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Logan Stanley has been around long enough to know that, in the NHL, deadlines usually spur action.
‘Nothing but good things to say about the organization’
Towering defenceman Stanley would love to stick with team that drafted him
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February 19, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Logan Stanley has been around long enough to know that, in the NHL, deadlines usually spur action.
Dylan Kantimer was returning from work to his rural Woodridge-area home on Aug. 25, 2022, when he received an odd message from his wife.
Witnesses testify they saw accused killer in hole by rural trail
Man charged with first-degree murder in death of 20-year-old woman
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February 19, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Dylan Kantimer was returning from work to his rural Woodridge-area home on Aug. 25, 2022, when he received an odd message from his wife.
The City of Winnipeg was forced to petition a court in Arizona to collect damages owed to taxpayers from a former chief administrative officer embroiled in the problem-plagued police headquarters construction project.
City went to Arizona court to collect $1.1M from ex-CAO
The City of Winnipeg was forced to petition a court in Arizona to collect damages owed to taxpayers from a former chief administrative officer embroiled in the problem-plagued police headquarters construction project.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:32 AM
The City of Winnipeg was forced to petition a court in Arizona to collect damages owed to taxpayers from a former chief administrative officer embroiled in the problem-plagued police headquarters construction project.
When playwright Michael Healey wrote a Succession-tinged, one-person show about the family saga of the Rogers telecommunications dynasty, there was no competition when it came to selecting his performer.
Consolidation plan
Actor takes on challenge of multiple roles in one-man show
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February 19, 2026 at 12:12 AM
When playwright Michael Healey wrote a Succession-tinged, one-person show about the family saga of the Rogers telecommunications dynasty, there was no competition when it came to selecting his performer.
The Manitoba Camping Association has issued a “statement of unity” in response to a campaign targeting its two Jewish member camps.
Association issues statement in support of two Jewish camps
The Manitoba Camping Association has issued a “statement of unity” in response to a campaign targeting its two Jewish member camps.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:09 AM
The Manitoba Camping Association has issued a “statement of unity” in response to a campaign targeting its two Jewish member camps.
MILAN — Love him or hate him — and there’s no shortage of fans in both camps when it comes to Tom Wilson — there’s no question which side of the debate the Pischke family of Winnipeg falls on.
‘So special to be able to experience this’
Pischke family Wilson’s Winnipeg connection
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February 18, 2026 at 11:47 PM
MILAN — Love him or hate him — and there’s no shortage of fans in both camps when it comes to Tom Wilson — there’s no question which side of the debate the Pischke family of Winnipeg falls on.
An ambitious, decades-long plan to revitalize Point Douglas proposes a balanced mix of new homes, businesses and light industrial sites with the aim of creating a safe, inclusive and complete neighbourhood.
From eyesore to eye-catching
New homes, businesses and parks anchor plan for revitalized Point Douglas
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February 18, 2026 at 11:27 PM
An ambitious, decades-long plan to revitalize Point Douglas proposes a balanced mix of new homes, businesses and light industrial sites with the aim of creating a safe, inclusive and complete neighbourhood.
The audible gasps were eventually replaced by sighs of relief.
‘That was an awesome ending’
Banter ensues as Jets watch Oly quarterfinals after practice
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February 18, 2026 at 11:07 PM
The audible gasps were eventually replaced by sighs of relief.
MILAN — A hockey-crazed nation exhales.
Bring on the Finns
Canada punches ticket to semifinals in thriller over Czechia
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February 18, 2026 at 11:06 PM
MILAN — A hockey-crazed nation exhales.
A Manitoba company has been fined after pleading guilty to violating provincial health and safety regulations following the death of a subcontractor at its Winnipeg asphalt plant.
Wintec fined in relation to subcontractor’s death in 2022
A Manitoba company has been fined after pleading guilty to violating provincial health and safety regulations following the death of a subcontractor at its Winnipeg asphalt plant.
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February 18, 2026 at 10:24 PM
A Manitoba company has been fined after pleading guilty to violating provincial health and safety regulations following the death of a subcontractor at its Winnipeg asphalt plant.
Even Mick E. Moose traded his Winnipeg Jets jersey for a green shirt.
Parents of late Humboldt hockey player go green for organ donor campaign
Even Mick E. Moose traded his Winnipeg Jets jersey for a green shirt.
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February 18, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Even Mick E. Moose traded his Winnipeg Jets jersey for a green shirt.
A father grieving the loss of his 18-year-old daughter says he was stunned to learn a 14-year-old boy is accused in her slaying.
Dad shocked 14-year-old boy charged in daughter’s death
A father grieving the loss of his 18-year-old daughter says he was stunned to learn a 14-year-old boy is accused in her slaying.
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February 18, 2026 at 7:03 PM
A father grieving the loss of his 18-year-old daughter says he was stunned to learn a 14-year-old boy is accused in her slaying.
TORONTO – The head of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust says the recent financial troubles of retailers like Toys “R” Us and Hudson’s Bay are not representative of the wider retail landscape.
Retail landscape strong despite Toys "R" Us, Hudson's Bay failures: RioCan
TORONTO – The head of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust says the recent financial troubles of retailers like Toys “R” Us and Hudson’s Bay are not representative of the wider retail landscape.
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February 18, 2026 at 6:44 PM
TORONTO – The head of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust says the recent financial troubles of retailers like Toys “R” Us and Hudson’s Bay are not representative of the wider retail landscape.
OTTAWA – Immigration Minister Lena Diab is adding three new permanent residency streams to Canada’s express entry program that cover a variety of professions, including researchers and military personnel.
