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The fifth annual "Ride for Raymond" on Feb. 7 drew a record turnout in Elm Creek and raised $7,012 for Central Plains Cancer Services, while the event has now raised $30,834 since it began in 2017.

United Way BC, BCLC and the Paramount will present a free screening of Ferris Bueller's Day Off at the Paramount Theatre in Kamloops on Friday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m.

Police arrested former prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct in public office, a move confirmed by King Charles, and investigators are examining documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein; the immediate procedural next step has not been announced.

The federal government is discussing a joint program with provinces to invest about $25 billion in community infrastructure to lower development charges, Housing Minister Gregor Robertson said. He also noted the federal Build Canada Homes agency has an initial $13 billion commitment to support non-market housing and modern construction methods.

The Canada Revenue Agency has updated call centres, websites and My Account features after a service improvement plan, and the tax-filing season runs until April 30 for most taxpayers.

DC announced an expansion of its Absolute line for 2026 that includes Absolute Green Arrow (May 20) and Absolute Catwoman by Che Grayson, Scott Snyder, and Bengal (June 10). Absolute Catwoman continues threads from Absolute Batman and reworks Selina Kyle’s origin and relationship with Bruce Wayne.

The Supreme Court found the president exceeded authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, invalidating tariffs imposed under that law; sector-specific tariffs under other statutes remain in place.

Timmins police will finish a Wilfred Laurier University mental health crisis response training program earlier than planned, and the Waterloo-based program uses virtual reality to simulate real-world scenarios.

Girls Rock! Phoenix will hold its first all-ages benefit show on February 21, 2026, at Pho Cao Restaurant & Bar in Scottsdale, featuring Big Bug, 3iDragon and DJ Rad Panda; admission is free and a portion of food and beverage sales will support the group's 2026 summer camp.

Transport Canada has approved Gulfstream's G500 and G600 business jets, according to a government document posted online; other Gulfstream models, including the G700 and G800, remain under review and U.S. President Donald Trump had previously threatened tariffs over certification disputes.

This year British Columbia will divert just over six cents of every revenue dollar to interest payments, rising to an estimated 8.2 cents by the end of the fiscal plan, while the budget forecasts a record $13.3-billion deficit.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct linked to Jeffrey Epstein, and the Epstein file disclosures have prompted resignations and political fallout in several countries while producing relatively limited consequences so far for many Americans named in the files.

The First Laity View Scout group will hold a bottle and clothing drive on Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Maple Ridge to collect containers and used clothing to support youth activities.

Statistics Canada data shows Thunder Bay had the highest average annual human trafficking rate in Canada from 2014 to 2024, and a local coalition held an awareness event to share information about signs and resources.

Montreal will permit some homeless encampments on designated city land under a new 'tolerance zones' protocol, and officials said camps will be relocated only for safety or nuisance concerns because dismantling often harms vulnerable people.

Dr. Joss Reimer was named Canada's chief public health officer for a three-year term and identified countering health misinformation and rebuilding public trust as top priorities.

B.C. Premier David Eby said a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling may let the province challenge a 10% U.S. national-security tariff on softwood lumber and that officials will consult a U.S.-based law firm; existing anti-dumping levies remain in place and total about 45%.

The Lloydminster RCMP and Lloydminster Fire Rescue will play the Todd Gustavson Memorial Battle of the Badges on Saturday, March 7 at the Cenovus Energy Hub; cash donations will support Inclusion Lloydminster and non‑perishable food will be collected for The Olive Tree and The Salvation Army Lloydminster.

NASA completed a second wet dress rehearsal for Artemis 2 on Feb. 19, with fuel tanks filled and hydrogen levels reported within allowable limits; the four-person crew entered quarantine on Feb. 20 and the mission is on track for a possible March 6 launch.

A U.S. Department of Homeland Security analysis says the new Gordie Howe bridge will cut commercial traffic at the Ambassador Bridge from nearly three million vehicles a year to about 1.6 million, and the new span is expected to open this year.

OMERS and BCI reportedly purchased a portion of a US$1.4 billion loan portfolio from Blue Owl, with CalPERS and Blue Owl insurer Kuvare also reported as buyers; the firm announced the loans sold at about 99.7% of par value.

Move to Give runs April 11–18 across Simcoe‑Muskoka to raise funds for the YMCA’s financial assistance program, with activities such as pickleball tournaments, cycle-a-thons, swim-a-thons and rubber duck races.

On his Tubi show We Got Time Today, Deion Sanders stayed fully clothed during a couples massage and made an indirect reference to a recent University of Michigan matter linked in reporting to Sherrone Moore, while stressing caution about people outside his trusted circle.

A long-standing boat blessing in the Magdalen Islands could require a municipal permit under a proposed Quebec bill that would restrict collective public prayer; the legislation would also ban prayer rooms in public institutions and has drawn objections from local leaders and religious figures.

A B.C. Supreme Court judge raised concerns about a proposed settlement between WestJet and nearly 3,500 female flight attendants and extended the deadline for class members to file objections to March 23.

The Greater Sudbury Cubs beat the Timmins Rock 9-3 on Feb. 19, with Mason Walker credited with six assists and Nolan Newton scoring his 37th goal while extending a 16-game point streak.

Dr. Joss Reimer, a Manitoba physician who helped lead that province's COVID-19 response, will begin a three-year term as Canada's chief public health officer on April 1, replacing Dr. Theresa Tam.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled tariffs imposed under emergency powers unlawful, but sector-specific tariffs under Section 232 remain in place and questions about refunds are unresolved.

Hunter Hess said criticism from former President Donald Trump made the fortnight before his Olympic debut "probably the hardest two weeks" of his life, and he qualified for the men's freeski halfpipe final on Feb. 20.

Donita Large, a member of Saddle Lake First Nation and an Indigenous educator in Alberta, has released The Ancestors, her first original full-length album. The record includes two versions of the song "Sweetgrass" and tracks such as "Kokom," dedicated to her late grandmother.