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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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Keeping people warm through traditional craft - a Passages newsletter about the life of Annie Shoapik Bowkett you may have missed. It’s free and - at the bottom of the newsletter - you can sign up to see future free newsletters #RIP @WinnipegNews winnipegfreepress.com/briefings/keep…
February 18, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Keeping people warm through traditional craft - a Passages newsletter about the life of Annie Shoapik Bowkett you may have missed. It’s free and - at the bottom of the newsletter - you can sign up to see future free newsletters #RIP @WinnipegNews winnipegfreepress.com/briefings/keep…
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.
LONDON (AP) — British police forces are working together to assess potential crimes revealed in documents from the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including allegations of wrongdoing by the former Prince Andrew.
UK police band together to assess Epstein revelations as scandal rocks royals and politics
LONDON (AP) — British police forces are working together to assess potential crimes revealed in documents from the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including allegations of wrongdoing by the former Prince Andrew.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:33 PM
LONDON (AP) — British police forces are working together to assess potential crimes revealed in documents from the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including allegations of wrongdoing by the former Prince Andrew.
MILAN – Sidney Crosby left for the dressing room with an apparent right leg injury six minutes into the second period of the Canadian men’s hockey team’s quarterfinal matchup against Czechia at the Milan Cortina Olympic Games.
Canada's Crosby exits game with apparent leg injury against Czechia
MILAN – Sidney Crosby left for the dressing room with an apparent right leg injury six minutes into the second period of the Canadian men’s hockey team’s quarterfinal matchup against Czechia at the Milan Cortina Olympic Games.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM
MILAN – Sidney Crosby left for the dressing room with an apparent right leg injury six minutes into the second period of the Canadian men’s hockey team’s quarterfinal matchup against Czechia at the Milan Cortina Olympic Games.
Winnipeg’s former chief administrative officer returned to the hot seat Wednesday, testifying for the second day at the public inquiry into the Winnipeg Police Service headquarters project.
Former Winnipeg CAO testifying for second day at police HQ inquiry
Winnipeg’s former chief administrative officer returned to the hot seat Wednesday, testifying for the second day at the public inquiry into the Winnipeg Police Service headquarters project.
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February 18, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Winnipeg’s former chief administrative officer returned to the hot seat Wednesday, testifying for the second day at the public inquiry into the Winnipeg Police Service headquarters project.
OTTAWA – The memberships have been sold, entry fees have been paid and now the NDP leadership candidates are preparing for their second and final party-organized debate in B.C. on Feb. 19.
NDP leadership candidates look to break out from the pack as final debate approaches
OTTAWA – The memberships have been sold, entry fees have been paid and now the NDP leadership candidates are preparing for their second and final party-organized debate in B.C. on Feb. 19.
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February 18, 2026 at 2:09 PM
OTTAWA – The memberships have been sold, entry fees have been paid and now the NDP leadership candidates are preparing for their second and final party-organized debate in B.C. on Feb. 19.
Winter is taking another icy cold stab at the country’s heartland.
Arctic winds push south through the Prairies, bringing snow and frigid temperatures
Winter is taking another icy cold stab at the country’s heartland.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Winter is taking another icy cold stab at the country’s heartland.
It’s Day 12 of competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics, where Canadians are competing in medal events in slopestyle, aerials, speed skating and more.
Here's the latest on Day 12 of the Milan Cortina Olympics
It’s Day 12 of competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics, where Canadians are competing in medal events in slopestyle, aerials, speed skating and more.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:10 PM
It’s Day 12 of competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics, where Canadians are competing in medal events in slopestyle, aerials, speed skating and more.
PARIS (AP) — For the Louvre, the world’s most visited museum, it is “statistically inevitable” that fraud would come up at some point, the museum’s No. 2 said in the wake of a decade-long, 10 million euro ($11.8 million) suspected ticket-fraud scheme revealed last week.
Louvre official says fraud ‘inevitable’ at large museums as France probes multimillion euro scheme
PARIS (AP) — For the Louvre, the world’s most visited museum, it is “statistically inevitable” that fraud would come up at some point, the museum’s No. 2 said in the wake of a decade-long, 10 million euro ($11.8 million) suspected ticket-fraud scheme revealed last week.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:07 PM
PARIS (AP) — For the Louvre, the world’s most visited museum, it is “statistically inevitable” that fraud would come up at some point, the museum’s No. 2 said in the wake of a decade-long, 10 million euro ($11.8 million) suspected ticket-fraud scheme revealed last week.