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Canada welcomes U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Trump-era tariffs.
The Canadian government welcomed a U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down the legal basis for certain tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA); the ruling does not affect U.S. levies on steel, aluminum and autos, and the U.S. president said he would pursue other tariff measures.
Katzie First Nation elects council.
Three councillors were elected on Feb. 17 and Grace George was acclaimed as chief; the new chief and council will begin a two-year term on April 1, 2026.
BCICF Christmas Cheer Fund gives nearly $30,000 to three Kamloops charities.
Three Kamloops charities received nearly $30,000 from the BCICF Christmas Cheer Fund; the money will support newcomer children's summer programs, a replacement smart board at the Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism, and travel costs for women and children leaving violent situations.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 71-80Ontario festival video was misrepresented as an anti-immigration march.
A reel showing torchbearers at the Cochrane Winter Carnival was circulated with added chanting audio claiming 'deportations'; the original local footage shows people talking and laughing while the chant audio matches protests in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Ontario commits $30 million to Cornwall's secondary water intake
Ontario has committed $30 million through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream (MHIP-HSWS) toward Cornwall’s secondary municipal water intake, and $30 million is the program’s maximum funding amount.
Red Deer Public Library marks Freedom to Read Week with banned-books club meeting.
Red Deer Public Library's banned-books book club will discuss Snow Falling on Cedars on Feb. 25 during Freedom to Read Week, which runs Feb. 22–28.
Rev. Jesse Jackson remembered through key quotes that shaped his legacy
A roundup of notable quotes from the Rev. Jesse Jackson highlights his decades-long advocacy for civil rights, voting access, education and economic justice.
Snuneymuxw First Nation members may soon be eligible to vote in Nanaimo elections
Chief Mike Wyse and Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog announced a proposal to change city boundaries so Snuneymuxw reserve lands would be included in the City of Nanaimo, which could allow about 800 on-reserve members to vote in municipal elections; the change still requires council consideration, an approval process or referendum, and provincial sign-off.
Kivi Park outdoor prescription program shows healthy results
Kivi Park's Nature Prescription Program provided free park passes and early survey results report wide physical and emotional benefits, including improved sleep and social connection.
Obituary: Betty Louise Ligers remembered for teaching and family
Betty Louise Ligers, born March 6, 1943, died January 10, 2026, at age 82. Funeral services are scheduled for February 20, 2026, with visitations on February 19 and the morning of the service.
McMaster University student refurbishing donated glasses to help communities
Kobe Li founded 20/20 Mission in 2023 and has collected and refurbished thousands of donated eyeglasses for underserved communities, partnering with Rayjon Share Care. He is one of 75 recipients of The Starfish Climate75 fellowship and won the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award in 2025.
LRT expropriation: More properties listed but none will be demolished
Metrolinx listed 57 partial properties along the Main–King LRT corridor that may be expropriated and said no buildings will be affected; the agency previously purchased at least 97 full properties and had removed 62 buildings as of last September.
Good morning, Nickel City — stories to start your Tuesday.
VIA Rail's Sudbury–White River route has been out of service since Jan. 28 with service expected to resume Feb. 21, and the Azilda community held its first WinterFEST on Feb. 15.