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Family Day will be observed in Ontario on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, and some school boards report a PA day on the preceding Friday that may create a four-day weekend; the article highlights activities and events in cities including Toronto, Ottawa, Kitchener and Wasaga Beach and mentions Toronto’s 2026 Canadian International Auto Show.

Ontario's legislature opened a family room at Queen's Park after Speaker Donna Skelly responded to an incident where a cabinet minister could not find a place to nurse; the room includes a nursing chair, diaper-changing station and a toddler area.

Canada will allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles annually, with officials saying more than half could be priced under $35,000 within five years; imports are expected to begin this year and experts highlight questions about resale value, parts distribution and winter range.

Researchers at Acadia University and entrepreneur Katie McNeill are growing mycelium on a local agricultural food waste substrate to make a powder that is reported to be about 40% protein, and they aim to open a small commercial facility in the Valley by the end of 2026.

Family Day will be held at the Comox Community Centre on Monday, Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering free activities for all ages such as face painting, an inflatable obstacle course, arts and crafts and story time.

The article reports the U.S. tapped Vitol Group and Trafigura Group to market Venezuelan oil, and the article mentions Reliance Industries Ltd. recently acquired a cargo after pausing trade when U.S. sanctions waivers expired.

U.S. President Donald Trump said talks are underway with senior Cuban officials, and Cuban President Miguel Díaz‑Canel said Cuba is willing to engage in dialogue without pressure or preconditions.

Eternal Entertainment has launched ee.watch, a free, ad-free global streaming service offering Christian faith-based films, documentaries and series with optional study materials; the platform also uses a contribution model that splits contributions between creators, platform costs, and charities.

António José Seguro won Portugal's presidential runoff with about 66.7% of the vote to André Ventura's 33.3%, based on official results with about 99% counted.

Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX, giving Darnold his first Super Bowl title. The win alters how his career is likely to be remembered.

Reports say migrants are being held for months in U.S. immigration detention centers amid accounts of poor sanitary conditions; agency data show thousands have been in custody at least six months.

Bad Bunny performed a roughly 13-minute Super Bowl halftime show that highlighted Puerto Rico's history and culture; his set was mostly in Spanish and included guest appearances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.

Super Bowl advertisers combined health- and community-focused messages with comedic and nostalgic spots, while AI-themed commercials and high ad prices were also prominent.

Bad Bunny headlined the Super Bowl LX halftime show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, performing primarily in Spanish and featuring guest appearances from artists including Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. The set followed his 2026 Grammy Album of the Year win for Debí Tirar Más Fotos and included Puerto Rican and Latino cultural symbolism.

After about 15 years of work, the 19-kilometre, 25-stop Eglinton Crosstown LRT began service at Mount Dennis; it opened six years late and its final budget approaches $13 billion.

Pre-game at Super Bowl 60 featured Green Day honoring the game's 60th anniversary and performances by Brandi Carlile and Charlie Puth; Bad Bunny is scheduled to headline the halftime show.

HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms adopts a low-key, 'cozy' tone with intimate, folky music and a warm Dunk-and-Egg relationship, a style the article links to the 2020s cozy-gaming trend that grew after Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

At Super Bowl 60, Green Day performed for a parade of former MVPs and Charlie Puth delivered a soulful rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'.

The federal government announced a $1.01-billion contingency loan facility for Canada Post to help maintain solvency; it tops up a previous $1-billion credit line that was exhausted in December. Ottawa is reviewing a submitted transformation plan while a tentative labour agreement awaits ratification.

Canada released a five-year whale-safe fishing gear strategy days after an entangled North Atlantic right whale known as Division died. The plan sets timelines that include an entanglement risk assessment by 2027 and phased gear requirements through 2030.

Surveys and some studies report that sex before bed—especially when it includes orgasm—is often associated with quicker sleep onset and better perceived sleep, while chronic sleep problems are linked with sexual difficulties; however, objective sleep-lab evidence is limited.

Jimmy Lai will be sentenced Monday in Hong Kong after a December conviction under the national security law; he faces a possible life term and his family has raised concerns about his age and health.

A Palestinian woman reported long waits, searches and questioning when returning to Gaza through the Rafah crossing after it reopened; UN and Palestinian health figures show only a small number of medical evacuations have taken place while hundreds remain awaiting transfer.

The Ontario SPCA's Cupcake Day is officially Feb. 23, but organizers say bakers can register and hold cupcake sales any time through the month while donations are submitted via an online portal.

Anna Gasser qualified ninth for the Olympic big air final and remains in contention for a third straight gold; Zoi Sadowski-Synnott topped qualifying with the highest combined score.

Site preparation started in the Columbia Precinct for a 40‑bed, year‑round shelter that BC Housing says is on track to open later this year; The Mustard Seed Kamloops will operate the facility and BC Housing will fund construction and operations.

The Eglinton Crosstown opens Sunday after a 15-year construction period; the article reports the line’s trainsets and platform design have much lower capacity than a Toronto subway, which could lead to crowding on the busy western segment.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a decisive election mandate and markets have reacted, with domestic shares reaching record highs while Japanese government bond yields and the yen have come under pressure.

Damian Lillard, who has not played this season while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, will take part in the NBA's 3-point contest on All-Star Saturday. NBC's broadcast of the event will follow its coverage of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Maria Niinimaa travelled from Stockholm to serve as a goaltender in the World's Longest Hockey Game, an 11-day fundraising event running Feb. 5–16 that aims to break the 2024 record.