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Fact File: Fake and misleading images shared online amid Mexican cartel violence
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
Mexican special forces killed a notorious cartel leader on Sunday, sparking a wave of retaliatory violence that saw cars set ablaze by cartel members and roads blocked in 20 Mexican states. As smoke filled the sky and Canadian tourists sheltered in place, fake and misleading images claiming to show the destruction of Mexican cities and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blues second-leading scorer Robert Thomas takes temporary leave of absence for a personal matter
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas, who is second on the team with 33 points, will take a temporary leave of absence because of a personal matter. Blues president of hockey operations and general manager Doug Armstrong announced the leave of absence on Wednesday. Thomas is expected to return to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Co-host Sri Lanka knocked out of T20 World Cup after losing to New Zealand
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Co-host Sri Lanka was knocked out of cricket’s T20 World Cup on Wednesday after losing to Group 2 rival New Zealand by 61 runs in the Super 8 stage. New Zealand hit 168-7 after being put in to bat by Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka. Sri Lanka could then only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Co-host Sri Lanka knocked out of cricket’s T20 World Cup after losing to New Zealand
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Co-host Sri Lanka knocked out of cricket’s T20 World Cup after losing to New Zealand. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian tennis star Félix Auger-Aliassime through to Dubai quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
DUBAI — Top seed Félix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the quarterfinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships with a 6-4, 6-4 win over French qualifier Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Wednesday. Auger-Aliassime was out-aced 11-8 in the match between two of the game’s biggest servers. Mpetshi Perricard is second on the ATP Tour in average aces per match ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump’s trade czar says Canada must accept tariffs, help reshore American jobs
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s top trade czar says if Canada wants a trade deal with Washington, it will have to accept “some level of higher tariff” and help to reshore American industries. United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told CBC News’ Katie Simpson on Tuesday that “if Canada wants to come in and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman tells Frank Stronach trial she became ‘social recluse’ after 1986 incident
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
TORONTO — A woman is telling Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial that she became a “social recluse” and lost her “zest for life” as a result of an incident in 1986. The woman is the sixth of seven complainants expected to testify at the billionaire businessman’s trial in Toronto. Tearing up on the stand this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiuri makes Fendi creative debut with fur-forward looks and star-filled front row
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Uma Thurman’s casual front-row look for Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut as Fendi creative director during Milan Fashion Week on Wednesday provided a sneak peek of a cold-weather collection that veered from solid daywear to sensuous evening looks, anchored by fur-forward outerwear. The front row was star-packed, including Thurman in a classic white ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps ink reigning MLS defender of the year Blackmon to extension
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Major League Soccer’s reigning defender of the year is sticking with the Vancouver Whitecaps. The club announced Wednesday that it has signed centre back Tristan Blackmon to an extension through the 2029-30 season. Blackmon spent four seasons with Los Angeles FC before being dealt to the ‘Caps via Charlotte FC in the league’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penguins captain Sidney Crosby placed on injured reserve after getting hurt at the Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins will have to start their playoff push without Sidney Crosby. The club placed its longtime captain on injured reserve on Wednesday. The move comes after Crosby sustained a lower-body injury during the Olympic hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Games. The 38-year-old Crosby went down in the second period ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine, dead at 42: ‘Unimaginable heartbreak’
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
Katherine Short, the daughter of Canadian comedian Martin Short, has died at age 42. Martin Short said in a Facebook statement on Tuesday that his family is devastated by the loss and is asking for privacy as they “grieve this unimaginable heartbreak.” Katherine Short is survived by her father and her brothers, Henry and Oliver. ... Read More »
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