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Shia LaBeouf used homophobic slurs while assaulting New Orleans bar patrons, police say
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Actor Shia LaBeouf faces battery charges and is accused of repeatedly using homophobic slurs while hitting multiple people at a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras, according to a police report. The New Orleans police report obtained by The Associated Press via a public records request states that LaBeouf, 39, “became ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moroccan court sentences 19 soccer fans to prison over hooliganism at chaotic Africa Cup final
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A Moroccan court on Thursday sentenced 19 soccer fans to up to a year in prison on charges of hooliganism stemming from a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal that saw supporters try to storm the field. After a hearing that lasted more than five hours, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct over ties to Epstein
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — The former Prince Andrew was arrested and held for hours by British police Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein, an extraordinary move in a country where authorities once sought to shield the royal family from embarrassment. It was the first time in nearly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pereira sparks Nottingham Forest to a 3-0 win at Fenerbahçe in the Europa League playoff
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
Vítor Pereira made an impact in his first game in charge, leading Nottingham Forest to a 3-0 victory at Fenerbahçe in the first leg of their Europa League playoff on Thursday. Defender Murillo, forward Igor Jesus and captain Morgan Gibbs-White scored a goal apiece to put Forest in command ahead of the second leg at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steven Kwan will get look in center field as Stephen Vogt reshuffles Guardians’ outfield
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Steven Kwan will get some time in center field during spring training for the Cleveland Guardians as manager Stephen Vogt assesses the best possible outfield combination. Kwan is a four-time Gold Glove winner in left field. That is tied with Kenny Lofton for the most Gold Gloves in franchise history by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!William Shatner is releasing a metal album featuring Henry Rollins, Zakk Wylde
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
William Shatner is about to boldly go straight into the mosh pit. The 94-year-old Canadian actor announced Thursday an upcoming metal album that will feature 35 of heavy music’s biggest names, including former Black Flag vocalist Henry Rollins and longtime Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde. According to a release, the project will contain covers of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter Olympics recap: US speedskater Jordan Stolz stunned in 1,500 meters
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz’s late push wasn’t enough. The American star settled for silver in the 1,500 meters, missing a chance to secure a third gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics. China’s Ning Zhongyan won Thursday’s race in an Olympic-record time of 1 minute, 41.98 seconds. The 21-year-old Stolz, who won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hydro-Québec proposes doubling electricity rates for energy-hungry data centres
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
MONTRÉAL — Quebec’s hydro utility is seeking to significantly raise electricity prices for data centres and cryptocurrency operations. Hydro-Québec has asked the province’s energy board to hike rates for new data centres to 13 cents per kilowatt hour — roughly double the price it charges to customers that consume large amounts of power. In a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oscars will bring back last year’s acting winners – Saldaña, Culkin, Madison and Brody – to present
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Oscars are reuniting last year’s acting winners for next month’s ceremony. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Thursday that best actor winners Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison and supporting actor winners Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldaña will present trophies at the 98th annual Academy Awards. The actors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New study to help assess potential impact of expanding port on Hudson Bay
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
WINNIPEG — The federal government is taking another step toward a potential expansion of the Port of Churchill in Manitoba and increased shipping through the Arctic. Ottawa, along with the Manitoba government and other partners, is launching a market-sounding study on how road, rail and port improvements might attract more business from exporters. The idea ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP leadership candidates to square off in final debate
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
OTTAWA — The five NDP leadership candidates are in the Vancouver area today for the second and final party-organized debate of the leadership race. This English language debate follows a French language debate in Montreal late last year that was also held predominantly in English. Dockworker union leader Rob Ashton, social worker Tanille Johnston, documentarian ... Read More »
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