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Photo Gallery: Carney declares ‘new era’ in Canada-China ties
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
Canada is entering a “new era of relations” with China and the stage is set for talks on ways the two countries can be “strategic partners,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday. The prime minister made the comments as he was welcomed in Beijing by the second and third most powerful figures in China’s political ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Men’s and women’s Tour de France to have opening stages in Britain in 2027
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
Riders in the men’s and women’s Tour de France will take in some eye-catching views in next year’s race as they pedal through the hills and valleys of Britain. The men’s edition of the 2027 Tour begins in the Scottish city of Edinburgh on July 2, with the opening stage passing through Midlothian and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carson Beck’s college career set to end when Miami faces Indiana in College Football Playoff finale
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Carson Beck was only 17 when he enrolled at Georgia. Just a kid, completely unaware of what the next six years would bring. Had no idea he’d become a lightning rod for criticism. Had no idea his elbow would need to be surgically rebuilt. Had no idea that every start, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schools closed, commuters facing delays as snow blankets southern Ontario and Quebec
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
Schools were closed and commuters faced severe delays on Thursday morning as heavy snow continued to hammer much of southern Ontario and parts of Quebec, blocking streets and forcing cars into ditches. Environment Canada said regions including the Greater Toronto Area, Kitchener and Hamilton were expected to see up to 35 centimetres of snow into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Author Rachel Reid on what the next ‘Heated Rivalry’ book will be about and tuning out the mania
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
As “Heated Rivalry” author Rachel Reid writes the latest instalment in the love story that served as the basis for the hit television series, she’s trying to strike a delicate balance. There’s real-world inspiration to be found in how quickly her life changed following the Crave series’ debut in November, but she’s also trying to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harry Styles announces first album in 4 years, ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — In this world, it’s just him: Harry Styles has announced that his long-awaited, fourth studio album will arrive this spring. Titled “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” and out March 6, the album is Styles’ first full-length project in four years. It follows the 2022, critically acclaimed synth pop record “Harry’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Colorado Rockies finalize $8 million, 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Colorado Rockies finalized their $8 million, one-year contract on Thursday. Lorenzen gets a $7.75 million million salary this year, and the deal includes a $9 million club option for 2027 with a $250,000 buyout plus award bonuses. Right-hander Bradley Blalock was designated for assignment to open a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fact File: Maduro’s capture reignites election conspiracy involving ex-Canadian firm
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
The Jan. 3 capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife during a brazen military raid by the United States stunned the world and left Venezuelans in Canada feeling mixed emotions. The broader implications of the raid ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump are still playing out, but for some it gave new life ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clayton Kershaw not quite done pitching, will play for US in World Baseball Classic
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
CARY, N.C. (AP) — Clayton Kershaw isn’t done pitching just yet, agreeing Thursday to join the U.S. team for this year’s World Baseball Classic. A left-hander who turns 38 two days after the March 17 championship game, Kershaw announced last September that he was retiring at the end of the season, his 18th in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney: Canada entering ‘new era’ in relationship with Beijing
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
BEIJING — Canada is entering a “new era of relations” with China and the stage is set for talks on ways the two countries can be “strategic partners,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday. The prime minister made the comments as he was welcomed in Beijing by the second and third most powerful figures in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UEFA cites fall in US dollar last year for $55 million loss in accounts
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
GENEVA (AP) — The fall in the U.S. dollar value last year cost UEFA about $55 million. The dollar value dropped about 9% against a range of foreign currencies in the first months of 2025, which economists linked to investors’ waning confidence in the U.S. under President Donald Trump, who returned to office last January. ... Read More »
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