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CP NewsAlert: Police identify B.C. shooting suspect, say five teens and teacher dead
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
TUMBLER RIDGE — Police say a teacher and five teenage students died in a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge on Tuesday. RCMP Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald says the 18-year-old female suspect Jesse Van Rootselaar who was found dead, had a history of contact with police, and that the suspect’s mother and stepbrother were found dead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catcher Gary Sánchez agrees to a $1.75 million, one-year deal with the Brewers, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
Veteran catcher Gary Sánchez has agreed to terms on a $1.75 million, one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced. The New York Post first reported the deal. Sánchez, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians returning from Cuba amid energy crisis due to U.S. oil blockade
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
Travellers are returning to Atlantic Canada from Cuba amid an oil crisis on the Caribbean island. A WestJet flight from Cayo Coco landed at Halifax’s Stanfield International Airport this afternoon. WestJet and other major Canadian airlines are returning travellers to Canada but have suspended commercial flights to the country because of aviation fuel shortages at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Driver pleads guilty in crash that killed former Olympian skater Alexandra Paul
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
ORANGEVILLE — A truck driver has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving charges in a crash that killed a former Canadian Olympic figure skater in Melancthon Township, north of Shelburne, Ont. nearly three years ago. Court staff in Orangeville, Ont., confirm Sukhwinder Sidhu pleaded guilty Tuesday to dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ten years after winning World Series, Cubs enter 2026 with similar expectations
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are coming off a 92-win season, return much of a productive and athletic lineup, have a deep group of talented pitchers and signed three-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman during the offseason. It’s safe to say elite expectations will be back at Wrigley Field this summer. Cubs manager ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal shooting survivor shares how she regained sense of safety
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
TORONTO — École Polytechnique shooting survivor Nathalie Provost says it took her several weeks to return to the site of the Montreal massacre, but doing so allowed her to reclaim her life and create a sense of safety again. She was shot in the leg, foot and forehead by a gunman who killed 14 women ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kennedy Center head warns staff of cuts and ‘skeletal’ staffing during renovation closure
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
As the Trump administration prepares to close the Kennedy Center for a two-year renovation, the head of Washington’s performing arts center has warned its staff about impending cuts that will leave “skeletal teams.” In a Tuesday memo obtained by The Associated Press, Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell told staff that “departments will obviously function on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets’ Mendoza remains confident in Lindor’s status for opening day following surgery on left hand
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he’s optimistic shortstop Francisco Lindor will recover for opening day after having surgery on Wednesday to repair a broken hamate bone in his left hand. Lindor was evaluated by a hand specialist after experiencing soreness in the area around his hand and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!House of Commons holds moment of silence for victims of B.C. shooting
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament held a moment of silence today in honour of the victims of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Ten people were killed, including the alleged suspect, in a shooting at a school and a home in the town in northeastern B.C. on Tuesday. In his remarks following the moment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Redblacks sign Canadian linebacker A.J. Allen, American quarterback Jake Maier
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed Canadian linebacker A.J. Allen and American quarterback Jake Maier on Tuesday. Allen’s deal covers two years, while Maier signed a one-year contract. Both players became free agents Monday. Allen, a Guelph, Ont., native, set career highs last season with Grey Cup-champion Saskatchewan in total tackles (91), defensive tackles (87), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: House of Commons holds moment of silence for victims of B.C. shooting
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament held a moment of silence today in honour of the victims of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Ten people were killed, including the alleged suspect, in a shooting at a school and a home in the town in northeastern B.C. on Tuesday. More coming. Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian ... Read More »
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