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A 37-year-old man has been arrested in a fatal crash last summer that killed three people, including the bassist from local indie pop band Royal Canoe.
Man arrested for fatal crash that killed Royal Canoe bassist
A 37-year-old man has been arrested in a fatal crash last summer that killed three people, including the bassist from local indie pop band Royal Canoe.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:08 PM
A 37-year-old man has been arrested in a fatal crash last summer that killed three people, including the bassist from local indie pop band Royal Canoe.
WINNIPEG – A jury trial for a man accused of fatally shooting five people in a Winnipeg rooming house is scheduled to begin today.
Trial for man accused of killing 5 in Winnipeg rooming house set to begin
WINNIPEG – A jury trial for a man accused of fatally shooting five people in a Winnipeg rooming house is scheduled to begin today.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:36 PM
WINNIPEG – A jury trial for a man accused of fatally shooting five people in a Winnipeg rooming house is scheduled to begin today.
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to publicly release today his new Buy Canadian plan for supplying the military and growing Canada’s domestic defence industry.
Carney set to announce defence industrial strategy today
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to publicly release today his new Buy Canadian plan for supplying the military and growing Canada’s domestic defence industry.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:34 PM
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to publicly release today his new Buy Canadian plan for supplying the military and growing Canada’s domestic defence industry.
The co-founder of a group that supports victims and their families after mass shootings says a top priority when bringing students back to school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is to make them feel safe again.
As portables arrive in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., expert says feeling safe a priority
The co-founder of a group that supports victims and their families after mass shootings says a top priority when bringing students back to school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is to make them feel safe again.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:33 PM
The co-founder of a group that supports victims and their families after mass shootings says a top priority when bringing students back to school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is to make them feel safe again.
CALGARY – Winter is making a comeback on the Prairies, with cold temperatures and heavy snow in the forecast.
Plummeting temperatures, heavy snow forecast as winter returns to Prairies
CALGARY – Winter is making a comeback on the Prairies, with cold temperatures and heavy snow in the forecast.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM
CALGARY – Winter is making a comeback on the Prairies, with cold temperatures and heavy snow in the forecast.
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader’s assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader’s assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:28 PM
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader’s assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.
It’s Day 11 of competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics, where Canadians are back in action looking to add to the country’s medal total.
Here's the latest on Day 11 of the Milan Cortina Olympics
It’s Day 11 of competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics, where Canadians are back in action looking to add to the country’s medal total.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:13 PM
It’s Day 11 of competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics, where Canadians are back in action looking to add to the country’s medal total.
Dammecia Hall is an artist, and for her that means spending a lot of time by herself.
‘Anti-social’ dancer fell in love with metal, ‘community’ at WECC
Dammecia Hall is an artist, and for her that means spending a lot of time by herself.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Dammecia Hall is an artist, and for her that means spending a lot of time by herself.
Soon, Winnipeg’s homeless population will have their own store to shop for clothing and hygiene products, free of charge.
Main Street Project basement becoming donation-based ‘store’
Soon, Winnipeg’s homeless population will have their own store to shop for clothing and hygiene products, free of charge.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Soon, Winnipeg’s homeless population will have their own store to shop for clothing and hygiene products, free of charge.
It’s easy to laugh at clickbait.
A prodigy cometh
Young pianist brings chops and Chopin to Winnipeg
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February 17, 2026 at 12:01 PM
It’s easy to laugh at clickbait.
Jennifer Rattray says few challenges facing Winnipeg are as urgent as the homeless crisis.
Homelessness a humanitarian crisis, Rattray says
Jennifer Rattray says few challenges facing Winnipeg are as urgent as the homeless crisis.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Jennifer Rattray says few challenges facing Winnipeg are as urgent as the homeless crisis.
MILAN — Marie-Philip Poulin simply can’t be stopped. And now, one of the most decorated players in women’s hockey history stands alone as the greatest scorer in Olympic history.
Poulin leads Canada over Swiss
Breaks Olympic scoring record to set up gold medal showdown with U.S.
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February 17, 2026 at 1:50 AM
MILAN — Marie-Philip Poulin simply can’t be stopped. And now, one of the most decorated players in women’s hockey history stands alone as the greatest scorer in Olympic history.
A Manitoba RCMP officer previously in trouble for discreditable conduct is facing another disciplinary hearing by his employer.
RCMP officer appears for first day of his disciplinary hearing
A Manitoba RCMP officer previously in trouble for discreditable conduct is facing another disciplinary hearing by his employer.
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February 16, 2026 at 10:56 PM
A Manitoba RCMP officer previously in trouble for discreditable conduct is facing another disciplinary hearing by his employer.
MILAN – Canada will play for women’s Olympic hockey gold again.
Canada into Olympic women's hockey final, Poulin breaks record in 2-1 win over Swiss
MILAN – Canada will play for women’s Olympic hockey gold again.
