Russia-Ukraine conflict shows prolonged damage and displacement
As the war enters its fifth year, reports say about 5.9 million Ukrainians have been displaced and at least US$176 billion in direct damage was recorded to Dec. 31, 2024.
2026/02/21
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Mummified cheetah DNA reveals multiple subspecies once lived in the Arabian Peninsula
Researchers extracted whole genomes from three naturally mummified cheetahs found in caves near Arar, Saudi Arabia, and found two older specimens genetically closer to the Northwest African cheetah subspecies, indicating at least two lineages once lived on the Arabian Peninsula.
2026/02/21
Canada's rising insurance payouts for extreme weather are unsustainable
Insured losses from floods and wildfires in Canada have grown from about $300 million a year three decades ago to roughly $3 billion on average today, with 2024 reaching $9.4 billion. A 2025 review found the federal National Adaptation Strategy lacks key systems for prioritizing risk and tracking performance.
2026/02/21
Ella Shelton wins Olympic silver as Ingersoll fans gather
Students and staff at Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute held a watch party to support alumna Ella Shelton while Canada took silver after an overtime loss to the United States.
2026/02/21
Moncton's Vision Lands targeted in new urban development plan
City planners have proposed a master plan for the 1,400-acre Vision Lands West that projects about 14,000 housing units and significant green space, with a public hearing set for April 7.
2026/02/21
Nursing home bed finally secured for man after year-long wait
After about 15 months in hospital, Fredericton-area man Doug Forbes, who has Lewy body dementia, was moved into a nursing home in October and his wife reports noticeable health and mood improvements.
2026/02/21
Trump's tariffs face a new path after Supreme Court loss
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the president cannot use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs, and the administration has announced a temporary 10% global import duty that lasts 150 days and would require Congress to extend it.
2026/02/21
Veterans ask Ottawa to change course ahead of budget bill vote
Veterans and the Veterans Ombud say parts of the Budget Implementation Act would retroactively alter how benefits were calculated and could nullify ongoing lawsuits; the bill is before Parliament with clause-by-clause debate set for Feb. 23 and a possible House vote on Feb. 25.
2026/02/21
Democrats demand Lutnick correspondence in Gordie Howe bridge probe
House Democrats have requested correspondence between Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and bridge owner Matthew Moroun as part of an inquiry after President Trump's social media post threatening to stall the Gordie Howe International Bridge; they also sought records of donations from the Moroun family.
2026/02/21
Cuba running on fumes as Canada weighs sending humanitarian aid
Canada says it is evaluating whether to send humanitarian aid as Cuba faces severe fuel shortages linked to U.S. measures that have limited oil deliveries, and Ottawa has urged Canadians on the island to consider leaving.
2026/02/21
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