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Teenage Canadian Samra’s century proves in vain as New Zealand powers into T20 World Cup Super 8s
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
CHENNAI, India (AP) — Canada batter Yuvraj Samra’s exhilarating century proved in vain as New Zealand advanced to cricket’s T20 World Cup Super 8s with an eight-wicket win on Tuesday. New Zealand’s resounding victory knocked 2024 semifinalist Afghanistan out of the tournament, with the Black Caps joining England, South Africa, West Indies, India and Sri ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Carney defence strategy, Tumbler Ridge, Ottawa called to help Cuba
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Carney set to announce defence industrial strategy today Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to publicly release today his new Buy Canadian plan for supplying the military and growing Canada’s domestic defence industry. The $6.6-billion plan promises to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plummeting temperatures, heavy snow forecast as winter returns to Prairies
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
CALGARY — Winter is making a comeback on the Prairies, with cold temperatures and heavy snow in the forecast. Environment Canada says parts of southern Saskatchewan are under an orange snowfall warning, with an area stretching from Prince Albert to Estevan expecting up to 35 centimetres of snow by Thursday morning. The weather office also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health, education, public safety to be protected in B.C. budget, Minister Bailey says
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s finance minister describes the government’s budget being unveiled today as disciplined, focused and serious. Brenda Bailey says the government will protect the core services of health and education, while there will also be money for public safety in response to numerous shootings connected to extortion threats. The NDP government has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As portables arrive in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., expert says feeling safe a priority
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
The co-founder of a group that supports victims and their families after mass shootings says a top priority when bringing students back to school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is to make them feel safe again. “No kid can learn in fear,” said Anita Busch, with the U.S.-based organization Victims First. The British Columbia government has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s speedskating champions ready to defend Olympic team pursuit title
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
MILAN — Canada’s reigning Olympic champion women’s speedskating team returns to defend its title in the team pursuit semifinals Tuesday at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Valérie Maltais of La Baie, Que., and Ottawa’s Ivanie Blondin and Isabelle Weidemann posted the fastest quarterfinal time at two minutes 55.03 seconds and will face the United States in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Road to ruin: Montreal’s pothole problems have solutions — but city lacks money
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
MONTREAL — Montrealer Marianick Baril says she’s had eight flat tires since Christmas. Now, she plans her daily commute less on travel time and more by choosing the streets that have the fewest craters that threaten to send her vehicle back to the mechanic. This winter has been particularly perilous for Baril and other Montreal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa faces calls to send essential fuel to Cuba as U.S. widens oil blockade
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing mounting calls to speak out against the United States for widening its restrictions on fuel reaching Cuba, or to send aid to the country. For more than a year, Global Affairs Canada has warned travellers of “shortages of basic necessities, including food, medicine and fuel” across most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney set to announce defence industrial strategy today
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to publicly release today his new Buy Canadian plan for supplying the military and growing Canada’s domestic defence industry. The $6.6-billion plan promises to prioritize building military equipment at home, hike the share of defence contracts awarded to Canadian firms and add up to 125,000 new jobs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial for man accused of killing 5 in Winnipeg rooming house set to begin
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
WINNIPEG — A jury trial for a man accused of fatally shooting five people in a Winnipeg rooming house is scheduled to begin today. Police responded to the multi-unit building in the city’s West Broadway neighbourhood in November 2023. Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, and two others died in hospital. The fifth, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Second witness expected to take stand at Frank Stronach’s sex assault trial
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
TORONTO — Another witness is expected to take the stand today at the sexual assault trial of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach. The judge-alone trial began in Toronto last Thursday after more than a week of delay. Stronach, who is 93, has pleaded not guilty to a dozen charges related to seven complainants over alleged incidents ... Read More »
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