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In the news today: Canadians anxious in Mexico, Conservative probe, tax season begins
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Canadians in Mexican state of Jalisco taking cover following outbreak of violence Canadians in Mexico continue to shelter in place as violence grips parts of the country. Government officials in western Mexico warn that Jalisco State, which includes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Campaigners demand action after 4 Premier League players racially abused on ‘appalling weekend’
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Anti-discrimination campaigners bemoaned an “appalling weekend” in the Premier League after four players were targeted with racial abuse on their social media accounts following games. Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana and Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri shared images of racist messages they were sent privately over Instagram following their teams’ match at Stamford Bridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians in Mexican state of Jalisco taking cover following outbreak of violence
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
Canadians in Mexico continue to shelter in place as violence grips parts of the country. Government officials in western Mexico warn that Jalisco State, which includes the popular resort city of Puerto Vallarta, is currently unsafe for travel after the leader of a major drug cartel was reportedly killed in a government operation to capture ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives calling for probe into asylum seekers’ access to health care
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
OTTAWA — The Conservatives plan to put a motion before the House of Commons on Tuesday aimed at reviewing how health benefits are provided to asylum seekers and restricting who has access to those services. The planned text of the motion, which has been shared with The Canadian Press, says the cost of the Interim ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parti Québécois looking to maintain momentum with today’s byelection
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
SAGUENAY — The Parti Québécois is looking for its fourth consecutive byelection win today in the riding of Chicoutimi, north of Quebec City. The riding had been a PQ stronghold before Andrée Laforest captured it twice for the Coalition Avenir Québec, first in 2018 and again in 2022. Chicoutimi has been vacant since Laforest, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!French artist JR’s installation will transform Paris’ oldest bridge into a giant cave
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
PARIS (AP) — He is known as the French Banksy — or simply JR. Now the artist popular across France for large-scale projects, from photographs to graffiti and street art, wants Parisians to do something unusual on the city’s arguably most famous bridge: stop. In June, he plans to transform the bustling bridge that dates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Syria’s TV dramas are testing Ramadan series’ boundaries after Assad’s fall
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
ALEPPO, Syria (AP) — Ramadan in the Arab world is a time of fasting and prayer, but it brings another beloved tradition: the much-anticipated TV drama series shot each year to be aired during the holy month. After breaking their daily fast, families gather to watch their picks from the year’s crop of soap operas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rob Reiner’s son returns to court, may enter plea in the killing of his parents
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Reiner may finally enter a plea Monday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, after two previous court hearings that brought some drama but little practical progress in the case. Reiner is set to appear in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom for his arraignment on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Desmond Bane scores 36 points to help the Magic hold off the Clippers, 111-109
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Desmond Bane scored 36 points and Paolo Banchero added 16 points and eight assists as the Orlando Magic held on for a 111-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. Wendell Carter Jr. had 15 points and 14 rebounds and Tristan da Silva scored 13 for the Magic, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paul Rothrock sparks Sounders to 2-0 victory over Rapids in season opener
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Paul Rothrock had a goal and an assist after replacing an injured Jordan Morris early in the first half and the Seattle Sounders beat the Colorado Rapids 2-0 in a rainy season opener on Sunday night. Seattle lost Morris to a noncontact injury in the 8th minute and Rothrock had a hand ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scores and schedule for Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
Sunday’s Scoreboard NBA Toronto 122 Milwaukee 94 Oklahoma City 121 Cleveland 113 Atlanta 115 Brooklyn 104 Golden State 128 Denver 117 Dallas 134 Indiana 130 Charlotte 129 Washington 112 Boston 111 L.A. Lakers 89 Philadelphia 135 Minnesota 108 New York 105 Chicago 99 Portland 92 Phoenix 77 Orlando 111 L.A. Clippers 109 — MLS Seattle ... Read More »
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