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Ex-B.C. school trustee to fight $750,000 penalty for ‘insidious’ anti-SOGI campaign
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
VANCOUVER — A former British Columbia school trustee will be going to court to challenge a $750,000 penalty imposed by the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal, which ruled that he poisoned the workplaces of LGBTQ+ staff members with a public campaign against classroom resources on sexual orientation and gender identity. Lawyer James Kitchen said in an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA says March 10 deadline needed for new CBA to avoid delaying May 8 season start, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA told the players’ union that it needs to get a deal in place by March 10 to start the season on time at a virtual collective bargaining agreement negotiating session Monday, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Soccer says it’s in close contact with Bayern about Alphonso Davies injury
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
Soccer’s governing body in Canada says its men’s national team medical staff remain in close communication with Bayern Munich regarding star Alphonso Davies after he suffered a torn muscle fibre in his right hamstring. Canada Soccer said a decision on his availability for the March international window has not been made. “Our Men’s National Team’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medical influencer Attia resigns post at CBS News after name included in multiple Epstein files
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Peter Attia, a medical influencer whose emails with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were revealed in the latest U.S. Justice Department release of files, has resigned a post with CBS News. Attia, podcast host and author of “Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity,” was one of a group ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams finalize coaching staff with Kliff Kingsbury as assistant head coach, Robert Woods on board
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kliff Kingsbury will have the title of assistant head coach on Sean McVay’s staff with the Los Angeles Rams. Kingsbury’s formal title was revealed Monday when the Rams finalized their coaching staff for McVay’s 10th season in charge. The Rams also announced that recently retired receiver Robert Woods will be their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boyé bags brace but Alaves shares spoils with Girona in entertaining draw
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
VITORIA-GASTEIZ, Spain (AP) — Lucas Boyé scored twice for Alaves to draw with Girona 2-2 in an end-to-end La Liga encounter at Estadio Mendizorroza on Monday. The second straight draw for Alaves lifted it three points clear of La Liga’s relegation zone. Girona was three places and three points better off, although only six points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eby says it looks like OpenAI could have prevented ‘horrific’ Tumbler Ridge killings
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says it “looks like” OpenAI had the opportunity to prevent the recent mass shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., in which nine people died, as pressure piles on the artificial intelligence firm over its handling of interactions with 18-year-old shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar. Eby said Monday there would be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Immigration Department helping Canadian military recruit foreign military members
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
HALIFAX — The head of Canadian Armed Forces says a policy aimed at attracting specialized foreign military members is getting a boost from the federal Immigration Department as the military scrambles to fill jobs amid a protracted personnel shortage. Gen. Jenni Carignan, chief of defence staff, says the military already has a program in place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shane Smith prepares for 2nd season with White Sox after shedding Rule 5 status
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Shane Smith was a lottery ticket for the Chicago White Sox when the team reported to spring training last year. This time around, there are expectations for big right-hander. Smith has gone from the Rule 5 draft to the top of Chicago’s rotation and a leading candidate to start for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Argentine clubs striking from March 5-8 after AFA chief Tapia faces court summons
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina clubs have agreed to strike from March 5-8 in protest against what they consider judicial persecution of Argentine Football Association president Claudio Tapia. The strike announcement on Monday came after a judge summoned Tapia to testify on March 5 in a case where he is accused of misappropriating social ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Union of Postal Workers set to vote on tentative deals in spring
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says its members will hold a ratification vote on tentative agreements with Canada Post between April 20 and May 30. The deals with two bargaining units were reached in late December, after nearly two years of labour strife. Workers were out on the picket line multiple times ... Read More »
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