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UEFA rejects Benfica’s appeal against Prestianni suspension for alleged racism against Vinícius Jr
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA has rejected Benfica’s last-minute appeal against the provisional suspension of Gianluca Prestianni, meaning he remains ruled out of the Champions League playoff second leg against Real Madrid on Wednesday. Prestianni was provisionally suspended on Monday for one match following accusations he racially abused Vinícius Júnior in the first leg last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada pledges $8 million in food aid for Cuba as U.S. fuel blockade continues
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada is sending $8 million in food aid to people in Cuba, where a U.S. oil blockade has triggered a humanitarian crisis. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and MP Randeep Sarai, secretary of state for international development, say the funding is aimed at addressing urgent needs. The funding will be delivered through United ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newsweek ranks UHN’s Toronto General the second-best hospital in the world
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
TORONTO — An annual hospital ranking by Newsweek magazine has deemed Toronto General the second-best in the world. The University Health Network (UHN) hospital has moved up a spot since last year, placing just behind Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic on the U.S. magazine’s 2026 World’s Best Hospitals list Wednesday. Newsweek, in partnership with Statista, ranked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Verlander and Valdez will get final payments of $31 million deferred money from Tigers in 2039
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers. Verlander’s $13 million, one-year deal will pay the 43-year-old right-hander $2 million this year. The $11 million in deferred money ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luke Grimes returns as fan favorite Kayce Dutton in new ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff, ‘Marshals’
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Luke Grimes thought he’d said goodbye to stoic Kayce Dutton. The universe of “Yellowstone” had other ideas. In the hit show’s fifth and final season in 2024, Dutton rode off into the proverbial sunset at peace, building a new life ranching on his own terms with his wife and son. “I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders and Jaguars to host games in London next season, with Jacksonville playing twice
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to become the first NFL team to play two home games overseas. The Jaguars and the Washington Commanders on Tuesday were named hosts for three games scheduled for London in 2026. Jacksonville will play back-to-back games across the pond in October, with one at historic Wembley Stadium and the other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Co-host Sri Lanka wins toss and bowls in must-win T20 World Cup game against New Zealand
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and elected to bowl in cricket’s T20 World Cup Super 8s match against New Zealand on Wednesday. The game is a must-win for co-host Sri Lanka to have any hope of reaching the semifinals after losing to England in its Group 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dog and Tail: Conservatism’s Alberta problem
By Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2026
It was no surprise the federal Conservative party held its January convention in Calgary. The city is Pierre Poilievre’s hometown. More importantly, Alberta is the party’s most secure beachhead in any election battle. How important is Alberta to the federal Conservatives? Conservative parties, under various names, have owned Alberta since the Diefenbaker years of the ... Read More »
2 responsesMotion passed to request paused implementation of ADAP program
By Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald It was standing room only in the City of Lethbridge council chambers yesterday afternoon as a motion was passed unanimously to send a letter to the Alberta government requesting them to pause implementing the Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) until proper consultation with people with disabilities ... Read More »
1 responseTime for a general election in Alberta
By Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2026
Dear Editor, Premier Danielle Smith has announced a slate of divisive, racist and separatist referendum questions she wishes Alberta voters to address in October 2026. She also characterises Alberta’s budgetary woes to be driven by population growth in Alberta which her party, under former Premier Kenney, actively encouraged. Clearly, Smith’s “government” has, in these prospective ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Police to host fraud prevention presentations
By Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Police Service’s Economic Crimes Unit will host three community events to help residents recognize, prevent and report fraud in March. Sergeant Kevin Talbot of the Economic Crimes Unit said Tuesday they are excited to kick off Fraud Awareness Month in March with their three community events thanks to ... Read More »
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