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Queen Alexis recalls that cost and limited representation kept her out of paid musical theatre as a child, and describes founding Queen's Academy of The Arts to offer affordable, Black-focused theatre programs with school partnerships and a subsidy program.

Winnipeg couple Crystal and Brian Hood launched Hood & Dagger in 2024 and the non-profit has raised more than $15,000 through volunteer-run mystery theatre. Its production of The 39 Steps is sold out and lists Agape Table as the beneficiary.

Phonak will mark World Hearing Day on March 3 with a global campaign featuring three international ambassadors and large public displays in Antwerp, Shibuya and Times Square to draw attention to hearing health for children and teens.

The Grateful Pet has launched Support+, a line of AAFCO-complete fresh diets for dogs and cats aimed at urinary, gastrointestinal and kidney support, and the company reports independent lab testing and development with veterinarians and nutritionists. The range and reported case studies are available through The Grateful Pet's website.

MindRank has dosed the first patient in the Phase III MOBILE trial of MDR-001, an AI-designed oral GLP-1 receptor agonist for obesity and type 2 diabetes. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is planned for about 750 patients across 50 clinical centers in China.

Will Clapp, a New Orleans native and a 2018 seventh-round pick out of LSU, announced his retirement after seven NFL seasons, finishing with 66 game appearances and 22 starts.

About 100 people gathered outside a Truro-area junior high to support students who reported alleged assaults by teammates; RCMP have charged four youths and two accused are scheduled to appear in Youth Justice Court on April 14.

MindRank announced it has dosed the first patient in a Phase III trial of MDR-001, an oral GLP-1 receptor agonist designed using the company's AI platforms. The company says the program used its PharmKG knowledge graph, Molecule Dance protein simulation, and Molecule Pro generative AI with ADMET prediction alongside wet‑lab validation.

Alberta introduced Bill 16 to require destination marketing fees be remitted to designated marketing organizations and to require full room-price disclosure at booking; MLAs are expected to vote this session and a transition period runs until Dec. 31, 2026.

Vancouver Police Department chief Steve Rai wrote that ICE has not been invited or approved to take part in security for the city's 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, and a city council motion to formally oppose any ICE deployment was ruled out of order.

A senior Canadian official said on the eve of Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit that the government believes India is no longer plotting attacks on Canadians; Canadian agencies had previously linked India to a campaign beginning in 2022 that included the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Council voted 7-4 to purchase a $1.64 million building on Idylwyld Drive to convert into a drop-in centre, using federal encampment-response funding; councillors have until the end of March to allocate the funds.

A proposed Nova Scotia law would increase fines and allow peace officers to enforce cannabis rules alongside police; legal experts and a former justice minister say the bill lacks detail on training and could disproportionately affect Indigenous communities.

The Alberta government says Budget 26 will add $143 million to hire 1,600 teachers and 800 support staff and raise education funding to $10.8 billion; the Alberta Teachers' Association called the investment significant but said specifics and recruitment plans are still unclear.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith warned of a difficult provincial budget and linked immigration and asylum seekers to fiscal pressures, and she announced nine referendum questions — including five on immigration — to be held in October.

City council voted 7-4 to buy a building at 130 Idylwyld Dr. for a provincial drop-in warming centre using $1.65 million, mostly from a federal homelessness fund; some nearby businesses and councillors raised concerns because a YWCA-operated daycare with 90 spots is planned across the street.

Bridger Pipeline has proposed a line to carry about 550,000 barrels per day from the Canada–U.S. border to Wyoming and says it would need a presidential permit; parts of the cancelled Keystone XL system in Canada remain in place and a South Bow certificate is still valid.

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees says 89.2% of its nursing care members voted to ratify a deal with Covenant Health that includes a 12% wage increase over four years and market adjustments, covering more than 2,900 staff and retroactive to April 1, 2024.

The fourth annual Hastings Snowshoe Hustle took place Jan. 18 at Camp Cedar Ridge and combined snowshoe races with community activities such as dog sled demonstrations and skating; organizers reported about 40 participants and visitors from nearby towns.

Faraday Township council approved installation of two permanent turtle crossing signs following a request from the Think Turtle Conservation Initiative, with Think Turtle supplying the signs and the township providing posts and hardware.

Bancroft Community Transit received a donated 2011 Honda Odyssey from Josh and Anastasija Mourtzanos, a gift that provided short-term relief as several fleet vehicles were under repair and fundraising continues for an accessible van.

House Democrats say they will investigate whether the Justice Department withheld FBI materials tied to a woman's accusation against Donald Trump; the DOJ denies improper withholding and outside reporting found some Epstein-related records were not publicly released.

Premier David Eby said a Senate committee has proposed removing parts of Bill C-12 intended to limit refugee claims by alleged extortion suspects; the bill remains under Senate review.

CARD plans to open four new Phoenix centers and is accepting new patients statewide with no waitlist.

Manitoba has launched an Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking Task Force to coordinate police agencies and target methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine and other illicit drugs; its first meeting was held and a follow-up meeting is scheduled for March 20.

New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued Valve, alleging loot boxes in Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2 function as gambling and have harmed younger players; the filing seeks to stop those features and recover alleged ill-gotten gains.

The U.S. Treasury said it will authorize companies to seek licenses to resell Venezuelan oil to Cuba, according to guidance posted by the department. Shipments from Venezuela to Cuba have largely stopped since Washington gained control over Venezuelan oil exports in early January, contributing to fuel shortages on the island.

University Health Network's Toronto General Hospital ranked second in Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2026, the highest position ever for a Canadian hospital; Toronto Western Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre also made Newsweek's Top 250, with Princess Margaret in the top 10 for specialized hospitals.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford will travel to Texas, the southeastern United States and Utah this spring and summer to meet governors and lawmakers as a push against tariffs and to promote closer cross-border economic ties. The visits come before a Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (USMCA) review scheduled to begin in July.

The Langley school board has named two Willoughby-area schools Emery Dosdall Secondary and stɑtl̓əw̓ Middle School; both are expected to open in fall 2027 and together will accommodate about 2,800 students.