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WARSAW (AP) — Five European nations have announced a new program to produce low-cost air defense systems and autonomous drones using Ukrainian expertise hard-won over the past four years of war against Russia.
5 European nations pledge millions to use Ukrainian know-how to make cheap drone defenses
WARSAW (AP) — Five European nations have announced a new program to produce low-cost air defense systems and autonomous drones using Ukrainian expertise hard-won over the past four years of war against Russia.
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February 20, 2026 at 2:04 PM
WARSAW (AP) — Five European nations have announced a new program to produce low-cost air defense systems and autonomous drones using Ukrainian expertise hard-won over the past four years of war against Russia.
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.
Feds warn First Nations people to carry passport when crossing U.S. border
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.
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February 20, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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.
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 PM's visit, India's envoy says Canada could sign trade deal 'within a year'
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.
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February 20, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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.
It’s Day 14 of competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics and Canada’s men’s hockey team is vying for a spot in the gold-medal game. Elsewhere, Canadian athletes are competing in curling, skiing, speedskating and other events.
Here's the latest on Day 14 of the Milan Cortina Olympics
It’s Day 14 of competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics and Canada’s men’s hockey team is vying for a spot in the gold-medal game. Elsewhere, Canadian athletes are competing in curling, skiing, speedskating and other events.
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February 20, 2026 at 12:24 PM
It’s Day 14 of competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics and Canada’s men’s hockey team is vying for a spot in the gold-medal game. Elsewhere, Canadian athletes are competing in curling, skiing, speedskating and other events.
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish police have detained investigative journalist Alican Uludag on suspicion of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and spreading misinformation, sparking outrage among journalism groups.
Turkish police detain Deutsche Welle journalist over social media posts
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish police have detained investigative journalist Alican Uludag on suspicion of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and spreading misinformation, sparking outrage among journalism groups.
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February 20, 2026 at 12:24 PM
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish police have detained investigative journalist Alican Uludag on suspicion of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and spreading misinformation, sparking outrage among journalism groups.
VIENNA (AP) — An Austrian court has convicted a man of manslaughter caused by gross negligence after his girlfriend froze to death as the couple attempted to climb the country’s highest peak last year.
Austrian court convicts man whose girlfriend died as they climbed the country's highest mountain
VIENNA (AP) — An Austrian court has convicted a man of manslaughter caused by gross negligence after his girlfriend froze to death as the couple attempted to climb the country’s highest peak last year.
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February 20, 2026 at 12:24 PM
VIENNA (AP) — An Austrian court has convicted a man of manslaughter caused by gross negligence after his girlfriend froze to death as the couple attempted to climb the country’s highest peak last year.
KITCHENER, Ont. — Like most Canadians, Mari dreams about having a bigger home for her boyfriend Rob and their dog, Trouble, a mutt of undefined origins.
‘Built on love, hope, patience’
In the city of Kitchener, a tiny-home initiative has had an outsized positive impact on the homeless community
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February 20, 2026 at 12:01 PM
KITCHENER, Ont. — Like most Canadians, Mari dreams about having a bigger home for her boyfriend Rob and their dog, Trouble, a mutt of undefined origins.
Manitoba’s newest Grade 12 elective investigates the meaning of the phrase: “We Are All Treaty People.”
Province, treaty commission develop new Grade 12 course
Manitoba’s newest Grade 12 elective investigates the meaning of the phrase: “We Are All Treaty People.”
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February 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Manitoba’s newest Grade 12 elective investigates the meaning of the phrase: “We Are All Treaty People.”
NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria” and who later in life became advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.
Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star, has died at 53
NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria” and who later in life became advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.
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February 20, 2026 at 2:45 AM
NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Euphoria” and who later in life became advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.
Drew Wolitarsky didn’t get a fairytale ending to his playing career.
‘I wanted to go out as a Bomber’
‘Heart and soul’ receiver retires with final salute to Winnipeg
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February 20, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Drew Wolitarsky didn’t get a fairytale ending to his playing career.
