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A global analysis of 657 watersheds found that forest loss and changes in forest spatial arrangement increase the share of 'young water' (precipitation that passes through a watershed within about two to three months), which reduces longer-term storage in soils and groundwater.

B.C. is placing temporary trailers at Tumbler Ridge Elementary to house secondary students after last week’s shooting; officials say the RCMP has completed its scene examination and a return-to-school date is not yet set.

Alberta Precision Laboratories will transfer from Alberta Health Services to Primary Care Alberta on April 1, 2026, and the provincial government says services and staffing will continue without change.

Kane Biotech is expanding commercial activities in the United States while promoting its revyve wound-care products; those products are U.S. FDA 510(k) cleared and two are also Health Canada approved.

Most at-home devices use IPL (intense pulsed light) to target hair pigment and generally work better on darker hair with lighter skin tones; regular treatments often show noticeable reduction after about eight to twelve weeks.

Jerisha Grant-Hall used $10 from her late mother to help start the Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association and a scholarship fund; under her leadership NACCA opened the Iris Malcolm Library in 2022 and serves as a physical hub for the Black community in York Region.

The Ottawa Valley Community Foundation and the County of Renfrew announced on Feb. 2 that applications are open for the 2026 Sport 4 All Fund to support inclusion and youth athletics in Renfrew County and the City of Pembroke. County councillor Peter Emon said the OVCF will help ensure funds reach those who need them.

Vehicle thefts in Quebec fell about 25% in 2025 to 7,742 incidents, the Équité Association reports; this is the second consecutive year of decline after a post‑pandemic spike.

The federal government released a defence industrial strategy that sets a "build, partner, acquire" approach and aims to award 70% of defence contracts to Canadian firms within a decade; it appears alongside a recent U.S. executive order to promote American-made arms. How the two approaches will align is currently undetermined.

Ontario will lift its freeze on domestic tuition, allowing up to 2% annual increases, and rework OSAP to provide more aid as loans and fewer grants, which could raise debt for the lowest-income students.

The article reports that after the U.S. Genius Act passed on July 18, 2025, Bitcoin's market price fell by about 40% to under US$70,000 and monthly Bitcoin transactions declined while stablecoin transactions rose, according to the authors.

A column by Chris Selley reports newly discussed figures that the author describes as alarming for Canada's proposed high-speed rail, noting that VIA Rail already relies heavily on government subsidy and comparing the corridor to Boston–New York–Washington.

Ontario has restructured OSAP to reduce the share given as grants and increase loans, and opposition parties and student groups have launched a 'save OSAP' campaign while the premier says he will stand firm.

A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for his December 2024 imposition of martial law, finding the decree amounted to an insurrection; judges said he sought to prevent the National Assembly from functioning.

Rinaldo Walcott writes that Reverend Jesse Jackson was a prominent 1980s figure who advocated for a politics of compassion and coalition-building, and asks who will fill a similar role today.

Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica combines frequent wildlife sightings — including howler monkeys in Palmares Preserve — with a small enclave of luxury resorts and new guest amenities such as Papagayo Park.

The article profiles the 64-kilometre Riviera Nayarit coastline from Sayulita to La Peñita de Jaltemba, noting surf towns, tianguis markets, local food and wildlife activities such as turtle releases and seasonal whale-watching.

After the Tumbler Ridge school shooting, an Alberta activist says the shooter's reported gender identity has led to a rise in hostile online comments and public statements linking transgender people to violence. Community leaders report heightened fear among transgender people and say the next broader procedural responses are undetermined at this time.

A $10 million donation from Mr. Reeve, a participant in Sunnybrook's OCD program, will fund the Thompson Centre's expansion and relocation at Sunnybrook’s Bayview campus and establish the Reeve OCD Centre with increased bed capacity.

Opposition leaders have urged the Canadian government to send humanitarian aid to Cuba amid reported blackouts and fuel shortages, and Ottawa says an announcement on aid is coming soon.

Anabel, Valerie and Lisa Ho continue to organize Vancouver's Lunar New Year parade to honour their mother, Maria Mimie Ho, who founded the Strathcona Chinese Dancer Company; this year's event is marked as the year of the horse and will run regardless of weather.

Hybrid Power Solutions has signed a distribution agreement with Meyer Distributing to put its portable, fuel-free power systems into Meyer’s product lineup. Meyer placed initial stocking orders for Batt Pack Energy, Batt Pack Pro and high-speed vehicle charging kits that are shipping to its warehouses.

A designer published a map that visualizes TTC projects currently under construction and recently completed lines; provincial officials announced ground work on parts of the Ontario Line and said civil work could finish in the early 2030s, with testing and commissioning to follow.

Two Ontario cafés — Toronto’s Seven Mystery (41st) and Ottawa’s Little Victories (71st) — appear on the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops list announced Feb. 16 at CoffeeFest Madrid.

Parts of the Strait of Hormuz were closed for a few hours for Revolutionary Guard drills while indirect nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran began in Geneva, mediated by Oman.

Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux crossed the floor to join the Liberals, moving the government closer to a majority; party sources say discussions with other potential defectors are ongoing.

Surrey Police chief Norm Lipinski says the B.C. government denied a request to postpone the transition from the RCMP; the province says the takeover of Cloverdale (District 4) will proceed on April 1 and discussions between the parties are ongoing.

Metrolinx says civil infrastructure for the Ontario Line is now trending toward completion in the early 2030s and a testing phase will follow; officials also said bridge work near the Don River could potentially require work or closures on the Don Valley Parkway.

Dominic LeBlanc said he will meet U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in the coming weeks to discuss the mandatory review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). He also said Canada and Mexico agree a trilateral deal is the best way forward.

The Financial Times reports that ECB President Christine Lagarde intends to leave before France's 2027 presidential election so outgoing President Emmanuel Macron can help shape her successor; the ECB says no decision has been made.