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China will waive visas for Canadian tourists and business visitors for stays up to 30 days, effective Tuesday through at least the end of the year, the Foreign Ministry said. The move follows recent diplomatic engagement by Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing.

The Northern Village of La Loche will host a Youth Winter Festival Feb. 18–22, and the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Races are scheduled Feb. 16–19.

Indonesia has begun training up to 8,000 soldiers to serve in an international peacekeeping force for Gaza, and many Indonesians are skeptical because the force’s mandate and potential costs remain unclear.

Officials said her husband drugged and sexually assaulted her and recruited other men; he was convicted and sentenced in September 2024. Pelicot waived her right to anonymity, describes herself as an optimist, and has a memoir scheduled for release.

Canadian home insurers are increasing premiums and restricting some coverages as extreme-weather claims and insured losses have risen sharply in recent years, according to industry reports and officials.

Mission is asking residents for input on its Lougheed Highway Corridor Concept Plan, with an online survey open until Feb. 26 and additional stakeholder consultations planned; the plan will guide future land use, zoning and infrastructure along sections of Lougheed outside downtown.

Pokemon, created by Satoshi Tajiri and first released in Japan in 1996, is marking its 30th anniversary and is described in the article as the world's highest‑grossing media franchise, supported by video games, trading cards and an anime series.

The Giving Garden initiative has produced more than 1,000 pounds of food across over 30 Ontario long-term-care homes, led by registered dietitian Maria Biasutti who piloted the project in 2018.

Mikaël Kingsbury won the men's dual moguls final to give Canada its first gold at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics; it was his second medal at these Games and his fifth Olympic medal overall.

A trade mission led by Dominic LeBlanc includes leaders from more than 230 Canadian companies, and Canada–Mexico two-way trade rose from $4.5 billion in 1993 to $56 billion in 2024.

The first Inuit-centred university in Canada's Arctic will be built in Arviat, Nunavut, and is expected to open in 2030 with capacity for about 100 students.

A group of six longtime friends from Winnipeg are flying to Milan after Seth Jarvis was added to Canada’s Olympic hockey roster; Air Canada arranged last-minute flights so the crew can attend the Games.

A Greenland artist carved a tupilak featuring Donald Trump that sold quickly, and the attention has coincided with a rise in international interest, including a planned showing at the National Gallery of Canada.

U.S. officials told Reuters the military is preparing for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Trump orders them. U.S. envoys are scheduled to meet Iranian representatives in Geneva with Oman acting as mediator.

Canada's defence minister signed a memorandum of understanding with Denmark at the Munich Security Conference covering defence innovation, logistics and personnel; Canada also opened a consulate in Nuuk earlier this week.

IMAX Victoria at the Royal BC Museum will hold a film festival from Feb. 20 to March 15 featuring seven documentaries; the theater will run nine screenings daily and is offering a $65 festival membership.

Conservationists bred and released more than 10,000 greater Bermuda land snails into protected habitats over seven years, and teams report confirmed breeding and growing numbers.

Three Democrats — Rep. Haley Stevens, state Sen. Mallory McMorrow and physician Abdul El‑Sayed — are presenting different proposals on affordability as they campaign in Michigan's U.S. Senate primary, and the seat is open after Sen. Gary Peters retired.

Toronto police said a large march took place in North York as part of a global day of demonstrations supporting protests in Iran; participants called for an end to repression and some urged the return of exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi.

China's CMSA carried out the first ignition flight of the Long March-10 and an in-flight abort test of the Mengzhou crew capsule on Feb. 11 at Wenchang, with both the capsule and the rocket's first stage recovered at sea. Officials said the flight validated key ascent and return profiles for the system.

The article reports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to scrap a landmark U.S. emissions policy, and it also reports that China's emissions have begun to fall; climate data show global temperatures remain high, with 2024 reaching about 1.55 °C above pre‑industrial levels.

The Peace River South superintendent says students are not expected to return to the Tumbler Ridge high school after recent shootings; a letter to families said further plans that prioritize emotional and physical safety will be shared next week.

Tens of thousands marched down Yonge Street in Toronto on Feb. 14, 2026, in solidarity with protests in Iran, carrying pre-1979 flags and photos of those killed; police closed roads and warned of major traffic and transit delays.

A Valentine's Day 'Just Say Yes' event held 12 quick weddings at city hall and charged $500 per couple, while a city marriage licence costs $150.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy echoes the franchise's long-running "redshirt" tradition in episode 6, where Lt. Commander Tomov dies and the Vulcan student B'Avi is later killed.

Family Day on Monday, Feb. 16, is a civic holiday intended to give people time with loved ones and a brief midwinter respite.

Canada and Germany signed a joint declaration on artificial intelligence at the Munich Security Conference to expand cooperation on AI infrastructure, research and talent, and they also announced a new Sovereign Technology Alliance.

Red Deer County held its annual Protective Services Awards Night on Jan. 31 to honour workers from fire rescue, emergency management and patrol, and presented years-of-service recognitions and several medals.

Toronto police expected about 200,000 people to march on Yonge Street in solidarity with protests in Iran, and authorities closed roads that could cause significant traffic and transit delays.

Wineries across Canada are refining bottle-fermented, traditional-method sparkling wines, and the article highlights five recent domestic releases, including Nova 7 and Cave Spring Blanc de Blancs.