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Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen dies at age 91

By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026

Sonny Jurgensen, the Hall of Fame quarterback whose strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history, has died. He was 91. A Washington Commanders spokesperson confirmed Friday the team learned of Jurgensen’s death that morning from his family. Jurgensen arrived in Washington in 1964 ... Read More »

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Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen has died at age 91

By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen has died at age 91. The Associated Press... Read More »

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They will have been to all 60 Super Bowls. This year is possibly their last

By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026

KENNEBUNK, Maine (AP) — It just wouldn’t feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren’t all there. And this might be the last time they all do it. That’s what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year’s Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians are the only fans left ... Read More »

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Broadcaster Buck Martinez retires after calling over 4,000 Blue Jays games

By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026

TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays announcer Buck Martinez has announced his retirement, ending a career that saw the former big-league catcher call over 4,000 Blue Jays games over four-plus decades in the booth. Martinez made the announcement in a statement Friday, saying after conversations with his wife Arlene, that it was time to pass the ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez announces retirement

By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026

TORONTO — Longtime Toronto Blue Jays announcer Buck Martinez has announced he is retiring. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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First loss in mixed-doubles curling, figure skating team sits fifth at Winter Games

By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026

MILAN — The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics officially get underway today with a multi-site opening ceremony spread across northern Italy. It will be an unusual opening ceremony, reflecting the most spread-out Olympics ever, with the main event in Milan and additional ceremonies and athlete parades in Predazzo, Livigno and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Moguls skier Mikaël Kingsbury, ... Read More »

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Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show: Here’s some things to expect and what they mean

By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — There are stages, and then there is the Super Bowl halftime show. On Sunday, fresh off his historic win at the Grammys for his love letter to Puerto Rico, “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” Bad Bunny will once again surprise audiences with a performance that is gearing up to be a landmark ... Read More »

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Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by Canadian city

By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in January. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, however, that the figures may fluctuate widely because they are based on small statistical samples. Here are the jobless rates last month by city (numbers from the ... Read More »

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Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by province

By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026

OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in January. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 9.2 per cent (10.5) _ Prince Edward Island 7.6 per cent (7.1) _ Nova Scotia 6.9 per cent (6.4) _ New Brunswick 6.7 ... Read More »

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National employment numbers for January from Statistics Canada, at a glance

By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026

OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s January employment figures (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 6.5 per cent (6.8) Employment rate: 60.8 per cent (60.9) Participation rate: 65.0 per cent (65.4) Number unemployed: 1,457,500 (1,551,700) Number working: 21,121,200 (21,146,000) Youth (15-24 years) unemployment rate: 12.8 per cent (13.3) Men (25 plus) ... Read More »

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