Canada's 1st gold at the Olympics; U.S. measles outbreak; Rescuing discarded new clothes

Canada's 1st gold at the Olympics; U.S. measles outbreak; Rescuing discarded new clothes

Author: Global News February 16, 2026 Duration: 26:05
Canada gets its first golden moment at the Milano Cortina Olympics, after moguls skier Mikaël Kingsbury comes out on top of the podium one last time. Plus, the rapid spread of a potentially deadly virus in the U.S. And the millions worth of new clothing saved from a landfill in Manitoba. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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