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Public servants ordered to work in-office 4 days a week starting in July
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal government is ordering public servants to be in the office at least four days a week starting this summer, with executives expected to return to the office full time in May. A Treasury Board message to deputy department heads published Thursday said executives will have to work on-site five days per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trail Blazers’ Scoot Henderson will make his season debut Friday against Grizzlies
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson is set to make his season debut Friday after recovering from a torn left hamstring. Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter told reporters, including The Oregonian, on Thursday that Henderson would play Friday when Portland hosts the Memphis Grizzlies. Henderson, 22, tore his left ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BYU athletic director confident Big 12 schools serious about stopping fan chants targeting Mormons
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
A BYU team was the target of a derogatory chant in an opponent’s venue for at least the fourth time in a year, and the Big 12 again announced the conference would look into the matter and the home team offered an apology. BYU athletic director Brian Santiago wants to break the cycle. “What we’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles acquire versatile Blaze Alexander from D-backs in exchange for 3 players
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles acquired utility player Blaze Alexander in a trade on Thursday with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who received reliever Kade Strowd and minor leaguers Wellington Aracena and José Mejia. The 26-year-old Alexander is an athletic player who has played third base, shortstop, second base, left field and center field for the Diamondbacks over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks, Patriots set to meet in Super Bowl 60
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
New England (17-3) at Seattle (16-3) Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EST, NBC. BetMGM NFL odds: Seahawks by 4 1/2. Against the spread: Patriots 14-6; Seahawks 14-5 Series record: Seahawks lead 11-9 Last meeting: Seattle beat New England 23-20 in overtime on Sept. 15, 2024. Last game: The Seahawks beat the Rams 31-27 in the NFC championship ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge approves bid to revoke Canadian citizenship over man’s hidden role in massacre
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
OTTAWA — A judge has approved a federal bid to revoke the Canadian citizenship of a former member of the Guatemalan military who took part in the murder of villagers. In a ruling today, Federal Court Justice Roger Lafrenière says Jorge Vinicio Sosa Orantes deceived Canadian immigration officials throughout the permanent residence application process and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget bill ‘unfair’ for dismissing decades of overcharging veterans: watchdog
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada’s veterans’ watchdog is calling on MPs to remove a provision in the federal budget bill she said will paper over a technical mistake that led to veterans in long-term care being overcharged for decades. Retired colonel Nishika Jardine, the federal veterans ombud, told a House of Commons committee Thursday the government is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!France begins Six Nations title defense with five-try pounding of Ireland in 36-14 win
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — France began its Six Nations title defense with five tries and a bonus point after a dominant 36-14 win against Ireland on Thursday. France scored a tournament-record 30 tries last year and a rout looked on the cards at a rainy Stade de France. France led 29-0 thanks to prolific left winger ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From EV rebates to charging stations: here are 5 take-aways from Ottawa’s new EV plan
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal government announced a suite of policy changes on Thursday in its efforts to get more electric vehicles on the road, while maintaining a sustainable auto sector. Among the highlights are a return of the popular government rebates program for Canadians to buy EVs, money for charging station infrastructure, and plans to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lookman scores on his debut as Atletico Madrid cruises past Real Betis to reach Copa semifinals
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Ademola Lookman scored on his Atletico Madrid debut in a 5-0 rout of Real Betis on Thursday that sent Diego Simeone’s team to the semifinals of the Copa del Rey. David Hancko, Giuliano Simeone, Antoine Griezmann and Thiago Almada also scored for Atletico as it advanced to the last four for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sam Darnold has overcome doubters, Drake Maye has lived up to hype. Only one will win Super Bowl 60
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Nobody on the Seattle Seahawks has supported Sam Darnold quite like Ernest Jones IV. When Darnold threw four interceptions against the Los Angeles Rams in a 21-19 loss in Week 11, Jones had his quarterback’s back. The second-team All-Pro linebacker wouldn’t allow Darnold to take the blame. “Sam’s been balling,” Jones ... Read More »
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