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MILAN — Are we having fun yet?
On the return of NHLers to the Olympics — hasn’t this tournament been terrific? — and Friday’s fantastic final four, which includes a feisty Finnish team trying to crush Canada’s gold medal dreams.
My column: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
On the return of NHLers to the Olympics — hasn’t this tournament been terrific? — and Friday’s fantastic final four, which includes a feisty Finnish team trying to crush Canada’s gold medal dreams.
My column: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Finland stands in the way of a Canadian gold medal tilt
MILAN — Are we having fun yet? Having survived a serious quarterfinal scare against Czechia, the Canadian men’s team now turns its attention to a feisty Finnish squad on Friday (9:40 a.m. CT puck drop...
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February 19, 2026 at 11:09 PM
MILAN — Are we having fun yet?
On the return of NHLers to the Olympics — hasn’t this tournament been terrific? — and Friday’s fantastic final four, which includes a feisty Finnish team trying to crush Canada’s gold medal dreams.
My column: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
On the return of NHLers to the Olympics — hasn’t this tournament been terrific? — and Friday’s fantastic final four, which includes a feisty Finnish team trying to crush Canada’s gold medal dreams.
My column: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
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MILAN — One hundred twenty-four seconds.
That’s how close the Canadian women’s team was to Olympic gold on Thursday.
But in their quest for a near-perfect performance, they came just short of the finish line and had to settle for silver.
My story: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
That’s how close the Canadian women’s team was to Olympic gold on Thursday.
But in their quest for a near-perfect performance, they came just short of the finish line and had to settle for silver.
My story: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Canada silver in women’s hockey
MILAN — One hundred twenty-four seconds. That’s how close an underdog Canadian women’s team came to Olympic gold on Thursday. But in their quest for a near-perfect performance — which they knew would....
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February 19, 2026 at 11:27 PM
MILAN — One hundred twenty-four seconds.
That’s how close the Canadian women’s team was to Olympic gold on Thursday.
But in their quest for a near-perfect performance, they came just short of the finish line and had to settle for silver.
My story: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
That’s how close the Canadian women’s team was to Olympic gold on Thursday.
But in their quest for a near-perfect performance, they came just short of the finish line and had to settle for silver.
My story: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara announced a new initiative Thursday that aims to divert patients who go to hospital emergency departments in Winnipeg but could be treated at an extended-hours primary-care clinic.
Asagwara touts diversionary tactics from ERs to primary care clinics
Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara announced a new initiative Thursday that aims to divert patients who go to hospital emergency departments in Winnipeg but could be treated at an extended-hours primary-care clinic.
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February 19, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara announced a new initiative Thursday that aims to divert patients who go to hospital emergency departments in Winnipeg but could be treated at an extended-hours primary-care clinic.
William Shatner is about to boldly go straight into the mosh pit.
Phasers set to shred: William Shatner releasing a metal album featuring Henry Rollins, Zakk Wylde
William Shatner is about to boldly go straight into the mosh pit.
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February 19, 2026 at 11:30 PM
William Shatner is about to boldly go straight into the mosh pit.
The mother of a man accused of shooting five people dead inside a Langside Street drug house told police she believed he was guilty and that she “need(ed) to get him off the street,” jurors were told Thursday.
‘I feel like he did it’: mom of accused tells murder trial
Lawyer for man, 35, charged with killing five people accuses witness of trying to get confession
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February 19, 2026 at 11:18 PM
The mother of a man accused of shooting five people dead inside a Langside Street drug house told police she believed he was guilty and that she “need(ed) to get him off the street,” jurors were told Thursday.
A food truck that operated in a Tyndall Park neighbourhood back lane has been shut down for breaking multiple city bylaws.
Food truck operating out of back lane shut down
A food truck that operated in a Tyndall Park neighbourhood back lane has been shut down for breaking multiple city bylaws.
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February 19, 2026 at 11:11 PM
A food truck that operated in a Tyndall Park neighbourhood back lane has been shut down for breaking multiple city bylaws.
