January 23rd, 2026
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Italian expert’s manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina Games

By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026

Davide Cerato will play a major role in skiing and snowboarding events at the upcoming Olympics, but he won’t be competing. The Italian snowmaking expert is responsible for perfecting several of the courses that will feature in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games, and he takes his job seriously. “It’s the most important race of ... Read More »

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‘I don’t think you expect that’: Penguins jump Oilers on second night of back-to-back

By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026

EDMONTON — It didn’t take the Pittsburgh Penguins long to show the Edmonton Oilers how strong their game has been of late. Anthony Mantha scored twice as the Penguins took a 3-0 lead before the game was even three minutes old and cruised from there to a 6-2 victory over the Oilers on Thursday. Pittsburgh ... Read More »

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Halifax’s Ben Proudfoot teams up with NBA’s Steph Curry for Sundance film on MLK’s speechwriter

By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026

When Nova Scotia filmmaker Ben Proudfoot got a call a few years ago from his one-time executive producer Stephen Curry, he didn’t expect the NBA superstar to pitch him a co-directing gig. “He said he had an idea for a movie that he wanted to direct with me. I was like, ‘OK?’” laughs Proudfoot. “And ... Read More »

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After applying the pressure all season, Broncos defense now producing turnovers in playoffs

By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Finally, all that pressure paid off for pass rusher Nik Bonitto and the Denver defense. Finally, the Broncos produced what’s been missing much of the season — takeaways. It’s been a long time coming for a defense that’s been one of the best in the NFL. The Broncos forced five turnovers ... Read More »

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Defensive coordinators are 3 of first 5 head coaching hires

By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026

Jesse Minter, Robert Saleh and Jeff Hafley earned their head coaching opportunities on the defensive side of the ball. Three of the five new hires this coaching cycle are former defensive coordinators. There are five openings still remaining and a few more defensive coaches could get a job, including Sean McDermott, Brian Flores and Vance ... Read More »

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Panthers coach Paul Maurice finally gets win in Winnipeg

By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026

WINNIPEG — It took a long time, but Paul Maurice finally got something he was looking for in Winnipeg. The Florida Panthers head coach watched as Anton Lundell and Sam Reinhart both beat Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck in a shootout to lift his team to a 2-1 victory on Thursday. “Every four years we like ... Read More »

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Matches to start early at Australian Open on Saturday because high heat expected

By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Play will begin an hour earlier than usual at the Australian Open on Saturday because of high temperatures expected later in the day at Melbourne Park. Third-round matches on the main show courts will start at 10:30 a.m. local time, a half-hour after play begins on outside courts. “The temperature is ... Read More »

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Dingoes not likely to have killed Canadian found dead on Australia beach: autopsy

By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026

An autopsy in Australia has determined that a young Canadian who was found dead on a beach this week was likely not killed by a pack of 10 dingoes. A spokesperson with the Coroners Court of Queensland says the body of Piper James of Campbell River, B.C., showed evidence of drowning and injuries consistent with ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Canadian found circled by dingoes on Australia beach drowned: autopsy

By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026

An autopsy in Australia has determined that a young Canadian who was found dead on a beach earlier this week was not killed by a pack of 10 dingoes. A spokesperson with the Coroners Court of Queensland says the autopsy of Piper James of Campbell River, B.C., showed physical evidence of drowning and injuries consistent ... Read More »

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Chloe Kim rediscovers love for Olympics. Will an injury derail quest for a 3rd straight gold medal?

By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026

COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. (AP) — Chloe Kim’s third run to the Olympics started with the usual questions: How will she handle the pressure? Can she enjoy the journey? How does being famous elevate or diminish the experience? And, of course, will she win her third straight gold medal? Now, comes one that nobody saw coming: ... Read More »

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Bone-chilling cold warnings sweep the country, forecasting lows near -50 C

By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026

Bone-chilling cold warnings are sweeping the country this morning, with some regions expected to reach lows of -50 C with the wind chill. Environment Canada has issued orange weather alerts for all of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, as well as most of northern Ontario, warning of severe weather conditions likely to cause significant damage, disruption or ... Read More »

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