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Music Review: Mumford & Sons finds a new folk rhythm on the collaborative ‘Prizefighter’
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
Less than a year since the release of Mumford & Sons’ long-awaited fifth studio album “Rushmere,” the English folk rock band is back with a sixth: “Prizefighter,” an introspective but still upbeat return to their stomp-clap form, now bolstered by new voices. The album finds the band, made up of lead singer Marcus Mumford, Ted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sepp Piontek, coach of the exciting Denmark team of the mid-1980s, has died at 85
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sepp Piontek, the German coach who led the exciting Denmark team in the 1980s, has died, the Danish soccer federation said on Thursday. He was 85. Piontek took a team popularly known as “Danish Dynamite” with star talents Michael Laudrup, Preben Elkjaer and Jesper Olsen to its first World Cup in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sarah McLachlan, Allison Russell to toast Joni Mitchell at the Junos
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
The Juno Awards are doubling down on emerging stars and enduring talent for this year’s broadcast. Breakout country artist Cameron Whitcomb will perform at the 55th annual show, while acclaimed singer-songwriters Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell will deliver a musical salute to folk icon Joni Mitchell. Organizers have confirmed Mitchell is set to attend the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Prince Andrew arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office: his royal career in photos
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. A U.K. police force said Thursday that it was “assessing” reports that the former Prince Andrew sent trade reports to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor, who is King Charles III’s brother, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in his relationship with Epstein. ___ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champagne unveils Ottawa’s ‘follow the money’ plan to tackle extortion
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
The federal government is bringing law enforcement and financial institutions together in a bid to fight extortion operations targeting Canadian businesses and households. Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne is in Mississauga, Ont., today to announce a suite of new initiatives he says will make it easier for police to “follow the money” and disrupt criminal networks. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds put up $50 million for Inuit-led university as part of funding package
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal government is expected today to announce $50 million to help develop Canada’s first Inuit-led university. Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty will be in Nunavik in Quebec this afternoon, where she’s also expected to announce another $178 million in federal funding for tuberculosis elimination, Nutrition North and programs for children and families. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The life of former Prince Andrew, in photos
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. A U.K. police force said Thursday that it was “assessing” reports that the former Prince Andrew sent trade reports to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor, who is King Charles III’s brother, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in his relationship with Epstein. ___ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to address province in pre-budget TV broadcast
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to address the province in a TV broadcast Thursday evening and is expected to discuss immigration. Smith said Wednesday that rapid population growth coupled with slagging oil prices have put an unsustainable strain on the province’s finances. “You have to be a taxpayer before you start using ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skiers with roots in Lake Tahoe’s alpine community among the 8 killed in California avalanche
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — After days of increasingly brutal conditions in California’s Sierra Nevada, a group of 15 backcountry skiers set out for home. But as they left remote huts at thousands of feet of elevation and trekked back toward the trailhead, they were slammed by a treacherous avalanche that left eight dead and one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona hosts Levante in La Liga looking to rebound from consecutive losses
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona has to tighten up the defense to halt a two-game losing streak and stay close to Real Madrid in the fight for the La Liga title. Barcelona hosts second-to-last Levante on Sunday after conceding six goals in its last two matches. It lost 4-0 to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka and join West Indies in finishing T20 World Cup group stage unbeaten
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Brian Bennett finished what captain Sikandar Raza started as Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by six wickets to head into the T20 World Cup Super Eights unbeaten on Thursday. Zimbabwe topped a Group B including former champions Sri Lanka and Australia. Zimbabwe will meet the West Indies in their Super Eights ... Read More »
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