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Samesun Montreal was named Most Improved Hostel at the 2026 HOSCAR Awards, credited by guest votes for upgrades in design, comfort, cleanliness and its social atmosphere.

Sen. Marco Rubio said Iran is not enriching uranium at present and that U.S. talks tomorrow will focus on the nuclear program; he also reported that Iran is pursuing longer-range missile capability.

Budget 2026 projects WTI at US$60 in 2026 and US$66 in 2027 while forecasting $13.2-billion in non-renewable resource revenue for 2026-27, even as many analysts point to an oversupplied market and lower private price averages.

Dominic LeBlanc said a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on tariffs has not affected Canada as much as earlier steel, aluminum and auto tariffs, and he emphasized the Canada‑U.S.‑Mexico Agreement review is not a renegotiation.

Dominic LeBlanc said private meetings with U.S. trade officials have been 'very friendly' and business-like, and he is optimistic about the USMCA review. He will travel to Washington next week to meet the U.S. trade representative.

Accord Financial announced an amendment to its banking facility on February 26, 2026, and the news release includes forward-looking statements and related risk disclosures under Canadian securities laws.

SPARC BC presented Cory Cliffe with the Deryck Thomson Award on Feb. 23, 2026 in Campbell River; Cliffe and partner Vanessa Sharkey have been providing meals to unhoused and food-insecure residents after local service closures in August 2025.

The Alberta government tabled its 2026 budget that raises health and education spending while projecting a $9.4-billion deficit and rising taxpayer-supported debt.

The Mersey River Wind project will build 33 onshore turbines generating 150 megawatts and allow customers to buy contracts directly from Renewall Energy; the Canada Infrastructure Bank is providing a $206-million loan.

After returning to Ottawa following Team USA's Olympic gold, Brady Tkachuk described the win as 'unreal' and spent media time addressing criticism about the team's White House visit and locker-room celebrations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's trade and tariff policies in a speech to the Economic Club of Canada and urged Canadians to strengthen the domestic economy, diversify trade and prepare for this summer's CUSMA review.

After 40 years at Toronto's CHUM 104.5, broadcaster Marilyn Denis announced she will step away from the station's morning show this summer; the station says it will celebrate her career and will release final-show details later.

RBC, TD and CIBC each beat analysts' expectations in the fiscal first quarter and reported sizable profit increases. Banks cited higher trading and wealth-management activity, cost reductions and technology investments while noting ongoing trade uncertainty.

Hilary Knight called comments by U.S. president Donald Trump "distasteful and unfortunate" and urged attention return to the U.S. women's team's undefeated Olympic run, which finished 2-1 in overtime against Canada and outscored opponents 33-2.

Some students in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., began returning to classes just over two weeks after an 18-year-old shooter killed eight people, including six at the local secondary school; the district said elementary students would have shortened days this week, portable classrooms are in place for secondary students and additional security measures and counselling supports will be available.

Players from the U.S. women's hockey team have reportedly accepted an invitation from Flavor Flav to attend 'She Got Game' weekend in Las Vegas July 16–19, though organizers have released few details and it is unclear how many players will attend.

Colorectal Cancer Canada is urging provinces to lower routine screening to age 45 as diagnoses rise among younger adults, and the federal government has announced $41 million for new cancer research teams.

Conservative MPs moved to narrow the Interim Federal Health Program for some refugee and asylum claimants, prompting a House debate; the motion was defeated with Liberal, Bloc and NDP MPs voting against it.

Heavy rain and landslides in Minas Gerais have left 55 people dead and prompted ongoing rescue operations, with authorities warning of more rain and strong winds.

Major Canadian banks have increased loan loss provisions while reporting multi‑billion‑dollar quarterly profits, and some executives flagged housing softness and higher delinquencies as concerns.