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Alyssa Milano, Selma Blair, Ashton Kutcher and more remember Eric Dane, dead at 53
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Friends and co-stars across Hollywood are mourning Eric Dane, the actor known for his iconic role as Dr. Mark Sloan — aka McSteamy — on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy.” Dane, who announced his ALS diagnosis less than a year ago, died Thursday at 53. Ashton Kutcher “The Franklin strip fanatics fantasy football league will miss Mr. ... Read More »
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By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on February 20th, 2026
SMALL, Mary
VAN HIERDEN, Brittany
SPEAR CHIEF, Mariah
LIVINGSTONE, Bruce
HASTINGS, Michael
In the news today: Olympics, India trade deal with Canada, Tumbler Ridge, NDP debate
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Canada’s men’s hockey team is vying for a spot in the gold-medal game at the Milan Cortina Olympics A spot in the gold-medal game will be on the line today when Canada’s men’s hockey team takes on Finland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UK Athletics pleads guilty to corporate manslaughter after Paralympian death in 2017
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — UK Athletics pleaded guilty on Friday to the corporate manslaughter of a Paralympian who died during training. Abdullah Hayayei was fatally injured when he was hit on the head by a metal pole at Newham Leisure Centre in east London on July 11, 2017. UK Athletics Ltd, the national governing body for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police search Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home a day after his arrest
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Police continued on Friday to search the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after he was arrested and held in custody for the best part of 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Following one of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police continue to search Mountbatten-Windsor’s former stately home, a day after his arrest
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Police continued on Friday to search the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after the former prince was held in custody for the best part of 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Following one of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: India trade deal with Canada, Tumbler Ridge, NDP debate
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… India envoy says trade deal possible within a year India’s envoy to Ottawa says Canada could sign a comprehensive trade deal with New Delhi within a year — despite the fact that trade talks between the two nations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s men’s hockey team eyes final ; Sarault aims for fifth medal of the Games
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Canada’s men’s hockey team will vie for a spot in the gold medal game while short-track speedskaters aim for another podium finish on Day 14 of the Milan Cortina Olympics. The hockey team edged Czechia 4-3 in overtime Wednesday to advance to the semifinal match against Finland, but captain Sidney Crosby’s status remains unknown after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guns in photo posted by Tumbler Ridge shooter’s mother were legal, expert says
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
A former RCMP weapons officer says guns in a photo posted by the Tumbler Ridge shooter’s mother all appear to have been legal to own in Canada at the time, although they include a semi-automatic rifle that was later prohibited. Jennifer Jacobs posted the photo of guns in a cabinet to Facebook in August 2024 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds warn First Nations people to carry passport when crossing U.S. border
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal government has updated its travel advice for the United States, urging First Nations people to carry a passport in addition to a status card when crossing the border. Before this week, the government website said First Nations people could “freely” enter the United States for the purposes of employment, study, retirement, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ahead of PM’s visit, India’s envoy says Canada could sign trade deal ‘within a year’
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
OTTAWA — India’s envoy to Ottawa says Canada could sign a comprehensive trade deal with New Delhi within a year — despite the fact that trade talks between the two nations have stalled multiple times since they started in 2010. Ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s anticipated visit to India, High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik said ... Read More »
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