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A Winnipeg couple who tortured and killed dozens of cats and other small animals for an online paying audience should be sentenced to 12 years in prison, a judge has been told.
Winnipeg couple who tortured, killed animals should get 12 years, judge told
A Winnipeg couple who tortured and killed dozens of cats and other small animals for an online paying audience should be sentenced to 12 years in prison, a judge has been told.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:32 PM
A Winnipeg couple who tortured and killed dozens of cats and other small animals for an online paying audience should be sentenced to 12 years in prison, a judge has been told.
MILAN – Canada will have its sights set on multiple podium finishes today, with a potential storybook ending brewing in figure skating on Day 5 of the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Canada sets sights on medals in figure skating, speedskating on Day 5 of Olympics
MILAN – Canada will have its sights set on multiple podium finishes today, with a potential storybook ending brewing in figure skating on Day 5 of the Milan Cortina Olympics.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:27 PM
MILAN – Canada will have its sights set on multiple podium finishes today, with a potential storybook ending brewing in figure skating on Day 5 of the Milan Cortina Olympics.
GENEVA (AP) — The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein saga is rippling through Europe.
New revelations from Epstein files take a toll across Europe
GENEVA (AP) — The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein saga is rippling through Europe.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:47 PM
GENEVA (AP) — The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein saga is rippling through Europe.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.
Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:13 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.
TUMBLER RIDGE – Canadians woke up Wednesday to grief and horror following one of the worst school shootings in the country’s history, as police continued to investigate two attacks that left 10 people, including the suspect, dead in a tiny community in northeastern British Columbia.
Investigation continues into shootings that left 10 dead at B.C. school and home
TUMBLER RIDGE – Canadians woke up Wednesday to grief and horror following one of the worst school shootings in the country’s history, as police continued to investigate two attacks that left 10 people, including the suspect, dead in a tiny community in northeastern British Columbia.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:50 PM
TUMBLER RIDGE – Canadians woke up Wednesday to grief and horror following one of the worst school shootings in the country’s history, as police continued to investigate two attacks that left 10 people, including the suspect, dead in a tiny community in northeastern British Columbia.
BRANDON — AgWest Ltd. has opened the doors of its new Brandon-area location, citing the Westman city’s role as a central agricultural hub and a growing customer base.
Agriculture equipment dealer AgWest opens new Brandon-area location
BRANDON — AgWest Ltd. has opened the doors of its new Brandon-area location, citing the Westman city’s role as a central agricultural hub and a growing customer base.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:12 PM
BRANDON — AgWest Ltd. has opened the doors of its new Brandon-area location, citing the Westman city’s role as a central agricultural hub and a growing customer base.
OTTAWA – One in four Canadians report having been a victim of fraud or extortion, a new Leger poll suggests.
A quarter of Canadians have been victims of fraud or extortion: survey
OTTAWA – One in four Canadians report having been a victim of fraud or extortion, a new Leger poll suggests.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:28 PM
OTTAWA – One in four Canadians report having been a victim of fraud or extortion, a new Leger poll suggests.
MONTREAL – At times, a 25-year old woman said the snow reached her knees as she trudged through a dark, icy forest near the Quebec border in mid-January.
A mother recounts her dangerous journey across the border to escape Trump's America
MONTREAL – At times, a 25-year old woman said the snow reached her knees as she trudged through a dark, icy forest near the Quebec border in mid-January.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:27 PM
MONTREAL – At times, a 25-year old woman said the snow reached her knees as she trudged through a dark, icy forest near the Quebec border in mid-January.
BIENFAIT – Shawn Tuffnell says he punched a moose multiple times, gripping its neck, before shooting it to death to save his 70-year-old mother.
'Directly above her': Saskatchewan man recalls fight with moose to save mother
BIENFAIT – Shawn Tuffnell says he punched a moose multiple times, gripping its neck, before shooting it to death to save his 70-year-old mother.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:27 PM
BIENFAIT – Shawn Tuffnell says he punched a moose multiple times, gripping its neck, before shooting it to death to save his 70-year-old mother.
PARIS (AP) — Gisèle Pelicot’s brain froze as the French police officer revealed the unthinkable.
Gisèle Pelicot publicly recounts harrowing discovery of her husband's rape crimes
PARIS (AP) — Gisèle Pelicot’s brain froze as the French police officer revealed the unthinkable.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:26 PM
PARIS (AP) — Gisèle Pelicot’s brain froze as the French police officer revealed the unthinkable.
It’s Day 5 of competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics, where Canada will be looking to add to the three medals it won coming into Wednesday.
Here's the latest on Day 5 of the Milan Cortina Olympics as Canadians chase medals
It’s Day 5 of competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics, where Canada will be looking to add to the three medals it won coming into Wednesday.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:25 PM
It’s Day 5 of competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics, where Canada will be looking to add to the three medals it won coming into Wednesday.
On Alfonz Koncan’s agenda: get more Manitoba businesses into Hong Kong.
Seeking Asian market development, growth
Hong Kong-Canada Business Association, Hong Kong Trade Development Council sign letters of co-operation with Manitoba
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February 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
On Alfonz Koncan’s agenda: get more Manitoba businesses into Hong Kong.
It may be too late for their children, but parents are appealing to school boards to fund teacher training to spot struggling readers sooner.
Parent group urges funds to help spot reading disabilities sooner
It may be too late for their children, but parents are appealing to school boards to fund teacher training to spot struggling readers sooner.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:18 AM
It may be too late for their children, but parents are appealing to school boards to fund teacher training to spot struggling readers sooner.
Winnipeg city Coun. Sherri Rollins claims the city is underspending its grant programs that support community centres.
