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Nationwide events mark four years since Russian invasion of Ukraine
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ukrainian Canadian Congress will hold an event on Parliament Hill today to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It is one of 60 gatherings planned for across the country in the days around the anniversary. On Feb. 24, 2022, Russia launched an unprovoked attack on Ukraine, by land, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four years after full-scale Ukraine invasion, Canada faces tough choices on defence
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
OTTAWA — As the world marks four years since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday, analysts say Moscow has contributed to global instability that will force Canadians to spend more — and more quickly — to defend their territory. “People need to understand why defence is extremely important right now, and why ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka wins toss, elects to field against England in Super 8s game
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — T20 World Cup co-host Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field against England in their Super Eights Group 2 game on Sunday. England has happy memories of the venue where it routed Sri Lanka 3-0 in a T20 series before the tournament. However, Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top-ranked Thitikul wins home LPGA Thailand tournament for the first time
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) — World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul justified her top billing in emphatic fashion after edging Japan’s Chizzy Iwai by one stroke to claim her home LPGA Thailand tournament for the first time. Buoyed by raucous home support, the Thai star kept her composure under sweltering conditions and intense pressure to card a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul wins home LPGA Thailand tournament for the first time
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) — World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul justified her top billing in emphatic fashion after edging Japan’s Chizzy Iwai by one stroke to capture and claim her home LPGA Thailand tournament for the first time. Buoyed by raucous home support, the Thai star kept her composure under sweltering conditions and intense pressure to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All eyes on men’s hockey final between Canada, U.S. on Games’ last day
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
MILAN — Day 16 of the Milan Cortina Games is also its last, and all eyes will be on the gold-medal grudge match between Canada and the United States for men’s hockey supremacy. The Canadians and the Americans will rekindle their heated rivalry, most recently played out in last year’s 4 Nation Face-Off tournament where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL receiver Rondale Moore found dead in his Indiana hometown
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (AP) — Rondale Moore, the NFL receiver who had season-ending training camp knee injuries in each of the last two years after a standout college career at Purdue and a promising start with the Arizona Cardinals, was found dead Saturday, authorities said. He was 25. Police said Moore died of a suspected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Messi, MLS champs Inter Miami get trounced 3-0 by LAFC in season opener
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami got off to a rough start in their Major League Soccer Cup title defence when David Martínez, Denis Bouanga and Nathan Ordaz scored in Los Angeles FC’s 3-0 victory Saturday night. Son Heung-min set up Martínez’s opening goal for LAFC, which emphasized its status as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryan Garcia beats Mario Barrios by unanimous decision to win the WBC welterweight title
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ryan Garcia, an immensely talented boxer who has gone through his share of personal and profession turmoil in his young career, dominated Mario Barrios on Saturday night to win by unanimous decision and capture the WBC welterweight championship. Garcia (25-2, 20 knockouts) of Victorville, California, left little doubt he deserved the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AJ Dybantsa leads No. 23 BYU to 79-69 victory over No. 6 Iowa State
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
PROVO, Utah (AP) — AJ Dybantsa had 29 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to help No. 23 BYU beat No. 6 Iowa State 79-69 on Saturday night for its first victory over a Top 10 opponent this season. Kennard Davis, Jr. added 17 points, and Mihailo Boskovic had 13 for the Cougars (20-7, 8-6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lassiter scores winner, Chará sets records as Timbers open season with 3-2 victory over Crew
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ariel Lassiter had the only goal of the second half and Portland beat the Columbus Crew 3-2 in a season opener on Saturday night, topping off a record-setting night for the Timbers’ Diego Chará. Lassiter scored the winner in the 88th minute on a night when Chará became the first field ... Read More »
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