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Springboks and All Blacks taking rivalry to the US for the first time
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
BALTIMORE (AP) — South Africa and New Zealand are taking international rugby’s greatest rivalry to the United States for the first time. They revealed on Thursday they will play their fourth and final test this year in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sept. 12. It’s at M&T Bank Stadium, the 71,000-seat home of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lutnick calls Carney’s speech ‘political noise’ and cautions Canada on China deal
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum “political noise” and criticized Canada’s recent deal with China today. Speaking on Bloomberg TV, Lutnick said Canada has “the second-best deal in the world” and accused Carney of complaining. Lutnick also cautioned that Ottawa’s recent deal with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC takes 32 players to training camp in Spain, including top young talent
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
Toronto FC has taken 32 players to its training camp in Spain, including 24 players currently on a first-team contract. The camp roster also includes four TFC 2 or academy players, two draft picks and two trialists. Forward Hugo Mbongue, a former TFC player, and goalkeeper Zakaria Nakhly are the trialists in camp at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec pushes back greenhouse gas reduction target by five years to 2035
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government says it’s pushing back its greenhouse gas reduction target by five years to protect the economy and jobs. Environment Minister Bernard Drainville announced today that the government will not meet its goal of reducing emissions by 37.5 per cent below 1990 levels by 2030. This target has now been set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge says Montreal man not criminally responsible for killing parents, grandmother
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
MONTREAL — A Montreal man has been found not criminally responsible for stabbing his parents and grandmother to death in their home in 2023. Arthur Galarneau, 22, was impassive today in Quebec Superior Court as Justice Annie Émond agreed with a joint submission from the Crown and defence that had been presented during a trial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chinese ambassador casts doubt on PM’s claim that Beijing agreed to visa-free entry
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
OTTAWA — China’s envoy in Ottawa is casting doubt on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s claim that Beijing is about to lift its visa requirement for Canadians, and he’s suggesting the move is still under consideration. “I did notice that Prime Minister Carney made it public that the Chinese side told him that China is actively ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Heated Rivalry’ stars named Olympic torchbearers for Milan Cortina Games
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
MILAN — The stars of the popular Canadian hockey drama “Heated Rivalry” are headed to the Olympics. Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame for the Milan Cortina Games in February. Williams plays Shane Hollander and Storrie plays Ilya Rozanov in the Crave-produced show. Hollander and Rozanov are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran defensive lineman Jefferson agrees to one-year extension with Blue Bombers
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
WINNIPEG — Defensive end Willie Jefferson agreed to a one-year extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday. Jefferson was slated to become a free agent next month. Jefferson, 34, enters his seventh season with Winnipeg and 12th in the CFL. The six-foot-seven, 244-pound Texan appeared in 17 regular-season games in 2025, recording 15 tackles, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senegal coach Pape Thiaw defends his team’s walkoff during the Africa Cup final
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has defended his team’s walkoff during the Africa Cup of Nations final, saying it was an emotional decision taken in the chaos of the moment. Last Sunday, Senegal left the field in stoppage time when Morocco was awarded a penalty, just moments after a potential trophy-winning Senegal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IIHF not allowing youth hockey teams from Russia and Belarus back for the 2026-27 season
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
ZURICH (AP) — The International Ice Hockey Federation will not allow youth teams from Russia and Belarus to compete during this upcoming season but will consider reintegrating them at the under-18 level beginning in 2027-28. The IIHF announced the conclusion Thursday following a council meeting Wednesday and what it called a detailed risk assessment. “The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Laila Edwards enjoys homecoming; prepares to make Olympic debut as USA Hockey’s first Black female
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — It was fajita night to celebrate Laila Edwards’ hockey homecoming when an excited shriek pierced the casual gathering in the brightly lit early 20th Century colonial she grew up in on a quiet, tree-lined street. Four generations of the Edwards family turned to see a dumbstruck Laila and long-time friend ... Read More »
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