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A third shift at Stellantis' Windsor plant starts Tuesday, raising the workforce to about 6,000 and including 250 workers moved from the idled Brampton plant. The shift was delayed by tariff concerns and is being added as minivan sales have risen.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party said it won enough seats to form a government in the country's first election since the 2024 uprising, while the Election Commission has not yet released the final official tally.

Several Nova Scotia minor hockey leagues have reiterated commitments to protecting players after four youths were charged in a Truro-area hazing investigation; Hockey Nova Scotia and Hockey Canada say training programs will be reviewed later this year, while many leagues have not detailed specific changes.

Officials say asbestos was removed from some high-priority areas at Kings County Memorial Hospital, but the material will not be fully removed and the timeline for a replacement facility remains unclear.

The International Olympic Committee said it will not allow Vladyslav Heraskevych to wear a helmet showing images of Ukrainians killed in the war during the skeleton competition; the IOC offered a plain black armband as an alternative.

The article reports extensive damage to Gaza's historic sites, including the Great Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace, and describes local recovery work by Palestinians and heritage groups after a ceasefire halted most large-scale fighting.

The Langley Animal Protection Society will hold its fourth annual Kennel Breakout on Feb. 21 in Aldergrove, asking volunteers to be 'locked in' kennels while fundraising toward a $30,000 goal to support shelter care.

An attack in Tumbler Ridge killed nine people, including the alleged shooter and two family members, and left several others injured and evacuated.

The father of the Tumbler Ridge shooter issued a public statement expressing sorrow and asking for privacy, and police say officers previously visited the residence and that firearms were once seized and later returned.

The Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge's winter matching campaign raised $129,217 by Dec. 31, 2025, surpassing a $90,000 goal, and the campaign continues through the end of February. Matching donations accounted for a large share of the refuge's 2025 funds.

The article mentions Slate Grocery REIT on the TSX pays a 7.3% annualized dividend monthly and reported Q4 2025 rental revenue of US$54.6 million with 94.4% occupancy.

The City of Vancouver and TransLink plan all-day bus lanes on 49th Avenue between Cambie and Fraser and TransLink will remove 28 stops while adding three; public feedback is open until March 1, 2026.

The article highlights Enbridge and Fortis as two dividend-focused companies for 2026, noting Enbridge's long record of dividend increases and a reported yield near 5.6% and Fortis's record of more than 50 consecutive annual dividend increases with a reported yield near 3.4%.

A Canadian coalition says it will ship a container of medical and non-perishable supplies to Cuba on March 7. Canada has raised its travel advisory to orange, citing reported shortages of fuel, electricity and basic necessities on the island.

Ontario announced a $6.4-billion funding model for colleges and universities over four years, and leaders at the University of Windsor and St. Clair College said the money brings relief; students and some politicians expressed concern about new tuition increases and reductions to OSAP grants.

A retired judge's report found no conclusive evidence of vote-buying in the Quebec Liberal leadership race, but critics in the National Assembly called the inquiry 'toothless' and investigations by the anti-corruption police and the assembly's ethics commissioner are ongoing.

A McMaster psychiatry professor urged sustained, in-person mental health supports for Tumbler Ridge after a recent tragedy; police said the suspect had been previously apprehended under the Mental Health Act.

Canada enters Day 7 with seven medals (three silver, four bronze), and the schedule is headlined by multiple hockey games, several curling draws and the men's figure skating final featuring Ilia Malinin.

Calgary Economic Development says fewer than a quarter of its 2025 trade deals were with the U.S., while CED-supported firms secured 45 deals across 21 countries that CED reports generated about $60 million in revenue.

A U.S. Marine fell from the USS Iwo Jima and was later declared dead after a multi-day search; separately, the destroyer USS Truxtun and supply ship USNS Supply collided during a resupply operation, with two personnel reporting minor injuries. Military officials say searches and an investigation are ongoing.

Minnesotans lobbied Congress to withhold Homeland Security funding over federal immigration enforcement as the Senate failed to pass a DHS funding bill and officials warned the department could face a funding lapse this weekend.

The U.S. and Taiwan signed a reciprocal trade agreement in which Taiwan agreed to remove or reduce roughly 99% of its tariff barriers and Taiwan’s exports to the U.S. would face a 15% rate or the U.S. Most Favoured Nation rate. Taiwan will submit the pact and its investment plans to its legislature for approval.

Washington, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit using the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act against members of the Razjooyan family, alleging a network of shell companies and deceptive practices tied to roughly 70 rent-controlled properties; the suit seeks restitution for affected tenants and to bar the defendants from doing business in the District.

Two Mexican Navy ships carrying food and powdered milk docked in Havana as Cuba faces fuel shortages tied to a U.S. blockade; Mexico said it will send additional shipments and pursue diplomatic channels to restore oil supplies.

Communities in Newfoundland and Labrador have expressed grief after a shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where police reported nine people were killed. Several towns with personal or family ties to Tumbler Ridge posted condolences and lowered flags.

Premier Danielle Smith announced $143-million to fund about 1,400 extra teachers and educational assistants for elementary classrooms identified as complex, drawn from the 2025–26 ministry budget. Officials say the funding is part of a wider pledge to hire 3,000 teachers and 1,500 educational assistants over three years.

Air Transat says it plans to repatriate all its customers in Cuba by next Wednesday after Cuban fuel shortages led airlines to wind down Canada–Cuba service. Canada’s travel advisory now urges people to avoid non-essential travel to Cuba.

The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation is promoting the theme "Love Out Loud, Backed by Science" for Random Acts of Kindness Week, Feb. 15–21, and is offering free resources for individuals, schools and workplaces. The foundation cites research linking acts of kindness to oxytocin release and other brain responses that support trust and well‑being.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada mourns after a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that left 10 people dead; he suspended a trip to Germany, asked for flags on Parliament Hill to be lowered, and will deliver a statement in the House of Commons.

Alberta is allocating $143 million to add about 1,400 teachers and educational assistants to support strained elementary classrooms, with the funds coming from the ministry's 2025-26 budget.