The article reports that President Trump said he would block the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening unless the United States is compensated, and that the bridge agreement gives Canada exclusive, perpetual tolling rights; the author argues this raises questions about executive spending authority and legislative control.
The article reports that Tumbler Ridge, a community of about 2,400 in northeastern B.C., has a history of boom-and-bust tied to coal and today combines resource development, scientific research and tourism.
Officials reported drone strikes killed one person in Odesa, Ukraine, and another in Russia; U.S.-brokered talks between Russian and Ukrainian envoys are scheduled next week in Geneva.
ROAR Team 8 will present Radical Acceptance, a jazz concert at Brechin United Church on Feb. 21 to raise money for sponsoring LGBTQ refugees.
Finnish defender Jenni Hiirikoski was injured in Finland's final preliminary game against Canada and has been ruled out of the Olympic tournament; team officials said the upper-body injury will require surgery.
Sony Pictures Animation released Goat in February 2026, and the film features artists and visual styles associated with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and KPop Demon Hunters.
The federal government reduced immigration targets in fall 2024 and is projecting near-zero population growth through 2028. Experts in the column disagree: one says the pause relieves pressure on housing and services, while the other warns it risks long-term labour and service shortfalls.
Tery Carriere painted a marriage proposal on a snowbank outside a Petro‑Canada on Great Northern Road and Karl Wannamaker later proposed beside the same spot; the couple announced their engagement and have not set a wedding date.
Former NHL players Bryan Trottier and Rich Pilon visited Lac La Ronge Indian Band communities Feb. 5–8 to promote healthy living and mental health, bringing a Stanley Cup replica and sharing personal stories.
Residents from eight Schlegel Villages across southwestern Ontario took part in an Olympic-style competition in Waterloo, organized to encourage physical activity; CBC K-W covered the event with a 4:22 report.
