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A newly formed company said it expects to invest as much as $280 million in nickel mining activity in Thompson.
Consortium plans bold investment in Thompson nickel mine
A newly formed company said it expects to invest as much as $280 million in nickel mining activity in Thompson.
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February 19, 2026 at 8:51 PM
A newly formed company said it expects to invest as much as $280 million in nickel mining activity in Thompson.
Canada risks falling into a pattern of fighting “old battles” in the North — while ramping up defence spending — as it cuts funding to handle wildfires and internal migration, former federal minister Lloyd Axworthy warns.
North at risk from ‘old battles,’ federal spending priorities, Axworthy says
Canada risks falling into a pattern of fighting “old battles” in the North — while ramping up defence spending — as it cuts funding to handle wildfires and internal migration, former federal minister Lloyd Axworthy warns.
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February 19, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Canada risks falling into a pattern of fighting “old battles” in the North — while ramping up defence spending — as it cuts funding to handle wildfires and internal migration, former federal minister Lloyd Axworthy warns.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A large banner featuring Donald Trump’s face was hung on the exterior of Justice Department headquarters on Thursday in a physical display of the Republican president’s efforts to exert power over the law enforcement agency that once investigated him.
Large banner featuring Trump's face is displayed on Justice Department headquarters
WASHINGTON (AP) — A large banner featuring Donald Trump’s face was hung on the exterior of Justice Department headquarters on Thursday in a physical display of the Republican president’s efforts to exert power over the law enforcement agency that once investigated him.
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February 19, 2026 at 8:33 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — A large banner featuring Donald Trump’s face was hung on the exterior of Justice Department headquarters on Thursday in a physical display of the Republican president’s efforts to exert power over the law enforcement agency that once investigated him.
A resident has appealed a zoning variance for a women’s recovery centre, claiming the project’s parking lot will bring too much traffic and disruptive lighting to the neighbourhood.
Resident challenges Anne Oake centre variance
A resident has appealed a zoning variance for a women’s recovery centre, claiming the project’s parking lot will bring too much traffic and disruptive lighting to the neighbourhood.
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February 19, 2026 at 8:32 PM
A resident has appealed a zoning variance for a women’s recovery centre, claiming the project’s parking lot will bring too much traffic and disruptive lighting to the neighbourhood.
MONTRÉAL – Quebec’s hydro utility is seeking to significantly raise electricity prices for data centres and cryptocurrency operations.
Hydro-Québec proposes doubling electricity rates for energy-hungry data centres
MONTRÉAL – Quebec’s hydro utility is seeking to significantly raise electricity prices for data centres and cryptocurrency operations.
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February 19, 2026 at 7:58 PM
MONTRÉAL – Quebec’s hydro utility is seeking to significantly raise electricity prices for data centres and cryptocurrency operations.
WINNIPEG – The federal government is taking another step toward a potential expansion of the Port of Churchill in Manitoba and increased shipping through the Arctic.
New study to help assess potential impact of expanding port on Hudson Bay
WINNIPEG – The federal government is taking another step toward a potential expansion of the Port of Churchill in Manitoba and increased shipping through the Arctic.
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February 19, 2026 at 7:40 PM
WINNIPEG – The federal government is taking another step toward a potential expansion of the Port of Churchill in Manitoba and increased shipping through the Arctic.
A dose of national pride and a gold medal were held in the balance on Thursday as fans across Canada gathered to watch the women’s team pursue Olympic hockey greatness against the United States.
Fans watch Canadian women pursue Olympic hockey gold against U.S.
A dose of national pride and a gold medal were held in the balance on Thursday as fans across Canada gathered to watch the women’s team pursue Olympic hockey greatness against the United States.
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February 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM
A dose of national pride and a gold medal were held in the balance on Thursday as fans across Canada gathered to watch the women’s team pursue Olympic hockey greatness against the United States.
OTTAWA – The five NDP leadership candidates are in the Vancouver area today for the second and final party-organized debate of the leadership race.
NDP leadership candidates to square off in final debate
OTTAWA – The five NDP leadership candidates are in the Vancouver area today for the second and final party-organized debate of the leadership race.
