Kelvin Hildebrandt and his family are building Windhover Orchard near Miami, Manitoba, and now manage about 2,000 apple trees after years of learning grafting, propagation and orchard care. In 2025 they harvested roughly 4,535 kilograms of apples sold at farmers' markets, and Hildebrandt plans additional grafting and trials of new varieties.
Winter Stations has returned to Woodbine Beach with five installations by North American artists, drawing a near-200 opening-day crowd according to attendees; the free exhibit runs until Mar. 30.
The White House said goods compliant with the Canada‑U.S.‑Mexico agreement (CUSMA) are exempt from President Trump's newly announced 10 per cent global tariff; the move followed a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Mexico and Canada received an exemption from a proposed 10% U.S. levy under a USMCA carve-out, and the administration says it seeks continuity as the tariff order takes effect on Feb. 24.
OpenAI says a ChatGPT account connected to the B.C. shooter was flagged last year and banned in June 2025; staff considered but did not make a law enforcement referral at the time. OpenAI has contacted the RCMP after the Feb. 10 shooting and investigators say they are reviewing electronic devices and online activity as part of an ongoing probe.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has outlined proposals for an October referendum that would expand provincial control over immigration and limit some provincially funded services for temporary residents; experts say the move is intended to strengthen Alberta's bargaining position with the federal government, including over funding for asylum seekers.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump could not use a 1970s emergency powers law to impose broad tariffs, while sectoral tariffs under a different law remain in place.
A family who immigrated from the Philippines was selected as the new homeowners for Habitat for Humanity's Portage la Prairie project, and the local chapter plans to break ground this April or May.
The Aurora Cultural Centre presented its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan to Aurora council, aiming to become a recognized cultural leader and artistic hub while keeping programming accessible and working closely with the Town.
The Portage Learning and Literacy Centre will hold a volunteer orientation and open house on Feb. 25 at 4:30 p.m. as it seeks volunteers for ESL, a new conversational French program and other community roles.
