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Police in tiny towns like Tumbler Ridge are more than law enforcers, says ex-officer
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
VICTORIA — In tiny towns like Tumbler Ridge, B.C., police are more than law enforcers, says former RCMP officer turned politician Elenore Sturko. Relationships between community members and RCMP members in such small, rural and remote communities are generally a lot closer than elsewhere, she said. “You might only have one or two grocery stores, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaren Jackson Jr. brings versatile playmaking skills in push by the Jazz to finish rebuild
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz brought in Jaren Jackson Jr. with an eye on accelerating the franchise’s rebuilding process. When the Jazz acquired the two-time All-Star in a trade with Memphis on Feb. 3rd, it sent a clear signal Utah is serious about moving closer to playoff contention next season. The Jazz ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Larson signs a 5-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Two-time and defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson has signed a five-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports, putting the 33-year-old driver under contract through 2031. Hendrick also announced Wednesday a five-year extension with primary sponsor HendrickCars.com and a multi-year deal with Larson’s crew chief, Cliff Daniels. Since being paired in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Current get midfielder Croix Bethune from the Spirit for $1 million
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
The Kansas City Current have acquired former NWSL Rookie of the Year Croix Bethune from the Washington Spirit for $1 million in transfer fees. The deal, announced Wednesday, included $100,000 in allocation money and $900,000 in intra-league transfer funds. The 24-year-old midfielder’s contract with the Current runs through the 2027 NWSL season. Bethune has also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two men charged in cross-border human smuggling case
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
OTTAWA — A man from the Dominican Republic and a man from the United States have been charged with conspiring to smuggle foreign nationals into the United States via the Canada-U.S. border. The U.S. Department of Justice says in a press release that 27-year-old Francisco Antonio Luna Rosado and 37-year-old Jesus Hernandez Ortiz planned to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. House passes symbolic vote to end Trump’s fentanyl-related tariffs on Canada
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump called Canada “among the worst in the World to deal with” as the U.S. House of Representatives voted against his tariffs on America’s northern neighbour — a largely symbolic move that shows some wavering Republican support for the president’s massive trade agenda. “Canada has taken advantage of the United States ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police identify B.C. mass shooter as 18-year-old, say five students and teacher dead
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
TUMBLER RIDGE — The person behind one of British Columbia’s worst mass killings has been identified as an 18-year-old dropout who killed family members at home, then gunned down random students at a school before firing on police and killing herself as officers closed in. RCMP Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald identified the shooter as Jesse ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa signs Canadian linebackers Allen and Brodrique and American quarterback Maier
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed Canadian linebackers A.J. Allen and Michael Brodrique and American quarterback Jake Maier on Wednesday. Allen’s deal covers two years, while Maier and Brodrique signed a one-year contracts. All three players became free agents Tuesday. Allen, a Guelph, Ont., native, set career highs last season with Grey Cup-champion Saskatchewan in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No longer losers, the Clippers still host NBA All-Star weekend amid a season of vintage team chaos
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers’ days as the biggest losers in professional sports are long gone, and this NBA All-Star weekend was supposed to be a time to celebrate it. The team that spent its first four decades of existence as a punch line and a purgatory has now had 14 consecutive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers set to hire Darrell Bevell as offensive assistant, associate head coach, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have agreed to hire Darrell Bevell as their new associate head coach and offensive specialist, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Panthers head coach Dave Canales will continue to call plays, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report into Quebec Liberal scandals finds ex-leader Pablo Rodriguez was unaware
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
QUÉBEC — A retired Superior Court judge who investigated a text message scandal that helped bring down former Quebec Liberal leader Pablo Rodriguez has reached few firm conclusions. Jacques R. Fournier says it’s impossible to say whether the messages, purportedly about the 2025 Quebec Liberal leadership race, are real or fabricated. The Liberals mandated Fournier ... Read More »
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