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Media exclusion zone during 2023 Vancouver decampment ‘unlawful,’ report finds
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Human Rights Commissioner has found that the actions of Vancouver Police were “unlawful” by limiting media access as city workers broke up a homeless encampment on the Downtown Eastside in 2023. Kasari Govender says in the report that police and the city “failed to strike the appropriate balance” between public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: The Westminster dog show
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The dog was Penny. The win was priceless. A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, netting U.S. show dogs’ most coveted prize — and giving veteran handler Andy Linton another win after nearly four decades. Linton got best in show ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gus Bradley rejoining Saleh as Titans defensive coordinator
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gus Bradley is returning to the AFC South and reuniting with Robert Saleh as the Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator. Saleh announced the hire Wednesday as the new Tennessee coach finalized his coordinator selections. Saleh already had added Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator and brought back John “Bones” Fassel as special teams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds to fold envoys on Islamophobia, antisemitism into new national unity council
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller says there will no longer be stand-alone federal envoys to combat Islamophobia and antisemitism. Miller says the two positions will be folded into a new advisory council on rights, equity and inclusion. He told reporters today the government is creating a broader group of experts who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fans race to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
Bad Bunny is expected to perform the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday entirely in Spanish — which has inspired fans to quickly learn the language. In October, the Puerto Rican singer — born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — kicked off the 51st season of “Saturday Night Live” expressing pride over the achievement in Spanish, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!$5.1-million settlement for victims of Quebec ski gondola malfunctions
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
QUÉBEC — A law firm representing victims injured in a pair of gondola malfunctions at a Quebec ski hill say they’ve reached a $5.1-million settlement with the owners of the resort. Law firm Tremblay Bois filed a pair of class actions stemming from two incidents when cable cars abruptly stopped in February and March 2020 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Movie Review: Caleb Landry Jones is a lovesick vampire with a fabulous wig in Besson’s ‘Dracula’
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
“I haven’t eaten in centuries,” says the stooped, wrinkled man knocking at a convent door, seeking food and shelter. LOL! It’s a funny line, given that this is a disguised Count Dracula — who indeed has not eaten in centuries, unless you count human blood. And it’s especially funny given that “Dracula” is not now, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health care executive Terry Clark is appointed CEO at the PGA of America
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The PGA of America has appointed UnitedHealth Group executive Terry Clark to be the next CEO, the second time in its last three hires the organization has chosen a business leader who was on its board of directors. Clark, the chief marketing officer at UnitedHealth Group, has been an independent director ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mickey Lolich, hero of the 1968 World Series for the Detroit Tigers, dies at 85
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Mickey Lolich, who had three complete-game victories for the Detroit Tigers in the 1968 World Series, the last Major League Baseball pitcher to post the incredible feat, died Wednesday. He was 85. The Tigers said Lolich’s wife told them that he died after a short stay in hospice care. An exact cause ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — This year, the Puppy Bowl isn’t just about puppies. Older dogs are getting some attention, too. There will be a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies, offering a showcase for senior dogs as a reminder that they also need adoption and love. “Everyone wants the puppy and, unfortunately, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro Picks: Seahawks will edge Patriots to win their second Super Bowl
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Sam Darnold has been traded, discarded and labeled a bust. Now, it’ll take an upset for him not to be called a Super Bowl champion. Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks (16-3) are 4 1/2-point favorites on BetMGM Sportsbook against Drake Maye and the New England Patriots (17-3) on Sunday. It’s a ... Read More »
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