February 21st, 2026
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RCMP investigating threats online and in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after shootings

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

RCMP say they are investigating threats that have circulated online and within the community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after a mass shooting there earlier this month. Police say a safety plan is in place for those who have been impacted as well as the community as the investigation continues. Police did not offer specifics on ... Read More »

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Lenyn Sosa focuses on improvement amid uncertain future with the White Sox

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Lenyn Sosa is coming off the best of his four seasons with the Chicago White Sox. And his future is murky at the moment. Sosa led Chicago with a career-high 22 homers and 75 RBIs in 140 games last year. But the rebuilding White Sox signed Munetaka Murakami in the offseason, ... Read More »

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Québécois director Dulude-De Celles wins Berlin Silver Bear for screenplay

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

Québécois director Geneviève Dulude-De Celles has won the Silver Bear for best screenplay at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival for her film “Nina Roza.” The film follows a Bulgarian art conservator living in Quebec who returns home to assess the work of an eight-year-old painting prodigy. Visibly nervous on stage, Dulude-De Celles thanked collaborators ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: RCMP investigating threats in Tumbler Ridge after shootings

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

RCMP say they are investigating threats that have circulated online and within the community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after a mass shooting there earlier this month. Police say a safety plan is in place for those who have been impacted as well as the community as the investigation continues. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Willie Colón, architect of urban salsa music, dies at 75

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

Willie Colón, the Grammy-nominated architect of urban salsa music and social activist, died Saturday. He was 75. Over his decades-long career, the trombonist, composer, arranger and singer produced more than 40 albums that sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. He collaborated with a wide range of artists, including the Fania All Stars, David Byrne ... Read More »

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From 12 straight wins to 2 heavy losses: England’s Six Nations slide accelerates

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

LONDON (AP) — Only a week ago, England was surfing a 12-win wave. All of that momentum and confidence built up in 12 months has been wiped out after consecutive emphatic losses to Scotland and Ireland in the Six Nations. Scotland ended the streak at Murrayfield last weekend and Ireland tore down Twickenham’s walls on ... Read More »

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Mikel Brown Jr. scores 19 points and No. 21 Louisville tops Georgia Tech 87-70

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Mikel Brown Jr. scored 19 points, including seven during a 17-2 run midway through the second half that helped propel No. 21 Louisville past Georgia Tech 87-70 on Saturday. The Cardinals (20-7, 9-5 Atlantic Coast Conference) never trailed but allowed the Yellow Jackets to get within 44-35 just after halftime. J’Vonne ... Read More »

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Mills scores 21 to lead Maryland to 64-60 win over Washington

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Andre Mills scored 21 points to lead Maryland to a 64-60 win over Washington on Saturday. Mills was only 7 of 18 from the floor, but 3 of 6 from behind the arc with five assists. He was coming off a career-high 39 points against Northwestern on Wednesday and scored ... Read More »

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Man City keeps pressure on Premier League leader Arsenal with win over Newcastle

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City cut Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League to two points on Saturday with a 2-1 win against Newcastle. City’s victory at the Etihad Stadium piles the pressure on Arsenal ahead of Sunday’s north London derby against Tottenham. Nico O’Reilly scored both goals for Pep Guardiola’s team ... Read More »

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PSG returns to the top of French league standings with a little help from Monaco

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint Germain returned to the top of the French league on Saturday thanks to a favor from Champions League playoff opponent Monaco. Désiré Doue, Bradley Barcola and Goncalo Ramos scored for PSG to defeat last-place Metz 3-0 and capitalize on Monaco’s earlier 3-2 win over previous leader Lens. PSG moved two ... Read More »

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Ja’Kobi Gillespie leads Tennessee to 69-65 win over No. 19 Vanderbilt

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 17 points as Tennessee outlasted No. 19 Vanderbilt 69-65 in a back-and-forth affair on Saturday. A turnaround jumper by Nate Ament, who was double-teamed by Commodores Jalen Washington and Chandler Bing, gave the Volunteers (20-7, 10-4 Southeastern Conference) a 66-65 lead with less than a minute to play. ... Read More »

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