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Journalist Don Lemon pleads not guilty to civil rights charges in Minnesota church protest
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon pleaded not guilty to federal civil rights charges Friday, accused in a protest at a Minnesota church where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official is a pastor. Four other people are also set to be arraigned in the case. Lemon did not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, Carney to attend vigil in Tumbler Ridge, 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!Newfoundland’s COVID-19 travel restriction a justifiable Charter infringement: court
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed the constitutionality of a pandemic-related rule that curbed travel to Newfoundland and Labrador for public health reasons. A 2020 order from the province’s chief medical officer of health limited the circumstances in which non-residents could enter the province due to COVID-19. In May 2020, Nova Scotia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MPs agree to fast-track study of budget bill, with confidence vote to follow
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
OTTAWA — MPs have agreed to fast-track a committee study of the government’s main budget bill, setting the stage for what could be a final vote on the legislation by the end of the month. Government House leader Steven MacKinnon introduced a motion after question period today that lays out timelines for the finance committee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paul retires as NBA’s All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
Chris Paul, the “Point God” who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Paul made the announcement on the first day of the NBA’s All-Star weekend at the home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A battered car forces William Byron into a backup for his Daytona 500 three-peat bid
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — William Byron will try to drive his way into NASCAR history Sunday when he attempts to become the first winner of three consecutive Daytona 500s. He’ll have to do it in a backup Chevrolet after his preferred No. 24 was damaged in a qualifying race at Daytona International Speedway. No ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supreme Court invalidates result from spring federal election in Terrebonne riding
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has invalidated the result in the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne from last spring’s federal election. Liberal Tatiana Auguste was initially declared the winner by one vote over Bloc Québécois candidate Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné in the 2025 election. The justices announced they were invalidating this result following a hearing on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec political, business leaders tout Montreal as ideal to host NATO defence bank
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
MONTREAL — The Quebec government joined Montreal’s business and political leaders to bolster the city’s candidacy to become the global headquarters for the proposed international Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB). Premier François Legault lauded Montreal as the bank’s potential home as he participated in an event alongside Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada and National ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!12-time All-Star and 2-time Olympic gold medalist Chris Paul announces retirement from NBA after 21 seasons
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — 12-time All-Star and 2-time Olympic gold medalist Chris Paul announces retirement from NBA after 21 seasons. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: MPs agree to fast-track study of budget bill
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
OTTAWA — MPs have agreed to fast-track a committee study of the government’s main budget bill, setting the stage for what could be a final vote on the legislation by the end of the month. Government House leader Steven MacKinnon introduced a motion after question period today that lays out timelines for the finance committee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Taylor Swift boosted ticket sales to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-am without even being there. Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA ... Read More »
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