February 22nd, 2026
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Photo Gallery: Canadian fans mourn gold medal hockey loss

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026

Fans across the country didn’t let the early morning hour keep them from coming together — and in the end commiserating together — after Canada’s men’s hockey team lost a heartbreaking Olympic gold medal game 2-1 in overtime. Here’s a look at some moments from Sunday’s fan watch parties, inside and outside Canada, in photos. ... Read More »

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RCMP can’t corroborate ‘veracity’ of multiple threats in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026

RCMP say they have not been able to corroborate the “veracity” of multiple threats being received in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., in the wake of the recent school shooting there. A short statement issued Sunday from B.C. RCMP spokesman Staff Sgt. Kris Clark says Mounties became aware of threats that circulated online and within the community. ... Read More »

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Canadians in Mexican state ordered to shelter in place as violence erupts

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026

HALIFAX — Canadians in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, are being ordered to shelter in place as violence escalates in the region. The federal government is warning Canadians in Jalisco State, including popular tourist destination Puerto Vallarta, that criminal groups have set up road blocks with burning vehicles in the area. The feds say there have also ... Read More »

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Overtime hockey heartbreak closes Milan Cortina Olympics for Canada

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026

MILAN — The Canadian men’s hockey team could not maintain its best-on-best dominance over the United States, falling 2-1 in overtime in Sunday’s gold-medal game at the Milan-Cortina Games. New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes scored 1:41 into overtime, left alone in the slot during 3-on-3 play as Canada scrambled after surrendering an odd-man break ... Read More »

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Canada loses 2-1 in OT to U.S. in men’s hockey final at Milan Cortina Winter Games

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026

MILAN — The Canadian men’s hockey team could not maintain its best-on-best dominance over the United States, falling 2-1 in overtime in Sunday’s gold-medal game at the Milan-Cortina Games. New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes scored 1:41 into overtime, left alone in the slot during 3-on-3 play as Canada scrambled after surrendering an odd-man break ... Read More »

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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 »

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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 »

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RCMP investigating threats online and in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after shootings

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

RCMP say they are investigating threats that have circulated online and within the community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after a mass shooting there earlier this month. Police say a safety plan is in place for those who have been impacted as well as the community as the investigation continues. Police did not offer specifics on ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: RCMP investigating threats in Tumbler Ridge after shootings

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

RCMP say they are investigating threats that have circulated online and within the community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after a mass shooting there earlier this month. Police say a safety plan is in place for those who have been impacted as well as the community as the investigation continues. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Newfoundland lobster tags from the 1980s among plastic trash washing up in Scotland

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

ST. JOHN’S — Lobster tags from Newfoundland dating back to the 1980s are among the piles of plastic trash that has washed up this year on Sanday, an island in the Scottish Orkney archipelago known for its pristine white sandy beaches. David Warner organizes regular beach cleanups on the island, which is on the northeast ... Read More »

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No mention of concerns from OpenAI day after Tumbler Ridge shooting: B.C. government

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

British Columbia’s government says OpenAI had a preplanned meeting with provincial officials the day after a deadly shooting at the secondary school in Tumbler Ridge, but the company made no mention of concerns it had regarding the shooter’s online interactions with its ChatGPT program. The province says the day after the meeting, OpenAI requested contact ... Read More »

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