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February 16, 2026 at 10:43 PM
MILAN – Canada will play for women’s Olympic hockey gold again.
A proposed bylaw to limit “nuisance” protests is expected to be shelved Tuesday after the city councillor who pushed it forward said he changed his mind in the face of public feedback, including some criticism he described as “misinformation.”
Councillor to shelve controversial ‘nuisance’ bylaw proposal
A proposed bylaw to limit “nuisance” protests is expected to be shelved Tuesday after the city councillor who pushed it forward said he changed his mind in the face of public feedback, including some criticism he described as “misinformation.”
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February 16, 2026 at 10:33 PM
A proposed bylaw to limit “nuisance” protests is expected to be shelved Tuesday after the city councillor who pushed it forward said he changed his mind in the face of public feedback, including some criticism he described as “misinformation.”
MILAN – Canada has defeated Switzerland 2-1 in the women’s hockey semifinal at the Milan Cortina Olympics to set up a gold-medal rematch with the United States on Thursday.
CP NewsAlert: Canada will meet the U.S. in Olympic women's hockey final
MILAN – Canada has defeated Switzerland 2-1 in the women’s hockey semifinal at the Milan Cortina Olympics to set up a gold-medal rematch with the United States on Thursday.
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February 16, 2026 at 10:31 PM
MILAN – Canada has defeated Switzerland 2-1 in the women’s hockey semifinal at the Milan Cortina Olympics to set up a gold-medal rematch with the United States on Thursday.
Leaders of Winnipeg’s Jewish community support a proposed bylaw that would ban “nuisance” protests. But leaders from other religious communities have concerns.
Jewish leaders support limits on ‘nuisance’ protests, others voice concerns
Leaders of Winnipeg’s Jewish community support a proposed bylaw that would ban “nuisance” protests. But leaders from other religious communities have concerns.
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February 16, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Leaders of Winnipeg’s Jewish community support a proposed bylaw that would ban “nuisance” protests. But leaders from other religious communities have concerns.
MILAN — Six best buddies. A hockey road trip of a lifetime. And a front-row seat to watch one of their own live out a dream that once belonged to all of them.
‘You’re cheering for your best friend’: Winnipeggers travel to see Seth Jarvis chase Olympic hockey gold
MILAN — Six best buddies. A hockey road trip of a lifetime. And a front-row seat to watch one of their own live out a dream that once belonged to all of them.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
MILAN — Six best buddies. A hockey road trip of a lifetime. And a front-row seat to watch one of their own live out a dream that once belonged to all of them.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95.
Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and 'Godfather' mainstay, dead at 95
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95.
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February 16, 2026 at 6:58 PM
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95.
This year’s Festival du Voyageur runs through Feb. 22 in and around Fort Gibraltar. Last year’s festival saw 67,380 attendees, performances by 181 artists and tallied more than 12,000 volunteer hours.
In photos: Festival du Voyageur 2026
This year’s Festival du Voyageur runs through Feb. 22 in and around Fort Gibraltar. Last year’s festival saw 67,380 attendees, performances by 181 artists and tallied more than 12,000 volunteer hours.
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February 16, 2026 at 5:54 PM
This year’s Festival du Voyageur runs through Feb. 22 in and around Fort Gibraltar. Last year’s festival saw 67,380 attendees, performances by 181 artists and tallied more than 12,000 volunteer hours.
Black River First Nation has filed a pair of lawsuits asserting its rights have been violated in hydroelectric and resource projects on its traditional lands and waters.
Black River First Nation sues Hydro, governments
Black River First Nation has filed a pair of lawsuits asserting its rights have been violated in hydroelectric and resource projects on its traditional lands and waters.
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February 16, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Black River First Nation has filed a pair of lawsuits asserting its rights have been violated in hydroelectric and resource projects on its traditional lands and waters.
TUMBLER RIDGE – RCMP say an investigation of the crime scene at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School where five students and an educator were killed last week has concluded.
RCMP say investigation of shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School completed
TUMBLER RIDGE – RCMP say an investigation of the crime scene at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School where five students and an educator were killed last week has concluded.
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February 16, 2026 at 3:18 PM
TUMBLER RIDGE – RCMP say an investigation of the crime scene at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School where five students and an educator were killed last week has concluded.
MILAN (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck could not be doing much better midway through the Olympics.
Connor Hellebuyck shows why he's the U.S. starting goalie at the Olympics
MILAN (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck could not be doing much better midway through the Olympics.
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February 16, 2026 at 3:16 PM
MILAN (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck could not be doing much better midway through the Olympics.
MILAN – It’s a dream come true for Canada’s Courtney Sarault.
Canada's Sarault wins Olympic silver in 1,000m short-track speedskating
MILAN – It’s a dream come true for Canada’s Courtney Sarault.
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February 16, 2026 at 3:14 PM
MILAN – It’s a dream come true for Canada’s Courtney Sarault.
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.