February 16th, 2026
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No. 3 Duke routs Syracuse 101-64, shifts focus to weekend showdown versus No. 1 Michigan

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Cameron Boozer had 22 points and 12 rebounds and helped No. 3 Duke rout Syracuse 101-64 victory Monday night. Isaiah Evans scored 21 points, Nikolas Khamenia added 14 points off the bench and Patrick Ngongba and Cayden Boozer each had 12 for the Blue Devils (24-2, 13-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who ... Read More »

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Portable classrooms for Tumbler Ridge, B.C., as shooting victim is remembered

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

The British Columbia government says portable facilities are arriving in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., to allow children to return to school after six people were killed at the community’s high school last week. The B.C. government says in a news release that the new facilities will be set up on the grounds of nearby Tumbler Ridge ... Read More »

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Heisman winner and national champion QB Fernando Mendoza shifting to NFL mindset

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza is now starting to shift his mindset toward the NFL, which really was his goal when he transferred to Indiana. Mendoza and the Hoosiers just happened to have a perfect season together that ended with an improbable national championship. “It’s been a whirlwind. I think ... Read More »

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Portable classrooms arriving in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after school shooting

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

TUMBLER RIDGE — The British Columbia government says portable facilities will begin arriving in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., to allow children to return to school after six people were killed at the community’s high school last week. The B.C. government says in a news release that the new facilities will be set up on the grounds ... Read More »

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Dolphins releasing star receiver Tyreek Hill in major roster cuts

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Dolphins released star receiver Tyreek Hill on Monday, ending the All-Pro’s four-year tenure in Miami. Hill, who turns 32 on March 1, is recovering from a season-ending injury suffered in a game against the New York Jets on Sept. 29 that required surgery to repair significant damage to his ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: School portables arriving to resume classes in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

TUMBLER RIDGE — The British Columbia government says portable facilities will begin arriving in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., to allow children to return to school after six people were killed at the community’s high school last week. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Al Pacino, Francis Ford Coppola and others pay tribute to Robert Duvall, who died at age 95

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

Remembrances poured in Monday in honor of Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor known for roles in “Apocalypse Now,” “Lonesome Dove,” Tender Mercies” and as the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies. Duvall died Sunday at age 95 at his home in Virginia, according to an announcement from his publicist and a statement posted ... Read More »

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Dodgers utility man Tommy Edman won’t be ready for opening day coming off ankle surgery

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Tommy Edman won’t be ready for opening day following offseason surgery on his right ankle. Manager Dave Roberts on Monday made official what was expected, saying Edman was taking swings and doing light jogging but that the versatile second baseman wouldn’t be ready for the start ... Read More »

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Photo Gallery: Canada’s Day 10 at Milan Cortina Olympics

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

Megan Oldham delivered Canada’s second gold medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Day 10 of the Games, winning the women’s freestyle skiing big air competition. Earlier, Courtney Sarault earned her third medal of the Olympics with silver in the women’s 1,000 metres in short-track speedskating. Sarault, a 25-year old from Moncton, N.B., added to ... Read More »

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says World Series loss is behind him as Blue Jays open spring training

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was the last person to leave the Toronto dugout after the Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series last fall because the star slugger wanted that to be the moment when he moved on. The first full workout for the Blue Jays at ... Read More »

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Oscar-winning filmmaker Frederick Wiseman dies, leaving legacy of American institutions

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Frederick Wiseman, the celebrated director of “Titicut Follies” and dozens of other documentaries whose in-depth, unadorned movies comprised a unique and revelatory history of American institutions, died Monday at age 96. The death was announced in a joint statement from his family and from his production company, Zipporah Films. Additional details ... Read More »

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