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Tyson Fury coming out of retirement in April to fight Arslanbek Makhmudov
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is to come out of retirement to face Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11. The highly-anticipated fight was confirmed on Wednesday by Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority and president of the Saudi Boxing Federation. No venue has yet been announced. “Excited to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kingsbury, Thompson named Canada’s flag-bearers for 2026 Olympic Games
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
TORONTO — Moguls skier Mikaël Kingsbury and ski cross racer Marielle Thompson have been named Canada’s flag-bearers for the opening ceremonies of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. The ceremonies will be held simultaneously Feb. 6 in Milan and the mountain hubs of Cortina, Livigno and Predazzo. Kingsbury and Thompson will carry Canada’s flag in Livigno, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manu Ginobili among the backers of a new planned sports performance project in South Florida
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Manu Ginobili once lost an NBA Finals in Miami. He was then part of beating Miami for the NBA title the following season. And, as an Argentine, he fully understands the multi-cultural flavor of the area and what sports mean in the region. So now, the basketball great is investing in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gay ice hockey drama ‘Heated Rivalry’ becomes a surprise hit in Russia despite anti-LGBTQ+ laws
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — If you haven’t heard of gay ice hockey TV drama “Heated Rivalry” and its two lead stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie yet … then get your skates on. What started as a word-of-mouth hit in the U.S. and Canada in December 2025 has spread to become a global phenomenon. Its stars ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bank of Canada holds key interest rate steady at 2.25% in soft economy
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged as inflation remains stable and the economy adapts to U.S. tariffs. Economists widely expected the central bank’s decision to hold its policy rate at 2.25 per cent today. Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the economy has evolved broadly in line with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brazil’s Corinthians defeats Gotham FC 1-0 in Women’s Champions Cup semifinal
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Corinthians captain Gabi Zanotti scored late as her team beat Gotham FC 1-0 in the semifinals of the inaugural Women’s Champions Cup intercontinental competition on Wednesday. The 40-year-old Zanotti connected with a cross and shot with her left boot to the right of Gotham’s German international goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger, who got her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bill Belichick’s snub from the Pro Football Hall of Fame is criticized by voters and NFL fans
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
Bill Belichick won six Lombardi Trophies as a head coach with the Patriots, two as an assistant with the Giants and has more Super Bowl rings than anyone in NFL history. Yet somehow he’s not a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer. Belichick didn’t get the required votes in his first year of eligibility, according ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada has a policy-driven food inflation problem
By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2026
Sylvain Charlebois TROY MEDIA Food prices in Canada are rising faster than in any other G7 country, and the reason is no longer a mystery: domestic policy failure is driving food inflation, not global shocks or corporate greed. In December alone, food prices rose 6.2 per cent year-over-year, with grocery costs up five per cent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Soup Kitchen expands to meet growing needs
By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald Before the ribbon was cut on its newest expansion, the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen’s executive director Bill Ginter stood before a bare stretch of wall inside the dining room and explained to visitors that a wall once stood on that spot until it was knocked down to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students pour heart and soul into The Echo Chamber
By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2026
By Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Motown rhythms roll through the Sterndale Bennett Theatre as dancers snap, glide and spin across the stage. Lethbridge Collegiate Institute (LCI) student performers are putting the final touches on The Echo Chamber, a high-energy production blending classic soul music with street and contemporary dance styles. Opening today, Echo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Conversation gives residents opportunity to voice feedback on projects
By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge’s largest engagement event is returning to the VisitLethbridge.com Arena this Thursday, Jan. 29 with 40 different projects and community partners available under one roof to provide an opportunity for education and feedback. The Community Conversation family, friendly event will take place between 3 p.m. and 7 ... Read More »
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