Ontario Premier Doug Ford joined a snowmobile convoy at a 'Trails For Life' fundraiser in Muskoka supporting plans for new Huntsville and Bracebridge hospitals; the province says feasibility and study work is underway and no construction timetable has been set.
Elvis Smylie won the LIV Golf Riyadh tournament in his first LIV start with a bogey-free 8-under 64, finishing one stroke ahead of Jon Rahm; his team, Ripper GC, also won the team title.
The Dragon Boat Pub in Penticton held its annual "Safety Boys" luncheon on Jan. 14 and donated $5,650 to Ronald McDonald House British Columbia while also delivering a family meal; the pub said its total fundraising has passed $8,000.
SpaceX Crew-12, scheduled to launch no earlier than Feb. 11, will carry four crew to the ISS where select members will take part in human research including a Venous Flow study of clot risk and tests of piloting, vision, and landing-related injuries.
NOAA's GOES-East and GOES-West satellites are showing a clear atmospheric river over British Columbia's South Coast this weekend, and the article notes contrasting recent weather across Canada such as Toronto's record snowy day on Jan. 25.
The Langley Arts Council is accepting free submissions from artists aged 14 to 29 for its Youth Exhibition (deadline March 18); the show runs May 1–June 14 at the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre and includes a juried competition with cash prizes.
Ridge Meadows Recycling Society is launching the ninth year of its Repair Cafes with five pop-up events beginning Feb. 21; since 2018 volunteers have helped fix about 3,400 items over 55 events.
The federal government will provide up to $1.01 billion in a repayable loan to Canada Post as a short-term financial bridge to maintain services; this follows $1.03 billion in support announced in January 2025.
Denmark's foreign minister said relations with the United States have improved after earlier threats and tariff plans were dropped, but he warned the Greenland dispute remains unresolved because sovereignty concerns are a red line.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand opened a Canadian consulate in Nuuk and said Canada will pursue economic ties, shared heritage and Arctic security through cooperation.
