Published February 2026
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Welcome to a special birthday edition of Ferreira Fest! We always gather on the 20th of the month to check in with Louis Ferreira, his friends and chosen charities – and today is Louis’ birthday! As always we have lots of news and goodies – from TV listings to photos and screen caps, and of course our exclusive Reading Series. Grab a slice of birthday cake and some hot chocolate at our virtual bar and come on in!
THE 2026 BIRTHDAY PROJECT
This year’s Birthday Project “A Treasure Chest of Love” collected 870 Happy Birthday wishes and generated $87.00 (US), which was sent to our charity Ability Online – they received around $119.08 (CAN). Thanks to our generous sponsors Jeff and Alex! The treasure chest with all the wishes and plenty of chocolate coins was shipped to Louis for his birthday on February 20.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LOUIS!
CHARITIES NEWS
Ability Online
For over 30 years, Ability Online has provided a holistic and innovative model of support for helping vulnerable youth and young adults with disabilities or health challenges to reduce social isolation and increase inclusion. Our supportive and safe online community fosters positive attitudes, builds self-esteem, and inspires involvement which contributes to emotional health and wellness.
If you were unable to participate in the Birthday Project or simply missed out, please consider making your donation directly by clicking on the logo below – it’s easy and secure.
Haven Toronto and St. Michael’s Homes
The 2025 Impact Report for Haven Toronto is now available.
Haven Toronto 2025 Impact Report — Part 1
In 2025, your support helped meet essential needs for our community!
This is what community care looks like.
Thank you for making it possible.
– 8,659 meals served
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks — served with dignity
– 3,937 clothing items distributed
Pants, shirts, shoes, socks, coats, and more
– 5,472 showers & laundry visits
Clean, safe access to showers and laundry facilities
Clinical Support Provided
– 2,785 nursing supports (foot care, wound care, vitals, health checks)
– 97 dental hygiene visits (checkups, cleanings, oral health support)
– 902 mental health supports (one-on-one mental health and addiction counselling)
Huge thanks to our amazing partners at Kits for a Cause for their vital support this winter.
We recently received 100 care kits plus a generous bonus of 100 sleeping bags, which made a real difference for our members.
Their corporate kit-building programs and year-end donations truly create meaningful impact.
Of course you can also give to the general operating fund of the organization by clicking on the logo below. Please note that you will be linked to our very own donations page which still bears the former name of the shelter – The Good Neighbours Club. Your donation will still arrive at Haven Toronto and St. Michael’s Homes.
The Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada
2026 marks 30 years of Black History Month in Canada, a significant milestone to honor Black brilliance across generations from nation builders to tomorrow’s visionaries. This is the time to recognize the enduring legacy of Black Canadians whose leadership, creativity, innovation, and resilience have shaped our past, continue to influence our present, and will inspire future generations.
During Black History Month, we are reflecting on how Black history, identity, and culture are critical to shaping the experiences of Black youth today.
The Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada (CAFC) is proud to support Soul Journey, a program for Black youth in care to build connection, belonging, and pride by engaging with Black history firsthand through learning and excursions to historic sites that hold deep significance for Black communities.
These experiences help Black youth connect to their shared history, honoring the nation builders who came before them, while building confidence and courage to imagine and carve out their own paths forward.
The program also helps reaffirm our shared responsibility to dismantle systemic barriers that contribute to the overrepresentation of Black children and youth in care. CAFC is committed to deepening our partnerships with Black-led and Black-focused initiatives to address these inequities, while recognizing the power of culture, community, and identity each and every day.
Please help support children in the foster care system by making a donation – just click on the logo below. Every penny helps!
SHOWS NEWS
House of David
From Deadline.com: Prime Video has set an Easter window for the premiere of biblical drama House of David, from Wonder Project and Amazon MGM Studios. The series will launch globally with all episodes on the streamer on March 27.
Season 2 picks up with Israel nearing collapse as Saul’s reign falters. David rises from shepherd to warrior, caught between loyalty and destiny, while the Age of Iron transforms warfare. As families fracture, forbidden loves spark, and alliances shift, faith and power collide in a struggle that will decide Israel’s future.
