Canadian Energy Metals announced Project Thor and reported a preliminary assessment estimating 6.8 billion tonnes of alumina in ore near Tisdale, Saskatchewan; the company plans a pre-feasibility study and to design a demonstration plant in 2026.
Organizers in Alberta are collecting signatures for a non-binding referendum and must gather about 178,000 names by May 2; meetings between separatist representatives and U.S. officials have been confirmed, drawing criticism from other provincial leaders.
Small Canadian labels including Bathing Belle, Downtown Betty and Left on Friday are making swim and athletic wear tailored for saunas, cold plunges and contrast therapy, emphasizing fit, non-metallic details and durable, quick-drying fabrics.
The Public Service Alliance of Canada says some Manitoban federal workers received notices that their jobs are affected, while the federal government confirmed a Portage la Prairie research farm will close.
Sally Johnson will begin as executive director of the York Region Children's Aid Society on March 16; her appointment follows the departure of Ginelle Skerritt in January 2025.
Immigration Minister Lena Diab said she wants her department to acquire digital tools to count how many temporary visa holders are leaving Canada; the department reports almost 1.9 million temporary visas are expiring this year while more than 2.1 million expired last year.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree declined to judge U.S. immigration operations in Minnesota that resulted in two deaths and said Canada follows Charter values and due process when carrying out removals.
Shorter days, dry indoor air and temperature swings can stress houseplants in winter; the article lists five practical care points—light placement, humidity, leaf cleaning, careful watering and stable temperatures—and mentions peace lily, prayer plant and golden pothos as examples of resilient species.
A new HSR bus wrap by artist Stylo Starr honouring Queen Cee was unveiled at the launch of Hamilton's Black History Month, and the city is recognising the late Dr. Anthony MacFarlane and nurse Ona Allen through the 'We Are Hamilton — Black History Remembered' project.
Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has proposed population targets for black bears across 29 regions and is seeking public feedback; the plan would introduce a lottery tag system if local populations fall below targets and could permit a second harvest where populations exceed upper thresholds.