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February 19, 2026 at 7:24 PM
OTTAWA – The five NDP leadership candidates are in the Vancouver area today for the second and final party-organized debate of the leadership race.
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Grace De Leon and her husband were two of the first Filipino families to come to Winnipeg. She was a public health nurse in the Philippines and joined Misericordia Hospital’s nursing staff here in 1968. She was a nurse for 37 years #RIP passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...
February 5, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Grace De Leon and her husband were two of the first Filipino families to come to Winnipeg. She was a public health nurse in the Philippines and joined Misericordia Hospital’s nursing staff here in 1968. She was a nurse for 37 years #RIP passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...
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Rose Knight, with her husband, were founding partners of the Herzlia-Adas Yeshuran synagogue and its day school and she was president of the sisterhood. She also loved art and opened a gallery on Selkirk Avenue #RIP passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...
February 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Rose Knight, with her husband, were founding partners of the Herzlia-Adas Yeshuran synagogue and its day school and she was president of the sisterhood. She also loved art and opened a gallery on Selkirk Avenue #RIP passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...
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Judy Lehn was a gifted cook and bakery. So it’s no surprise her culinary dream was to open a restaurant and she did when she bought what became Deeds Deli in the Exchange District in 1983. It became the go to place for business people #RIP passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...
February 8, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Judy Lehn was a gifted cook and bakery. So it’s no surprise her culinary dream was to open a restaurant and she did when she bought what became Deeds Deli in the Exchange District in 1983. It became the go to place for business people #RIP passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...
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Bob Hamlin served 8 years in the Royal Canadian Engineers then went on to get a theology degree. After being ordained in the United Church, he served at Home Street, Maryland and John Black as well as in Presbytery administration #RIP passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...
February 8, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Bob Hamlin served 8 years in the Royal Canadian Engineers then went on to get a theology degree. After being ordained in the United Church, he served at Home Street, Maryland and John Black as well as in Presbytery administration #RIP passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...
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Lucie Pimentel was seven when her family moved here from Italy. She became a hairdresser when she was only 16, opened Locks and Curls and then 2Create Hair, and worked more than 40 years. She was grateful to receive a double lung transplant in 2024 #RIP passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...
February 10, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Lucie Pimentel was seven when her family moved here from Italy. She became a hairdresser when she was only 16, opened Locks and Curls and then 2Create Hair, and worked more than 40 years. She was grateful to receive a double lung transplant in 2024 #RIP passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...
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Bill Loewen was a chartered accountant who didn’t just found one major company - Comcheq Services - but two - TelPay. He left the Liberal Party, after it supported NAFTA in 1991, and became president of the new National Party of Canada #RIP passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...
February 12, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Bill Loewen was a chartered accountant who didn’t just found one major company - Comcheq Services - but two - TelPay. He left the Liberal Party, after it supported NAFTA in 1991, and became president of the new National Party of Canada #RIP passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...
A federal judge has accused the Trump administration of terrorizing immigrants and recklessly violating the law in its efforts to deport millions of people living in the country illegally.
Federal judge accuses Trump administration of 'terror' against immigrants in scathing ruling
A federal judge has accused the Trump administration of terrorizing immigrants and recklessly violating the law in its efforts to deport millions of people living in the country illegally.
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February 19, 2026 at 6:14 PM
A federal judge has accused the Trump administration of terrorizing immigrants and recklessly violating the law in its efforts to deport millions of people living in the country illegally.
WINNIPEG – The mother of an accused mass killer has testified he sent her cryptic messages in the days following a shooting that killed five at a Winnipeg rooming house.
Mother of accused killer tells trial he sent cryptic messages after shooting
WINNIPEG – The mother of an accused mass killer has testified he sent her cryptic messages in the days following a shooting that killed five at a Winnipeg rooming house.
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February 19, 2026 at 6:10 PM
WINNIPEG – The mother of an accused mass killer has testified he sent her cryptic messages in the days following a shooting that killed five at a Winnipeg rooming house.
When Robin Richards looks at a shipping container, he sees possibilities. It could be a freezer, backyard cabin or small storefront.
