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Proposed sureties testify at bail hearing for man accused in Ryan Wedding case
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
TORONTO — A woman offering to help supervise an Ontario man accused of laundering hundreds of millions in drug money if he is released on bail testified Tuesday that he didn’t tell her details about his business or the sources of his income. The woman, whose identity is covered by a publication ban, took the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sydney, N.S., selected as the preferred base for new Arctic icebreakers
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
SYDNEY — Federal officials say Sydney, N.S., has the inside track on becoming the base for the Canadian Coast Guard’s upcoming polar icebreakers as the country continues the push to assert its sovereignty in the Arctic. The government announced Tuesday that the Cape Breton port is the preferred location as the maintenance base for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Source: Four CFL teams interested in Pickett after veteran linebacker released
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
It’s always good to have options, and it appears Adarius Pickett has plenty after being released Tuesday by the Ottawa Redblacks. The move was mutually agreed upon by both parties. Pickett, 29, was slated to become a free agent next month but the three-time East Division All-CFL selection is now free to sign with any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills receiver depth thinned to 3 in preparing to play Broncos after Shavers tears knee ligament
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are down a second receiver in two days after coach Sean McDermott on Tuesday revealed Tyrell Shavers is out after tearing a knee ligament. Shavers was hurt during a special teams play in the first half of Buffalo’s 27-24 wild-card playoff win at Jacksonville. He then played ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction on second leg of high-speed rail line slated for 2032: CEO
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
MONTREAL — The CEO of a planned high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City says construction on the eastern and western parts of the line is expected to begin by 2032. Following a speech in Montreal on Tuesday, Martin Imbleau told reporters the portions connecting the two provincial capitals will likely start to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denmark asks other countries to scrutinize Canada’s skeleton decisions
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
CALGARY — Denmark’s bobsled and skeleton federation is urging other countries to look closer at Canada’s actions in an Olympic qualification dispute causing friction in the international sliding community. Canada pulled four of its six athletes from a women’s skeleton race Sunday in Lake Placid, N.Y., which reduced the number of Olympic qualification points available ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself to authorities on Tuesday to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico stemming from allegations that he inappropriately touched a minor on the set of a TV series he was directing. His apprehension comes after authorities in Albuquerque issued a warrant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers open practice window for Fred Warner, eyeing his return for NFC title game
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are opening the practice window for star linebacker Fred Warner with the hope that he could return if the team reaches the NFC title game. Warner has been out since breaking and dislocating his right ankle in a loss at Tampa Bay on Oct. 12, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grammy-nominated musician John Forté found dead at 50 in Massachusetts home
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees and the Refugee Camp All-Stars among others, has died at age 50. He was found dead Monday afternoon in his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts, according to police. Chilmark Police Chief Sean Slavin said in a statement that there were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles move on from OC Kevin Patullo after one lackluster season with him calling plays
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles are moving on from offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo. Coach Nick Sirianni announced Tuesday that he’s going in a different direction after one year with Patullo calling plays. The Eagles (11-7) lost OC Kellen Moore after winning the Super Bowl in 2025 — Moore took the head job in New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Fragile’ Rangers are looking for answers to turn their season around
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Past the midway point of the NHL season, confidence is not in high supply for the New York Rangers, losers of four in a row and seven of their past eight games since returning from the holiday break. “We’re definitely a little bit of a fragile group right now,” defenseman Braden ... Read More »
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