Pet licensing fees waived in Portage la Prairie until March 31.
Portage la Prairie is waiving annual dog and cat licensing fees through March 31; owners must provide proof of a valid rabies vaccination to receive a tag.
2026/02/26
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Humane Society to open community thrift store in March
The Prince George Humane Society will open the Humane Society Community Thrift Store in March at 1445 10th Ave, and is building inventory while accepting donated items daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
2026/02/26
Local church receives $10,000 from Women Who Care event
St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church won a $10,000 Community Impact Grant at the eighth annual 150 Women Who Care event to modernize its basement kitchen, and organizers said the gathering has contributed more than $100,000 to local groups over eight years.
2026/02/26
BCWS to carry out controlled burns southwest of Merritt
The BC Wildfire Service is partnering with the Lower Nicola Indian Band and the Coldwater Indian Band to conduct cultural prescribed burns near Merritt that could begin around March 2, treating 50 hectares with LNIB and 35 hectares on Coldwater IR #1.
2026/02/26
Liberals agree to Conservative amendments to budget bill.
Liberal MPs backed Conservative changes to Bill C-15 in committee, narrowing proposed ministerial exemption powers and increasing reporting; the finance committee is expected to report the amended bill to the House this week.
2026/02/26
N.W.T. volunteers are recognized for leadership in 2026.
The Northwest Territories Outstanding Volunteer Awards — held annually since 1991 — honoured volunteers in youth, Elder, individual and group categories, including youth winner Erasmus and individual winner McShane.
2026/02/26
Ontario expands TTC special constables' powers, drawing mixed reviews
Ontario has proposed expanding powers for TTC special constables to allow arrests and charges for public drug use as part of amendments to a 2025 provincial act; the proposal has drawn support from the special constables association and concern from transit advocates and other officials.
2026/02/26
US and Iran hold third round of nuclear talks as more American forces deploy to the Mideast
Indirect talks between the United States and Iran began in Geneva for a third round of nuclear negotiations, while the United States has deployed additional aircraft and warships to the Middle East.
2026/02/26
Kidney Foundation of Canada highlights need for action on kidney health
The Kidney Foundation of Canada says Canadians should act on kidney health and highlights its work in research, advocacy and support. The Foundation reports it supports over 4.1 million Canadians affected by kidney disease.
2026/02/26
Cancer prevention research to receive more than $41.5 million from federal and partner funders
The federal government and six partner organizations announced more than $41.5 million to support 19 research teams over five years focused on cancer prevention, risk reduction and improved early detection.
2026/02/26
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