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Sens captain Brady Tkachuk unhappy with White House AI video that insulted Canadians
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
OTTAWA — Brady Tkachuk said he did not appreciate an AI-doctored video shared by the White House that made it appear he was disparaging Canadians, calling it fake and not something he would ever say. The Ottawa Senators captain spoke Thursday in his first availability since helping the United States defeat Canada 2-1 in overtime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge in Stronach trial concerned as cross-examination turns to ‘shouting match’
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
TORONTO — The judge presiding over Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial is raising concerns over one of the complainants’ behaviour on the stand, saying the woman’s constant tangents and interruptions may reach a point where they affect the fairness of the trial. Ontario Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy, a veteran judge who has presided over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chief justice says institutions are strong after Smith targets court appointments
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada’s chief justice says the independence of the courts continues to be tested even as Canadians maintain a strong trust in their institutions. Justice Richard Wagner told the general meeting of the Canadian Bar Association today that trust in the courts can’t be taken for granted noting recent pressures on the appointments process ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec campaign aims to combat alpha male influencers who trivialize sexual violence
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
MONTRÉAL — Universities and junior colleges across Quebec are launching a new campaign to counter the rise of male influencers. The bilingual strategy is part of the third phase of the campaign entitled “Consent is Key,” led by Concordia University researcher and author Léa Clermont-Dion. It takes aim at alpha male influencers who are spreading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., begin returning to class following mass shooting
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
TUMBLER RIDGE — Some students are heading back to classes in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., just over two weeks after an 18-year-old shooter killed eight people, including six at the local secondary school, before turning the gun on herself. A message to parents posted on the Peace River South school district website says elementary students are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds announce more than $41.5 million for cancer prevention research
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal government is announcing more than $41 million for cancer prevention research. A news release says six research funding organizations contributed funds, including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Terry Fox Research Institute and the Canadian Cancer Society. The Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, the Cancer Research Society and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal police conducting searches in lead-up to teen’s death by South Shore police
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
MONTREAL — Montreal police say they are conducting searches in an investigation connected to the death of a teenager shot dead by police on the city’s South Shore. Nooran Rezayi, 15, was killed by Longueuil police after officers responded to a 911 call on Sept. 21 about a group of allegedly armed youth in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘More work to do’ to ensure agents of India are not threatening Canadians: minister
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says there’s “a lot more work to do” to ensure agents of the Indian government are not coercing or intimidating people in Canada. Anandasangaree stopped short today of agreeing with a federal official who said Wednesday that Ottawa is confident people acting on behalf of India are not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservative leader pitches vision for Canada-U.S. relations in Toronto speech
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to give a speech in Toronto today laying out his views on Canada’s relationship with the United States. Poilievre has been broadly criticized for failing to talk enough about U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats during last spring’s election campaign. He has said repeatedly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Go Habs Go!’ to return to Montreal buses after language controversy
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
MONTREAL — Montreal’s transit agency says the “Go Habs Go!” slogan will return to some city buses next month after the provincial language watchdog authorized the use of the English expression. The story made headlines last year after the watchdog pressured the agency to scrub the word “go” from the electronic screens on buses used ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of assaulting alleged home intruder in high-profile Lindsay, Ont., case sees charges withdrawn
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
Charges have been withdrawn against an Ontario man accused of assaulting an alleged home intruder last August in a case that attracted significant political attention. Kawartha Lakes police reported at the time that the man woke up in his Lindsay apartment in the middle of the night on Aug. 18 to find an intruder. They ... Read More »
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