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Westlake heading to sixth Paralympics as Canada’s Para hockey team named
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
CALGARY — Veteran forward Greg Westlake will head to his sixth Paralympic Games as Canada’s Para hockey team looks for its first Olympic gold medal in 20 years at the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics. Westlake, who recently came out of retirement, is among the Paralympic veterans on the 17-player roster released Tuesday by Hockey Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders interview Mike McDaniel for head coach as search picks up
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have been active in recent days adding to their growing list of coaching candidates, including interviewing former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel on Monday in South Florida. Raiders executives also were in the area to attend the College Football Playoff title game between Indiana and Miami. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DeSantis loses bet on Miami Hurricanes, owes Indiana governor key lime pie and stone crabs
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that he owes Indiana Gov. Mike Braun some key lime pie and stone crabs for losing a bet after Indiana’s 27-21 win over Miami earned the college football team the national championship. DeSantis said at a news conference on nursing education that he will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa, provinces ask Supreme Court to uphold law that allows random traffic stops
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
MONTREAL — Lawyers representing the attorneys general of Canada and several provinces have asked the Supreme Court to affirm laws allowing police to make random, routine traffic stops. Federal Justice Department lawyer Marc Ribeiro told Canada’s highest court that police need the discretionary power to stop motorists at random in order to combat impaired driving. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Father’s tribute to B.C. teen Piper James, found dead in Australia circled by dingoes
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
The father of Canadian teenager Piper James, who was found dead surrounded by a pack of dingoes on an Australian beach this week, says her family is “shattered” by her loss. Todd James says on social media that his 19-year-old daughter, who was from Campbell River, B.C., had the “strength and determination to follow her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rivals US and Canada could put North American dominance on display at the Olympics in Milan
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
One more goal. That’s how close the U.S. was to beating Canada in the final at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics before losing in overtime. One more goal. That’s how close the U.S. was from tying Canada in the semifinals at the 2014 Sochi Olympics before losing 1-0. One more goal. That’s how close the U.S. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Father honours B.C. teen found dead in Australia, circled by dingoes
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
The father of Canadian teenager Piper James, who was found dead surrounded by a pack of dingoes on an Australian beach this week, says her family is “shattered” by her loss. Todd James says on social media that his 19-year-old daughter, who was from Campbell River, B.C., had the “strength and determination to follow her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL coach vacancies hit a record-tying 10 this cycle with McDermott’s firing, with 4 openings filled
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
The NFL reached a record-tying 10 openings for head coaches this offseason when Buffalo fired Sean McDermott following their overtime loss in the divisional round of the playoffs. Four vacancies have already been filled, but the interview circuit will continue to buzz all week. Here’s the rundown on each team making the big change this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Realmuto almost mourned loss of Phillies career until collapsed Bichette deal brought him back
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — J.T. Realmuto started to mourn the loss of a Philadelphia Phillies career that included All-Star and Gold Glove selections and four straight trips to the playoffs. Then the Phillies failed to reach an agreement with big-money Bo Bichette and pivoted back to their catcher. “Things got a little hairy there at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney takes cautious approach to Trump’s invitation to join ‘Board of Peace’
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney is sounding a cautious note on his invitation to take part in U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” — even as other leaders balk at the hefty price tag and the list of countries Trump has invited to participate. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League returns with Arsenal at Inter and Real Madrid, PSG and Man City all in action
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
The Champions League resumed Tuesday after its winter break with Arsenal protecting the only 100% record heading to Inter Milan and defending champion Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Manchester City seeking wins to close on automatic qualification. Arsenal has six straight wins and needs one point to become the first team to secure a spot ... Read More »
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