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Daily Briefing (Canada) — 2026-02-21

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Olympics visitors are invited beyond the Duomo to Milan's other churches

An archdiocese youth initiative called "The Path of Beauty" is offering free short introductions to about a dozen Milan churches during the Winter Olympics, with visits scheduled through March 15.

Today's local news

DC updates Batman and Catwoman with a major redesign in its Absolute line

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.

Today's bright topic

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.

Today's politics & economy

Ontario First Nations complete fast-tracked assessments for Ring of Fire road

Marten Falls First Nation has submitted a fast-tracked environmental assessment for an access road to the Ring of Fire, becoming the second community to do so after Webequie First Nation; Ontario says it has signed a cooperation agreement with the federal government and that construction could begin as soon as August 2026, according to a provincial statement.

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