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B.C. has launched a competitive bidding process requiring AI and data centre projects to compete for 400 megawatts of electricity over two years; applications close March 18 and decisions are expected by early fall.

Catherine O'Hara, who died at 71, was a Toronto-born comedian and actor celebrated for her work on SCTV and later screen roles; the article highlights five memorable performances including Beetlejuice, Home Alone, Best in Show and Schitt's Creek.

Hundreds of Conservative delegates gathered in Calgary to debate proposals on abortion, medical assistance in dying (MAID), immigration, professional licensing and CBC funding, while leader Pierre Poilievre faces a leadership vote Friday. The proposals are advisory and are not binding on the leader or the party caucus.

The Char-Lan Recreation Centre qualified for a $924,360 grant through the Ontario Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund and Gallivan Group was awarded a $1,999,000 tender; EVB Engineering will provide administration services for the project.

The West Kelowna RCMP's Indigenous Policing Services team will hold its fourth annual charity basketball game on Feb. 27 at Constable Neil Bruce Middle School, and proceeds will support school programming.

The Federal Court of Appeal dismissed Mowi Canada West's challenge and upheld the government's refusal to renew aquaculture licences in the Discovery Islands, reaffirming a 2024 Federal Court ruling; the decision supports the ongoing phase-out of open-net pen salmon farms in the region.

Vancouver council will hold a public hearing on Feb. 3 to consider two city-led rezoning applications that together would add 1,869 rental apartments on city-owned land, including a 1,089-unit mixed-use proposal near the Burrard Street Bridge and a 780-unit proposal near Main and Terminal Avenue.

Officials say a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo killed more than 200 people and left several others injured; the precise toll remained unclear as of Friday.

Pierre Poilievre is seeking a rare second chance after the federal election loss, and his leadership review is on the agenda as the Conservative convention opens in Calgary today.

Astronomers report detecting thiepine (C6H6S), a 13-atom ring-shaped sulfur-bearing molecule, in the molecular cloud G+0.693-0.027 near the Milky Way’s center. The identification was confirmed by matching laboratory spectra from an electrical-discharge synthesis to radio observations from IRAM and Yebes telescopes.

The Stollery Children's Hospital earned ChildKind International certification for pediatric pain care and uses a combined pharmacological, physical and psychological approach to reduce pain and distress for patients.

This weekend’s community calendar includes the rescheduled Lumberjack Jamboree Saturday morning and the first-ever evening Skate with the Giant Saturday night, with additional races, family activities and live shows across the weekend.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is scheduled to speak in Calgary and a leadership review vote is set to take place immediately after his address; delegates are widely expected to confirm his leadership. The party’s national convention opened with calls for unity and messages contrasting the Conservatives with the Liberal government.

The Carney government says 16,000 positions in core public service departments have been identified for elimination, and more than 23,000 employees have been notified their jobs may be at risk.

Kelowna announced a citywide CCTV registry and a Security Enhancement Rebate for businesses; some owners say the proposals mirror earlier initiatives and want clearer details.

Fort Nelson First Nation is asking members to engage in a relaunch of its Reaching For Our Vision plan and a new Four Pillars Plan for using reparations funding; a community dinner and meeting are scheduled for Feb. 4 for residents.

Catherine O'Hara, 71, died at home on January 30 after an unspecified illness, and colleagues including Michael Keaton, Tim Burton and others have shared tributes.

DJI introduced the RS 5 gimbal with an RS Intelligent Tracking Module that lets users tap the touchscreen to track subjects up to 33 feet away. The unit also features a motor rated at about 50% higher torque than the previous generation and is compatible with cameras from Sony, Canon, Nikon and others.

A representative of the Alberta Prosperity Project met with U.S. State Department officials, which the department described as routine outreach. The group is collecting signatures to try to force a referendum that could be held as early as the fall.

NASA said an extreme cold snap at Kennedy Space Center removed Feb. 6–7 launch opportunities for Artemis II and pushed the earliest possible liftoff to Feb. 8, with a wet dress rehearsal moved to Monday.

B.C. Premier David Eby said Alberta separatists who met U.S. officials were engaging in treason, while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she would not demonize Albertans open to separation.

The article profiles Capitals star Tom Wilson and reports he grew up in Uptown Ontario and was raised on hockey as he progressed toward the Olympics.

Osoyoos Fire Rescue visited Osoyoos Elementary School on Thursday to discuss Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month and fire safety during a Diversity and Inclusive Kids group, and the department said students asked thoughtful questions.

The Nova Scotia government has asked the provincial energy board to reject Nova Scotia Power's proposed residential rate increase, saying the company did not prove the hike is just and reasonable.

At a Jan. 30 luncheon, Vale and United Steelworkers Local 6500 announced their 2025 joint United Way Centraide North East Ontario campaign raised $786,400, including a $350,000 matching donation from Vale; the partnership has contributed more than $22 million since 1982.

Premier Tim Houston told the Nova Scotia Energy Board he wants the utility's return on equity cut from 9% to 7.6% and a board-ordered savings review as the board considers Nova Scotia Power's rate application.

A Missouri man developed severe lung failure after influenza and necrotizing pneumonia; doctors used an experimental artificial lung device and later performed a transplant, a procedure described in a new paper.

Grey Highlands council agreed to advance about $77,000 toward four outdoor pickleball courts near the Flesherton arena, with the municipality expecting to recover the sum through seasonal user fees over five to six years.

A four-member Indigenous Policing Services team with the Merritt RCMP is working directly with five Indigenous communities and two First Nations bands, using regular outreach and cultural engagement to reduce fear and strengthen relationships. The program traces its federal origins to 1991 and focuses on proactive, community-based work.

Grey Highlands council approved support for an Age‑Friendly Seniors Fair on June 10, 2026, covering staff time and a fee waiver, and the committee requested up to $5,000 from the Seniors Advisory Committee reserve.