Michael Iskander stars as David, alongside Ali Suliman as King Saul, Ayelet Zurer as Queen Ahinoam, and Stephen Lang as Samuel. The ensemble cast also includes Indy Lewis, Yali Topol Margalith, Ethan Kai, Sam Otto, Oded Fehr, Louis Ferreira as David’s father Jesse, Davood Ghadami, Ashraf Barhom, and Alexander Uloom.
Stargate Universe
A Behind-the-Scenes Guide to the ‘Stargate’ Franchise:
Relive the magic with heartwarming secrets and rare onset memories from those who were there
Woman’s World has a long article covering every single iteration of the Stargate franchise, including a nice blurb and photo about Louis’ series Stargate Universe. With a new Stargate series currently in the works interest in the previous Stargate series is rising again.
TV LISTINGS
Here are Louis’ TV listings for the upcoming weeks. Tap the screen caps to see the entire collection, or click on the links below.
NCIS 913: A Desperate Man – Lifetime
Saturday February 21, 4:03am + 8:04am
A navy lieutenant is murdered, and the team investigates while being interrupted by her husband, who is a detective (Louis Ferreira); and Ray Cruz returns to talk to Ziva about their possible future together.
CSI Miami 240: Free Fall – ION Mystery
Thursday February 26, 6pm
An illegal souvenir hunt leads to the discovery of a deceased drug kingpin and a lot of money leading to banker Jason Adams (Louis Ferreira) and the infamous crime duo Leo and Siena, as well as a problematic link to an FBI investigation.
Criminal Minds 418: Omnivore – WE
Friday February 27, 3:31pm
BAU agents go to Boston to search for one of the most notorious serial killers in New England, who strikes again after a 10-year hiatus. They team up with the author of the killer’s biography, Roy Colson (Louis Ferreira).
S.W.A.T. 211: School – WE
Tuesday March 3, 6pm
The SWAT team faces difficult reminders of a past school shooting when they receive a warning that a copycat plans to re-enact the crime. As the team races to stop the new threat, they flash back to the day of the tense first mission. Louis plays former SWAT team leader William ‘Buck’ Spivey.
Check here every week for current TV airings!
SCREEN CAPS
This month we have 496 screen caps from the Motive Season 1 final episode The One That Got Away. Louis plays Detective Oscar Vega in the “Why-dunnit” series.
Summary: The victim: seventeen year old Nathan Conroy. The killer: twenty-something Cam Radcliffe, who lives with his Uncle Dave and works at Dave’s wrecking yard. Nathan’s dead body is discovered buried in an urban park, he who died of an abdominal stab wound. However, the lack of blood at the site indicates that he was not murdered at the park itself. When Homicide IDs the victim as Nathan, they learn that he was convicted for possession of a deadly weapon four months earlier and that he was court ordered to enter into therapy with Dr. Kate Robbins. Angie is familiar with Dr. Robbins as the doctor was a key expert witness at a manslaughter trial over ten years ago at which Angie was a juror prior to her becoming a police officer. Dr. Robbins’ testimony was what convinced Angie to change her mind as to the guilt or innocence of the defendant, who was acquitted.
Here is a direct link to the album, or click on the screen cap below: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1af72nuKhVEMuI4GjjV4Trbaz2kH-ibnS?usp=sharing
PHOTOS
Happy (belated) Valentine’s Day
from Louis and Jackie!
THE 4th READING SERIES: MR. MUGS – ROCKETS AWAY!
The fourth monthly reading series continues in Mr. Mugs – Rockets Away! – Part 2 by Martha Kambeitz and Denise Burns.
Unlike previous readers, this volume was published as a hardcover book within the Level 3 series of the Mr. Mugs readers. It was originally released in 1968. The Mr. Mugs books have been out of print for many years but occasionally you can find them on eBay, Amazon Marketplace or various other antique book dealers.
Louis credits the Mr. Mugs books series with helping him to learn English at a very young age.
You can listen to all the previous book readings under the Reading Series Tab, and you can read and listen to the first part of this book here.
Here is this month’s chapter.
Listen to the sound clip here:
Chapter 67: Let’s Make Sure
Let’s Make Sure
Can You Read This?
- “We’re getting closer to Mars!”
shouted Mr. Mugs. “Do you think we’ll see
real animals on Mars?” he asked. - The boys were tired when they got home.
They tumbled into bed and went to sleep.
