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Canada Soccer reached a reworked 12-year agreement with Canadian Soccer Business (now Canadian Soccer Media & Entertainment) that CEO Kevin Blue says will deliver "well over $100 million" more in net revenue over the contract; the deal runs Jan. 1, 2026 through Dec. 31, 2037 and includes revenue-sharing terms and commitments on broadcast distribution and equal exposure for men’s and women’s teams.

Rivalry Corp. said it will significantly reduce operations and is evaluating strategic alternatives. The company included forward‑looking cautionary language and referred readers to its MD&A and other filings on SEDAR+ for more risk information.

Xanadu issued forward-looking statements about its work on a quantum algorithm for chemistry and a proposed transaction with Crane Harbor, while listing many risks and uncertainties including technical, financial and regulatory factors.

Gaon Choi won the women's Olympic halfpipe with a 90.25 score, edging Chloe Kim, who landed a double-cork 1080 but finished with silver; judges said they score each run as a whole, weighing air, difficulty, variety and progression.

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo won the men's 10 km interval-start at the Milan‑Cortina Olympics to earn his eighth Winter Games gold, finishing in 20:36.2. He now shares the all-time record and had three races still scheduled at these Games.

Dubai's government announced new DP World leaders after files linked the company's former head to Jeffrey Epstein; Quebec's Caisse de dépôt et placement suspended deal-making with DP World.

A third shift at Stellantis' Windsor plant starts Tuesday, raising the workforce to about 6,000 and including 250 workers moved from the idled Brampton plant. The shift was delayed by tariff concerns and is being added as minivan sales have risen.

The article mentions Slate Grocery REIT on the TSX pays a 7.3% annualized dividend monthly and reported Q4 2025 rental revenue of US$54.6 million with 94.4% occupancy.

The article highlights Enbridge and Fortis as two dividend-focused companies for 2026, noting Enbridge's long record of dividend increases and a reported yield near 5.6% and Fortis's record of more than 50 consecutive annual dividend increases with a reported yield near 3.4%.

A Canadian coalition says it will ship a container of medical and non-perishable supplies to Cuba on March 7. Canada has raised its travel advisory to orange, citing reported shortages of fuel, electricity and basic necessities on the island.

Air Transat says it plans to repatriate all its customers in Cuba by next Wednesday after Cuban fuel shortages led airlines to wind down Canada–Cuba service. Canada’s travel advisory now urges people to avoid non-essential travel to Cuba.

Calgary Economic Development says fewer than a quarter of its 2025 trade deals were with the U.S., while CED-supported firms secured 45 deals across 21 countries that CED reports generated about $60 million in revenue.

The U.S. and Taiwan signed a reciprocal trade agreement in which Taiwan agreed to remove or reduce roughly 99% of its tariff barriers and Taiwan’s exports to the U.S. would face a 15% rate or the U.S. Most Favoured Nation rate. Taiwan will submit the pact and its investment plans to its legislature for approval.

Washington, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit using the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act against members of the Razjooyan family, alleging a network of shell companies and deceptive practices tied to roughly 70 rent-controlled properties; the suit seeks restitution for affected tenants and to bar the defendants from doing business in the District.

Two Mexican Navy ships carrying food and powdered milk docked in Havana as Cuba faces fuel shortages tied to a U.S. blockade; Mexico said it will send additional shipments and pursue diplomatic channels to restore oil supplies.

Brompton Split Banc Corp. announced a planned Class A share split that would give 20 additional shares per 100 held to shareholders of record on Feb. 24, 2026, and said total distributions will be increased; the split is subject to Toronto Stock Exchange approval.

A reciprocal trade agreement signed by the United States and Taiwan reduces tariffs on Taiwanese goods from 20% to 15% and exempts generic pharmaceuticals, chips and smartphones; the U.S. Trade Representative said the pact removes trade barriers and will help strengthen high-technology supply chains.

Officials say eight people were killed, about 25 were injured and the suspected shooter died of an apparent self-inflicted injury; leaders and mental-health teams have offered support and plan to visit for a vigil on Friday.

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says an initial federal probe found no broad evidence of unpaid work across the airline sector but investigators need more detailed payroll data from airlines and unions to resolve remaining questions.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is travelling to Tumbler Ridge, B.C., to attend a Friday vigil for victims of Tuesday's shooting that left nine dead and more than 25 injured; other party leaders were invited and the House of Commons paused proceedings for tributes.

The Transportation Safety Board says simulator exercises and metallurgical testing have been done in its investigation of a Delta CRJ900 crash at Toronto Pearson, but investigators have not yet reached a definitive cause and a final report is pending.

Officials say an 18-year-old attacker killed family members and several people at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School before dying; the small mining town, founded in 1981, is grieving and the mayor urged residents to support one another.

Provincial funding for the BC Rent Bank has no guarantee after April 2026, and the organization says it may begin winding down unless the program is included in the province's 2026 budget.

An exhibition at Milan's Palazzo Castiglioni displays 39 photographs by Giampaolo Sgura of volunteers and staff during dress rehearsals for the Feb. 6 Winter Olympics opening ceremony; it runs through Feb. 17 and the images will join the Olympic Museum in Lausanne's permanent collection.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he has heard from numerous world leaders after Tuesday's attacks in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that officials say left 10 people dead including the suspect. Police are continuing to investigate.

Ontario Power Generation has proposed the New Nuclear at Wesleyville Project, a plan for up to 10,000 MW that could begin construction in the 2030s and operate in the 2040s; the Ontario Clean Air Alliance warns the province's nuclear cost estimates are unreliable and has raised concerns about potential fiscal impacts.

Acting president Delcy Rodríguez said Nicolás Maduro remains Venezuela's legitimate leader while he is being held in the U.S. on federal drug-related charges; Maduro pleaded not guilty in January.

The U.S. Congress passed legislation to end tariffs on Canadian imports, and the article reports the U.S. president is likely to veto the bill. Several Canadian companies reported fourth‑quarter results or announced leadership and operational plans.

DP World has established a fund of more than US$2 million to help 164 workers from its Lirquén terminal whose homes were destroyed in recent wildfires; the company says the fund will finance permanent homes, with initial deliveries expected within 60 days subject to permits and site conditions.

Matt Weston of Britain leads the men's Olympic skeleton after two heats with a combined time of 1:52.09, and Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified before the race began.