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Alberta’s Smith blaming immigrants for her own failures: Opposition NDP
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition NDP says Premier Danielle Smith is stoking hatred by blaming her government’s financial “mismanagement” on newcomers. Smith announced in a TV address Thursday night that her government is putting nine questions to a provincewide referendum on Oct. 19. They include proposals to restrict social services from some immigrants and to open ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major League Soccer opens the season with eyes on the World Cup and a schedule shift in 2027
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Major League Soccer opens its 31st season this weekend, kicking off one of the most consequential two-year stretches in the league’s history. There’s the impact of the World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer, then, in 2027, MLS will switch to a summer to spring schedule to align more closely with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams promote Nate Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams are promoting assistant Nate Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the Rams haven’t made a full announcement of coach Sean McVay’s new staff for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United’s Jim Ratcliffe reminded of his responsibilities but no FA charge for ‘colonized’ claim
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has been reminded of his “responsibilities as a participant in English football” after he triggered a storm of criticism for claiming Britain had been “colonized” by immigrants. But England’s Football Association will not be charging Ratcliffe over his comments, which were widely condemned by political figures, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian speedskater Maltais wins bronze in the women’s 1,500 metres
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Canadian speedskater Valérie Maltais picked up her third medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics, rescuing what was shaping up to be a disappointing Day 14 for Canada at the Games. The veteran skater from La Baie, Que., took bronze in the women’s 1,500 meters on Friday, finishing third in a stacked field. Maltais took the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leclerc fastest on last day of F1 testing in Bahrain
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was the fastest on the final day of Formula 1 testing in Bahrain on Friday. McLaren’s Lando Norris was 0.879 seconds behind Leclerc and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen trailed by 1.117 seconds. Mercedes’ George Russell was fourth and Alpine’s Pierre Gasly fifth. Leclerc’s pace backed up the belief ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario man accused in Ryan Wedding case denied bail
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
TORONTO — An Ontario man accused of laundering hundreds of millions of dollars in assets for an international drug smuggling ring allegedly led by former Olympian Ryan Wedding has been denied bail. Rolan Sokolovski sought to be released ahead of a hearing that will determine whether he’ll be extradited to the United States, where he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United’s Jim Ratcliffe reminded of his responsibilities but no FA charges for ‘colonized’ claim
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has been reminded of his “responsibilities as a participant in English football” after he triggered a storm of criticism for claiming Britain had been “colonized” by immigrants. But England’s Football Association will not be charging Ratcliffe over his comments, which were widely condemned by political figures, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles 3rd baseman Jordan Westburg will be out at least through April with an elbow injury
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has a partial ligament tear in his right elbow and will be sidelined at least through April, general manager Mike Elias said Friday. Westburg already had been unable to take part in spring training after injuring his right oblique during the offseason. Elias said the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: McDavid sets points record at single Olympics with NHL players
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
MILAN — Connor McDavid set a record for most points in a single Olympic tournament involving NHL players with his 12th of the Milan Cortina Games during Canada’s semifinal against Finland. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A World Cup FanFest that had been planned near the Statue of Liberty is canceled
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York and New Jersey World Cup host committee has canceled its fan festival that had been planned to be held at Liberty State Park in Jersey City. The committee scrapped plans for the weekslong festival that would have been held about 15 miles (24 kilometers) from MetLife Stadium in ... Read More »
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