January 18th, 2026
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Carney ‘concerned’ about U.S. ‘escalation’ on Greenland after tariffs

By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026

DOHA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is “concerned” about U.S. “escalation” on its push to buy Greenland after it hit eight European nations opposed to the U.S. purchasing the self-governing Danish territory with the threat of tariffs. President Donald Trump says that Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and ... Read More »

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Norwegian skier McGrath wins Wengen slalom ahead of good friend Pinheiro Braathen

By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026

WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath won the Wengen World Cup slalom Sunday for a second consecutive year and added to his status as a favorite for next month’s Olympics. The United States-born McGrath added to his first-run advantage and finished 0.47 seconds ahead of good friend Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, the Norwegian-born ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Carney ‘concerned’ about U.S. ‘escalation’ on Greenland after tariffs

By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026

DOHA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is “concerned” about U.S. “escalation” on its push to buy Greenland after it hit eight European nations opposed to the U.S. purchasing the self-governing Danish territory with the threat of tariffs. President Donald Trump says that Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and ... Read More »

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Top-ranked Sabalenka and Alcaraz advance on an opening day of records at the Australian Open

By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz fulfilled expectations on opening night of the Australian Open, the No. 1 seeds advancing in straight sets in a Sunday session that started with tennis royalty Rod Laver and Roger Federer in the crowd. Rod Laver Arena was heaving for their first-round matches, capping a day ... Read More »

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Toppmöller out as Frankfurt coach ahead of crucial Champions League games

By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Dino Toppmöller paid the price for Eintracht Frankfurt’s leaky defense as he was fired Sunday ahead of two crucial games that will decide whether Frankfurt avoids an early exit from the Champions League. Toppmöller had been with Frankfurt since 2023 and led the team back to the Champions League after finishing ... Read More »

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Elvira pounces on final-hole errors by McIlroy and Lowry to win Dubai Invitational

By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Nacho Elvira benefitted from dramatic final-hole mishaps by Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry to win the Dubai Invitational by one shot on Sunday, securing his third title on the European tour. The 190th-ranked Elvira did what the two Ryder Cup stars couldn’t and kept out of the trouble down ... Read More »

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Lindsey Vonn’s consistency is unparalleled in the Olympic ski season with 7 podiums in 8 races

By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026

TARVISIO, Italy (AP) — At age 41, Lindsey Vonn’s ability to consistently finish on the World Cup speed circuit’s podium is unparalleled. Vonn finished second in a super-G on Sunday that was held amid difficult visibility to claim her seventh podium result in eight races this season. No other skier has more than three podiums ... Read More »

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At 45, Venus Williams sets record at Australian Open but falls in the 1st round

By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Venus Williams set a record just by starting her first-round match at the Australian Open, a testament to her endurance and longevity at the highest level of tennis. Up two service breaks at 4-0 in the third set Sunday, she was oh-so-close to underlining it with a victory, too. Olga Danilovic ... Read More »

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Lindsey Vonn’s consistency is unparalleled in the Olympic ski season

By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026

TARVISIO, Italy (AP) — At age 41, Lindsey Vonn’s ability to consistently finish on the World Cup speed circuit’s podium is unparalleled. Vonn stood second in a super-G on Sunday that was held amid difficult visibility to set up her seventh podium result in eight races this season. No other skier has more than three ... Read More »

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Alberta couple fighting the CRA after being asked to repay $33K in COVID benefits

By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026

OTTAWA — An Alberta couple says Canada’s tax agency is trying to recoup tens of thousands of dollars in COVID supports, years after the claims were cleared. Daria Skibington-Roffel said she signed up to receive benefit payments throughout the pandemic after her work hours were reduced. She saw that she was eligible for the funds ... Read More »

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Despite Liberal pivot, Conservatives to keep pressing for tougher crime measures

By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026

OTTAWA — The Conservative Party has spent years accusing the Liberals of being too lenient on crime. Under Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Liberal government’s justice policy has taken a markedly tougher approach — but the Conservatives say it’s not enough and they have no intention of changing tack. “Absolutely not,” said Conservative justice critic ... Read More »

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