January 24th, 2026
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Parti Québécois rallies around independence at Quebec convention

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

SAINT-HYACINTHE — At a key party convention in Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., this weekend, the Parti Québécois is rallying supporters around the prospect of Quebec independence as the party leads in provincial voting intentions ahead of an October election. Party members were being told the sovereigntist party sees itself on the cusp of forming the next Quebec ... Read More »

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ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland at T20 World Cup over security stalemate

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The International Cricket Council has replaced Bangladesh with Scotland for the upcoming T20 World Cup because of an impasse over security concerns that Bangladesh raised about playing in India. The Bangladesh Cricket Board wanted to have its games shifted from India to Sri Lanka due to security concerns, but ... Read More »

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Packers offensive tackle Rasheed Walker arrested on gun possession charge at LaGuardia Airport

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Rasheed Walker has been arrested after police say he presented a firearm for inspection without proper credentials at LaGuardia Airport. Port Authority police said Walker was arrested Friday morning after they responded to a request for a firearms check at LaGuardia’s Terminal C. Police said the ... Read More »

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Trump threatens ‘Governor Carney’ with tariffs over China trade deal

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening Canada with 100 per cent tariffs over its new trade deal with China. Referring to Prime Minister Mark Carney as “governor,” his old insult for former prime minister Justin Trudeau, the president’s social media post Saturday morning says if Carney thinks Canada can become a “drop off port” for ... Read More »

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ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland at T20 World Cup

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The International Cricket Council has replaced Bangladesh with Scotland for the upcoming T20 World Cup because of an impasse over security concerns that Bangladesh raised about playing in India. The Bangladesh Cricket Board wanted to have its games shifted from India to Sri Lanka due to security concerns, but ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Trump threatens ‘Governor Carney’ with tariffs over China trade deal

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening Canada with 100 per cent tariffs over its new trade deal with China. Referring to Prime Minister Mark Carney as “governor,” his old insult for former prime minister Justin Trudeau, the president’s social media post Saturday morning says Canada cannot become a “drop off port” for China to send ... Read More »

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West Ham beats Sunderland for back-to-back wins in Premier League survival bid

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

West Ham’s bid to escape the Premier League’s relegation zone gathered pace with a 3-1 win over Sunderland on Saturday. It was a second straight victory for West Ham, which surged into a three-goal lead by the 43rd minute thanks to Crysencio Summerville’s header, Jarrod Bowen’s penalty, and a long-range strike by Mateus Fernandes. Brian ... Read More »

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Mikaela Shiffrin returns to GS podium after 2 years. Sara Hector wins and Paula Moltzan 2nd

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

SPINDLERUV MLYN, Czechia (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin earned a place on the podium of a World Cup giant slalom for the first time in two years Saturday, finishing third in the last GS before the Milan Cortina Olympics. The race was won by defending Olympic champion Sara Hector, who held on to her opening run ... Read More »

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Ugo Humbert pulls out of Davis Cup tie with France to focus on upcoming indoor tournaments

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

PARIS (AP) — Ugo Humbert has pulled out of playing for France in a Davis Cup match next month to prioritize upcoming tournaments. Humbert said the decision to skip France’s first-round qualifier at home against Slovakia on Feb. 7-8 was made with indoor tournaments in mind. “After discussing this with my team, I’ve made the ... Read More »

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Reed leads by 4 shots at Dubai Desert Classic as McIlroy’s title hopes fade and Hovland surges

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Patrick Reed will take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic after shooting 5-under 67 on Saturday, as Rory McIlroy’s chances of a record-extending fifth title virtually disappeared. Reed, the former Masters champion who now plays on the LIV Golf circuit, tapped in at ... Read More »

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Erling Haaland left out by Man City amid scoring drought

By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erling Haaland was left out of Manchester City’s starting lineup for the Premier League game against Wolverhampton on Saturday amid a slump in form. The Norway striker, who was named on the bench, has only scored one goal in his last eight games in all competitions — and that was a ... Read More »

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