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Oscar-winning filmmaker Frederick Wiseman dies, leaving legacy of American institutions
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Frederick Wiseman, the celebrated director of “Titicut Follies” and dozens of other documentaries whose in-depth, unadorned movies comprised a unique and revelatory history of American institutions, died Monday at age 96. The death was announced in a joint statement from his family and from his production company, Zipporah Films. Additional details ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oldham wins gold, Sarault claims silver, hockey final set at Milan Cortina Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026
MILAN — Megan Oldham delivered Canada’s second gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Olympics on Monday, winning the women’s freestyle skiing big air competition. The 24-year-old from Parry Sound, Ont., finished with a two-run combined score of 180.75 to edge defending Olympic champion Eileen Gu of China, who posted 179.00, while Italy’s Flora Tabanelli took bronze ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police: Browns safety Ronnie Hickman jumped by 4 men in a New York hotel lobby
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was treated for minor injuries and released, the team said on Monday after New York police received reports that he was jumped by four men in a hotel lobby. The Browns said Hickman, 24, was at home resting with his family. There have been no arrests ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yamal misses a penalty and Barcelona’s late collapse hands Girona a 2-1 win in La Liga
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026
GIRONA, Spain (AP) — Lamine Yamal missed a penalty as Barcelona lost at Girona 2-1 on Monday and passed up a chance to overtake Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. The defeat was the second in less than a week for Barca and left it second in the table, two points behind Madrid. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boy who moved from Africa to Tumbler Ridge, B.C., adapted well, family friend says
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026
It only took about three months for Abel Mwansa Jr. to lose his Zambian accent when he moved to Tumbler Ridge, B.C., an accomplishment that a family friend would tease him about for abandoning his promise. Christopher Bwalya, a pastor with the Burning Bush Ministries in Solwezi, Zambia, is a close friend to the Mwansa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada into Olympic women’s hockey final, Poulin breaks record in 2-1 win over Swiss
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026
MILAN — Canada will play for women’s Olympic hockey gold again. The defending champions are a win away from repeating, but will be the underdogs Thursday against a talented, relentless United States team that has outscored its opposition 31-1 in the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin scored twice in a 2-1 semifinal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada will meet the U.S. in Olympic women’s hockey final
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026
MILAN — Canada has defeated Switzerland 2-1 in the women’s hockey semifinal at the Milan Cortina Olympics to set up a gold-medal rematch with the United States on Thursday. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says Blue Jays ‘very capable’ after World Series heartbreak
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026
DUNEDIN — When the Toronto Blue Jays lost Game 7 of the World Series in a heartbreaking 11th inning, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was the last person to leave the home dugout at Rogers Centre. Sitting in that moment was how he moved on from Toronto’s disappointing 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. “When I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!3 killed, including suspect, in shooting during Rhode Island youth hockey game
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — Three people, including the suspect, were fatally shot during a Rhode Island youth hockey game Monday, authorities said. Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves told reporters that three other victims are hospitalized in critical condition. “It appears that this was a targeted event, that it may be a family dispute,” she said. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Austria wins gold in 1st Olympic men’s super team ski jump as event
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026
PREDAZZO, Italy (AP) — Austria won the Olympic debut of the men’s super team ski jump on Monday, capturing its first medal in the sport in the Milan Cortina Games as heavy snow and wind canceled the final round of the event. Poland took silver and Norway got bronze. The new format replaced the former ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carolina Hurricanes reach 3-year extension with goaltender Brandon Bussi through 2028-29 season
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have signed goaltender Brandon Bussi to a three-year, $5.7 million extension, keeping the one-time waiver pickup in place through the 2028-29 season. The Hurricanes announced the deal Monday, the latest chapter in Bussi’s unlikely rise to prominence for one of the Eastern Conference’s top contenders. The rookie is ... Read More »
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