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BEIJING (AP) — An explosion and fire at a fireworks shop in eastern China has killed eight people and left two others with minor burns ahead of the Lunar New Year, authorities said.
A fireworks store explosion in China kills 8 ahead of Lunar New Year
BEIJING (AP) — An explosion and fire at a fireworks shop in eastern China has killed eight people and left two others with minor burns ahead of the Lunar New Year, authorities said.
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February 16, 2026 at 4:59 AM
BEIJING (AP) — An explosion and fire at a fireworks shop in eastern China has killed eight people and left two others with minor burns ahead of the Lunar New Year, authorities said.
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Collin Morikawa had gone 28 months since his last win, and he was reminded Sunday at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-am why it’s never easy.
Collin Morikawa birdies the 18th to win Pebble Beach and end more than 2-year drought
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Collin Morikawa had gone 28 months since his last win, and he was reminded Sunday at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-am why it’s never easy.
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February 16, 2026 at 2:17 AM
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Collin Morikawa had gone 28 months since his last win, and he was reminded Sunday at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-am why it’s never easy.
MILAN – In Connor Hellebuyck they trust. Kyle Connor? Not so much.
Winnipeg Jets’ U.S. teammates having drastically different Oly experiences
MILAN – In Connor Hellebuyck they trust. Kyle Connor? Not so much.
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February 16, 2026 at 1:22 AM
MILAN – In Connor Hellebuyck they trust. Kyle Connor? Not so much.
MILAN — An epic mismatch on paper turned out to be just that on the ice Sunday afternoon, as Canada routed France 10-2 to finish group play with a perfect 3-0 record.
Canada trounces France 10-2 in Olympic men’s hockey
MILAN — An epic mismatch on paper turned out to be just that on the ice Sunday afternoon, as Canada routed France 10-2 to finish group play with a perfect 3-0 record.
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February 15, 2026 at 7:41 PM
MILAN — An epic mismatch on paper turned out to be just that on the ice Sunday afternoon, as Canada routed France 10-2 to finish group play with a perfect 3-0 record.
MILAN – The Canadian men’s hockey team has defeated France 10-2 to end its preliminary round with a perfect record at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
CP NewsAlert: Canada beats France 10-2 in men's hockey preliminary round
MILAN – The Canadian men’s hockey team has defeated France 10-2 to end its preliminary round with a perfect record at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
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February 15, 2026 at 6:18 PM
MILAN – The Canadian men’s hockey team has defeated France 10-2 to end its preliminary round with a perfect record at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Selling shoes isn’t the only thing on Brian Scharfstein’s mind.
Exchange District businesses push for additional security
Selling shoes isn’t the only thing on Brian Scharfstein’s mind.
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February 15, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Selling shoes isn’t the only thing on Brian Scharfstein’s mind.
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO (AP) — The curling controversy at the Winter Olympics widened Sunday as increased surveillance of the matches resulted in the removal of a stone thrown by the British men’s team for the same alleged violation that burned the Canadians two days in a row
Curling controversy widens amid higher surveillance as Britain accused of same infraction as Canada
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO (AP) — The curling controversy at the Winter Olympics widened Sunday as increased surveillance of the matches resulted in the removal of a stone thrown by the British men’s team for the same alleged violation that burned the Canadians two days in a row
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February 15, 2026 at 3:24 PM
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO (AP) — The curling controversy at the Winter Olympics widened Sunday as increased surveillance of the matches resulted in the removal of a stone thrown by the British men’s team for the same alleged violation that burned the Canadians two days in a row
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney has made a series of claims recently about how much the federal government’s support for tariff-stricken industries has protected jobs in Canada.
Fact File: Why it's tough to verify some of Carney's claims about 'protected' jobs
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney has made a series of claims recently about how much the federal government’s support for tariff-stricken industries has protected jobs in Canada.
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February 15, 2026 at 3:21 PM
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney has made a series of claims recently about how much the federal government’s support for tariff-stricken industries has protected jobs in Canada.
LIVIGNO – Canadian freestyle ski star Mikael Kingsbury has won Canada’s first gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Canada's Mikael Kingsbury wins Olympic gold in men's dual moguls
LIVIGNO – Canadian freestyle ski star Mikael Kingsbury has won Canada’s first gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
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February 15, 2026 at 3:20 PM
LIVIGNO – Canadian freestyle ski star Mikael Kingsbury has won Canada’s first gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
The Winnipeg Police Service Headquarters were closed Saturday after several areas were flooded.
Flooding closes police HQ to public
The Winnipeg Police Service Headquarters were closed Saturday after several areas were flooded.