MILAN — Are we having fun yet?
‘One step closer to our one end goal’
Finland stands in the way of a Canadian gold medal tilt
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February 19, 2026 at 11:04 PM
MILAN — Are we having fun yet?
A man has been convicted of two counts of second-degree murder in the 2023 shooting deaths of two strangers in a residential alley in The Pas.
Judge finds man guilty of second-degree murders in 2023 shooting deaths in The Pas
A man has been convicted of two counts of second-degree murder in the 2023 shooting deaths of two strangers in a residential alley in The Pas.
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February 19, 2026 at 11:03 PM
A man has been convicted of two counts of second-degree murder in the 2023 shooting deaths of two strangers in a residential alley in The Pas.
The price of a typical house in Winnipeg is expected to surpass $400,000 this spring and the city will likely remain a seller’s market in 2026, real estate professionals heard at a market insight event Thursday.
Price of typical Winnipeg home expected to blast past $400K
The price of a typical house in Winnipeg is expected to surpass $400,000 this spring and the city will likely remain a seller’s market in 2026, real estate professionals heard at a market insight event Thursday.
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February 19, 2026 at 10:31 PM
The price of a typical house in Winnipeg is expected to surpass $400,000 this spring and the city will likely remain a seller’s market in 2026, real estate professionals heard at a market insight event Thursday.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s attorney general has reopened an investigation into allegations of illegal activity at Jeffrey Epstein ’s former Zorro Ranch.
New Mexico reopens investigation into alleged illegal activity at Epstein's former Zorro Ranch
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s attorney general has reopened an investigation into allegations of illegal activity at Jeffrey Epstein ’s former Zorro Ranch.
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February 19, 2026 at 10:24 PM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s attorney general has reopened an investigation into allegations of illegal activity at Jeffrey Epstein ’s former Zorro Ranch.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The kindergarten and first grade students in Linda Davis’ classes sobbed and shed tears after being told their teacher, who greeted them most mornings with an infectious smile, wouldn’t be coming back.
Cherished teacher mourned following deadly crash with driver who was being pursued by ICE
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The kindergarten and first grade students in Linda Davis’ classes sobbed and shed tears after being told their teacher, who greeted them most mornings with an infectious smile, wouldn’t be coming back.
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February 19, 2026 at 10:24 PM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The kindergarten and first grade students in Linda Davis’ classes sobbed and shed tears after being told their teacher, who greeted them most mornings with an infectious smile, wouldn’t be coming back.
MILAN — One hundred twenty-four seconds.
Canada silver in women’s hockey
MILAN — One hundred twenty-four seconds.
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February 19, 2026 at 10:21 PM
MILAN — One hundred twenty-four seconds.
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Jean Tucker served on numerous community organizations in Dauphin. She also helped found the Manitoba Genealogical Society and was the driving force to publish a book detailing the history of pioneer families in the Dauphin Valley #RIP passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...
February 19, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Jean Tucker served on numerous community organizations in Dauphin. She also helped found the Manitoba Genealogical Society and was the driving force to publish a book detailing the history of pioneer families in the Dauphin Valley #RIP passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...
A Winnipeg lawyer has been suspended indefinitely for improperly asking a client for cash, failing to show up to court on several occasions and not responding to the law society while it investigated him.
Lawyer suspended for raft of transgressions
A Winnipeg lawyer has been suspended indefinitely for improperly asking a client for cash, failing to show up to court on several occasions and not responding to the law society while it investigated him.
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February 19, 2026 at 9:39 PM
A Winnipeg lawyer has been suspended indefinitely for improperly asking a client for cash, failing to show up to court on several occasions and not responding to the law society while it investigated him.
The city’s largest homeless shelter has appointed its third chief executive officer in five years.
Siloam appoints new CEO with ‘experience, relationships, leadership’
The city’s largest homeless shelter has appointed its third chief executive officer in five years.
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February 19, 2026 at 9:30 PM
The city’s largest homeless shelter has appointed its third chief executive officer in five years.