Ottawa extends express immigration entry to researchers, military applicants
OTTAWA – Immigration Minister Lena Diab is adding three new permanent residency streams to Canada’s express entry program that cover a variety of professions, including researchers and military personnel.
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February 18, 2026 at 6:44 PM
OTTAWA – Immigration Minister Lena Diab is adding three new permanent residency streams to Canada’s express entry program that cover a variety of professions, including researchers and military personnel.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — An organization in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is urging fishermen to take certain precautions after decrying a recent U.S. strike in the eastern Caribbean that killed three people aboard a suspected drug boat.
Fishermen in the eastern Caribbean fear for their lives following a deadly US strike
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — An organization in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is urging fishermen to take certain precautions after decrying a recent U.S. strike in the eastern Caribbean that killed three people aboard a suspected drug boat.
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February 18, 2026 at 6:36 PM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — An organization in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is urging fishermen to take certain precautions after decrying a recent U.S. strike in the eastern Caribbean that killed three people aboard a suspected drug boat.
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO (AP) — Niklas Edin saw it coming.
Olympic curling controversy keeps simmering as unofficial umpires raise concerns
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO (AP) — Niklas Edin saw it coming.
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February 18, 2026 at 6:33 PM
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO (AP) — Niklas Edin saw it coming.
MILAN – Mitch Marner has scored in overtime as Canada defeats Czechia 4-3 in their Olympic men’s hockey quarterfinal.
CP NewsAlert: Marner scores in OT, Canada beats Czechia 4-3
MILAN – Mitch Marner has scored in overtime as Canada defeats Czechia 4-3 in their Olympic men’s hockey quarterfinal.
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February 18, 2026 at 6:17 PM
MILAN – Mitch Marner has scored in overtime as Canada defeats Czechia 4-3 in their Olympic men’s hockey quarterfinal.
PARIS (AP) — Paris prosecutors opened two new investigations Wednesday into potential sex abuse crimes and financial wrongdoing linked to Jeffrey Epstein and called on possible victims to come forward.
Paris prosecutors open 2 Epstein-linked probes and call on victims to come forward
PARIS (AP) — Paris prosecutors opened two new investigations Wednesday into potential sex abuse crimes and financial wrongdoing linked to Jeffrey Epstein and called on possible victims to come forward.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:58 PM
PARIS (AP) — Paris prosecutors opened two new investigations Wednesday into potential sex abuse crimes and financial wrongdoing linked to Jeffrey Epstein and called on possible victims to come forward.
TORONTO – Artificial intelligence is increasing the fear of fraud in Canada.
Canadians say AI has them feeling more vulnerable to fraud: poll
TORONTO – Artificial intelligence is increasing the fear of fraud in Canada.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:36 PM
TORONTO – Artificial intelligence is increasing the fear of fraud in Canada.
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — After being disqualified from the Milan Cortina Olympics, Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych returned to Kyiv to find his capital suffering disruptions of power, heating and water. Still, he’s glad to be back.
Skeleton racer disqualified from Olympics returns to Ukraine, plans fundraiser for fallen athletes
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — After being disqualified from the Milan Cortina Olympics, Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych returned to Kyiv to find his capital suffering disruptions of power, heating and water. Still, he’s glad to be back.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:35 PM
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — After being disqualified from the Milan Cortina Olympics, Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych returned to Kyiv to find his capital suffering disruptions of power, heating and water. Still, he’s glad to be back.
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Hans Schneider was in his mid-20s when he left the farm to sell Blue Cross health insurance to farmers. He rose to become deputy minister of health during the Schreyer government and the Secretary of Management Committee of Cabinet #RIP passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...
February 17, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Hans Schneider was in his mid-20s when he left the farm to sell Blue Cross health insurance to farmers. He rose to become deputy minister of health during the Schreyer government and the Secretary of Management Committee of Cabinet #RIP passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-deta...
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February 18, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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OTTAWA – Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor from the Conservative party to join the Liberal caucus — and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is accusing him of betraying voters in his Edmonton riding.
MP Matt Jeneroux leaves Conservatives to join Liberal caucus
OTTAWA – Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor from the Conservative party to join the Liberal caucus — and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is accusing him of betraying voters in his Edmonton riding.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:33 PM
OTTAWA – Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor from the Conservative party to join the Liberal caucus — and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is accusing him of betraying voters in his Edmonton riding.
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She danced for presidents, then for Winnipeg. The life of Usha Rani Sharma, and others, in my latest free Passages newsletter. You can read it and then sign up for free at the bottom to see future newsletters #RIP @WinnipegNews winnipegfreepress.com/briefings/she-…
February 18, 2026 at 5:29 PM
She danced for presidents, then for Winnipeg. The life of Usha Rani Sharma, and others, in my latest free Passages newsletter. You can read it and then sign up for free at the bottom to see future newsletters #RIP @WinnipegNews winnipegfreepress.com/briefings/she-…
MONTREAL – An arbitrator reviewing wages for flight attendants at Air Canada has finalized rates at the airline, bringing an end to the labour dispute that saw travel disrupted for thousands of people last summer.
Arbitrator settles flight attendant wages at Air Canada
MONTREAL – An arbitrator reviewing wages for flight attendants at Air Canada has finalized rates at the airline, bringing an end to the labour dispute that saw travel disrupted for thousands of people last summer.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:33 PM
MONTREAL – An arbitrator reviewing wages for flight attendants at Air Canada has finalized rates at the airline, bringing an end to the labour dispute that saw travel disrupted for thousands of people last summer.