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Details of federal firearm buyback program to be announced Saturday
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Liberal government plans to announce details of its national program to compensate owners of banned firearms at a briefing in Montreal on Saturday. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, Québec Public Security Minister Ian Lafrenière and police representatives are set to take part. Liberal MP and secretary of state for nature Nathalie Provost, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney reaches ‘landmark’ tariff quota deal with China on EVs, canola
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
BEIJING — Canada reached a deal with Beijing on Friday to slash tariffs on a set number of Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for China dropping duties on agriculture products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said as he concluded a highly-anticipated trip to China. The deal marks a de-escalation in tensions with a country the Liberal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC fills out goalkeeping group with addition of veteran William Yarbrough
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
TORONTO — Toronto FC has signed veteran goalkeeper William Yarbrough, adding a layer of experience behind holdovers Luka Gavran and Adisa De Rosario. The 36-year-old Mexican-American arrives as a free agent after spending last season as a backup at Inter Miami. Born in Mexico to American parents, Yarbrough won two Liga MX titles and recorded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans’ fearsome foursome fuels Houston’s pass rush
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Asked how he’d describe Houston’s pass rush to someone who hasn’t seen the Texans play before, coach DeMeco Ryans took a few seconds before landing on an answer. “It’s like four Tasmanian devils just wrecking everything that’s in front of them. That’s how I look at our guys,” Ryans said. “They are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan’s Moe, canola farmers say trade deal with China ‘very good news’
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and canola farmers are hailing Canada’s new trade deal with China as “very good news” that could restore exports for the major Prairie crop. The deal will see China significantly reduce tariffs on Canadian canola seed — and at least temporarily remove tariffs on canola meal — in exchange ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agree to a $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agreed Friday to a $126 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was subject to a successful physical and had not been announced. A two-time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carrick becomes the sixth Man United boss to face Guardiola
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola is forgiven for losing count of how many Manchester United managers he’s faced since taking charge at Manchester City 10 years ago. On Saturday, Michael Carrick becomes the sixth. That number sums up the varying fortunes of the Manchester rivals over the past decade, with City dominating the Premier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!There is ‘much alignment’ between Canada, China on Greenland sovereignty: Carney
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday he found “much alignment” between his views on Greenland’s sovereignty and those of Chinese President Xi Jinping in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats against the territory. “I had discussions with President Xi about the situation in Greenland, about our sovereignty in the Arctic, about the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP sources say star infielder Bo Bichette leaves Toronto for Mets
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Blue Jays homegrown star Bo Bichette is leaving Toronto for the New York Mets, sources tell The Associated Press. The AP says the deal is for US$126 million over three years. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was subject to a successful physical. Bichette can opt out after the first and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP source says star infielder Bo Bichette leaves Toronto for Mets
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Star infielder Bo Bichette is leaving the Toronto Blue Jays for the New York Mets, a source tells The Associated Press. The AP says the deal is for US$126 million over three years. The move comes a day after star outfielder Kyle Tucker reportedly agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UK police chief who recommended ban of soccer fans of Israeli team Maccabi retires
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — The chief of the British police force that recommended that fans from Israeli soccer team Maccabi Tel Aviv be banned from attending a football match against English Premier League club Aston Villa in Birmingham last year retired Friday following criticism of that decision. Craig Guildford, the chief constable of West Midlands Police, ... Read More »
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