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Supreme Court annuls result from spring federal election in Terrebonne riding
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has annulled the result in the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne from last spring’s federal election. Liberal Tatiana Auguste was declared the winner by one vote over Bloc Québécois candidate Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné. The justices announced their decision following a hearing on the case earlier today. After the April 28 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Antonelli leads Russell as Mercedes tops the week’s final day of F1 testing in Bahrain
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell were the fastest at the end of three days of Formula 1 preseason testing in Bahrain on Friday. Antonelli topped the afternoon session, replacing Russell behind the wheel. Russell led the way in the morning as the teams can run only one car on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norwegian cross-country skiing star Klaebo ties Olympic record by winning eighth career gold medal
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo insists the 10-kilometer race is the distance he struggles with most because it forces him to race the clock instead of another competitor. Funny, it didn’t look like it at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Friday. The 29-year-old Norwegian star made his trademark late surge to win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney set to attend vigil in Tumbler Ridge as questions linger about mass shooting
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
TUMBLER RIDGE — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit the northern town of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where residents continue to mourn and have questions about the mass shooting that took the lives of nine people, including the shooter. Carney is set to be joined by all federal party leaders, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia stunned by Zimbabwe at T20 World Cup and UAE and US also win
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Zimbabwe remained unbeaten against Australia at T20 World Cups after a surprising and comfortable 23-run win on Friday. Defending 169, seamers Blessing Muzarabani grabbed a career-best 4-17 and Brad Evans 3-23 to help dismiss Australia for 146 in 19.3 overs. Zimbabwe’s second victory from two matches left Australia — the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Astros closer Josh Hader playing catch again after biceps tendinitis in offseason
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Houston Astros closer Josh Hader played catch again Friday after the six-time All-Star left-hander dealt with biceps tendinitis while throwing bullpen sessions in the offseason. Manager Joe Espada said Hader, who missed the end of last season with a shoulder capsule strain, had stopped playing catch after a series ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let the revelry begin: Rio mayor hands city’s key to King Momo as Carnival kicks off
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The mayor of Rio de Janeiro gave King Momo the key to the Brazilian city on Friday, ushering in the symbolic Carnival monarch’s five-day reign over the festivities. Until Wednesday, Momo is charged with presiding over the revelry, participating in the parades and promoting the joy of partygoers. His ruling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Victoria Mboko advances to Qatar Open final, secures top 10 ranking
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
DOHA — Canada’s Victoria Mboko will play for the title at the Qatar Open and is assured of a Top 10 ranking when the WTA standings update Monday. The 19-year-old from Toronto advanced to the final Friday, defeating Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 6-2 in their semifinal. Mboko, the tournament’s 10th seed, converted five of nine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, Carney to attend vigil in Tumbler Bridge, B.C., on Friday
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has confirmed she will join Prime Minister Carney at a vigil Friday to honour the victims of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Nine people died in the shooting on Tuesday at a home and school in the town of about 2,700 people in northeastern British Columbia. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Complainant cross-examination continues in Frank Stronach’s sex assault trial
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
TORONTO — A defence lawyer representing businessman Frank Stronach in his Toronto sexual assault trial is suggesting a complainant’s narrative of what happened has evolved with time. Leora Shemesh is continuing to cross-examine the first of seven complainants expected to testify in the trial, which began Thursday after more than a week of delay. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Loperfido grateful for Blue Jays stint after trade sends him back to Houston
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
DUNEDIN — Joey Loperfido will never forget his time with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. Loperfido was traded back to the Houston Astros by the Blue Jays on Friday morning for fellow outfielder Jesus Sanchez. Toronto originally acquired Loperfido from Houston as part of a package for pitcher Yusei Kikuchi in July 2024. “I feel ... Read More »
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