Family Day will be observed in Ontario on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, and some school boards report a PA day on the preceding Friday that may create a four-day weekend; the article highlights activities and events in cities including Toronto, Ottawa, Kitchener and Wasaga Beach and mentions Toronto’s 2026 Canadian International Auto Show.
Ontario's legislature opened a family room at Queen's Park after Speaker Donna Skelly responded to an incident where a cabinet minister could not find a place to nurse; the room includes a nursing chair, diaper-changing station and a toddler area.
Canada will allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles annually, with officials saying more than half could be priced under $35,000 within five years; imports are expected to begin this year and experts highlight questions about resale value, parts distribution and winter range.
Researchers at Acadia University and entrepreneur Katie McNeill are growing mycelium on a local agricultural food waste substrate to make a powder that is reported to be about 40% protein, and they aim to open a small commercial facility in the Valley by the end of 2026.
Family Day will be held at the Comox Community Centre on Monday, Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering free activities for all ages such as face painting, an inflatable obstacle course, arts and crafts and story time.
The article reports the U.S. tapped Vitol Group and Trafigura Group to market Venezuelan oil, and the article mentions Reliance Industries Ltd. recently acquired a cargo after pausing trade when U.S. sanctions waivers expired.
U.S. President Donald Trump said talks are underway with senior Cuban officials, and Cuban President Miguel Díaz‑Canel said Cuba is willing to engage in dialogue without pressure or preconditions.
Eternal Entertainment has launched ee.watch, a free, ad-free global streaming service offering Christian faith-based films, documentaries and series with optional study materials; the platform also uses a contribution model that splits contributions between creators, platform costs, and charities.
António José Seguro won Portugal's presidential runoff with about 66.7% of the vote to André Ventura's 33.3%, based on official results with about 99% counted.
Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX, giving Darnold his first Super Bowl title. The win alters how his career is likely to be remembered.
