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Toxic algae research goes viral on Lake Winnipeg

CBC | 2026-02-15, 12:25

What do microscopic viruses and algae on Lake Winnipeg have in common? An internationally trained freshwater researcher at the University of Winnipeg is trying to find out. ...

Q+A | Virginia Mearns, Canada's Arctic ambassador, on her first year on the job

CBC | 2026-02-15, 12:25

Mearns was front and centre last week when Canada opened its new consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, in the aftermath of U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to annex the self-governing Danish territory. ...

Hotel rooms are a crapshoot for disabled travellers like me. Let's make them comfy

CBC | 2026-02-15, 12:25

Disability advocate Alex Lytwyn has stayed in countless hotels, with "great experiences, but some not so great, too," he writes. "Hotels need to do more to enhance comfort and accessibility for guests with disabilities." ...

Canada vs. France Men’s Hockey FREE Live Stream (2/15/26): How to watch preliminary | Time, ...

Lehigh Valley | 2026-02-15, 12:23

Canada faces France in a men’s hockey preliminary game at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday, Feb. 15 at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. ...

Canada warned after 'F-bomb' Olympics curling exchange with Sweden

no EC The Daily Record - Dunn | 2026-02-15, 12:19

Curling's world governing body said Saturday Canada have received a verbal warning over bad language used after accusations of cheating from defending Olympic champions Sweden. ...

Canada trans shooter stepfather feels ‘unbearable’ pain after losing 11-year-old son to troubled teen

New York Post | 2026-02-15, 12:04

The stepfather of the transgender school shooter who slaughtered eight people has been in “unbearable pain” since the tragedy, he told The Post in his first detailed comments since the massacre. Jesse Van Rootselaar, an 18-year-old high school

Canada vs. France prediction: Men’s Olympic Hockey odds, picks, best bet

New York Post | 2026-02-15, 12:04

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. How do you find betting value in a game that is destined to be a laugher? The biggest mismatch of

Poulin scores in return, Canada beats Germany 5-1 in women's hockey Olympic quarterfinal

no EC The Huntsville Item | 2026-02-15, 11:25

Captain Marie-Philip Poulin scored to match an Olympic career goal record in her return to the lineup, and Canada rolled to a 5-1 win over Germany in the quarterfinal round of the women’s hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Games. ...

There is a curling controversy at the Winter Olympics and Canada is at the center ...

The News-Gazette | 2026-02-15, 11:22

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Controversy is swirling in curling at the Winter Olympics and it’s all centering on whether the mighty Canadian team is cheating. ...

Canada vs. France live updates: Winter Olympics 2026 men’s hockey news, predictions and latest

The Athletic | 2026-02-15, 11:19

Follow live coverage of men's ice hockey as Canada takes on France to conclude preliminary play ...

Zoinks! Regina woman turns love of Scooby-Doo into collecting and podcasting

CBC | 2026-02-15, 11:16

Visitors to Alexa Lawlor's Regina home can't miss noticing her extensive Scooby-Doo memorabilia collection when they walk into her living room. ...

Stompin' Tom fans push Saint John council for statue of Canadian icon

CBC | 2026-02-15, 10:43

Saint John resident Greg Hemmings and his friends are advocating for a statue to honor Canadian music icon Stompin' Tom Connors on the city's waterfront. ...

Acadia University opens up AI literacy course to public for free

CBC | 2026-02-15, 10:43

Acadia University hopes an introductory course about AI tools can bring students and the public better understanding about AI technology. ...

February brighteners: Enjoy these photos from around New Brunswick

CBC | 2026-02-15, 10:43

Love is in the air these days, and some New Brunswickers showed their love of the province's natural beauty, even in February, with these pictures for the latest edition of Your Lens show. ...

Figure skating is more open to LGBTQ athletes than ever. This N.S. Olympian never lived ...

CBC | 2026-02-15, 10:43

Nearly 35 years after Halifax ice dancer and Olympic bronze medallist Rob McCall died of AIDS, a new generation of elite gay figure skaters are embodying a future he — and many of his peers — never lived long enough to see. ...

Islander Day 2026: What's open and closed on P.E.I.?

CBC | 2026-02-15, 10:43

Monday, Feb. 16 is Islander Day, a provincial holiday in P.E.I. All provincial government offices are closed, as are most stores. ...

The long, cold, sometimes deadly way N.B.ers used to travel in winter

CBC | 2026-02-15, 10:43

Long before studded tires and heated seats, New Brunswickers relied on horse-drawn sleighs to get around in the winter. ...

London veteran gives Canada’s flag a voice on Flag Day

CBC | 2026-02-15, 10:43

A London, Ont., veteran who witnessed Canada's maple leaf flag rise for the first time in 1965 is marking its 61st anniversary with a unique tribute: a letter written from the flag's perspective. ...

‘Historic moment’: Canada is building its first Inuit university

CTV | 2026-02-15, 10:07

The first university in Canada’s arctic will be built in Arviat, Nunavut, and is expected to open in 2030.

One year later, crews continuing to monitor grounded MSC Baltic III

CBC | 2026-02-15, 10:07

The MSC Baltic III has been pounded by winter weather and winds in recent months, and officials working on the site say there's still uncertainty around the vessel a year after it was grounded on the west coast of Newfoundland. ...

Memorial University cuts programs – here’s what’s gone and why

CBC | 2026-02-15, 10:07

Memorial University has ended or paused more than a dozen academic programs, blaming poor enrolment as a factor in many of the cuts. ...

It's time for the weekly CBC Ottawa news quiz

CBC | 2026-02-15, 09:31

How closely did you follow the past seven days in local news? Take our quiz to find out. ...

The night intruders broke into my home was the night that sent me to Canada

CBC | 2026-02-15, 09:31

Ope Michael had a good life in Nigeria, but his sense of safety was shattered the night intruders broke into his home. That was the moment he decided to move to Canada, experiencing both the highs and lows of restarting life in a new country. ...