Denmark to buy more F-35 missiles, boost winter readiness
Denmark will buy additional medium-range air-to-air missiles for its F-35 fighter jets and invest in better Arctic gear for troops, as part of a broader push to strengthen national and NATO defence commitments, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday. “This is another step in the accelerated build-up of the Danish Armed Forces’ combat power,” Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said in a statement. According to the Defence Ministry, the additional missiles will boost combat power and what it described as “credible deterrence.”Alongside the missile purchase, the ministry said it was also acquiring extra winter equipment and supplies. Commander of the Danish Air Force, Major General Jan Dam, said the additional missiles will reinforce Denmark’s “high level of readiness” both for the Kingdom and for its allies. “With additional missiles, we are strengthening the F-35’s operational effectiveness and our ability to solve tasks both nationally and within the framework of NATO,” he said.
Source:CBC News
February 19, 2026 22:51 UTC
What is Republic, the anti-monarchy group claiming credit for the former Prince Andrew's arrest?
On Thursday, British police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor , formerly Prince Andrew, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after accusations that he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a British trade envoy. Andrew’s brother, King Charles III, confirmed the arrest in a statement. The anti-monarchy group Republic has claimed responsibility for the arrest, citing a report it sent to Thames Valley Police on Feb. 9. Smith, the group’s CEO, has been a thorn in the side of the Royal Family for decades. During the English Civil War (1642-1651), King Charles I was arrested by the parliamentary forces of Oliver Cromwell.
Source:National Post
February 19, 2026 21:13 UTC
Canada's Team Rachel Homan advances to Olympic women's curling semifinals
Team Rachel Homan has rallied to earn a spot in the final four. The Canadian women's curling rink beat South Korea's Team Gim Eun-ji 10-7 in a win-and-in, Olympic round-robin finale on Thursday. Women's Olympic curling standings, schedule, results Team Rachel Homan will try to get Canada back on the Olympic podium for the first time since 2014 this month in Italy. Women's curling standings, schedule, results"We've been in a must-win situation pretty much this whole week. Team Homan responded to early adversity at the Olympics, including a controversial double-touch call against the skip in a loss against Switzerland.
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February 19, 2026 20:51 UTC
Bigger fines for violations under foreign worker program
Bigger fines for violations under foreign worker programNewsDuration 1:43Fines have increased dramatically for employers who've breached the program's terms, but some observers think changes are still needed to monitoring and enforcement.
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February 19, 2026 20:47 UTC
What's making news on Feb. 19
What's making news on Feb. 19NewsDuration 1:15Edmonton crews battle an early morning fire, what the premier is expected to talk about in her address to the province, and the city is providing an update on its snow clearing progress. BANNER 1: Early morning fire at abandoned building BANNER 2: Premier to make address to the province BANNER 3: City of Edmonton provides snow clearing update
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February 19, 2026 18:57 UTC
Poilievre may have wanted to avoid an election. But maybe not like this
Carney had already welcomed two former Conservative MPs to the government side of the House of Commons — Chris d'Entremont in November, then Michael Ma in December. "Mark Carney is trying to seize a costly Liberal majority government that Canadians voted against in the last election through dirty backroom deals," he wrote in a social-media post. Cynically, one might have wondered whether Poilievre's recent enthusiasm for collaboration was inspired, at least in part, by a simple desire to avoid an election. As evidenced by the dismissive, even angry, messages posted to social-media by Conservative MPs on Wednesday, another defection might act to galvanize some Conservatives. But it seems that even among the remaining Conservative MPs there is a certain independent streak, of a sort that has lately been causing Poilievre different problems.
Source:CBC News
February 19, 2026 18:34 UTC
Why aren’t bike lanes part of city’s snow-removal plan?
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February 19, 2026 18:31 UTC
Canadians think Trump's tariffs are only going to get worse, poll finds
OTTAWA — Canadians fear that tariff threats from the United States are only going to get worse, a new poll found. Forty-six per cent of Canadians believe that U.S. President Donald Trump will raise tariffs on Canada, which is an increase of 19 percentage points since May 2025. Only 20 per cent of Canadians think that tariffs will be rescinded, a decrease of 20 percentage points from last year. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe poll also found that more than half of Canadians (53 per cent) view America as a military threat. “Majorities of Canadians aged 18-to-34 (56 per cent) and aged 35-to-54 (54 per cent) think the United States currently represents a military threat,” wrote Canseco, in a press release accompanying the poll.
Source:National Post
February 19, 2026 18:21 UTC
NDP leadership candidates to face off in final debate tonight
When the five NDP leadership candidates take the debate stage on Thursday, they will face two challenges — convincing Canadians the party is still relevant, and then rebuilding it. "We don't know when the next election will be, it could be a few months away, it could be a couple of years away," said former NDP MP Peter Julian. Watch the final NDP leadership debate on CBCNews.ca, CBC Gem, the CBC News App or the CBC News YouTube page. WATCH | Candidates weigh in on struggling with French: NDP leadership candidates weigh in on their struggle to answer questions in French | Duration 4:12 Following the NDP's bilingual leadership debate on Thursday in Montreal, the bench of candidates, none of whom are fully bilingual, were asked by reporters if their French is good enough to become the party’s next leader. WATCH | McQuail talks of need for 'regeneration': Tony McQuail runs through his platform ahead of the final NDP leadership debate | Duration 8:34 Before next month's vote, NDP delegates are still learning about what the leadership candidates are offering, particularly as they prepare for their final debate on Thursday.
