February 18th, 2026
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LeBlanc to meet with Trump’s trade czar to talk about CUSMA review

By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026

WASHINGTON — The minister in charge of Canada-U.S. trade says he will be sitting down with U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade czar in the coming weeks to discuss the looming review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. Dominic LeBlanc says he spoke with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the phone after his American counterpart last week ... Read More »

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Lawsuit alleges Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice physically assaulted former girlfriend

By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026

DALLAS (AP) — The former girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice alleges in a lawsuit filed this week that he physically assaulted her multiple times over a year-and-a-half, causing injuries that included bleeding and bruising. The lawsuit filed Monday in Dallas County by Dacoda Jones comes after she made domestic violence allegations ... Read More »

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Wall QB and Yoakum defensive lineman take top honors on Texas 3A all-state football team

By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026

BRYAN, Texas (AP) — The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A all-state football team, distributed by The Associated Press: FIRST TEAM Offense Guards Dillon Wylie, Gunter, 6-1, 255, sr. and Baine Jenschke, Wall, 6-3, 285, sr. Tackles Cornell Norman, Edna, 6-3, 265, sr. and Oliver Ortiz, Yoakum, 6-3, 295, sr. Center Eli Ladd, Arp, ... Read More »

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Nuggets mourn Doug Moe, the motion-offense pioneer who helped change the NBA

By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026

DENVER (AP) — Before looking ahead to the remainder of the season, the Denver Nuggets spent some time Wednesday reflecting on what the late coach Doug Moe meant to the city, the franchise and the league and how his offensive innovations changed the NBA. Moe, an ABA original who will be remembered most for his ... Read More »

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Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin takes slalom gold, Canada and US advance with OT wins in hockey

By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Redemption, at last, for Mikaela Shiffrin at the Winter Olympics. The American superstar put in two dominant runs to win the women’s slalom on Wednesday by a massive 1.50 seconds, ending a run of eight straight Olympic races without a medal for perhaps the greatest Alpine skier of all time. ... Read More »

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Riviera has a long history and a long par 3 for Genesis Invitational

By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Riviera has evolved over its 100 years as one of the best golf courses in America, no greater example than the fourth hole that now has a scorecard yardage of 273 yards that makes it the longest par 3 among regular PGA Tour stops. Not everyone likes the change, or has ... Read More »

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Paul Coffey returns to the Oilers’ coaching staff

By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Paul Coffey is returning to the Edmonton Oilers’ coaching staff after a previous two-year stint leading the club’s defensive unit. The former Oilers defenseman and Hall of Famer had returned to his role as a special adviser to ownership and hockey operations in July. From the time of his first hire ... Read More »

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Tumbler Ridge victim’s mom says truck robbed, wounded daughter’s paddle board stolen

By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026

VANCOUVER — The mother of 12-year-old Maya Gebala, who has been holding vigil at her bedside since she was gravely wounded in last week’s school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., says her daughter’s paddle board has been stolen from her vehicle. Cia Edmonds, who has been with Maya in BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, says ... Read More »

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U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events

By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good, the Minnesota mom fatally shot by a federal agent during this winter’s massive immigration crackdown. The Irish rock band released the six-song EP “U2 – Days of Ash” on Wednesday. ... Read More »

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United States advances to Olympic men’s hockey semifinals with 2-1 overtime victory over Sweden

By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026

MILAN (AP) — United States advances to Olympic men’s hockey semifinals with 2-1 overtime victory over Sweden. The Associated Press... Read More »

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AC Milan falls seven points behind leader Inter in title race after 1-1 home draw with Como

By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026

MILAN (AP) — AC Milan fell seven points behind Inter Milan in the Italian title race after drawing 1-1 at home to Como on Wednesday. Argentina midfielder Nico Paz put the visitors ahead in the 32nd minute following a clumsy error from Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan. The France No. 1 tried passing the ball from ... Read More »

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