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The federal government is providing $1.55 billion in funding through 2027 to support Jordan's Principle, which aims to ensure First Nations children have equal access to services; child welfare advocates have raised concerns about an operational bulletin and a reported backlog of about 130,000 cases.

The U.S. FDA granted accelerated approval to HERNEXEOS (zongertinib) as a first‑line targeted treatment for adults with HER2‑mutant advanced non‑small cell lung cancer, based on a 76% objective response rate in a 72‑patient cohort. A Phase III confirmatory trial (Beamion LUNG‑2) is enrolling to verify clinical benefit.

A Liberal MP from Surrey-Newton criticized a senior government official who said India had halted transnational interference in Canada, saying the remark conflicts with reports from community members and national security agencies; the comment came as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepared to visit India.

A Hong Kong appellate court overturned Jimmy Lai's 2022 fraud convictions, but he remains imprisoned under a separate 20-year national security sentence.

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.

Universities and junior colleges in Quebec have launched the bilingual third phase of the "Consent is Key" campaign, led by Léa Clermont-Dion, to address masculinist influencers who may normalize or downplay sexual violence. A survey across six Quebec universities found one in three people reported experiencing at least one form of sexual violence since starting classes.

Hillary Clinton told a House oversight committee in a closed-door deposition that she never met Jeffrey Epstein and disputed the committee's approach to sex-trafficking inquiries.

Daylight saving time in Canada begins on March 8, 2026 at 2 a.m., when clocks move ahead to 3 a.m.; the article notes some regions do not observe DST and many devices adjust automatically.

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called a general election for March 24 following a tense standoff with U.S. President Donald Trump over Greenland; campaigning has begun and polls recently showed a boost for her party.

A union says temporary funding for the Bureau of Pension Advocates will expire, cutting about 96 term positions including 24 lawyers and leaving 300 hearings planned for April unscheduled.

The federal government announced a $41 million investment to support 19 Canadian research teams focused on cancer prevention and earlier detection, led by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research with partners including the Terry Fox Research Institute and the Canadian Cancer Society.

Spring 2026 includes a chance of a new Great Comet appearing in early April and the Sun crosses the celestial equator on March 20, which can coincide with increased geomagnetic activity.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Canada still has work to do on security matters with India, a day after a senior government official told reporters Ottawa no longer believes India is linked to recent foreign interference and transnational repression.

The Myers Cocktail is an intravenous mix of water‑soluble vitamins and minerals used by some clinicians for symptoms such as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, muscle aches and allergies, and the article notes possible side effects and contraindications.

The provincial government announced the general minimum wage will increase by $0.40 from $17.85 to $18.25 per hour effective June 1, a 2.2% rise tied to 2025 inflation and the 2024 Employment Standards Act.

Flavor Flav announced a 'She Got Game Weekend' for the U.S. Olympic women's hockey team in Las Vegas from July 16–19; the announcement follows the team's decision to decline a White House invitation and remarks by President Trump that drew criticism.

NorWest Community Health Centres distributed $3,000 in microgrants to six Black-serving local organizations and used the event to highlight a Black youth and families mental health support program and a sickle cell disease program.

Police say 20-year-old Abdul Yeberebaba is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for second-degree murder in the June killing of 15-year-old Jahkai Jack, and two other men have been arrested and charged as accessories. The allegations have not been tested in court.

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.

Diageo closed its Amherstburg Crown Royal plant earlier than planned, affecting more than 200 jobs. Workers interviewed said they did not receive payments the company had pledged under a recent agreement with the Ontario government.

Netflix and Paramount are competing to acquire Warner Bros., and experts say the outcome could affect Canadian streaming deals, theatrical distribution and cultural policy.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford revealed winning designs for a relocated Ontario Science Centre on Toronto’s waterfront, with the project budgeted at about $1 billion including a 30-year maintenance contract; the move follows the abrupt June 2024 closure of the original Flemingdon Park facility and has drawn local opposition.

Omani and Jeanie Carson were named the inaugural Departure Day Dove 1 for the 2026 Special Olympics Airlift and are donating an aircraft and crew to lead athletes home. The announcement points to airlift.txtav.com and includes background on Textron Aviation and its aviation brands.

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.

Court filings say singer D4vd is the target of a Los Angeles County grand jury investigation after a 14-year-old girl's body was found in a Tesla registered to him; a Texas judge has ordered three relatives to appear in California to testify.

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.

A Crown attorney told a Lindsay court that charges of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon against Jeremy David "J.D." McDonald have been withdrawn after prosecutors reviewed additional evidence; the alleged intruder still faces separate charges and remains in custody.

The Scrubs reboot premiered on ABC with a two-episode debut on February 25, 2026, and Rotten Tomatoes' Popcornmeter registered an initial audience score of 98%, the highest for the series to date.

Bill Clinton is scheduled to give a closed‑door deposition to a House oversight committee about matters related to Jeffrey Epstein. Records released in recent years show correspondence between Kenneth Starr and Epstein and Starr did not testify before Congress.

Finance Minister Nate Horner is set to table the 2026–27 provincial budget Thursday, and officials say resource revenues will be much lower, contributing to a significant deficit.