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February 19, 2026 18:03 UTC
Team Canada Thoughts: McDavid breaking Olympic records, Marner clutch again for Canada, big-game Binnington and more
Team Canada punched their ticket to the semifinals against Team Finland with their huge win, and with that, below we highlight some big Team Canada performances and an area they’ll need to improve for the semis. Heading into the game against Team Czechia, McDavid had already set a new record for most points through the first three Olympic games by NHL players. He grabbed a rebound in Team Canada’s zone, likely exhausted from all the back-and-forth. Team Canada tied the game but failed to recognize just how aggressively Czechia was selling out defensively, throwing their bodies in front of every Team Canada shot. Binnington shows once again he’s a big-game goaltenderRaise your hand if you questioned Team Canada’s decision to select Jordan Binnington for the Olympics last December.
Source:CBC News
February 19, 2026 17:21 UTC
School bus delays in Toronto and surrounding areas after snow, freezing rain
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February 19, 2026 16:55 UTC
Four men seek formal exoneration in 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders
Investigators later learned at least one victim had been sexually assaulted and that the blaze destroyed potential evidence. The brutality of the killings and the ensuing investigation "haunted Austin for decades," reporting has said. The four men identified in the proceeding are Michael Scott, Robert Springsteen, Forrest Welborn and Maurice Pierce. Springsteen and Scott were convicted largely on confessions they maintained were coerced by police; both convictions were overturned in the mid-2000s. Two of the original defendants, Michael Scott and Forrest Welborn, were expected to attend the hearing; Springsteen was not expected to attend.
Source:thestar
February 19, 2026 16:44 UTC
Why Kensington Market restaurant Jumbo Empanadas is closing
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February 19, 2026 16:43 UTC
Energy stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite as price of oil climbs higher
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February 19, 2026 16:43 UTC
The 2026 JUNO Awards Celebrate Artists From First Spark to Lasting Legacy With Cameron Whitcomb and a Tribute to Joni Mitchell by Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell Presented by the National Music Ce
The official 2026 JUNO Awards merch drop is here! This concert-style showcase will feature performances from 2026 JUNO Award-nominated group James Barker Band, Robyn Ottolini, 2026 JUNO Award nominee Sacha, Kalsey Kulyk and The Redhill Valleys. Featured artists include Amelia Maxwell, Ammoye (2026 JUNO Award Nominee), Anna Sofia (2026 JUNO Award Nominee), Annie-Claude Deschênes (2026 JUNO Award Nominee), Bells Larsen, Billianne, Blunt Chunks, Burs, Caity Gyorgy and Mark Limacher (2026 JUNO Award Nominee), Cam Kahin, Carrie Clark, Chris LaRocca, CODE Quartet (2026 JUNO Award Nominee), Computer, cootie catcher, Dumb Crush, Ebril, Falls for the Elderly, Felix Cartal (2026 JUNO Award Nominee), Feura, Fito Blanko, Garnetta Cromwell & DaGroovmasters, GRAE, Great Lake Swimmers, Ivy Gardens, JayWood, Jordan Astra, Junkhouse, Just Ideas, Kali Horse, Katie Tupper, Korea Town Acid (2026 JUNO Award Nominee), Laila Biali, Lia Pappas-Kemps, Lindsay Schoolcraft, Los Chukos, Loversteeth, LU KALA, Mariel Buckley (2026 JUNO Award Nominee), Mario Puglia (2026 JUNO Award Nominee), Mattie Leon, Mauvey, Miss Emily (2026 JUNO Award Nominee), MXJ, Myst Milano, Nicolette & The Nobodies, poolblood, Puma June, Rachel Bobbitt, Ralph Nyoni, SadBoi (2026 JUNO Award Nominee), Sebastian Gaskin (2026 JUNO Award Nominee), Shawnee Kish (2026 JUNO Award Nominee), Siibii (2026 JUNO Award Nominee), Silverstein (2026 JUNO Award Nominee), Sister Ray (2026 JUNO Award Nominee), Smug LLC, Status/Non-Status, Steve Marriner (2026 JUNO Award Nominee), Steve Strongman, Superstar Crush, Tedy, Ten Minute Detour, Terra Lightfoot, Tia Wood (2026 JUNO Award Nominee). With five JUNO Award nominations this year, his appearance on the broadcast stage marks a powerful milestone. For The 2026 JUNO Awards, Insight Co-Chief Content Officer Lindsay Cox serves as EP, Showrunner & Creative Producer alongside Insight’s Chair, CEO, and Executive Producer John Brunton.
Source:CBC News
February 19, 2026 16:20 UTC