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Trinidad’s creative community rallies to ensure the famed carnival remains affordable
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Trinidad and Tobago was practically shut down on Tuesday as it neared the climax of its famed annual two-day carnival. But this year, the event — dubbed “the greatest show on Earth” — faced the pressures of rising costs, leaving a growing number of residents on the twin-island Caribbean nation no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec auto board sorry for online platform boondoggle, aims to regain public trust
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s automobile insurance board is apologizing over the botched rollout of its online platform and the hundreds of millions of dollars in cost overruns on the project. The apology comes after a public inquiry concluded on Monday that auto board management hid the true cost of the platform from elected officials. Quebec’s premier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Detroit’s stunning surge: Pistons enter post-All-Star play with the NBA’s best record
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
The Detroit Pistons had the worst record in franchise history at the All-Star break four years ago. And two years ago, their record at the break was even worse. Look at them now. When the NBA starts post-All-Star play on Thursday, the Pistons — a franchise that last won a playoff series in 2008 — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tony Clark intends to resign as MLB players’ union head, AP source says, as possible cap fight looms
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tony Clark intends to resign as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, a person familiar with union’s deliberations said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because his decision, first reported by ESPN, had not been announced. The person said an announcement was likely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NewsAlert: Canadian speedskaters Maltais, Blondin, Weidemann win gold in team pursuit
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
MILAN — Canada’s speedskaters have won a gold medal in the women’s team pursuit at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Defending champions Valérie Maltais, Ivanie Blondin and Isabelle Weidemann defeated the Netherlands in the final to top the podium for the second straight Games. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec police bust sophisticated forged documents operation, arrest two
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say they’ve made a pair of arrests in what they are calling a sophisticated counterfeit ID and credit card operation. The force’s economic crimes division says two men ages 34 and 42 face charges of production of counterfeit documents and identity theft. They were expected to appear virtually at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ludvig Aberg takes advantage of a rule change on replacing damaged drivers
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ludvig Aberg and caddie Joe Skovron are part of a small slice of rules history. They were the first to take advantage of the 2026 rules update that allows for a damaged club to be replaced on the spot. In this case, it was the 18th tee in the third round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tony Clark resigning as head of MLB players union, AP source says, as possible cap fight looms
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tony Clark is resigning as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, a person familiar with union’s deliberations said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because his decision, first reported by ESPN, had not been announced. The person said an announcement was likely later ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tony Clark resigning as head of MLB players union, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tony Clark intends to resign as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, a person familiar with union’s deliberations said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because his decision, first reported by ESPN, had not been announced. The person said an announcement was likely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tony Clark is resigning as head of MLB players union, AP source says, before potentially contentious labor negotiations
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tony Clark is resigning as head of MLB players union, AP source says, before potentially contentious labor negotiations. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let’s avoid microscopic VAR intervention, says UEFA referees’ chief
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
European soccer must avoid going in the direction of microscopic VAR intervention, UEFA refereeing director Roberto Rosetti said on Tuesday. Technology was introduced to erase clear and obvious errors, but supporters have become frustrated that it is causing matches to be re-refereed. Rosetti did not criticise any one competition, although he shared the general concern ... Read More »
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