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Published: 16 February 2026 Today, 16 February 2026, Manitobans observe Louis Riel Day, a statutory holiday dedicated to honouring the Métis leader, the “Father of Manitoba,” and his enduring impact on Canadian confederation. While other provinces celebrate Family Day today, Manitoba’s unique holiday serves as a cultural touchstone for the Métis Nation and a day […]

The 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics have taken a dramatic turn for Team Canada as captain Marie-Philip Poulin, widely known as “Captain Clutch,” is set to return to the ice for today’s critical quarter-final matchup against Germany. The 34-year-old superstar missed the final two preliminary round games, including a high-stakes clash against the United States, after

As of Friday, 13 February 2026, Brampton is experiencing a transition from the bitter cold of earlier this week toward more stable, albeit cloudy, winter conditions. Environment Canada reports a current temperature of -1°C, though wind chills are making it feel closer to -6°C for those outdoors. Current Conditions & Short-Term Forecast The sky over

The trade relationship between Canada and the United States has reached a critical flashpoint as of 12 February 2026. Following weeks of economic tension, the U.S. legislative branch has delivered a direct challenge to President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff regime, while the White House signals a potential withdrawal from the continent’s primary trade pact. U.S.

The Premier League spotlight turns to Villa Park this evening, 11 February 2026, as third-place Aston Villa hosts a struggling Brighton & Hove Albion. With the title race intensifying and Champions League spots at a premium, Unai Emery’s side looks to capitalize on the Seagulls’ recent dip in form. Aston Villa enters the fixture with

As the 2026 Winter Olympics officially get underway in Milan, all eyes in Montreal and Slovakia are fixed on Juraj Slafkovský. The 21-year-old Canadiens winger, who became a national hero after leading Slovakia to a bronze medal and earning tournament MVP honours in 2022, returns to the Olympic stage today, 11 February 2026, as the

Date: 10 February 2026 Lead Editor: Canada Wire Editorial Board TOP STORY: Tragedy in British Columbia A horrific mass shooting has claimed at least ten lives in northeast British Columbia today. Authorities confirmed that an active shooter incident occurred at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, resulting in seven fatalities on-site. Two additional victims were discovered at

Canada Wire | Western Bureau Tuesday, 10 February 2026 VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s Premier David Eby and Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim have officially launched a high-stakes bid to bring the headquarters of a new multilateral Defence, Security and Resilience Bank to the city. The proposed institution, often referred to as the “NATO bank,” is designed

The landscape of Quebec immigration has reached a critical turning point as of 10 February 2026, following the official abolition of the Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ). The program, once the flagship fast-track for international graduates and temporary workers to gain permanent residency, was fully phased out on 19 November 2025, replaced by the new

Commuters in Metro Vancouver are facing a “perfect storm” of traffic congestion this Tuesday morning, 10 February 2026, as a major collision on the Alex Fraser Bridge has crippled one of the region’s primary arterial routes. The incident coincides with the ongoing week-long closure of the Pattullo Bridge, leaving drivers with few alternatives. Morning Commute