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Former Prince Andrew arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office: his royal career in photos
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. A U.K. police force said Thursday that it was “assessing” reports that the former Prince Andrew sent trade reports to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor, who is King Charles III’s brother, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in his relationship with Epstein. ___ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champagne unveils Ottawa’s ‘follow the money’ plan to tackle extortion
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
The federal government is bringing law enforcement and financial institutions together in a bid to fight extortion operations targeting Canadian businesses and households. Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne is in Mississauga, Ont., today to announce a suite of new initiatives he says will make it easier for police to “follow the money” and disrupt criminal networks. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds put up $50 million for Inuit-led university as part of funding package
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal government is expected today to announce $50 million to help develop Canada’s first Inuit-led university. Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty will be in Nunavik in Quebec this afternoon, where she’s also expected to announce another $178 million in federal funding for tuberculosis elimination, Nutrition North and programs for children and families. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The life of former Prince Andrew, in photos
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. A U.K. police force said Thursday that it was “assessing” reports that the former Prince Andrew sent trade reports to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor, who is King Charles III’s brother, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in his relationship with Epstein. ___ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to address province in pre-budget TV broadcast
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to address the province in a TV broadcast Thursday evening and is expected to discuss immigration. Smith said Wednesday that rapid population growth coupled with slagging oil prices have put an unsustainable strain on the province’s finances. “You have to be a taxpayer before you start using ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skiers with roots in Lake Tahoe’s alpine community among the 8 killed in California avalanche
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — After days of increasingly brutal conditions in California’s Sierra Nevada, a group of 15 backcountry skiers set out for home. But as they left remote huts at thousands of feet of elevation and trekked back toward the trailhead, they were slammed by a treacherous avalanche that left eight dead and one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona hosts Levante in La Liga looking to rebound from consecutive losses
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona has to tighten up the defense to halt a two-game losing streak and stay close to Real Madrid in the fight for the La Liga title. Barcelona hosts second-to-last Levante on Sunday after conceding six goals in its last two matches. It lost 4-0 to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka and join West Indies in finishing T20 World Cup group stage unbeaten
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Brian Bennett finished what captain Sikandar Raza started as Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by six wickets to head into the T20 World Cup Super Eights unbeaten on Thursday. Zimbabwe topped a Group B including former champions Sri Lanka and Australia. Zimbabwe will meet the West Indies in their Super Eights ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Visa locks in a 4-year Red Bull F1 extension through 2030, expanding branding and access
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
Visa entered Formula 1 in 2024 with Red Bull Racing its first new global sports sponsorship agreement in 15 years. But it was a bumpy launch as its entry came with a name mocked as one of the worst in motorsports history. Didn’t matter to Visa, which on Thursday announced a four-year contract extension through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The impacts of having a Belly River dam
By Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2026
Editor, The Belly River is one of 11 major rivers flowing east from the Rockies. It is the only one not impacted by a dam. But one is being planned. There are those who want more water, regardless of the cost or consequences. Beyond its natural beauty, the Eastern Slopes of the Rockies represents the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Breaking the silence on life’s final journey
By Lethbridge Herald on February 19th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Free “Journeying Home” seminar in Lethbridge encourages open, honest conversation about planning, faith, and family care. No one wants to think about death — especially when life feels full and healthy. Yet avoiding the conversation can leave loved ones unprepared and stressed when the inevitable arrives. The upcoming “Journeying Home” ... Read More »
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