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Disney and Formula 1 are extending their multi-year 'Fuel the Magic' partnership into 2026 with new content, merchandise and fan experiences starting at the Australian Grand Prix; a Mickey-and-friends comic created with WEBTOON will launch March 6 and a core merchandise collection will debut ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix.

Members of Canada's Cuban community say relatives in Cuba are facing extended power outages and shortages after a U.S. oil blockade, and Ottawa announced $8 million in immediate aid to be distributed through the WFP and UNICEF.

Geotab's 2026 State of Commercial Transportation report reports a 38.7% drop in collisions per million miles in the U.S. and Canada from 2021–2025, based on nearly 6 million connected vehicle subscriptions and about 100 billion daily data points.

China supplies many of the world’s wind turbines—10 of the top 15 suppliers were Chinese in 2024—and wind provided about 16% of China’s electricity after the country added 76 gigawatts of wind capacity in 2024.

Researchers re-examined Apollo lunar samples and report that titanium-rich rocks preserve evidence of brief, intense magnetic spikes three to four billion years ago; future Artemis samples from the south pole are expected to provide further information.

Canada's AI minister met with OpenAI after reporting that the Tumbler Ridge shooter's ChatGPT account was suspended in June; officials say the meeting produced no new public answers about what was exchanged or why police were not alerted.

Hillary Clinton is testifying in a closed-door deposition in Chappaqua as part of the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, and former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to be deposed the following day.

Oman's foreign minister Badr al-Busaidi said the United States and Iran will resume indirect nuclear talks in Geneva later Thursday and that negotiators have exchanged "creative and positive ideas."

The Parti Québécois holds a lead in francophone Quebec while its leader has started to downplay the timing of a promised referendum; a Pallas poll shows PQ support at about 30 percent and officials warn investor unease is raising Quebec's borrowing costs.

A Toronto-led five-year, $2-million study will test whether Ozempic and related GLP-1 drugs can lower the risk of acute myeloid leukemia; the project is one of 19 cancer prevention studies backed by a $41-million funding package.

The Orillia Vocal Ensemble, a 60‑member community choir, will present its annual spring concert on June 3 at St. Paul's Centre to raise funds for the Orillia Museum of Art and History youth programming; the choir has raised more than $65,000 for local charities to date.

Artist Cambria Harris uses sewing and ribbon skirts to process grief after her mother’s 2022 death and her aunt’s 2023 passing, creating symbolic garments that reflect memory and reclamation.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said he and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed trilateral talks with Russia in early March should lead to a leaders' meeting, and a separate Ukraine–U.S. meeting on reconstruction and prisoner exchanges was set for Thursday.

Mohawk College has partnered with Hanwha Ocean and Ontario Shipyards to create a learning hub at Hamilton's port, and the college expects to add about 1,000–1,200 training seats over time.

Laugh for Lake Simcoe will be held May 21 at 7 p.m. at Newmarket's Old Town Hall; it is the fundraiser's fifth year and the first time the event is in Newmarket.

A Greater Sudbury roundup noting Laurentian University approved 11% raises last fall for its president and provost, and an update marking one year since Shanda Playford's disappearance.

The opinion argues the NDP must regain official party status by winning at least 12 seats to access funding and parliamentary resources, and that the leadership race faces hurdles in winning back Quebec and appealing to diverse voter groups.

Doris Pierson, 95, continues to ski at Sir Sam's Ski Hill in Ontario after more than 80 years on skis, and her love of the sport has become a multi‑generation family tradition.

Devin Sisak says he cleared municipal accessible parking spots himself after they were left uncleared this winter so his 13-year-old son, who uses a wheelchair, could get out; local councillors have raised concerns and Cambridge council will vote on a motion to review snow removal and accessibility.

An 18-year-old from Kelowna, Ty Sperle, has been reported as the first person cured of chronic granulomatous disease after receiving an experimental prime editing gene therapy; his immune function remained durable six months after treatment.

An all-deaf cast in Regina is presenting The Deaf Tempest, a wordless reimagining of Shakespeare's The Tempest that uses physical theatre, puppetry, projections and vibratory sound; the production runs at the Regina Performing Arts Centre until Saturday.

Mark Carney is travelling to India as part of a trade mission; the article reports RCMP findings linking extortion against members of the Indian diaspora to agents of the Indian government and notes a recent guilty plea in a U.S. murder-for-hire case.

A three-day itinerary highlights Seville’s historic landmarks, flamenco and tapas, noting sites such as the Cathedral, Royal Alcázar and the Archive of the Indies, and neighbourhoods like Triana.

Curtis Wright, a 39-year-old U.S. permanent resident born in Canada, has been held at the South Texas ICE Processing Center for nearly four months after being flagged at a Houston airport; his family says the detention stems from an old misdemeanor. The family has filed a federal habeas corpus challenge alleging unlawful detention and has raised public concerns about his prolonged separation from loved ones.

A Feb. 20 interview between Tucker Carlson and U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee included claims that questioned the historical legitimacy of Palestinian and some Israeli populations; those remarks drew regional criticism, including condemnations from 15 Middle East governments and a White House clarification.

Mark Carney's business-focused visit to India aims to reset a relationship marked by years of missed opportunities; Canadian authorities alleged in 2024 that agents of the Indian government were involved in crimes in Canada, which India denies and the two countries have since opened a law-enforcement dialogue.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting India to launch talks on a comprehensive free-trade agreement and deepen cooperation after a diplomatic rupture in 2023–24 that included public accusations and the expulsion of diplomats.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Learning Resources v. Trump that President Trump exceeded his authority when using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose broad tariffs, and the decision does not affect sector-specific tariffs issued under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act.

St. Lawrence County voted Feb. 2 to authorize local sheriff staff to be trained to use ICE databases, though the Department of Homeland Security says the memorandum with ICE has not yet been signed. DHS also reports there have been no ICE operations on tribal lands to date.

Ontario has announced changes that reduce the provincial share of OSAP grants, which the government says are meant to restore the program's sustainability; ministries have not provided specifics on how much students will lose and the aid calculator update timing is unclear.