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What to know about the deal to keep TikTok in US
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok has at last finalized a deal to keep the popular video sharing platform operating in the U.S. after years of uncertainty, but questions remain about whether users’ experience will change and whether the changes actually address security concerns around the app. Here’s what to know about the deal, which created ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian ex-Olympian and alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding arrested in Mexico: FBI
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding has been arrested in Mexico, capping off a yearslong manhunt and dealing what U.S. officials called a significant blow to a violent criminal network that has endangered communities across several borders. The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Justice first announced Wedding’s capture ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal acquires Argentine defender Tomas Avilés on loan from Inter Miami
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
MONTREAL — CF Montreal acquired Argentine defender Tomas Avilés on loan from Inter Miami CF through the 2026 season on Friday. The Major League Soccer team will hold an option to acquire the player following the loan. In return, Montreal sent a 2026 international roster spot to Inter Miami. Avilés helped Miami win the Leagues ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conservatives prepare for national convention, anniversary of Harper’s historic win
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
OTTAWA — On the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, newspapers across the Prairies spread the word with headlines like, “The West Is In!” and “Tories Turn The Tide!” Stephen Harper’s Conservative Party had just been elected, eking out a minority in his second election as leader of the still-new party and ending 12 years of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA to pay winning club $2.3 million at first Women’s Champions Cup
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA will pay $2.3 million in prize money to the club that wins the first Women’s Champions Cup at Arsenal’s stadium next week. The total fund detailed on Friday by FIFA will share $3.9 million among the six continental champions. The final stages in London are a warmup for a planned full ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Government to bring forward online harms bill, AI minister says
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
OTTAWA — Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says the federal government is working on online harms legislation. Solomon says Culture Minister Marc Miller will bring that bill forward. The bill would be separate from privacy legislation Solomon will introduce, and from a justice bill the government tabled last year that includes elements criminalizing some deepfakes. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Olympic bobsled team named for Milan Cortina Games in February
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
CALGARY — The Canadian Olympic Committee officially nominated its bobsled team for the upcoming Milan Cortina Games on Friday. Canada will have three sleds for the two-woman event, and two sleds for each of the women’s monobob, two-man and four-man events. Toronto’s Cynthia Appiah, Melissa Lotholz of Barrhead, Alta., and Canada’s Bianca Ribi will all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kishan and Yadav blast New Zealand for India to lead T20 series 2-0
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
RAIPUR, India (AP) — Ishan Kishan and captain Suryakumar Yadav blasted half-centuries for India to beat New Zealand by seven wickets and lead their Twenty20 series 2-0 on Friday. Kishan smacked 76 off 32 balls with 11 boundaries and four sixes. Yadav top-scored with 82 not out off 37 balls, with nine fours and four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American aquariums say they are working to provide future for Marineland’s belugas
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
TORONTO — American aquariums say they visited Marineland last week with the goal of “providing hope and a future” for 30 beluga whales that face euthanasia should they not be moved. The Niagara Falls, Ont., park presented a plan to the federal government this week to export its belugas and four dolphins south of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mitch Marner set to suit up for first game in Toronto against Maple Leafs
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
TORONTO — Mitch Marner doesn’t know what to expect when he hits the ice in his old stomping ground. The Vegas Golden Knights winger will soon find out — and the reception is unlikely to be pleasant. Marner spoke with reporters at the team’s hotel Friday morning, roughly eight hours before a much-anticipated return to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Almost 10,000 federal workers were told this week they may be laid off: unions
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
QUÉBEC — Almost 10,000 federal public servants have received notices in the past week warning them that their jobs may be cut, say the unions representing them. The Public Service Alliance of Canada says more than 5,000 of its members received what are called “workforce adjustment notices” this week. They include staff working at Global ... Read More »
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