Latest News

The small community of Elkhorn, Manitoba is organizing a morning watch party at the local rink to cheer hometown player Travis Sanheim as Canada faces the United States in the Olympic men's hockey final; organizers expect a sizable local turnout and will screen the game on a projector while serving breakfast.

Zimbabwe has begun a donor-supported rollout of lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection offered free to selected high-risk people.

The parents of 12-year-old Kylie Smith cancelled her funeral after receiving threats, and the RCMP say they are investigating and have safety plans in place for affected families and the community.

The WNBA sent a new collective bargaining counterproposal to the players' association that guarantees team housing for all players in 2026 and sets different housing rules for 2027–28, and the league reportedly adjusted some financial terms including a slight increase to the players' share of net revenue and higher employer 401(k) contributions.

The Canadian government welcomed a U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down the legal basis for certain tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA); the ruling does not affect U.S. levies on steel, aluminum and autos, and the U.S. president said he would pursue other tariff measures.

Three councillors were elected on Feb. 17 and Grace George was acclaimed as chief; the new chief and council will begin a two-year term on April 1, 2026.

More than 40 skaters who competed at the Milan Cortina Games took part in the exhibition gala at the Milano Ice Skating Arena, where athletes performed in a four-part program focused on celebration rather than competition.

The article says the Toy Story 5 trailer centers on a tablet called Lilypad that sidelines toys and raises questions about children's screen time, and it notes the film is scheduled for release on June 19, 2026.

An environmental review has begun for a proposed B.C. solar project after BC Hydro issued a call for power, and a new calf has been reported for the endangered southern resident killer whales.

Three Kamloops charities received nearly $30,000 from the BCICF Christmas Cheer Fund; the money will support newcomer children's summer programs, a replacement smart board at the Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism, and travel costs for women and children leaving violent situations.

The Gravenhurst Curling Club has launched an online auction of local experiences that runs until April 2 to raise funds for upkeep of its facility and to expand curling and pickleball programming.

Tecumseh Fire & Rescue Services will host the Tecumseh F7 Festival, a free firefighter combat challenge, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 starting at 10:30 a.m. at Tecumseh Fire Station 2; registration for firefighters and firefighter students opens April 1 at 10:00 a.m.

Brad Jacobs and his Canadian rink beat Great Britain 9-6 to win the Olympic men's curling gold in Milan; earlier the same day Ottawa skip Rachel Homan won the women's bronze with a 10-7 victory over the United States.

Canadians are preparing to watch the men's Olympic hockey gold-medal game against the United States at 8:10 a.m. ET, with several provinces allowing pubs to open early and public watch parties planned.

Steve Green Foods held a grand opening this weekend for a larger store at 1506 Wyandotte Street East in Walkerville, moving from a smaller unit it occupied since 2023. The shop offers a range of meats, prepared items and curated local goods and drew a strong local turnout.

About 80 students from Canadian and U.S. post-secondary institutions practised mine rescue scenarios at Dynamic Earth in Sudbury, and Laurentian University finished first overall.

Premier David Eby defended the province's 2026 budget at a Greater Vancouver Board of Trade event, saying economic growth is needed to stabilize finances amid a projected $13-billion deficit and rising debt. The business group gave the budget a D grade and raised concerns about expanded Provincial Sales Tax and long-term operating deficits.

Nintendo has listed Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen for pre-order on the Nintendo eShop, priced at £16.99/$19.99 each and scheduled for release on 27 February. The digital downloads are reported to include the Sevii Islands and online features such as trading and battling.

Rough Night Out 2026 at St. Clair College raised more than $9,300 for The Windsor Residence for Young Men and ran overnight from 8 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday.

Ivanie Blondin won silver in the women's mass start at the Milano Cortina Olympics, adding to her Olympic medal collection and contributing to Canada's 19-medal total; women's speed skating has supplied eight of those medals.

Veteran educator Bill Steer (Back Roads Bill) contributes Chapter 18, “School Trip Preparedness,” to the Canadian Scholars book Outdoor Experiential Learning in Canada. His chapter provides a step-by-step template covering transportation, activity maps, emergency procedures, first-aid scenarios, and backup plans for weather or disruptions.

The article reports the Premier posted on X that the province will allow bars and restaurants to sell alcohol starting at 6:00 a.m. as Canadians gather to watch Team Canada face Team USA at 8:10 a.m. in Milan for the Olympic gold-medal game.

Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and Brazil's Luisa Stefani defeated Laura Siegemund and Vera Zvonareva 6-1, 6-3 to win the WTA 1000 doubles title in Dubai; the match lasted one hour and 13 minutes.

The article reports that just over 27% of the seafloor is mapped to modern standards and that scientists estimate about 91% of ocean life remains unidentified.

NASA plans the first crewed moon flight in 52 years with Artemis II after a successful wet dress rehearsal; officials are targeting March 6 as the earliest launch attempt.

On Feb. 11, Westbank First Nation councillor c̓ris Jordan Coble delivered a State of the Nation talk to the Greater Westside Board of Trade, urging that local investments prioritize youth wellbeing, healthy land and water, and careful waste management as WFN develops its businesses and projects.

The exhibition gala in Italy starts at 8 p.m. local time (2 p.m. ET) Saturday; Ilia Malinin is scheduled as the fifth-to-last skater and Alysa Liu will close the show.

At the Ontario Winter Games in Orillia, young curlers — some long‑time teammates and some newly formed pairs — are competing while adjusting to faster, straighter ice and valuing the event's community atmosphere.

Hezbollah officials said Israeli airstrikes near Rayak killed eight of their members; Lebanon's Health Ministry reported 10 dead and 24 wounded.

Vancouver councillors will move a motion on Feb. 26 asking the city to oppose ICE agents performing security duties during the 2026 World Cup; there are no confirmed plans for ICE to operate in Vancouver.