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Turmoil-hit 2030 French Alps Olympics lose CEO Cyril Linette in leadership shake-up
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
Organizers of the 2030 French Alps Olympics confirmed Wednesday the departure of their chief executive officer following weeks of internal turmoil. They said the exit of Cyril Linette — who was at loggerheads with Edgar Grospiron, the former Olympic champion freestyle skier who leads the organizing committee — was formally acknowledged during a meeting of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: Trump’s state of the union, and immigration issues making headlines
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Trump defends policies in state of the union U.S. President Donald Trump defended his controversial immigration tactics and global tariffs during a record-breaking state of the union address on Tuesday night. During the 108-minute speech, the president ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump defends controversial policies, tariffs in state of the union
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump defended his controversial immigration tactics and global tariffs during a record-breaking state of the union address on Tuesday night. During the 108-minute speech, the president boasted about his wide-ranging policy changes on deportation, the economy and foreign policy at a critical time for the Republican Party. Poling has shown ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctors, health groups call for action as Canada lags on cervical cancer prevention
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — Cervical cancer is both the fastest-growing type of cancer in Canada and one that is almost completely preventable — and advocates are gathering in Ottawa on Wednesday to call on the federal government to step up screening, prevention and vaccination. The Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada, the Women’s Health Coalition and 19 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sixth complainant expected to take the stand in Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
TORONTO — The sixth of seven complainants in Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial is expected to take the stand in Toronto today. Stronach, the founder of the auto parts conglomerate Magna International, has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges related to alleged incidents spanning from the 1970s to the 1990s. Prosecutors allege he knew the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Almost half of Toronto-area immigrant settlement services expect program closures
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — Nearly half the immigrant service organizations in the Greater Toronto Area are braced for program closures in the near future due to federal funding cuts that began in 2024. A survey of 48 newcomer service agencies — conducted by the United Way Greater Toronto, Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants and the City ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luka hesitates, LeBron misses on the last possession of a rough homestand for the slumping Lakers
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Luka Doncic had the ball in his hands with a chance to win the game for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, the Slovenian scoring machine passed. That’s not what anybody around the Lakers wanted or expected from the NBA’s leading scorer — not even LeBron James, the recipient ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 19 BYU gets blown out at home as UCF makes 14 3-pointers in a 97-84 win
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Themus Fulks had 24 points and 11 assists, Jordan Burks also scored 24 and UCF shot 14 of 24 from 3-point range to run away from No. 19 BYU for a 97-84 upset Tuesday night. Jamichael Stillwell added 12 points, 12 rebounds and six assists as the Knights (20-7, 9-6 Big ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dent erupts for 30 as UCLA thumps USC 81-62 in crosstown showdown
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Donovan Dent scored 19 of his season-high 30 points in the first half, and UCLA defeated Southern California 81-62 on Tuesday night in a meeting of crosstown rivals trying to stay off the NCAA Tournament bubble. Dent was the Bruins’ hero for a second straight game. The senior guard drove the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anthony Edwards scores 34, Timberwolves beat the Trail Blazers 124-121
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 34 points and made five 3-pointers to help the Minnesota Timberwolves hold off the Portland Trail Blazers 124-121 on Tuesday night, their fourth win in their last five games. Jaden McDaniels added 27 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals and five blocks for the Timberwolves. Donte DiVincenzo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wendell Carter Jr. scores late winner in Magic’s 110-109 victory over slumping Lakers
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wendell Carter Jr. made a go-ahead putback with 6.7 seconds to play, Paolo Banchero scored 36 points and the Orlando Magic finished a strong West Coast trip with a 110-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. LeBron James missed a fallaway 3-point attempt on the final shot by ... Read More »
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