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Ford visits Muskoka on snowmobile to support planned hospitals
Ontario Premier Doug Ford joined a snowmobile convoy at a 'Trails For Life' fundraiser in Muskoka supporting plans for new Huntsville and Bracebridge hospitals; the province says feasibility and study work is underway and no construction timetable has been set.
Smylie wins LIV Golf Riyadh in tour debut under lights
Elvis Smylie won the LIV Golf Riyadh tournament in his first LIV start with a bogey-free 8-under 64, finishing one stroke ahead of Jon Rahm; his team, Ripper GC, also won the team title.
Penticton Dragonboat Pub donates more than $5,000 to Ronald McDonald House
The Dragon Boat Pub in Penticton held its annual "Safety Boys" luncheon on Jan. 14 and donated $5,650 to Ronald McDonald House British Columbia while also delivering a family meal; the pub said its total fundraising has passed $8,000.
SpaceX Crew-12 will study microgravity's effects on the human body
SpaceX Crew-12, scheduled to launch no earlier than Feb. 11, will carry four crew to the ISS where select members will take part in human research including a Venous Flow study of clot risk and tests of piloting, vision, and landing-related injuries.
Our world looks gorgeous from space this weekend.
NOAA's GOES-East and GOES-West satellites are showing a clear atmospheric river over British Columbia's South Coast this weekend, and the article notes contrasting recent weather across Canada such as Toronto's record snowy day on Jan. 25.
Young artists step into Aldergrove art scene.
The Langley Arts Council is accepting free submissions from artists aged 14 to 29 for its Youth Exhibition (deadline March 18); the show runs May 1–June 14 at the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre and includes a juried competition with cash prizes.
Repair Cafes launch ninth season in Maple Ridge.
Ridge Meadows Recycling Society is launching the ninth year of its Repair Cafes with five pop-up events beginning Feb. 21; since 2018 volunteers have helped fix about 3,400 items over 55 events.
Ottawa provides Canada Post with $1.01-billion loan to keep services running
The federal government will provide up to $1.01 billion in a repayable loan to Canada Post as a short-term financial bridge to maintain services; this follows $1.03 billion in support announced in January 2025.
Greenland talks: U.S. relations improving but crisis not over, Denmark says
Denmark's foreign minister said relations with the United States have improved after earlier threats and tariff plans were dropped, but he warned the Greenland dispute remains unresolved because sovereignty concerns are a red line.
Canada opens Nuuk consulate to strengthen Arctic ties and security
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand opened a Canadian consulate in Nuuk and said Canada will pursue economic ties, shared heritage and Arctic security through cooperation.
Hidden Dimensions to the Universe: Kaluza and Klein introduced the idea.
The article reviews early proposals by Theodor Kaluza (1919) and Oskar Klein (1926) that added a compact extra spatial dimension to link gravity and electromagnetism and explains the idea of dimensions curled up at about the Planck scale; it also sets up a series that will ask whether larger extra dimensions might be possible.
Ontario Liberals set Nov. 21 to select new leader
The Ontario Liberal Party announced it will choose a new leader on Nov. 21, following Bonnie Crombie's earlier resignation; party officials said several politicians are considering runs but have been awaiting the date and rules.
House burping offers a simple way to freshen indoor air
A column explains 'house burping' (German luften) as briefly opening doors and windows several times a day to refresh indoor air; experts note it can reduce some indoor pollutants and regulate humidity, and Ontario now requires carbon monoxide alarms in certain homes as of Jan. 1, 2026.
Sun Peaks Resort recertified as Great Place to Work for a second year
Sun Peaks Resort announced it was certified again by Great Place To Work in 2026 based on employee survey responses, and it collects feedback through formal surveys and an employee-led Kaleidoscope Committee.
Ontario Liberals will choose a new leader on Nov. 21
The Ontario Liberal Party has set a leadership election for Nov. 21, with candidate nominations due July 31 and an entry fee of $150,000 to register.
B.C. climate news: Global temperature and emissions update
Global average temperature was about 1.48 C above pre-industrial in 2023 and exceeded 1.5 C in 2024, while carbon dioxide concentrations topped 430 ppm in June 2025.
Mental health association clarifies services and safety at downtown centre.
CMHA North Bay says its downtown Peer Connections centre is staffed by trained peer support workers (not volunteers) and that the organization did not recently receive an extra $20 million in funding.
Police use tear gas and water canons near Winter Olympics venue
Reports say police used tear gas and water canons to disperse demonstrators near the Santagiulia ice hockey rink in Milan, and a security alert and at least five arrests were reported.
Snowarama sledders raise funds for children's mobility and camp programs
About 100 snowmobile riders took part in a Snowarama fundraiser in Grand Portage, Minn., supporting Easter Seals Ontario; the event has raised more than $650,000 over 26 years to fund mobility equipment and summer camps for children with physical disabilities.
Gogolev places third to help Canada reach team final
Stephen Gogolev finished third in the men's short program, earning eight points and helping Canada qualify fourth overall for the figure skating Team Event final.
Magnetawan unveils new logo and slogan to attract tourists.
The Magnetawan Economic Tourism Committee presented a compass-themed logo and the tag line "Magnetawan-of-a-kind" to council on Jan. 21, developed with pro-bono help from advertising executives who vacation in the area to promote year-round tourism.
Pentagon says it is cutting ties with Harvard University.
The Pentagon announced it will end military training, fellowships and certificate programs at Harvard starting in the 2026-27 academic year; current personnel attending classes may finish those courses.
Beloved Shen Yun returns to Vancouver this spring.
Shen Yun Performing Arts will present six shows at Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre April 8–12, 2026, and the company marks its 20th anniversary this season.
Trump to convene first Board of Peace meeting in Washington this month
President Donald Trump plans a Board of Peace meeting in Washington on Feb. 19 to raise funds for Gaza reconstruction, but it is unclear which world leaders will attend.
City of Windsor wins EDCO Award for business attraction and retention.
Windsor received the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Award of Excellence in the Business Attraction & Retention — Urban category for its role in securing Minth Group’s $300 million electric vehicle manufacturing campus that is expected to bring 1,099 jobs.
Heated Rivalry puts Montreal and its bagels in the spotlight
A brief shot of a St-Viateur Bagel T-shirt in the TV series Heated Rivalry led to a sharp rise in online merchandise orders and increased social media interest in Montreal following the episode's Dec. 12 release.
Prince Albert Northern Bears auction special third jerseys for YWCA's Rendalyn Home
The Prince Albert Northern Bears will wear purple-and-blue third jerseys this weekend and will auction all 20 jerseys to raise funds for the YWCA's Rendalyn Home; bidding runs online through Feb. 8 and the jerseys will be auctioned after the second game Sunday.
Brampton sets a 0% city tax increase for 2026
After resident pushback over affordability, Brampton's 2026 budget freezes the city's portion of property taxes at 0% while keeping a 1% hospital levy that the city says equals about $73 on the average home.
Canadian Larin scores in Southampton debut
Cyle Larin scored with his first touch — a header in the 70th minute — three minutes after entering, giving Southampton a 1-0 win over Watford. He said club staff and players had welcomed him, and the goal comes as he continues to press for a place on Canada's World Cup roster.
University celebrates Lunar New Year with Fire Horse festivities
Lakehead University hosted a Lunar New Year event at the Outpost where students and staff celebrated the Year of the Fire Horse with performances, a shared meal, and a golden bell ringer game.