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February 15, 2026 at 3:35 AM
The Winnipeg Police Service Headquarters were closed Saturday after several areas were flooded.
MILAN — Connor Hellebuyck’s stock soared despite spending all of Saturday night on the sidelines. Kyle Connor’s plummeted to the point where he may be skating himself out of the lineup.
Americans dominate Denmark despite shaky goaltending
Hellebuyck’s stock rises as Swayman lets in pair of soft goals
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February 15, 2026 at 2:19 AM
MILAN — Connor Hellebuyck’s stock soared despite spending all of Saturday night on the sidelines. Kyle Connor’s plummeted to the point where he may be skating himself out of the lineup.
The Winnipeg Wesmen were one of the best teams in the country on home court this season, and while a late surge threatened that trend in the biggest game of the year, the nationally ranked No. 3 program showed its mettle on Saturday.
Wesmen drop Dinos, advance to men’s basketball semifinal
The Winnipeg Wesmen were one of the best teams in the country on home court this season, and while a late surge threatened that trend in the biggest game of the year, the nationally ranked No. 3 program showed its mettle on Saturday.
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February 14, 2026 at 11:23 PM
The Winnipeg Wesmen were one of the best teams in the country on home court this season, and while a late surge threatened that trend in the biggest game of the year, the nationally ranked No. 3 program showed its mettle on Saturday.
Under a slowly dissipating blanket of fog on Saturday morning, as the Nestaweya River Trail curved quietly along the banks of the Assiniboine River, Tomasz Swacha slowed down and looked up.
Remnants of river trail encampment an ‘eyesore’
Under a slowly dissipating blanket of fog on Saturday morning, as the Nestaweya River Trail curved quietly along the banks of the Assiniboine River, Tomasz Swacha slowed down and looked up.
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February 14, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Under a slowly dissipating blanket of fog on Saturday morning, as the Nestaweya River Trail curved quietly along the banks of the Assiniboine River, Tomasz Swacha slowed down and looked up.
OTTAWA – Canada and Germany have signed a joint declaration of intent to work together on growing the field of artificial intelligence.
Canada and Germany sign declaration of intent to grow AI field together
OTTAWA – Canada and Germany have signed a joint declaration of intent to work together on growing the field of artificial intelligence.
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February 14, 2026 at 8:26 PM
OTTAWA – Canada and Germany have signed a joint declaration of intent to work together on growing the field of artificial intelligence.
MILAN — Let’s be honest: the result was never in doubt. Canada’s women’s hockey team was always going to beat Germany, and it did so with relative ease on Saturday afternoon, posting a 5-1 victory to punch its ticket to the Winter Olympics semifinals.
Canada posts 5-1 victory over Germany in women’s hockey
MILAN — Let’s be honest: the result was never in doubt. Canada’s women’s hockey team was always going to beat Germany, and it did so with relative ease on Saturday afternoon, posting a 5-1 victory to punch its ticket to the Winter Olympics semifinals.
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February 14, 2026 at 7:32 PM
MILAN — Let’s be honest: the result was never in doubt. Canada’s women’s hockey team was always going to beat Germany, and it did so with relative ease on Saturday afternoon, posting a 5-1 victory to punch its ticket to the Winter Olympics semifinals.
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MILAN — We’re now a full week into the Winter Olympics and Canada has yet to reach the top of any podium.
Is that a big problem?
I sat down Friday in Milan with federal secretary of sport Adam van Koeverden to talk medals, funding and more.
My story: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Is that a big problem?
I sat down Friday in Milan with federal secretary of sport Adam van Koeverden to talk medals, funding and more.
My story: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Why is Canada’s medal count down?
MILAN — We’re now a full week into the Winter Olympics and Canada has yet to reach the top of any podium. Is that a big problem? There have been seven medals so far — three silvers and four bronzes —....
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February 14, 2026 at 2:50 AM
MILAN — We’re now a full week into the Winter Olympics and Canada has yet to reach the top of any podium.
Is that a big problem?
I sat down Friday in Milan with federal secretary of sport Adam van Koeverden to talk medals, funding and more.
My story: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Is that a big problem?
I sat down Friday in Milan with federal secretary of sport Adam van Koeverden to talk medals, funding and more.
My story: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
REGINA – Researchers say artificial intelligence has helped them ramp up the fight against online disinformation meant to divide Canadians and distort perceptions of reality.
Canadian researchers develop AI tool to fight online disinformation
REGINA – Researchers say artificial intelligence has helped them ramp up the fight against online disinformation meant to divide Canadians and distort perceptions of reality.
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February 14, 2026 at 2:28 PM
REGINA – Researchers say artificial intelligence has helped them ramp up the fight against online disinformation meant to divide Canadians and distort perceptions of reality.
