February 20th, 2026
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Police search Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home a day after his arrest

By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026

LONDON (AP) — Police continued on Friday to search the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after he was arrested and held in custody for the best part of 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Following one of the ... Read More »

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Police continue to search Mountbatten-Windsor’s former stately home, a day after his arrest

By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026

LONDON (AP) — Police continued on Friday to search the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after the former prince was held in custody for the best part of 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Following one of the ... Read More »

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In the news today: India trade deal with Canada, Tumbler Ridge, NDP debate

By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… India envoy says trade deal possible within a year India’s envoy to Ottawa says Canada could sign a comprehensive trade deal with New Delhi within a year — despite the fact that trade talks between the two nations ... Read More »

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Canada’s men’s hockey team eyes final ; Sarault aims for fifth medal of the Games

By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026

Canada’s men’s hockey team will vie for a spot in the gold medal game while short-track speedskaters aim for another podium finish on Day 14 of the Milan Cortina Olympics. The hockey team edged Czechia 4-3 in overtime Wednesday to advance to the semifinal match against Finland, but captain Sidney Crosby’s status remains unknown after ... Read More »

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Guns in photo posted by Tumbler Ridge shooter’s mother were legal, expert says

By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026

A former RCMP weapons officer says guns in a photo posted by the Tumbler Ridge shooter’s mother all appear to have been legal to own in Canada at the time, although they include a semi-automatic rifle that was later prohibited. Jennifer Jacobs posted the photo of guns in a cabinet to Facebook in August 2024 ... Read More »

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Feds warn First Nations people to carry passport when crossing U.S. border

By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026

OTTAWA — The federal government has updated its travel advice for the United States, urging First Nations people to carry a passport in addition to a status card when crossing the border. Before this week, the government website said First Nations people could “freely” enter the United States for the purposes of employment, study, retirement, ... Read More »

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Ahead of PM’s visit, India’s envoy says Canada could sign trade deal ‘within a year’

By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026

OTTAWA — India’s envoy to Ottawa says Canada could sign a comprehensive trade deal with New Delhi within a year — despite the fact that trade talks between the two nations have stalled multiple times since they started in 2010. Ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s anticipated visit to India, High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik said ... Read More »

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Cross-examination set to continue for complainant in Stronach sexual assault trial

By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026

TORONTO — A defence lawyer for Canadian businessman Frank Stronach is set to continue cross-examining one of his accusers today. Leora Shemesh began questioning the woman, who is the fourth complainant to testify in the case, on Thursday afternoon after court took two unplanned pauses to deal with legal issues. The issues arose after the ... Read More »

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Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul moves into contention at her home LPGA tournament in Thailand

By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026

CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) — World No. 1-ranked Jeeno Thitikul shot a 9-under 63 Friday that moved her into second place at her home LPGA Thailand tournament on the Siam Country Club Old Course. Thitikul trails second-rounder leader Somi Lee by three strokes after Lee shot a 61, including an eagle 2 from the fairway on ... Read More »

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Mathurin scores 38 points in his Clippers home debut in 115-114 win over the Nuggets

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored 38 points in his home debut for Los Angeles and the Clippers held off the Denver Nuggets 115-114 on Thursday night. Denver’s Jamal Murray had a chance to tie it on three free throws with 0.9 seconds remaining after a foul from Derrick Jones Jr. Murray made the ... Read More »

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Crews hope to resume recovery of 8 bodies from California avalanche after days of dangerous weather

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

SODA SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Crews hope to resume efforts Friday to recover the bodies of eight people killed and one still missing in an avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada after days of dangerous weather that has hampered safe access to the area. Six of the people who died were part of a close-knit group ... Read More »

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