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Movie Review: Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ is a bold but shallow take on Brontë’s classic
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
It’s hardly a surprise that filmmaker Emerald Fennell, who possesses a particular interest in shocking and riling her audience, was drawn to Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights.” This is a novel that has vexed critics since the beginning, with one in 1848 decrying its “vulgar depravity and unnatural horrors.” Nearly 179 years after its publication, “Wuthering ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Strategic choice’: B.C. backs bid to host new defence bank in Vancouver
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s government is supporting a private bid to host a new international bank to finance military projects by democratic nations, with Premier David Eby calling Vancouver the “strategic choice” to host it. The Defence, Security and Resilience Bank is intended to finance military projects for members of NATO and its allies. Montreal, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta’s sport minister says he hasn’t signed petition for separation vote
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
EDMONTON — Alberta’s sport minister says he hasn’t signed his name to a petition that seeks to force a referendum on the province quitting Canada. Andrew Boitchenko says he and Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party government are focused on strengthening Alberta’s position within Canada. Boitchenko’s comment comes after a leader for the group organizing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberal MP asks government to reconsider return-to-office policy for public servants
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Liberal who unseated Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre from his Ottawa-area riding in the last election is criticizing the government’s new return-to-office policy for federal workers. Bruce Fanjoy, who represents the Carleton riding in the House of Commons, says there’s no evidence it will boost productivity and warning it will increase pollution. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show sparks global streaming surge, Apple Music data shows
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance translated into an immediate surge in global listening, with new data from Apple Music showing sharp gains across streaming charts, playlists and music discovery platforms in the hours following the show. Apple Music, a Super Bowl halftime show sponsor, said Monday that Bad Bunny’s show ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Schellenberg ‘definitely’ won’t face death again at China retrial: lawyer
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
The head of the law firm representing Canadian Robert Lloyd Schellenberg says their client “definitely” won’t face the death penalty again after China’s top court overturned the sentence and announced his retrial on drug charges. Mo Shaoping confirms in an interview in Mandarin and messages in Chinese that the British Columbia native”s 2019 drug smuggling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2 golds in 3 days for Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen at Olympics, Eileen Gu wins silver
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen won the first gold medal of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics over the weekend, and he added another on Day 3. It’s turning into quite the Olympic debut for von Allmen, who partnered with Tanguy Nef to win the team combined Monday in the event’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Attorney says Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. maintains his innocence while facing 5 felony charges
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The attorney for Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. says Pearce “maintains his innocence” as he faces five felony charges following his arrest near Miami on Saturday night. Pearce’s charges include fleeing police after what Doral police said was a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson. Pearce was arrested after crashing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mboko, Gauff suffer marathon doubles loss at Qatar Open tennis tournament
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
DOHA — Toronto’s Victoria Mboko and American partner Coco Gauff lost their opening round doubles match at the Qatar Open on Monday. Mboko and Gauff dropped a marathon 4-6, 6-4, 11-9 decision to Spain’s Cristina Bucsa and American Nicole Melichar-Martinez, the seventh seeds. Mboko and Gauff won just 42 per cent of their second-serve points, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan ends boycott and will face India at T20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan dropped its boycott of playing India at the T20 World Cup on Monday. The teams are scheduled to meet on Feb. 15 in Colombo in Sri Lanka, the tournament co-host with India. The Pakistan government posted on X that it “hereby directs the Pakistan National Cricket Team to take the field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Information commissioner expected to renew push for reforms to access law
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
OTTAWA — Members of a House of Commons committee are expected to get an earful from information commissioner Caroline Maynard this afternoon when they launch their latest study of Canada’s much-maligned transparency law. For a $5 fee, people can use the Access to Information Act to ask for federal documents — anything from internal emails ... Read More »
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