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Stepfather of missing Nova Scotia children charged with sexually assaulting an adult
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia RCMP say the stepfather of two children who were reported missing more than eight months ago has been charged with sexual assault, assault and forcible confinement involving an adult victim. The Mounties confirmed that 34-year-old Daniel Martell of Lansdowne, N.S., was arrested on Monday morning by officers with the Pictou County ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Post, union finalize outstanding contractual language in tentative deals
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada Post and the union representing thousands of its mail carriers say they have finalized outstanding contractual language in the tentative agreements reached last month that would end more than two years of labour strife. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says the contractual language deals with clauses related to the short-term disability ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England’s 6 clubs still in the Champions League are sailing toward $600M prize money haul
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
GENEVA (AP) — Top English soccer clubs are profiting even more this season from prize money in the Champions League. Six English teams entered this Champions League edition — a record for one country — and after Wednesday’s final round of opening-phase games five go direct to the round of 16 having placed in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec private doctors challenge law forcing five years of public system work
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MONTREAL — Quebec’s private doctors federation is mounting a legal challenge against a law that requires all new doctors to practice in the province’s public system for five years. The Fédération des médecins en pratique privée du Québec is asking Superior Court for a stay on the measure, which they describe as unjustified and discriminatory. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goalscoring goalkeepers have created iconic moments from the ‘great escape’ to Benfica drama
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It’s usually an act of desperation. One last roll of the dice that can produce the most spectacular results. At other times it can be the result of a shambolic mix-up. One for the blooper reel. It doesn’t happen often, but when goalkeepers score, it’s usually memorable for right or wrong ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills QB Josh Allen says he had surgery for broken bone in right foot
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen said on Thursday that he recently had surgery for a broken bone in his right foot, and expects to be fully healthy for the start of spring practices. Allen said he broke the fifth metatarsal in his foot in getting hurt late in the second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elks add receiver Mack, Lions bring back Butler, and Johnson returns to Regina
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have signed wide receiver Austin Mack on a two-year deal, the CFL club announced Thursday. Mack spent the last three seasons with Montreal, registering 136 catches for 1,973 yards and six touchdowns in 32 regular-season games. He became available when the Alouettes released him Monday to explore his options ahead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa, South Korea pledge to bring auto manufacturing to Canada
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal government has signed an agreement with South Korea with the goal of bringing Korean auto manufacturing to Canada. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and her counterpart, Jung-Kwan Kim, signed the agreement focused on “economic prosperity and supply chain resilience.” A news release from Joly’s department says a forum will be established on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After a terrifying fall, Red Panda retraces what went wrong and the support that carried her back
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Rong Niu’s pink sequined dress shimmered under the arena lights at a recent Miami men’s basketball game. The popular halftime performer known as “Red Panda” finished her signature seven-minute set, looked up at a crowd of fans chanting her name and flashed a smile before dismounting. Cameras rose instantly. A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps loan defender Joedrick Pupe to Belgian club Sint-Truidense V.V.
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are lending defender Joedrick Pupe to Belgian club Sint-Truidense V.V. The Major League Soccer team announced the move Thursday, saying the loan will last through June and includes an option to purchase. Vancouver picked up the 28-year-old Belgian from F.C.V. Dender in Belgium last August after the ‘Caps lost centre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos owner Greg Penner backs GM George Paton and coach Sean Payton after playoff heartbreak
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos owner and CEO Greg Penner expressed confidence in general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton as he took stock of a fruitful season that came up short after quarterback Bo Nix broke an ankle in the playoffs. “We’d love to have both of them here long-term,” Penner ... Read More »
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