Building sustainable, practical solutions
‘Opportunities are endless,’ NIBI Enviro Tech co-founder says of recycling shipping containers into custom pods
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February 19, 2026 at 5:55 PM
When Robin Richards looks at a shipping container, he sees possibilities. It could be a freezer, backyard cabin or small storefront.
Authorities trying to solve the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie say they might tap DNA genealogy databases, the same step that police took to unravel a decades-old series of murders in California and the fatal stabbings of four college students in Idaho.
Genealogical sites have helped solve major crimes. Police in Nancy Guthrie's case might turn to them
Authorities trying to solve the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie say they might tap DNA genealogy databases, the same step that police took to unravel a decades-old series of murders in California and the fatal stabbings of four college students in Idaho.
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February 19, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Authorities trying to solve the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie say they might tap DNA genealogy databases, the same step that police took to unravel a decades-old series of murders in California and the fatal stabbings of four college students in Idaho.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration has issued a sweeping new order that could lead to the arrest of tens of thousands of refugees who are lawfully in the United States but do not yet have permanent residency, overturning years of legal and immigration safeguards.
New Trump administration order could lead to the detention of thousands of legal refugees
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration has issued a sweeping new order that could lead to the arrest of tens of thousands of refugees who are lawfully in the United States but do not yet have permanent residency, overturning years of legal and immigration safeguards.
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February 19, 2026 at 5:53 PM
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration has issued a sweeping new order that could lead to the arrest of tens of thousands of refugees who are lawfully in the United States but do not yet have permanent residency, overturning years of legal and immigration safeguards.
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Nicole Grushka was one of two women recently killed in a collision on Hwy 8. She was pursuing a career in teaching, so her family has set up a fundraiser to support a scholarship for a Winnipeg Beach student heading into teaching or childcare #RIP passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...
February 18, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Nicole Grushka was one of two women recently killed in a collision on Hwy 8. She was pursuing a career in teaching, so her family has set up a fundraiser to support a scholarship for a Winnipeg Beach student heading into teaching or childcare #RIP passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO – Canada’s Brad Jacobs wrapped round-robin play with an 8-6 loss to Magnus Ramsfjell of Norway in men’s Olympic curling on Thursday.
Canada's Jacobs falls to Norway ahead of curling semifinal rematch
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO – Canada’s Brad Jacobs wrapped round-robin play with an 8-6 loss to Magnus Ramsfjell of Norway in men’s Olympic curling on Thursday.
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February 19, 2026 at 5:48 PM
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO – Canada’s Brad Jacobs wrapped round-robin play with an 8-6 loss to Magnus Ramsfjell of Norway in men’s Olympic curling on Thursday.
BRAMPTON – Loblaw Cos. Ltd. says it has partnered with Google to allow more shopping via artificial intelligence.
Loblaw partners with Google to allow customers to shop through AI Mode and Gemini
BRAMPTON – Loblaw Cos. Ltd. says it has partnered with Google to allow more shopping via artificial intelligence.
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February 19, 2026 at 5:47 PM
BRAMPTON – Loblaw Cos. Ltd. says it has partnered with Google to allow more shopping via artificial intelligence.
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February 19, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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CORTINA D’AMPEZZO – Canada’s Rachel Homan is playoff-bound at the Winter Olympics.
Canada's Homan beats South Korea's Gim to reach playoffs at Winter Olympics
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO – Canada’s Rachel Homan is playoff-bound at the Winter Olympics.
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February 19, 2026 at 5:44 PM
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO – Canada’s Rachel Homan is playoff-bound at the Winter Olympics.
OTTAWA – Ottawa is now well into its defence procurement reforms and plans to introduce changes to make it easier for small and medium-sized businesses to navigate government contracting.
Ottawa making progress on defence purchasing reforms, Fuhr says
OTTAWA – Ottawa is now well into its defence procurement reforms and plans to introduce changes to make it easier for small and medium-sized businesses to navigate government contracting.
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February 19, 2026 at 5:43 PM
OTTAWA – Ottawa is now well into its defence procurement reforms and plans to introduce changes to make it easier for small and medium-sized businesses to navigate government contracting.