Read And Guess
“See the funny man I made,” laughed Bill.
“Do you like his long neck?
Don’t miss his funny yellow hat and shoes!
He likes colors so I put blue and red
and pink and green on him.
He always makes boys and girls laugh.
Do you know what he is?”
He is a _______________.
FRIENDS NEWS
Alaina Huffman
Alaina will be a guest at the Louisiana Comic Con 2026!
She writes:
“Oh lala Louisiana March 14-15!”
Aryn Mott
Aryn is an Intimacy Coordinator and Mental Health Professional in the Vancouver area. Intimacy coordinators are intimacy professionals who work on film, television, and performance capture projects.
Aryn posts daily strategies for coping with stressful situations – both on-set and in everyday life.
Today’s Regulation Tool: Water (still or bubbly)
In high-stress moments, regulation doesn’t always have to be elaborate.
Sometimes it’s as simple as drinking water.
Still water or something bubbly can help cue a pause in the nervous system:
– a moment to slow your breathing
– a physical sensation that brings you back into your body
– a predictable, neutral action when everything else feels loud
Carbonation can add gentle sensory input.
Cold temperature can sharpen awareness.
And hydration supports your body doing what it’s already trying to do, cope.
It’s not a cure.
It’s not magic.
But it is accessible, repeatable, and often enough to take the edge off in the moment.
Regulation doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective.
Sometimes it’s just… a sip.
Most people think powerful performances come from pushing actors harder.
But more productions are discovering the opposite.
From Hamnet to recent films built on emotional containment and preparation, the industry is quietly changing how emotion is supported on set.
And audiences are feeling the difference.
Click on the image to see the whole slide show on what’s actually happening behind the camera.
Patrick Gilmore
Patrick is beating the drum for his recent series School Spirits! He writes:
“Only 4 episodes left for School Spirits Season 3! Streaming Wednesdays on Paramount Plus!”
Patrick also teased his newest gig on The Audacity:
“The algorithm brought you here… The Audacity premieres April 12 on AMC and AMC Plus!”
Sawyer Ferreira
Sawyer shared a few photos:
Hanging out with Jackie and Louis…
… and going for a run at the beach!
Eric Banerd
Eric’s company Even Better Painting is keeping busy! If you are renovating or just freshening up your place contact them for a free quote! 604 359 7979 | | www.ebpainting.ca
You spend a huge part of your life in your bedroom. It should feel calm, clean, and expensive without trying too hard.
The room you use the most deserves the best and we make sure it shows!
For busy homeowners and professionals, painting should be simple, efficient, and done right the first time.
If you want your space refreshed without the disruption, this is how it gets done.
We had the amazing opportunity to tour the Cloverdale Paint factory!
It was an inspiring behind-the-scenes look at where the high-quality products we use every day come to life.
Jennifer Spence
Jen shared a beautiful moody photo of a foggy day at Vancouver’s English Bay.
Also called First Beach, it is the most populated beach area in Vancouver’s downtown area.
The Stanley Park Seawall, a popular running and biking route, runs along the east side of the beach.
Rob Munic and Ingrid Rogers
Rob writes:
“No filter. No touch ups. All face. All facts. Moments of gratitude. Moments of doubt. Guess what? The light always eats the dark. I push every day to make my dreams a reality. It ain’t always easy… but it’s always worth the work.
To all you beautiful people – KEEP PUSHING. We got this. We got each other.”
Rob writes about Ingrid:
“I’ve only played the lottery once in my life and my God did I hit the jackpot! I am so unbelievably grateful that Ingrid Rogers saved my life 23 years ago. Not a day goes by that my heart doesn’t beat deeper for her. If you know my story and you know my past, this angel landed at exactly the right moment.
Husband appreciation day in full effect. I love her beyond words.”
Bradley Stryker
Our perennially busy friend Bradley is making his Broadway debut!
Bradley has maintained a career in live theatre along with all his film and television projects. The Broadway Dream is finally happening for him!
He writes:
“About time to get to work…”
Thanks to Deadline for the write up as we enter the Berlinale with news that Jingle All The Slay, now known as The Holiday Hitman has secured a North American deal with Saban Films for release this festive season. Thank you to everyone involved and we look forward to the world seeing our fun action packed Xmas flick at the end of the year.
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