February 9th, 2026
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Backed by NFL and Olympics, flag football gains momentum in NCAA emerging sports program

By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026

Thousands gathered in San Francisco in the days leading up to the most anticipated game on the NFL calendar. But before the Seahawks and Patriots took center stage in Super Bowl LX, it was the contactless version of the game that repeatedly found itself in the spotlight. Whether it was the NFL’s top players going ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin leaves game with injury

By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026

MILAN — Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin has left the first period of an Olympic women’s hockey game against Czechia with an apparent knee injury. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Diamondbacks left-hander Andrew Saalfrank has shoulder surgery, will miss all of 2026

By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Andrew Saalfrank will miss the season after shoulder surgery, the team confirmed on Monday. The 28-year-old was expected to be an important part of the team’s bullpen after compiling a 1.24 ERA over 28 appearances last season. The Diamondbacks did not say how Saalfrank got hurt, adding manager ... Read More »

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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 »

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‘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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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