup at Big White Ski Resort raised just over $20,000 for the Powderhounds Adaptive Snowsports program operated by People in Motion.

Statistics Canada data show Guelph (with Thunder Bay) had the highest police-reported human trafficking rate in Ontario in 2024 at 11 incidents per 100,000 people; local officials say expanded police resources and community outreach have led to more identification and response.

Archaeologists in Córdoba, Spain uncovered an elephant ankle bone dated to about the early 4th–late 3rd century BCE, and it was found with stone artillery projectiles that researchers say point to a military context.

The Camellia Sinensis Breathe easy respiratory syrup is a plant-based product made in partnership with Quebec-based Herboristerie La Maria that uses certified organic herbs. It is available now in 100ml bottles priced at $25.

Zach Dunn, 26, has spent nearly five years recording first-person interviews with about 150 veterans from Canada and 16 other countries and shares the collection with museums and schools.

The Ottawa Heart Institute is marking its 50th anniversary and is noted as one of Canada's few independent heart institutes; its independent status was codified by the 1999 University of Ottawa Heart Institute Act.

BlueSky Energy Hawaii released an energy security and resilience framework addressing solar and battery adoption across Hawaii Island. The document compiles installation observations and planning considerations for electricity continuity, grid variability, and on-site generation.

A 21-year-old Moroccan woman who received a U.S. immigration judge’s protection order was deported from the United States to Cameroon and later returned to Morocco, where she says she is now in hiding; the Department of Homeland Security confirmed deportations to Cameroon and said it is applying the law as written.