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A 1920s Métis model dog sled repatriated from the Vatican was unveiled in Ottawa and will be temporarily housed at the Canadian Museum of History while experts work to identify its community of origin.

On Feb. 18, SPRI’s EPOC program and partners brought healthcare professionals into Homestake Peak School for hands-on orthopaedic and STEM activities for eighth graders; the event involved BONE Academy, Vail Health, The Steadman Clinic, and support from Smith+Nephew.

Scientists and park rangers released 158 juvenile hybrid giant tortoises on Floreana Island, the first tortoises there in more than 180 years; the animals carry roughly 40–80% of the extinct Floreana species' genetics and will be tracked with GPS as part of a larger reintroduction program.

A Royal LePage report says 2026 could bring a revival in Canadian office real estate as several large employers recalled staff to in-office schedules and federal workers are set to return four days a week beginning this summer.