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Rocket Lab announced a HASTE rocket mission named Cassowary Vex for the Defense Innovation Unit, scheduled no earlier than late February from Launch Complex 2 at Wallops Island. The flight will carry Hypersonix's DART AE scramjet and is described by the company as its fourth hypersonic test mission in under six months.

Actress Heather McComb posted an Instagram tribute after James Van Der Beek's death, expressing sympathy for his widow and six children; a GoFundMe for the family raised over $1 million in under a day.

Courtney Sarault won bronze in the women's 500m short-track at Milano Cortina 2026; it is her first individual Olympic medal and follows a mixed relay silver two days earlier.

Portage la Prairie council approved buying the former Portage Mutual Insurance building at 14 Tupper St. S. to house the Community Safety Officer program, funded with $700,000 from infrastructure reserves.

Brompton Split Banc Corp. announced a planned Class A share split that would give 20 additional shares per 100 held to shareholders of record on Feb. 24, 2026, and said total distributions will be increased; the split is subject to Toronto Stock Exchange approval.

A reciprocal trade agreement signed by the United States and Taiwan reduces tariffs on Taiwanese goods from 20% to 15% and exempts generic pharmaceuticals, chips and smartphones; the U.S. Trade Representative said the pact removes trade barriers and will help strengthen high-technology supply chains.

New York officials raised a rainbow flag at the Stonewall National Monument after a pride flag was removed from a federal pole; activists later placed the flag on the same rope as the American flag and the Park Service cited new guidance limiting flag displays.

Edo and National Grid launched a three-year demonstration in New York to deploy demand flexibility across commercial buildings, supported by NYSERDA; EPRI will lead independent measurement and verification.

A study in Astrobiology examined large organic molecules (decane, undecane, dodecane) that Curiosity detected in Gale Crater and found that known non-biological sources could not fully account for their estimated original abundance; researchers say more work is needed before any conclusions about past life can be drawn.

Alberta communities and officials have offered support after a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that police say left nine people dead, including the shooter.

Officials say eight people were killed, about 25 were injured and the suspected shooter died of an apparent self-inflicted injury; leaders and mental-health teams have offered support and plan to visit for a vigil on Friday.

Reports say Catherine O'Hara and James Van Der Beek died after dealing with colorectal cancer; Canada expected about 26,400 cases in 2025 and roughly 25 deaths per day.

Experts say mental health support is essential after the Tumbler Ridge shooting that left eight people dead and more than 25 injured; Northern Health has extended clinic hours, added drop-in appointments and arranged a shuttle to Fort St. John.

About 500 Indigenous women attended the seventh annual She is Wise conference in Ottawa, hosted by the Ontario Native Women's Association, which focused on the journey of motherhood across generations.

The Alberta government is providing $143 million to place about 1,400 additional teachers and educational assistants in strained elementary classrooms, with most positions directed to Edmonton and Calgary, and has pledged to hire more staff over the next three years.

Rocket Lab is preparing to launch a hypersonic test mission for the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit, using its HASTE hypersonic test launch capability. The company describes a range of launch vehicles and spacecraft services and says it has supported more than 1,700 missions.

Indspire, an Indigenous national charity, has announced the 2026 Indspire Awards laureates recognising achievements across First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. In 2024–25 Indspire provided more than $31.6 million through over 8,800 bursaries and scholarships to Indigenous students across Canada.

Negotiations over new limits on immigration enforcement have stalled and Democratic senators voted down a DHS funding bill, leaving department funding set to expire Saturday.

The seasonal winter ice road lets families from nearby First Nations travel south for bingo events, hockey tournaments and to access Moosonee's railway for groceries, household goods and larger purchases.

An author with personal experience of being bullied says the Tumbler Ridge shooting has focused attention on gaps in support for bullied people and reports the person identified in news accounts had prior RCMP mental‑health checks.

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says an initial federal probe found no broad evidence of unpaid work across the airline sector but investigators need more detailed payroll data from airlines and unions to resolve remaining questions.

Courtney Sarault took bronze in the women's 500 metres short track at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, marking Canada's seventh medal; Xandra Velzeboer won gold and Arianna Fontana silver.

RCMP identified the suspect as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, who was found dead at the scene; officials say there are no other outstanding suspects.

Ontario is waiving licence requirements for Family Day long weekend fishing from Feb. 14–16, 2026; conservation catch limits and sanctuary restrictions remain in effect.

James Van Der Beek was reported to have died after Stage 3 colorectal cancer, and a GoFundMe for his six children and his widow has surpassed $1 million; separately, Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively appeared at their first court hearing, where their outfits drew attention.

A woman diagnosed with ovarian cancer in November 2021 writes about her husband Al's devoted care during their 38-year marriage and says he may be widowed by spring.

Julie Simpson is restoring the 19th-century Moodie House on Bridge Street, keeping original layouts and some period details while adding modern utilities, and is hosting small events as she awaits permits for a full public opening.

A Tumbler Ridge Grade 12 student said he is unsure about returning to school after an active-shooter incident that left several people dead and led to schools closing for the rest of the week.

Cuba is reporting fuel and food shortages and Canada advises against non-essential travel; major airlines have suspended regular flights and some carriers are repatriating passengers.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is travelling to Tumbler Ridge, B.C., to attend a Friday vigil for victims of Tuesday's shooting that left nine dead and more than 25 injured; other party leaders were invited and the House of Commons paused proceedings for tributes.