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Second complainant testifies Frank Stronach groped her in downtown condo
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
TORONTO — A woman who worked at Frank Stronach’s Toronto restaurant and nightclub in the early 1980s says he went from a “fatherly mentor” to someone who made her feel “terrified” once they were alone in his downtown condo. The woman, now 63, is the second complainant to take the stand at the billionaire businessman’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italy pulls off a stunner in Olympic men’s speedskating team pursuit, earns first gold since 2006
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — The Italian men’s speedskating team is back on top in team’s pursuit. Davide Ghiotto, Andrea Giovannini and Michele Malfatti beat U.S. world record-holders Casey Dawson, Emery Lehman and Ethan Cepuran by 4 1/2 seconds to win the men’s team pursuit gold medal in speedskating on Tuesday at the Milan Cortina ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC acquires forward Emilio Aristizábal from Colombian First Division team
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
TORONTO — Toronto FC acquired forward Emilio Aristizábal from Colombian First Division team Atlético Nacional on Tuesday. Aristizábal will be on loan for the entire 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, with Toronto FC having an option to purchase. Aristizábal will occupy an under-22 initiative slot and international roster position; however, he’ll be added to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada has ‘relied too heavily’ on other countries for protection, Carney says
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada should never be held “hostage” by other nations over its own security and has relied too heavily and for too long on geography and allies for protection. Carney is in Montreal today to unveil Canada’s first-ever defence industrial strategy, which looks to hike Canadian firms’ share of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen Colbert says network lawyers pulled James Talarico interview over FCC equal time fears
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
Late-night host Stephen Colbert said his interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was pulled from Monday night’s broadcast over network fears it would violate regulatory guidance from the Trump administration on giving equal time to political candidates. “He was supposed to be here, but we were told in no uncertain terms by our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada strikes gold again in women’s team pursuit, climbs to 12 medals at Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
MILAN — Canada’s speedskaters have won a gold medal in the women’s team pursuit at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Defending champions Valérie Maltais, Ivanie Blondin and Isabelle Weidemann defeated the Netherlands in the final to top the podium for the second straight Games. The win marks the first time since 2010 that a country has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sacramento State men’s football to join FBS Mid-American Conference in July
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
The Mid-American Conference will be adding FCS program Sacramento State as a football-only member starting on July 1, the conference announced. The shift to FBS this season is significant for the Hornets, who played their last snap in the FCS as a member of the Big Sky Conference in November. “This is a historic moment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trinidad’s creative community rallies to ensure the famed carnival remains affordable
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Trinidad and Tobago was practically shut down on Tuesday as it neared the climax of its famed annual two-day carnival. But this year, the event — dubbed “the greatest show on Earth” — faced the pressures of rising costs, leaving a growing number of residents on the twin-island Caribbean nation no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec auto board sorry for online platform boondoggle, aims to regain public trust
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s automobile insurance board is apologizing over the botched rollout of its online platform and the hundreds of millions of dollars in cost overruns on the project. The apology comes after a public inquiry concluded on Monday that auto board management hid the true cost of the platform from elected officials. Quebec’s premier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Detroit’s stunning surge: Pistons enter post-All-Star play with the NBA’s best record
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
The Detroit Pistons had the worst record in franchise history at the All-Star break four years ago. And two years ago, their record at the break was even worse. Look at them now. When the NBA starts post-All-Star play on Thursday, the Pistons — a franchise that last won a playoff series in 2008 — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tony Clark intends to resign as MLB players’ union head, AP source says, as possible cap fight looms
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tony Clark intends to resign as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, a person familiar with union’s deliberations said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because his decision, first reported by ESPN, had not been announced. The person said an announcement was likely ... Read More »
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