Funds announced for community club upgrades, ‘make good on real work,’ councillor urges
Winnipeg city Coun. Sherri Rollins claims the city is underspending its grant programs that support community centres.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Winnipeg city Coun. Sherri Rollins claims the city is underspending its grant programs that support community centres.
Zach Collaros had a simple recruiting pitch for Jake Ceresna.
‘Hoping to be here for a long time’
Ceresna expecting two-year contract with Bombers just the beginning
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February 11, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Zach Collaros had a simple recruiting pitch for Jake Ceresna.
The installation of new spray pads and improvements to road safety could be shelved for a year so the City of Winnipeg can pay for projects the provincial government wants instead.
City of Winnipeg looks at delaying projects to tackle province’s wish list
The installation of new spray pads and improvements to road safety could be shelved for a year so the City of Winnipeg can pay for projects the provincial government wants instead.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:17 AM
The installation of new spray pads and improvements to road safety could be shelved for a year so the City of Winnipeg can pay for projects the provincial government wants instead.
MILAN — Jennifer Jones has worn many hats over her lifetime: world-class curler, Olympic gold medallist, corporate lawyer, motivational speaker, business owner, mentor, partner and mother.
‘It’s incredible to be a part of’
Hall of Fame curler Jones makes Olympic broadcast debut
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February 11, 2026 at 12:14 AM
MILAN — Jennifer Jones has worn many hats over her lifetime: world-class curler, Olympic gold medallist, corporate lawyer, motivational speaker, business owner, mentor, partner and mother.
Friends of Eishia Hudson cried Tuesday as they described the moments after she was shot by police and pulled from the driver’s seat of a stolen Jeep, following a high-speed pursuit and crash in 2020.
Friends aboard stolen vehicle describe panic before teen’s death
Tears flow during inquest into fatal police shooting
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February 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Friends of Eishia Hudson cried Tuesday as they described the moments after she was shot by police and pulled from the driver’s seat of a stolen Jeep, following a high-speed pursuit and crash in 2020.
TUMBLER RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Police say they’re at the scene of what they describe as a “confirmed active shooter incident” at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in east-central British Columbia.
CP NewsAlert: Active shooter in school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., police say
TUMBLER RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Police say they’re at the scene of what they describe as a “confirmed active shooter incident” at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in east-central British Columbia.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:49 PM
TUMBLER RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Police say they’re at the scene of what they describe as a “confirmed active shooter incident” at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in east-central British Columbia.
Sprinkler systems won’t be in place in all of Manitoba’s personal care homes until the end of 2028 — 13 years after legislation was passed requiring them for all care homes, hospitals and health-care facilities.
Deadline for sprinkler systems in health facilities delayed by years
Sprinkler systems won’t be in place in all of Manitoba’s personal care homes until the end of 2028 — 13 years after legislation was passed requiring them for all care homes, hospitals and health-care facilities.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Sprinkler systems won’t be in place in all of Manitoba’s personal care homes until the end of 2028 — 13 years after legislation was passed requiring them for all care homes, hospitals and health-care facilities.
The father of a man accused of killing 20-year-old Mackaylah Gerard-Roussin and burying her on a remote ATV trail told a court Monday he “had to do the right thing” and call police after discovering a body in the trunk of his son’s car.
‘Had to do the right thing’: father called 911 after finding body in trunk of son’s car
Five-foot hole discovered on ATV trail, officer testifies
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February 10, 2026 at 11:22 PM
The father of a man accused of killing 20-year-old Mackaylah Gerard-Roussin and burying her on a remote ATV trail told a court Monday he “had to do the right thing” and call police after discovering a body in the trunk of his son’s car.
OTTAWA – When International Criminal Court judge Kimberly Prost goes on vacation, she needs to phone hotels in advance to explain that she can’t pay for a room with a credit card — because she’s been sanctioned by the Trump administration.
Canadian ICC judge says Trump's sanctions won't stop her from doing her job
OTTAWA – When International Criminal Court judge Kimberly Prost goes on vacation, she needs to phone hotels in advance to explain that she can’t pay for a room with a credit card — because she’s been sanctioned by the Trump administration.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:40 PM
OTTAWA – When International Criminal Court judge Kimberly Prost goes on vacation, she needs to phone hotels in advance to explain that she can’t pay for a room with a credit card — because she’s been sanctioned by the Trump administration.
A 28-year-old Calgary man is facing charges after a drone was used to drop a drug-filled package onto the grounds of Stony Mountain Institution.
Man arrested after drug drop at Stony Mountain prison
A 28-year-old Calgary man is facing charges after a drone was used to drop a drug-filled package onto the grounds of Stony Mountain Institution.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:07 PM
A 28-year-old Calgary man is facing charges after a drone was used to drop a drug-filled package onto the grounds of Stony Mountain Institution.
MILAN – Canada’s women’s hockey team has lost 5-0 to the United States in preliminary round action at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
CP NewsAlert: Canada falls to U.S. 5-0 in Olympic women's hockey
MILAN – Canada’s women’s hockey team has lost 5-0 to the United States in preliminary round action at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:43 PM
MILAN – Canada’s women’s hockey team has lost 5-0 to the United States in preliminary round action at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump has the right to amend a permit for a new bridge between Canada and Michigan, prolonging the latest dispute between the U.S. and its northern neighbor hours after its prime minister signaled there could be a detente.
U.S.-Canada bridge brouhaha deepens as White House says Trump could amend a permit for the project
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump has the right to amend a permit for a new bridge between Canada and Michigan, prolonging the latest dispute between the U.S. and its northern neighbor hours after its prime minister signaled there could be a detente.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:28 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump has the right to amend a permit for a new bridge between Canada and Michigan, prolonging the latest dispute between the U.S. and its northern neighbor hours after its prime minister signaled there could be a detente.