January 28th, 2026
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Patriots’ Robert Kraft says Bill Belichick ‘unequivocally deserves’ to be 1st ballot Hall of Famer

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Count New England Patriots team owner Robert Kraft among those shocked that Bill Belichick will reportedly not be selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. In a statement to The Associated Press on Wednesday, Kraft said he believes Belichick’s accomplishments are clearly worthy of ... Read More »

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Man cleared of 1984 murder makes Vancouver court appearance on new charges

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

VANCOUVER — Mark Edward Grant, who was acquitted of the 1984 murder of 13-year-old Winnipeg schoolgirl Candace Derksen, made a brief video appearance in a Vancouver courtroom today on charges of unlawful confinement, sexual assault, assault with a weapon and uttering threats. An agent for his lawyer Bobby Movassaghi says Grant has consented to remain ... Read More »

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Bruce Springsteen sings out against Trump in ‘Streets of Minneapolis’

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

Bruce Springsteen is dedicating his new song to the people of Minneapolis, criticizing President Donald Trump’s ongoing immigration enforcement operations in the city. The lyrics of “Streets of Minneapolis,” released Wednesday, describe how “a city aflame fought fire and ice ’neath an occupier’s boots,” which Springsteen calls “King Trump’s private army.” Springsteen in a statement ... Read More »

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Federal money for Arctic projects should go the the territories: N.W.T premier

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

OTTAWA — N.W.T. Premier R.J. Simpson says federal money meant for Arctic projects and programs should go to the territories. Simpson made the remarks today while taking questions on the sidelines of the premiers’ meeting in Ottawa. The latest federal budget promised a $1 billion Arctic Infrastructure Fund to invest in “major infrastructure projects in ... Read More »

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Bruce Springsteen takes aim at Trump in new song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

Bruce Springsteen is dedicating his new song to the people of Minneapolis, taking aim at President Donald Trump’s ongoing immigration enforcement operations in the city. The lyrics of “Streets of Minneapolis,” released Wednesday, describe how “a city aflame fought fire and ice ’neath an occupier’s boots,” which Springsteen calls “King Trump’s private army.” Springsteen in ... Read More »

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Ottawa remains open to deal with Meta to restore news to Facebook, Instagram

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

OTTAWA — The Liberal government says it continues to be open to a deal to bring news back to Meta’s platforms. Meta removed news from Facebook and Instagram in response to the 2023 Online News Act, which the U.S. has now identified as a trade irritant. Culture Minister Marc Miller’s office says the government is ... Read More »

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Ford, Holt agree with Carney — almost nothing is ‘normal’ with U.S. right now

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford and New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt both say they agree with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s suggestion this week that “almost nothing” is normal right now with the United States. The two made the comments at a news conference in Ottawa today, where they sought to highlight Canadian resilience in ... Read More »

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Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea by mutual consent after a disappointing stint

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

LONDON (AP) — Raheem Sterling left Chelsea by mutual consent on Wednesday, bringing a premature end to his time at the Premier League club three-and-a-half years after a $56.5 million move that failed to live up to expectations. Sterling, whose contract was due to expire in 2027, joined from Manchester City in 2022 as a ... Read More »

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Todd Monken hired as the Cleveland Browns head coach

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have hired one of their former coordinators to be the team’s head coach. However, it is not the one some people expected. The Browns hired Todd Monken as the franchise’s 19th full-time head coach on Wednesday, wrapping up a three-week search. He replaces Kevin Stefanski, who was fired on ... Read More »

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Flyers activate Czech goaltender Dan Vladar off injured reserve 2 weeks before the Olympics

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers activated goaltender Dan Vladar off injured reserve Wednesday, clearing him to return at night against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Vladar missed the past two weeks after leaving a game at Buffalo with what the team called a lower-body injury. The Flyers have lost four of six games since. ... Read More »

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Seifert leads New Zealand past India for T20 win despite Dube’s 65 off 23

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

VISAKHAPATNAM, India (AP) — Shivam Dube struck 65 runs off 23 balls but his effort went in vain as New Zealand beat India by 50 runs in the fourth T20 on Wednesday. Dube raced to a 15-ball 50, hitting seven sixes and three fours in all, but he didn’t find much support from the Indian ... Read More »

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