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Thursday, February 19, 2026 10:34 PM 'What are they hiding?': Okanagan mom denied son's medical records after his suicide       "They went to find him for his medication and couldn't find him. He wasn't in his bed anymore. They knocked on the bathroom door. Nobody answered," she said.

Thursday, February 19, 2026 10:26 PM 'Death by 1,000 cuts': B.C. businesses criticize PST changes       Some business owners in downtown Victoria say the PST will add to the costs they already pay to keep their storefronts safe from crime and social disorder.

Thursday, February 19, 2026 10:23 PM Surrey police budget slashed by $47M with union sounding the alarm       The Surrey Police Union stated, in a release, that this represents the annual cost of approximately 87 officers, with the average annual cost of each officer being $158,510.

Thursday, February 19, 2026 10:07 PM Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53       His representatives said Dane died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrig's disease, less than a year after he announced his diagnosis.

Thursday, February 19, 2026 9:35 PM Canadian designer takes centre ice at 2026 Winter Olympics       Now in Milan for the 2026 Games, Mathieu Caron says 28 athletes from 10 countries are wearing his designs.

Thursday, February 19, 2026 8:45 PM Danielle Smith promises Alberta referendum over immigration, Constitution changes       Premier Danielle Smith said the immigration changes her UCP government has determined Alberta needs to push for are a significant departure from the status quo.

Thursday, February 19, 2026 8:32 PM Penticton soup kitchen scrambles to find new home amid looming eviction       Penticton Soupateria, a volunteer-driven soup kitchen on Orchard Avenue, received an eviction notice last week, effective May 31.

Thursday, February 19, 2026 8:30 PM Idylwyld Drive North proposed for new Saskatoon winter warming shelter       A new long term Idylwyld drop-in shelter has been proposed to the city, replacing the temporary women's shelter on Avenue C after concerns on the proximity to the Salvation Army

Thursday, February 19, 2026 8:27 PM Saskatoon police issue fewer traffic tickets due to staffing shortages: chief       Saskatoon Police Chief Cam McBride says traffic enforcement has taken a hit in recent months compared to previous years, due in part to staffing shortages.

Thursday, February 19, 2026 8:10 PM 'They're overseeing themselves': B.C. budget eliminates merit commissioner position       When someone is hired in B.C.'s Public Service, an independent office oversees the hiring to make sure the job was won on merit and not political connections.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 19, 2026 9:37 PM Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53       Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" and who later in life became an advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53. His representatives said Dane died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrig's disease, less than a year after he announced his diagnosis. […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 19, 2026 9:07 PM Trump says he doesn't know if aliens are real but directs government to release files on UFOs, more       WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's directing the Pentagon and other government agencies to identify and release files related to extraterrestrials and UFOs because of "tremendous interest." Trump made the announcement in a social media post hours after he accused former President Barack Obama of disclosing "classified information" when Obama recently […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 19, 2026 8:34 PM Search warrants in Oakville net loaded gun, cocaine: police       Toronto police say they seized a loaded gun and a large amount of cocaine after search warrants were executed in Oakville. Officers from the Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force searched a vehicle and residence in the Trafalgar Road and Upper Middle Road area on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 as part of a gun investigation. […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 19, 2026 6:08 PM Police seek driver who fled after striking pedestrian in Markham       York Regional Police are investigating a hit-and-run in Markham on Thursday that left a female with life-threatening injuries. Emergency crews were called to the Denison Street and Featherstone Avenue area at around 3:41 p.m. Investigators say a female pedestrian was crossing Denison when she was struck by a vehicle. The driver fled the scene in […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 19, 2026 5:53 PM Democrats say citizenship question could derail census test and deter immigrants from participating       U.S. Census Bureau plans to use a questionnaire with a citizenship question as part of its practice test for the 2030 census could jeopardize the once-a-decade head count and scare away immigrants from participating, congressional Democrats warned Thursday. Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform urged the Census Bureau to drop plans […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, February 19, 2026 5:20 PM Cuban families receive 'Made in Mexico' essentials as crisis worsens       HAVANA (AP) — Guillermo Beltrán walked away with two heavy bags on Thursday, each containing an essential haul — rice, beans, amaranth and crackers — complemented by a bottle of oil, large cans of sardines and canned peaches. Every label carried the same simple phrase "Made in Mexico." Beltrán, a 70-year-old Cuban father of two, […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, February 19, 2026 7:54 PM Man stabbed to death in downtown Ottawa       One individual was in custody, Ottawa police said Thursday evening.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, February 19, 2026 6:05 PM Silver lining: Fans remain proud of Canadian women's hockey team       Despite a heartbreaking loss, women's hockey fans gathered at Craft Beer Market and celebrated how far women's hockey has come.

