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Friday, February 20, 2026 7:00 AM The Curator: Travel-sized must-haves for March break       Simply add them to your cart to enhance your vacay and keep travel emergencies at bay.

Friday, February 20, 2026 6:00 AM Behind the scenes of Diageo's attempts to soften the blow of an Ontario plant closure       The night before it announced an Ontario bottling facility would close, representatives from Diageo got in touch with Doug Ford's office. At first, the conversation was cordial.

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 20, 2026 7:39 AM Stretch of eastbound Hwy. 401 express closed in Mississauga due to multi-vehicle crash       A stretch of eastbound Highway 401 express is closed in Mississauga following a multi-vehicle crash, provincial police say. Officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called the scene near Winston Churchill Boulevard just after 6:30 a.m. on Friday. "Extent of injuries are being assessed," the OPP said in a post on X. The eastbound […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 20, 2026 6:00 AM Poll finds Carney has broad coalition of support among Canadians for his economic plan       A new poll finds two-thirds of Canadians are solidly behind Prime Minister Mark Carney's efforts to transition away from a Trump tariff-impacted economy towards new opportunities and ventures. The same poll also finds Canadians remain patient with the pace of his provincial and regional infrastructure agenda and are inspired by his international leadership. The CityNews/Canada […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 20, 2026 4:53 AM Police continue to search Mountbatten-Windsor's former stately home, a day after his arrest       LONDON (AP) — Police continued on Friday to search the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after the former prince was held in custody for the best part of 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Following one of the […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 20, 2026 4:00 AM Guns in photo posted by Tumbler Ridge shooter's mother were legal, expert says       A former RCMP weapons officer says guns in a photo posted by the Tumbler Ridge shooter's mother all appear to have been legal to own in Canada at the time, although they include a semi-automatic rifle that was later prohibited. Jennifer Jacobs posted the photo of guns in a cabinet to Facebook in August 2024 […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 20, 2026 4:00 AM Feds warn First Nations people to carry passport when crossing U.S. border       OTTAWA — The federal government has updated its travel advice for the United States, urging First Nations people to carry a passport in addition to a status card when crossing the border. Before this week, the government website said First Nations people could "freely" enter the United States for the purposes of employment, study, retirement, […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 20, 2026 4:00 AM Ahead of PM's visit, India's envoy says Canada could sign trade deal 'within a year'       OTTAWA — India's envoy to Ottawa says Canada could sign a comprehensive trade deal with New Delhi within a year — despite the fact that trade talks between the two nations have stalled multiple times since they started in 2010. Ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney's anticipated visit to India, High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik said […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 20, 2026 4:00 AM Cross-examination set to continue for complainant in Stronach sexual assault trial       TORONTO — A defence lawyer for Canadian businessman Frank Stronach is set to continue cross-examining one of his accusers today. Leora Shemesh began questioning the woman, who is the fourth complainant to testify in the case, on Thursday afternoon after court took two unplanned pauses to deal with legal issues. The issues arose after the […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 20, 2026 4:00 AM It's the first tax season since the CRA revamped its services. Here's what to expect       The Canada Revenue Agency says taxpayers should have an easier time this tax season, a year after it faced criticism for long wait times and, in some cases, bad advice from representatives. The agency has revamped its operations, undertaking a government-ordered service improvement plan focused on addressing call centre delays, which wrapped up in December. […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, February 20, 2026 1:01 AM Social media companies face legal reckoning over mental health harms to children       For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children's mental health through deliberate design choices that addict kids to their platforms and fail to protect them from sexual predators and dangerous content. Now, these tech giants are getting a chance to make their case in courtrooms around the country, including before a […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, February 20, 2026 4:00 AM Return to office is not some kind of unusual punishment | Opinion       Randall Denley: Most people work five days a week wherever their employer tells them to go. Public service unions overplayed their hand in complaining.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, February 20, 2026 4:00 AM Let the Carleton Tavern die a dignified death | Opinion       Brigitte Pellerin: There's no need to rebuild the tavern with high-quality anything when the area gets redeveloped.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, February 20, 2026 4:00 AM DND confirms budget for new Arctic vehicles could be as high as $1 billion       The budget estimate for the Canadian Army to replace the aging fleet of BV-206 vehicles has skyrocketed in less than a year.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, February 20, 2026 4:00 AM Dog bite and attack reports and charges in Ottawa decrease since 2023       Bylaw officers can lay charges in dog-related incidents under Ottawa's Animal Care and Control bylaw.

Windsor Star Friday, February 20, 2026 7:15 AM Guest column: For all their faults, Olympics what we need right now       The Olympic Games have their faults and weaknesses. But in many respects, they're exactly what we need right now.

Windsor Star Friday, February 20, 2026 7:00 AM Standing watch near Russia border, Windsor soldiers honour comrade killed in Ukraine war       A steady stream of Windsor citizen soldiers have been deploying overseas, joining NATO's Canadian-led Multinational Brigade Latvia as neighbouring Russia continues its war against Ukraine.

Ottawa Sun Friday, February 20, 2026 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Ginger ale good for what ails me       Friday, Feb. 20: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, February 20, 2026 7:00 AM New location being considered for Saskatoon drop-in centre       The Avenue C South drop-in centre for women could be moving for a third time over concerns about the concentration of services in that area.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, February 20, 2026 7:00 AM Explore a winter festival: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, Feb. 20-22       Take in a musical theatre variety show, a music workshop, Indigenous culture festival and storytelling, and an information lecture.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, February 20, 2026 7:00 AM Man facing murder charge in death of Roman Miller sentenced for drug offence       Daniel "Juma" Atem pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and received a time-served sentence of six months.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, February 20, 2026 7:00 AM IN PHOTOS: Snow hits Sask. in time for national ski and snowboard day       Skiers and snowboarders took on the terrain at Mission Ridge Winter Park in Fort Qu'Appelle this week.

Calgary Herald Friday, February 20, 2026 7:30 AM On the Road: Snow close to home       Probably should have just stayed home. With the temperature falling almost as fast as the snow and wind bending the big spruce trees across the street, it was obviously going to be a pretty miserable day to be outside. But ya know, I kinda like miserables. So I grabbed my gear and headed out. I […]

Calgary Herald Friday, February 20, 2026 3:42 AM Concert review: Hardy's commanding voice, stage presence doesn't make up for predictable night of redneck-proud anthems at the Saddledome       American country superstar Hardy was about to play his only cover Thursday evening when he told the Saddledome audience it might be a good time to go get a beer. It was an odd thing to say. The cover turned out to be a fairly unremarkable take on the Mott the Hoople/Bad Company chestnut Ready […]

Calgary Sun Friday, February 20, 2026 7:00 AM Letters, Feb. 20, 2026: 'Royal family's dynasty in jeopardy'       No Kings In 1948, Egypt's King Farouk, observing the brushfires of political tumult springing up in the aftermath of World War II, concluded the existing global order was slated to be overthrown: 'The whole world is in revolt. Soon, there will be only five Kings left — the King of England, the King of Spades, […]