February 16th, 2026
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Dolphins releasing star receiver Tyreek Hill in major roster cuts

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Dolphins released star receiver Tyreek Hill on Monday, ending the All-Pro’s four-year tenure in Miami. Hill, who turns 32 on March 1, is recovering from a season-ending injury suffered in a game against the New York Jets on Sept. 29 that required surgery to repair significant damage to his ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: School portables arriving to resume classes in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

TUMBLER RIDGE — The British Columbia government says portable facilities will begin arriving in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., to allow children to return to school after six people were killed at the community’s high school last week. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Al Pacino, Francis Ford Coppola and others pay tribute to Robert Duvall, who died at age 95

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

Remembrances poured in Monday in honor of Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor known for roles in “Apocalypse Now,” “Lonesome Dove,” Tender Mercies” and as the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies. Duvall died Sunday at age 95 at his home in Virginia, according to an announcement from his publicist and a statement posted ... Read More »

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Dodgers utility man Tommy Edman won’t be ready for opening day coming off ankle surgery

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Tommy Edman won’t be ready for opening day following offseason surgery on his right ankle. Manager Dave Roberts on Monday made official what was expected, saying Edman was taking swings and doing light jogging but that the versatile second baseman wouldn’t be ready for the start ... Read More »

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Photo Gallery: Canada’s Day 10 at Milan Cortina Olympics

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

Megan Oldham delivered Canada’s second gold medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Day 10 of the Games, winning the women’s freestyle skiing big air competition. Earlier, Courtney Sarault earned her third medal of the Olympics with silver in the women’s 1,000 metres in short-track speedskating. Sarault, a 25-year old from Moncton, N.B., added to ... Read More »

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says World Series loss is behind him as Blue Jays open spring training

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was the last person to leave the Toronto dugout after the Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series last fall because the star slugger wanted that to be the moment when he moved on. The first full workout for the Blue Jays at ... Read More »

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Oscar-winning filmmaker Frederick Wiseman dies, leaving legacy of American institutions

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Frederick Wiseman, the celebrated director of “Titicut Follies” and dozens of other documentaries whose in-depth, unadorned movies comprised a unique and revelatory history of American institutions, died Monday at age 96. The death was announced in a joint statement from his family and from his production company, Zipporah Films. Additional details ... Read More »

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Oldham wins gold, Sarault claims silver, hockey final set at Milan Cortina Olympics

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

MILAN — Megan Oldham delivered Canada’s second gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Olympics on Monday, winning the women’s freestyle skiing big air competition. The 24-year-old from Parry Sound, Ont., finished with a two-run combined score of 180.75 to edge defending Olympic champion Eileen Gu of China, who posted 179.00, while Italy’s Flora Tabanelli took bronze ... Read More »

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Police: Browns safety Ronnie Hickman jumped by 4 men in a New York hotel lobby

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was treated for minor injuries and released, the team said on Monday after New York police received reports that he was jumped by four men in a hotel lobby. The Browns said Hickman, 24, was at home resting with his family. There have been no arrests ... Read More »

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Yamal misses a penalty and Barcelona’s late collapse hands Girona a 2-1 win in La Liga

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

GIRONA, Spain (AP) — Lamine Yamal missed a penalty as Barcelona lost at Girona 2-1 on Monday and passed up a chance to overtake Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. The defeat was the second in less than a week for Barca and left it second in the table, two points behind Madrid. ... Read More »

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Boy who moved from Africa to Tumbler Ridge, B.C., adapted well, family friend says

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

It only took about three months for Abel Mwansa Jr. to lose his Zambian accent when he moved to Tumbler Ridge, B.C., an accomplishment that a family friend would tease him about for abandoning his promise. Christopher Bwalya, a pastor with the Burning Bush Ministries in Solwezi, Zambia, is a close friend to the Mwansa ... Read More »

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