Windsor Star Thursday, February 19, 2026 5:25 PM Essex County to consider relief from green bin fees       Essex County will consider providing some relief from green bin charges over the next few years.  At Wednesday's council meeting, Lakeshore Mayor Tracey Bailey introduced a notice of motion — meaning it will likely be debated at the next meeting — to fund the fees from reserves and the general tax levy.  The green bin program launched in October in Essex, LaSalle, Lakeshore and Tecumseh. […]

Windsor Star Thursday, February 19, 2026 5:22 PM Windsor police lay first-degree murder charge in city's first homicide of 2026       Windsor police have laid a first-degree murder charge against a LaSalle man in the city's first homicide of the year, less than 24 hours after a man was found unresponsive in a hospital parking lot. Officers were called Tuesday shortly after 5:30 a.m. to a parking lot at Windsor Regional Hospital's Metropolitan Campus, where they […]

The Province Thursday, February 19, 2026 5:56 PM Are we talking more about how good or how gone the Vancouver Whitecaps are this season?       The club, coming off a dazzling 2025 campaign but with financial viability questions remaining, opens the regular season Saturday at B.C. Place, playing host to Real Salt Lake

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, February 19, 2026 5:27 PM White City annexes 500 acres from Edenwold for residential development       The land has been earmarked for a proposed housing development by Bright Communities, with support from both municipalities.

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 19, 2026 8:45 PM There will be a government referendum, Smith says, in effort to spike separatist drive       This is a clear attempt to win votes away from a separation referendum that could possibly be held the same day, if campaigners get enough signatures

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 19, 2026 8:45 PM Bell: Danielle Smith comes out swinging, hoping she keeps Alberta in Canada       Premier Smith makes her pitch to keep Alberta in Canada

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 19, 2026 7:48 PM 'I'm just appalled': Calgary man with MS gets care cut in half without notice or explanation       Friend Scott D'Orsay said he's worried the changes to Philip Ash's schedule and care will force him into an assisted living facility sooner than planned

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 19, 2026 7:18 PM 'A crime of opportunity': Why are memorial plaques going missing in Calgary?       Most of the stolen commemorative plaques are made of bronze, an alloy that contains copper, which is a highly sought-after metal in the scrap market

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 19, 2026 6:38 PM Level up your at-home coffee station       Calgary coffee expert shares tips to brew more intentionally and how to create connection in your mourning routine.

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 19, 2026 6:33 PM Fight on Okotoks roof led to police shooting man armed with knife, shovel       ASIRT releases details of the altercation that happened Feb. 11

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 19, 2026 6:26 PM Writers' groups criticize Legion branch for cancelling Calgary censorship event       Legion 264 said it could no longer host the event due to 'organizational policies'

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 19, 2026 6:08 PM BC Highway 93S and Radium Hot Springs pools remain closed due to rockslide       Work being done to prevent future rock slides

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 19, 2026 6:01 PM Calgary Transit incorporating newer tech to more accurately count LRT passengers       'This new data will help tell us when we should be scheduling more trains or less trains depending on the time of year,' says Calgary Transit rep

Calgary Herald Thursday, February 19, 2026 5:43 PM Hockey fans flock to Calgary's Red Mile to watch heartbreaking women's gold medal game       The highs were high and the lows low at watch parties for Canada's womens' hockey team

Vancouver Sun Thursday, February 19, 2026 8:00 PM 'Stringing people along': Municipalities shocked as B.C. withdraws community housing funding       The fine print of the NDP's 2026 budget includes the suspension of the community housing fund — which community and housing leaders call a blow

Vancouver Sun Thursday, February 19, 2026 7:32 PM Vaughn Palmer: After overseeing huge increases in construction costs, the NDP calls a halt       Vaughn Palmer: The next bit of bad news likely to be an update to the cost of replacing the Massey Tunnel

Vancouver Sun Thursday, February 19, 2026 7:00 PM From sourdough basics to seasonal dishes, the Cooking Stage offers expert advice for home cooks       Canada's top culinary talents take the stage at the 2026 BC Home + Garden Show

Vancouver Sun Thursday, February 19, 2026 6:23 PM Annual drug toxicity deaths in B.C. dip to pre-COVID levels       For the first time in five years, fewer than 2,000 people in the province died from drug toxicity or overdoses.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, February 19, 2026 6:16 PM Vancouver police confirm arrests following four extortion attempts       According to Vancouver police, there have been four incidents of extortion reported in the city to date.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, February 19, 2026 5:00 PM New calf arrives for B.C.'s endangered southern resident killer whale population, spotted in Juan de Fuca Strait       The southern resident killer whale population is down to just 74 members since the most recent population census in July.