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Vancouver Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld to miss start of season after knee procedure
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps will be without captain Ryan Gauld to start the 2026 Major League Soccer season. The club has announced the Scottish midfielder had a arthroscopic debridement procedure done on his left knee in Innsbruck, Austria, on Tuesday. Whitecaps sporting director Axel Schuster says in a statement that the club believes Gauld ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seattle Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs will retire after 2026 season, his 41st with the franchise
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Longtime Mariners play-by-play broadcaster Rick Rizzs will retire at the end of the 2026 season after his 41st year in the booth in Seattle, the franchise announced Tuesday. The 72-year-old Rizzs was hired by the Mariners in 1983 to pair with Hall of Fame broadcaster Dave Niehaus. Aside from a brief three-year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mark Critch takes ‘Trump’ to Greenland in timely ’22 Minutes’ sketch
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Mark Critch says he’s wondered what would happen if U.S President Donald Trump actually visited the countries he planned to invade. So he flew to Greenland to find out. In Tuesday’s episode of CBC’s “This Hour Has 22 Minutes,” the Canadian comedian takes his now-familiar Trump impersonation to Greenland, interviewing locals, politicians and protesters as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Super Bowl 2026: Time, channel, halftime show, how to watch Patriots vs. Seahawks livestream
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
If the Super Bowl 60 matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks gives off a familiar vibe, it is completely understandable. That’s because it’s a rematch of one of the most memorable Super Bowls in recent history: In 2015, the Patriots secured a 28-24 victory over the Seahawks after Malcolm Butler intercepted a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge orders fitness trial for man accused of killing B.C. Mountie in 2022
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has ordered a three-day fitness trial for the man accused of killing RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang more than three years ago. Jongwon Ham — who appeared virtually at a hearing in Vancouver — is charged with first-degree murder in Yang’s October 2022 killing. Justice Michael Tammen had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Surrey, B.C., calls for a national state of emergency regarding extortion
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
SURREY — The council in Surrey, B.C., has passed a motion to urge Ottawa to declare a national state of emergency for extortions, as police say they’ve arrested two people while patrolling neighbourhoods targeted by extortion violence. Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke says in a statement that making the declaration would give the federal government additional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cameron Whitcomb ‘grateful’ to go up against Justin Bieber, Tate McRae at Junos
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
TORONTO — Country newcomer Cameron Whitcomb was lying in bed in Los Angeles, scrolling on his phone when he saw he was nominated for five Juno Awards. He read his name listed beside Justin Bieber and Tate McRae — who nabbed a leading six nominations each — and The Weeknd, who’s also up for five. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tough coaching helped Pats QB Drake Maye flourish in his second season
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Drake Maye got the tough coaching he wanted and thrived. The 23-year-old Maye is one victory away from being the youngest quarterback in NFL history to win a Super Bowl. He is grateful to have coach Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels in New England. The Patriots went from 4-13 under Jerod Mayo in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada sending Coast Guard vessel to Greenland for opening of new consulate: Anand
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Canada’s “principled pragmatism” in foreign policy will be on full display next week in Greenland when she opens Canada’s new consulate in the Danish territory with Inuit representatives attending and a coast guard vessel in the background. “We will continue to be principled and we will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta musician Paul Brandt won’t clarify opinion on separation after online post
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
CALGARY — Alberta country music star Paul Brandt won’t divulge his stance on the ongoing separatist movement in the province. Brandt refused to provide a definitive answer when asked by reporters for a yes-or-no response to whether he believes Alberta should separate from Canada. He says there are a lot of people with legitimate grievances ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former CFL player Chambers preparing young athletes for their next steps
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Fourteen years after being selected in the first round of the CFL draft, Shamawd Chambers is preparing the next generation of Canadian football players to pursue a variety of high-performance pathways. On Friday, the former CFL receiver will host the second annual Canadian High School Football ID Camp in Vaughan, Ont., through Out the Chamber ... Read More »
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