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Fitness trial begins for man accused of killing B.C. Mountie Shaelyn Yang in 2022
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The hearing to determine if a man accused of killing RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang is fit to stand trial has begun in the BC Supreme Court in Vancouver. Jongwon Ham, who appeared at the hearing Friday wearing a grey suit and white sneakers, is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. needs new mental health hospital, psychiatrist tells inquest into family’s death
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
BURNABY — A psychiatrist with British Columbia’s Northern Health authority called for a new mental health hospital in B.C. in her testimony to an inquest into the deaths of a Prince Rupert family. The coroner’s inquest has heard that Christopher Duong was suspected by police to have killed his wife Janet Nguyen and their two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The stunning play that secured the Patriots’ win over the Seahawks in Super Bowl 49
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks had greatness in their grasp, the end zone in their sights, Tom Brady and the New England Patriots on the ropes and Marshawn Lynch in their backfield. What could go wrong? Super Bowl 49 between the two teams who are playing again Sunday in Super Bowl 60 came down to this: Trailing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Gov. Gen. Simon, Anand open new consulate in Greenland
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
NUUK — Canada’s new consulate in Greenland is officially open. The consulate has been operating quietly for several weeks but Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand are in Greenland’s capital Nuuk for the ceremonial opening today. Anand raised a Canadian flag at the consulate and people gathered spontaneously sang O Canada, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boldy, Horvat, Vejmelka named NHL’s stars of the week
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
NEW YORK — Minnesota Wild winger Matt Boldy, New York Islanders centre Bo Horvat and Utah Mammoth goalie Karel Vejmelka have been named the NHL’s stars of the week. Boldy got top honours after putting up three goals and three assists over two games, and helping the Wild extend their win streak to five games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ronaldo misses second straight game for Al-Nassr amid reported discontent with club
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo missed his second straight game for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League on Friday amid reports he’s unhappy with the club’s majority owner. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was not in the squad when Al-Nassr faced defending champion Al-Ittihad. He also missed the 1-0 win over Al-Riyadh on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Despite job losses, shrinking labour force lowers unemployment rate in January
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
OTTAWA — Fewer people were looking for work in January, driving the unemployment rate lower despite job losses in the month, Statistics Canada said Friday. The agency said the economy shed 25,000 jobs in January, compared to economists’ expectations for a slight gain. Desjardins economist Kari Norman said the January labour force survey marks a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jim Schwartz resigns as Browns’ defensive coordinator after being passed over for head coach
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jim Schwartz has resigned as the Cleveland Browns’ defensive coordinator after three seasons. The team announced Friday that Schwartz handed in his letter of resignation a day earlier. Schwartz has led one of the league’s top defenses over the past three seasons but was upset about being passed over for the head ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Where inclusion starts with a cup of coffee
By Lethbridge Herald on February 6th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald For many, a cup of coffee is more than a morning ritual—it’s a chance to connect, share stories, and feel part of something larger. At Inclusion Lethbridge, the organization’s regular Coffee & Chats events are built around that idea: relaxed, welcoming spaces where people with developmental disabilities, their families, allies, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Actor Timothy Busfield indicted on 4 counts of sexual contact with a child
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico grand jury has indicted Timothy Busfield on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child. Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced the indictment Friday in a social media post. Authorities had issued an arrest warrant for Busfield over allegations of misconduct from when he was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL launches challenge to improve facemasks and reduce concussions
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The NFL is challenging innovators to improve the facemask on football helmets to reduce concussions in the game. The league announced on Friday at an innovation summit for the Super Bowl the next round in the HealthTECH Challenge series, a crowdsourced competition designed to accelerate the development of cutting-edge football helmets ... Read More »
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