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Killer of Lapu Lapu suspect’s brother calls festival attack a ‘ripple effect’
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The murderer of a young man whose brother was later arrested for the Lapu Lapu festival attack that killed 11 people last year says it was a “ripple effect” from his own crime. Dwight Kematch, who has pleaded guilty to the January 2024 second-degree murder of Alexander Lo, told his B.C. Supreme Court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Killer of Vancouver festival suspect’s brother calls it ‘ripple effect’
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The murderer of a young man whose brother was later arrested for the Lapu Lapu festival attack that killed 11 people last year says it was a “ripple effect” from his own crime. Dwight Kematch, who has pleaded guilty to the January 2024 second-degree murder of Alexander Lo, told his B.C. Supreme Court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary lifts all water-use restrictions after tests on repaired pipe successful
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
CALGARY — The City of Calgary says tests have been successful on a ruptured and repaired water main, so restrictions affecting its 1.6 million people are immediately lifted. Mayor Jeromy Farkas says it’s a great day for the city but more hard work lies ahead, as the entire line still needs to be replaced. Calgarians ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa’s gun confiscation failed its first real test
By Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2026
Gage Haubrich TROY MEDIA There comes a point in almost every Canadian’s life where someone sits you down and tells you that no matter how hard you try, it’s very unlikely that you are going to make it to the NHL. That same type of tough love needs to be shown to Prime Minister Mark ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney’s Canada-China deals are the product of months of diplomatic hustle
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
OTTAWA — The agreements Prime Minister Mark Carney brokered over the two days of his Beijing visit are the result of months of diplomatic work and cultural knowledge, international relations experts say. Carleton University international affairs professor Fen Osler Hampson said Carney “would have not gotten on the plane” without knowing first he had “something ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A timeline of Bo Bichette’s time with Blue Jays as star infielder joins Mets
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
TORONTO — Bo Bichette waved goodbye to the Toronto Blue Jays by signing a three-year, US$126-million contract with the New York Mets in free agency Friday, an Associated Press source said. The star infielder spent the first seven seasons of his big-league career with Canada’s only MLB franchise. Here’s a timeline of his key moments ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Calgary lifts water restrictions, officials say pipe fixed and stable
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
CALGARY — The City of Calgary says tests on a repaired water main have been successful and all water restrictions in the city and surrounding communities are now lifted. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan’s Rod Moore granted 6th season by NCAA, bringing 2-time All-Big Ten safety back to team
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Rod Moore, a two-time All-Big Ten safety and two-time captain at Michigan, has been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA. The football program announced on social media Thursday night that Moore would return next season. Moore was limited to three games last season, attempting to come back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers’ Jesse Minter and Rams’ Nate Scheelhaase interview for Browns head coach position
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase interviewed with the Cleveland Browns for their head coaching vacancy on Friday. Minter has been with the Chargers for two seasons after two years as defensive coordinator at the University of Michigan. The Bolts were fifth in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ford, Unifor sound alarm over China EV deal
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
TORONTO — Ontario politicians and Canada’s largest private sector union are slamming Canada’s new trade agreement with China, saying it puts domestic auto jobs at risk with no guarantee of investments. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that Canada has agreed to slash its 100 per cent tariff on Chinese EVs for up to 49,000 ... Read More »
1 responseDuce Robinson determined to lead Florida State’s rebuild after back-to-back losing seasons
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Duce Robinson could have left Florida State after a 1,000-yard season. He also felt like he couldn’t leave after a 5-7 season. Just a few hours into the new year, the All-Atlantic Coast Conference first-team receiver made his announcement: After flirting with entering the NFL draft early, Robinson would come back ... Read More »
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