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Liberals agree to hit pause on hate crimes bill and prioritize tougher bail bill
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has agreed to prioritize the passage of its bail legislation by hitting pause on getting its hate crime bill through the legislative process. The justice committee passed a motion Monday to stop the clause-by-clause study on the hate crime bill, C-9, in order to focus on the bail bill, C-14. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski praises Penix, says he has ‘ton of respect’ for new rival Mayfield
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Kevin Stefanski praised his new quarterback and fended off an old one during his introductory news conference as the Atlanta Falcons’ coach on Tuesday. The Falcons’ new leadership team — including Stefanski and president of football Matt Ryan — plans to evaluate every position on the roster, including quarterback. But Stefanski said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Peralta willing to consider multiyear deal with Mets but wants to get settled in New York first
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Freddy Peralta is willing to consider a multiyear contract with the Mets before reaching free agency. But he wants to get settled in New York first. “I’ve got to see around, share time with my teammates and think about different ideas, learn about everybody, coaches (and) the organization in general,” the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Lions extend star quarterback Nathan Rourke through 2028
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have locked up their star quarterback, signing Nathan Rourke to an extension through the 2028 season. The team announced the move Tuesday, with Lions general manager Ryan Rigmaiden saying in a statement that Rourke is the “best player in the league and the face of the CFL.” The 27-year-old from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teenage defender Stefan Kapor named to Canadian U-17 squad for CONCACAF qualifiers
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Teenage defender Stefan Kapor, who signed a homegrown player contract with Toronto FC in October, is among the 21 players chosen to represent Canada at next month’s CONCACAF U-17 Men’s Qualifiers. The 16-year-old from Stoney Creek, Ont., currently with the MLS side at its training camp in Spain, signed with TFC through 2029 with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mike McDaniel wants to help Justin Herbert to reach his full potential in his Chargers offense
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Just like his famously inventive offenses, Mike McDaniel had many options. He interviewed for several head coaching jobs after his four-year tenure in charge of the Miami Dolphins ended this month, and he could have been an offensive coordinator pretty much anywhere he pleased. McDaniel still wants to be a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston’s Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa to miss World Baseball Classic due to insurance issues
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa won’t play in the World Baseball Classic after both failed to get insurance on their contracts for the tournament. The Athletic reported Tuesday that both players will miss the event, which runs from March 5-17, because they couldn’t get insurance to protect their contracts in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Father of Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi dies in a car crash
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father was killed in a car crash just over a week after Ndidi helped the Super Eagles to third place at the Africa Cup of Nations. Ademola Olajire, director of communications at the Nigeria Football Federation, told The Associated Press that Sunday Ndidi died Tuesday morning after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stanford settles wrongful death suit with Katie Meyer’s family, announces mental health initiative
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
By The Associated Press (AP) — Stanford and the family of Katie Meyer have settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the university following the star soccer player’s suicide in 2022. When she died, the 22-year-old Meyer was distraught over the prospect of disciplinary action from the university for “defending a teammate on campus over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cavaliers’ Evan Mobley sidelined again with calf strain, expected to miss 1 to 3 weeks
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley will be sidelined for the second time this season due to a strained left calf, the team said Tuesday. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is expected to miss 1 to 3 weeks. Mobley suffered the injury during Monday night’s 114-98 victory over the Orlando Magic. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Will the online harms bill ban kids from social media? Maybe.
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
OTTAWA — As other countries move toward banning social media use for some teens, the Liberal government has confirmed it’s working on new legislation to address online harms. So could Canada follow Australia and implement a social media ban? Here’s what we know: What are the rules in place now for kids under 13? Canada ... Read More »
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