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Partial U.S. government shutdown blamed for NEXUS closure at Canadian airports
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
Canadian airports are warning travellers that NEXUS and Global Entry pre-clearance programs for U.S.-bound flights are suspended, with Vancouver’s airport linking the news with a partial U.S. government shutdown. Airports in Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto asked passengers travelling through U.S. Customs to allow for extra time to pass through security checks on Sunday. Most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa launching countrywide survey in buildup toward formal men’s health strategy
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal government is taking its first steps toward developing a national men’s health strategy, launching a survey for Canadians to weigh in. As previously reported by The Canadian Press, federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel is working on a strategy on men’s and boys’ health, to be released later this year. The national ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Canadian fans mourn gold medal hockey loss
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
Fans across the country didn’t let the early morning hour keep them from coming together — and in the end commiserating together — after Canada’s men’s hockey team lost a heartbreaking Olympic gold medal game 2-1 in overtime. Here’s a look at some moments from Sunday’s fan watch parties, inside and outside Canada, in photos. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP can’t corroborate ‘veracity’ of multiple threats in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
RCMP say they have not been able to corroborate the “veracity” of multiple threats being received in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., in the wake of the recent school shooting there. A short statement issued Sunday from B.C. RCMP spokesman Staff Sgt. Kris Clark says Mounties became aware of threats that circulated online and within the community. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians in Mexican state ordered to shelter in place as violence erupts
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
HALIFAX — Canadians in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, are being ordered to shelter in place as violence escalates in the region. The federal government is warning Canadians in Jalisco State, including popular tourist destination Puerto Vallarta, that criminal groups have set up road blocks with burning vehicles in the area. The feds say there have also ... Read More »
2 responsesOvertime hockey heartbreak closes Milan Cortina Olympics for Canada
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
MILAN — The Canadian men’s hockey team could not maintain its best-on-best dominance over the United States, falling 2-1 in overtime in Sunday’s gold-medal game at the Milan-Cortina Games. New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes scored 1:41 into overtime, left alone in the slot during 3-on-3 play as Canada scrambled after surrendering an odd-man break ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada loses 2-1 in OT to U.S. in men’s hockey final at Milan Cortina Winter Games
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
MILAN — The Canadian men’s hockey team could not maintain its best-on-best dominance over the United States, falling 2-1 in overtime in Sunday’s gold-medal game at the Milan-Cortina Games. New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes scored 1:41 into overtime, left alone in the slot during 3-on-3 play as Canada scrambled after surrendering an odd-man break ... Read More »
1 responseNationwide events mark four years since Russian invasion of Ukraine
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ukrainian Canadian Congress will hold an event on Parliament Hill today to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It is one of 60 gatherings planned for across the country in the days around the anniversary. On Feb. 24, 2022, Russia launched an unprovoked attack on Ukraine, by land, ... Read More »
1 responseFour years after full-scale Ukraine invasion, Canada faces tough choices on defence
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
OTTAWA — As the world marks four years since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday, analysts say Moscow has contributed to global instability that will force Canadians to spend more — and more quickly — to defend their territory. “People need to understand why defence is extremely important right now, and why ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP investigating threats online and in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after shootings
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
RCMP say they are investigating threats that have circulated online and within the community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after a mass shooting there earlier this month. Police say a safety plan is in place for those who have been impacted as well as the community as the investigation continues. Police did not offer specifics on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: RCMP investigating threats in Tumbler Ridge after shootings
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
RCMP say they are investigating threats that have circulated online and within the community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after a mass shooting there earlier this month. Police say a safety plan is in place for those who have been impacted as well as the community as the investigation continues. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
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