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MindRank announced it has dosed the first patient in a Phase III trial of MDR-001, an oral GLP-1 receptor agonist designed using the company's AI platforms. The company says the program used its PharmKG knowledge graph, Molecule Dance protein simulation, and Molecule Pro generative AI with ADMET prediction alongside wet‑lab validation.

Alberta introduced Bill 16 to require destination marketing fees be remitted to designated marketing organizations and to require full room-price disclosure at booking; MLAs are expected to vote this session and a transition period runs until Dec. 31, 2026.

Vancouver Police Department chief Steve Rai wrote that ICE has not been invited or approved to take part in security for the city's 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, and a city council motion to formally oppose any ICE deployment was ruled out of order.

A senior Canadian official said on the eve of Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit that the government believes India is no longer plotting attacks on Canadians; Canadian agencies had previously linked India to a campaign beginning in 2022 that included the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Council voted 7-4 to purchase a $1.64 million building on Idylwyld Drive to convert into a drop-in centre, using federal encampment-response funding; councillors have until the end of March to allocate the funds.

A proposed Nova Scotia law would increase fines and allow peace officers to enforce cannabis rules alongside police; legal experts and a former justice minister say the bill lacks detail on training and could disproportionately affect Indigenous communities.

The Alberta government says Budget 26 will add $143 million to hire 1,600 teachers and 800 support staff and raise education funding to $10.8 billion; the Alberta Teachers' Association called the investment significant but said specifics and recruitment plans are still unclear.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith warned of a difficult provincial budget and linked immigration and asylum seekers to fiscal pressures, and she announced nine referendum questions — including five on immigration — to be held in October.

City council voted 7-4 to buy a building at 130 Idylwyld Dr. for a provincial drop-in warming centre using $1.65 million, mostly from a federal homelessness fund; some nearby businesses and councillors raised concerns because a YWCA-operated daycare with 90 spots is planned across the street.

Bridger Pipeline has proposed a line to carry about 550,000 barrels per day from the Canada–U.S. border to Wyoming and says it would need a presidential permit; parts of the cancelled Keystone XL system in Canada remain in place and a South Bow certificate is still valid.

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees says 89.2% of its nursing care members voted to ratify a deal with Covenant Health that includes a 12% wage increase over four years and market adjustments, covering more than 2,900 staff and retroactive to April 1, 2024.

The fourth annual Hastings Snowshoe Hustle took place Jan. 18 at Camp Cedar Ridge and combined snowshoe races with community activities such as dog sled demonstrations and skating; organizers reported about 40 participants and visitors from nearby towns.

Faraday Township council approved installation of two permanent turtle crossing signs following a request from the Think Turtle Conservation Initiative, with Think Turtle supplying the signs and the township providing posts and hardware.

Bancroft Community Transit received a donated 2011 Honda Odyssey from Josh and Anastasija Mourtzanos, a gift that provided short-term relief as several fleet vehicles were under repair and fundraising continues for an accessible van.

House Democrats say they will investigate whether the Justice Department withheld FBI materials tied to a woman's accusation against Donald Trump; the DOJ denies improper withholding and outside reporting found some Epstein-related records were not publicly released.

Premier David Eby said a Senate committee has proposed removing parts of Bill C-12 intended to limit refugee claims by alleged extortion suspects; the bill remains under Senate review.

CARD plans to open four new Phoenix centers and is accepting new patients statewide with no waitlist.

Manitoba has launched an Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking Task Force to coordinate police agencies and target methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine and other illicit drugs; its first meeting was held and a follow-up meeting is scheduled for March 20.

New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued Valve, alleging loot boxes in Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2 function as gambling and have harmed younger players; the filing seeks to stop those features and recover alleged ill-gotten gains.

The U.S. Treasury said it will authorize companies to seek licenses to resell Venezuelan oil to Cuba, according to guidance posted by the department. Shipments from Venezuela to Cuba have largely stopped since Washington gained control over Venezuelan oil exports in early January, contributing to fuel shortages on the island.

University Health Network's Toronto General Hospital ranked second in Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2026, the highest position ever for a Canadian hospital; Toronto Western Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre also made Newsweek's Top 250, with Princess Margaret in the top 10 for specialized hospitals.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford will travel to Texas, the southeastern United States and Utah this spring and summer to meet governors and lawmakers as a push against tariffs and to promote closer cross-border economic ties. The visits come before a Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (USMCA) review scheduled to begin in July.

The Langley school board has named two Willoughby-area schools Emery Dosdall Secondary and stɑtl̓əw̓ Middle School; both are expected to open in fall 2027 and together will accommodate about 2,800 students.

Hope Mission's permanent emergency shelter in Wetaskiwin has opened, replacing a temporary site and offering 50 beds, a commercial kitchen, and private counselling spaces.

Florida attorney Cynthia Lauriston will offer free 30-minute divorce consultations during Divorce With Respect Week, March 1–8, 2026. The article notes she will discuss Collaborative Divorce, a non-adversarial alternative to courtroom divorce.

The LDS Church donated $405,000 to Streets Alive to help cover electrical and HVAC costs for the charity's 2025 expansion in Lethbridge. Streets Alive served more than 1,200 unique clients with over 16,000 services in 2025.

The developer says a stormwater pond has been added to the Kings Court project on King Street and the plan now shows 24 units, down from 27, after neighbours raised stormwater and parking concerns; council passed first reading on related rezoning amendments Feb. 17.

Michele Hundley Smith, who left her Eden, N.C., home in December 2001 and was reported missing, has been located in an undisclosed part of North Carolina and described by authorities as "alive and well"; she asked that her current whereabouts remain private and her family has been notified.

Premier Doug Ford said he wants to consolidate Niagara's 12 municipalities to streamline governance, and Niagara Region chair Bob Gale has asked the 12 mayors for input on proposed changes by March 3.

The article reports that President Trump used the State of the Union to defend his record and indicate continuity on policies such as tariffs and border enforcement, while noting public dissatisfaction and polls showing lower support for him.