The fifth annual "Ride for Raymond" on Feb. 7 drew a record turnout in Elm Creek and raised $7,012 for Central Plains Cancer Services, while the event has now raised $30,834 since it began in 2017.
United Way BC, BCLC and the Paramount will present a free screening of Ferris Bueller's Day Off at the Paramount Theatre in Kamloops on Friday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m.
Police arrested former prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct in public office, a move confirmed by King Charles, and investigators are examining documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein; the immediate procedural next step has not been announced.
The federal government is discussing a joint program with provinces to invest about $25 billion in community infrastructure to lower development charges, Housing Minister Gregor Robertson said. He also noted the federal Build Canada Homes agency has an initial $13 billion commitment to support non-market housing and modern construction methods.
The Canada Revenue Agency has updated call centres, websites and My Account features after a service improvement plan, and the tax-filing season runs until April 30 for most taxpayers.
DC announced an expansion of its Absolute line for 2026 that includes Absolute Green Arrow (May 20) and Absolute Catwoman by Che Grayson, Scott Snyder, and Bengal (June 10). Absolute Catwoman continues threads from Absolute Batman and reworks Selina Kyle’s origin and relationship with Bruce Wayne.
The Supreme Court found the president exceeded authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, invalidating tariffs imposed under that law; sector-specific tariffs under other statutes remain in place.
Timmins police will finish a Wilfred Laurier University mental health crisis response training program earlier than planned, and the Waterloo-based program uses virtual reality to simulate real-world scenarios.
Girls Rock! Phoenix will hold its first all-ages benefit show on February 21, 2026, at Pho Cao Restaurant & Bar in Scottsdale, featuring Big Bug, 3iDragon and DJ Rad Panda; admission is free and a portion of food and beverage sales will support the group's 2026 summer camp.
Transport Canada has approved Gulfstream's G500 and G600 business jets, according to a government document posted online; other Gulfstream models, including the G700 and G800, remain under review and U.S. President Donald Trump had previously threatened tariffs over certification disputes.
