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Telefilm wants to reframe the Canadian film success story after box-office slump
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
Telefilm Canada says a nearly 41 per cent drop in box-office revenue for Canadian films last year reflects the volatility of the theatrical market, not a crisis of quality. At the same time, the agency is expanding its definition of success beyond ticket sales. In a report released this month, the federal funding body found ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul struggles in the first round of the LPGA Singapore tournament
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
SINGAPORE (AP) — Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul struggled during the first round of the HSBC Women’s World Championship on Thursday, shooting a 1-over 73 to trail the leader by seven strokes. Thitikul won last week’s tournament in her native Thailand and is among nine out of the top 10 players entered in the Singapore LPGA stop ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joel Quenneville reaches 1,000 victories, joining Scotty Bowman in an elite club for NHL coaches
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Joel Quenneville’s 1,000th career victory as an NHL head coach was so dramatic that he almost had to be reminded of the milestone when the clock finally hit zeros on the Anaheim Ducks’ 6-5 comeback win. When Quenneville stood at center ice with his wife, his daughter and his entire team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘No place I’d rather be’: Jets forward Kyle Connor back at work after Olympic victory
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
VANCOUVER — It’s been a whirlwind for Kyle Connor. Just a few days after winning an Olympic gold medal with the U.S. men’s hockey team in Italy, Connor was back on the ice helping the Winnipeg Jets defeat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 in overtime on Wednesday night. “Crazy travel and all that,” said Connor, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reports: Toronto Blue Jays, Max Scherzer reach agreement on one-year deal
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays and Max Scherzer have reached an agreement on a one-year deal worth US$3 million, according to multiple reports. Scherzer, a two-time World Series champion and three-time Cy Young Award winner, played the 2025 season in Toronto on a one-year, $15 million contract. The 41-year-old right-hander had a 5-5 record in 17 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nate Bittle scores 20, Oregon beats Wisconsin 85-71
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Nate Bittle scored 20 points, Takai Simpkins added 17, and Oregon beat Wisconsin 85-71 on Wednesday night. Oregon (11-17, 4-13 Big Ten) has won back-to-back games and three of four following a 10-game skid. Kwame Evans Jr. had 16 points and a season-high tying four blocks and Wei Lin added 13 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joel Quenneville wins his 1,000th game, joining Scotty Bowman in an elite club for NHL coaches
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Joel Quenneville became the second coach in NHL history to win 1,000 games when his Anaheim Ducks rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 on Wednesday night. Quenneville joined Scotty Bowman in this exclusive hockey club with a milestone win in the Ducks’ first game back from the Olympic break. Bowman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays. The three-time Cy Young Award winner has agreed with the reigning American League champions on a $3 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press early Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cole Perfetti scores in overtime in the Jets’ 3-2 victory over the Canucks
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Cole Perfetti scored off a rebound at 1:37 of overtime to give the Winnipeg Jets a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night. Kyle Connor, returning to the Jets after helping the United States win the Olympics on Sunday, and Gabriel Vilardi also scored, Mark Scheifele had two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reports: Toronto Blue Jays, Max Scherzer reach agreement on deal
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays and Max Scherzer have reached an agreement on a new deal, according to multiple reports. Scherzer, a two-time World Series champion and three-time Cy Young Award winner, played the 2025 season in Toronto on a one-year, US$15 million contract. The 41-year-old right-hander had a 5-5 record in 17 starts, with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joel Quenneville gets his 1,000th career win in Ducks’ 6-5 comeback victory over Oilers
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Joel Quenneville became the second coach in NHL history to win 1,000 games with the Anaheim Ducks’ 6-5 comeback victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. Quenneville joined Scotty Bowman in an exclusive hockey club with a milestone win in the Ducks’ first game back from the Olympic break. Cutter ... Read More »
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