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Carrick says Man United is proud of its culture after Ratcliffe’s comments

By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United coach Michael Carrick said the Premier League club was proud of its culture after co-owner Jim Ratcliffe triggered a storm of criticism for claiming Britain had been “colonized” by immigrants. The British billionaire owner of petrochemicals giant INEOS later apologized that his choice of language had “offended some people.” ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Canada to play for bronze after losing women’s curling semifinal

By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO — Canada’s women’s curling team will play for bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics after a 6-3 loss to Sweden in the semifinals. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Veteran American receiver Rhymes retires after eight CFL campaigns

By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026

Dominique Rhymes is retiring after eight CFL seasons. The veteran American receiver confirmed his retirement to The Canadian Press on Friday. The six-foot-four, 215-pound Rhymes registered three 1,000-yard campaigns over his career in Canada. Last year, he averaged a career-best 17.7-yards per reception with the Calgary Stampeders (50 catches, 886 yards, six touchdowns) before becoming ... Read More »

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2-time NL manager of the year Pat Murphy agrees to contract extension with Brewers

By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026

PHOENIX (AP) — Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy has agreed to a multi-year contract extension after leading the Brewers to division titles and getting selected as NL manager of the year each of his first two seasons. Murphy’s contract had been set to expire at the end of the season if he hadn’t agreed to an extension. ... Read More »

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U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s use of emergencies law for tariffs

By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s use of a legal tool to deploy tariffs, reining in the president’s sweeping use of the national security statute to realign global trade. Trump used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, better known as IEEPA, for his “Liberation Day” tariffs and fentanyl-related duties ... Read More »

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Vancouver Whitecaps sign head coach Jesper Sorensen to two-year extension

By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026

VANCOUVER — Choosing to stay in Vancouver was an easy decision for Jesper Sorensen. After all, the head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps still has work to do. Now he’ll have time to accomplish his goals — the Major League Soccer team announced Friday that it has signed Sorensen to a two-year extension through the ... Read More »

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Quebec justice minister withdraws article on abortion rights in constitution bill

By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026

QUÉBEC — Quebec’s justice minister has reversed course in the face of strong criticism of his plan to enshrine abortion rights in his constitution bill. Simon Jolin-Barrette says on social media that after hearing from legal experts and women’s rights groups he made the difficult decision to withdraw the abortion section from the legislation. The ... Read More »

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‘A huge mistake.’ Kompany hits out at Mourinho for Vinícius Júnior comments

By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has criticized José Mourinho for attacking the character of Vinícius Júnior after the Real Madrid star accused an opponent of racially insulting him during a Champions League match. Benfica coach Mourinho suggested that Brazil forward Vinícius had incited Benfica’s players with his celebrations after scoring the only goal in Tuesday’s ... Read More »

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Dr. Joss Reimer named Canada’s new chief public health officer

By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026

OTTAWA — Dr. Joss Reimer, a physician from Manitoba, has been named Canada’s new chief public health officer. Health Minister Marjorie Michel welcomed Reimer to the role in a social media post today. She replaces Dr. Theresa Tam, who retired in June after becoming a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reimer was chief medical ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s use of emergencies law for tariff

By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s use of a legal tool to deploy tariffs. Trump used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act for his “Liberation Day” tariffs and fentanyl-related duties on Canada, Mexico and China. More coming. Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press... Read More »

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