AS Manitoba ponders a plan to establish nurse-to-patient ratios to make staffing levels safer, the province is plagued by nurse vacancy rates as high as 50 per cent at some sites.
Province eyes nurse-to-patient ratios
Plan key to retention but not enough nurses to meet demand: union
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February 14, 2026 at 8:02 AM
AS Manitoba ponders a plan to establish nurse-to-patient ratios to make staffing levels safer, the province is plagued by nurse vacancy rates as high as 50 per cent at some sites.
In summer, a screened porch or gazebo adds another room to Winnipeg houses, full of light and fresh air.
Freeze, please
Relationship with city’s icy waterways warms many a Winnipegger’s heart
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February 14, 2026 at 8:01 AM
In summer, a screened porch or gazebo adds another room to Winnipeg houses, full of light and fresh air.
MILAN — We’re now a full week into the Winter Olympics and Canada has yet to reach the top of any podium.
Why is Canada’s medal count down?
Funding plays a roll as it takes more than skill and determination to win at the Olympics
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February 14, 2026 at 2:32 AM
MILAN — We’re now a full week into the Winter Olympics and Canada has yet to reach the top of any podium.
Tommy Nield has already caught some flak from Riderville for leaving for their Prairie rival.
Tommy Touchdown ready for takeoff with Blue
Ratio breaking reciever hopes he can bring Grey Cup magic to Bombers
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February 14, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Tommy Nield has already caught some flak from Riderville for leaving for their Prairie rival.
A 56-year-old man is in the care of the public trustee with a traumatic brain injury following repeated attacks by five teens at a Main Street pizza restaurant captured on video.
Man gets three years for ‘horrifying’ 30-minute assault
Led group beating that left victim with brain damage, needing 24-hour care
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February 14, 2026 at 12:08 AM
A 56-year-old man is in the care of the public trustee with a traumatic brain injury following repeated attacks by five teens at a Main Street pizza restaurant captured on video.
The lawyer for a Swan River-area farmer accused of breaking the law in relation to a 2022 air shipment of horses has argued the private prosecutor handling the case failed to prove violations were committed.
Defence says case against farmer who shipped horses to Japan falls short
The lawyer for a Swan River-area farmer accused of breaking the law in relation to a 2022 air shipment of horses has argued the private prosecutor handling the case failed to prove violations were committed.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:50 PM
The lawyer for a Swan River-area farmer accused of breaking the law in relation to a 2022 air shipment of horses has argued the private prosecutor handling the case failed to prove violations were committed.
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MILAN — Hindsight, of course, is 20/20. But when it comes to pro sports, it’s fun to play the what-if game.
So here's one to chew on: How different would last spring and this season looked for the #NHLJets had they landed Brock Nelson?
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So here's one to chew on: How different would last spring and this season looked for the #NHLJets had they landed Brock Nelson?
My column: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
One-that-got-away potential Winnipeg Jets forward has storybook Olympic start
MILAN — Hindsight, of course, is 20/20. But when it comes to professional sports, it’s always fun to play the what-if game. For example, what if the Winnipeg Jets had opted to select hometown product....
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February 13, 2026 at 9:32 PM
MILAN — Hindsight, of course, is 20/20. But when it comes to pro sports, it’s fun to play the what-if game.
So here's one to chew on: How different would last spring and this season looked for the #NHLJets had they landed Brock Nelson?
My column: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
So here's one to chew on: How different would last spring and this season looked for the #NHLJets had they landed Brock Nelson?
My column: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
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"Just an incredible event to witness."
MILAN — Joe Poplawski, the beloved former Winnipeg Blue Bomber receiver, is doing a touchdown dance here in Italy after watching his daughter-in-law reach the podium at #MilanoCortinaOlympic2026.
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MILAN — Joe Poplawski, the beloved former Winnipeg Blue Bomber receiver, is doing a touchdown dance here in Italy after watching his daughter-in-law reach the podium at #MilanoCortinaOlympic2026.
My feature: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Cross-country ski history a family affair for Poplawski
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February 13, 2026 at 7:56 PM
"Just an incredible event to witness."
MILAN — Joe Poplawski, the beloved former Winnipeg Blue Bomber receiver, is doing a touchdown dance here in Italy after watching his daughter-in-law reach the podium at #MilanoCortinaOlympic2026.
My feature: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
MILAN — Joe Poplawski, the beloved former Winnipeg Blue Bomber receiver, is doing a touchdown dance here in Italy after watching his daughter-in-law reach the podium at #MilanoCortinaOlympic2026.
My feature: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...