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2-time NL manager of the year Pat Murphy agrees to contract extension with Brewers
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy has agreed to a multi-year contract extension after leading the Brewers to division titles and getting selected as NL manager of the year each of his first two seasons. Murphy’s contract had been set to expire at the end of the season if he hadn’t agreed to an extension. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps sign head coach Jesper Sorensen to two-year extension
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Choosing to stay in Vancouver was an easy decision for Jesper Sorensen. After all, the head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps still has work to do. Now he’ll have time to accomplish his goals — the Major League Soccer team announced Friday that it has signed Sorensen to a two-year extension through the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec justice minister withdraws article on abortion rights in constitution bill
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s justice minister has reversed course in the face of strong criticism of his plan to enshrine abortion rights in his constitution bill. Simon Jolin-Barrette says on social media that after hearing from legal experts and women’s rights groups he made the difficult decision to withdraw the abortion section from the legislation. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘A huge mistake.’ Kompany hits out at Mourinho for Vinícius Júnior comments
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has criticized José Mourinho for attacking the character of Vinícius Júnior after the Real Madrid star accused an opponent of racially insulting him during a Champions League match. Benfica coach Mourinho suggested that Brazil forward Vinícius had incited Benfica’s players with his celebrations after scoring the only goal in Tuesday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dr. Joss Reimer named Canada’s new chief public health officer
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
OTTAWA — Dr. Joss Reimer, a physician from Manitoba, has been named Canada’s new chief public health officer. Health Minister Marjorie Michel welcomed Reimer to the role in a social media post today. She replaces Dr. Theresa Tam, who retired in June after becoming a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reimer was chief medical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s use of emergencies law for tariff
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s use of a legal tool to deploy tariffs. Trump used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act for his “Liberation Day” tariffs and fentanyl-related duties on Canada, Mexico and China. More coming. Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy agrees to extension after managing Brewers to 2 straight division titles
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy has agreed to a multi-year contract extension after leading the Brewers to division titles and getting selected as NL manager of the year each of his first two seasons. Murphy’s contract had been set to expire at the end of the season if he hadn’t agreed to an extension. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Dr. Joss Reimer named Canada’s new chief public health officer
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
OTTAWA — Dr. Joss Reimer has been named Canada’s new chief public health officer. She replaces Dr. Theresa Tam, who retired in June after becoming a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final commercial flight operated by Canadian airline departed from Cuba: Anand
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the final flight operated by Canadian airlines departed from Cuba yesterday. For more than a year, Global Affairs Canada has warned travellers of “shortages of basic necessities, including food, medicine and fuel” across most of Cuba. In January, the island lost its main source of fuel when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s men’s hockey team eyes spot in gold-medal game, but captain Crosby out
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Canada’s men’s hockey team will vie for a spot in the gold medal game, but they’ll have to win without captain Sidney Crosby. And short-track speedskaters aim for another podium finish on Day 14 of the Milan Cortina Olympics. Crosby sustained a lower-body injury when Canada beat Czechia 4-3 in overtime Wednesday to advance to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police search former Prince Andrew’s home a day after his arrest
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Police searched the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor again on Friday, a day after he was arrested and held in custody for nearly 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Following one of the most tumultuous days in ... Read More »
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