January 18th, 2026
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Elvira pounces on final-hole errors by McIlroy and Lowry to win Dubai Invitational

By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Nacho Elvira benefitted from dramatic final-hole mishaps by Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry to win the Dubai Invitational by one shot on Sunday, securing his third title on the European tour. The 190th-ranked Elvira did what the two Ryder Cup stars couldn’t and kept out of the trouble down ... Read More »

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Lindsey Vonn’s consistency is unparalleled in the Olympic ski season with 7 podiums in 8 races

By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026

TARVISIO, Italy (AP) — At age 41, Lindsey Vonn’s ability to consistently finish on the World Cup speed circuit’s podium is unparalleled. Vonn finished second in a super-G on Sunday that was held amid difficult visibility to claim her seventh podium result in eight races this season. No other skier has more than three podiums ... Read More »

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At 45, Venus Williams sets record at Australian Open but falls in the 1st round

By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Venus Williams set a record just by starting her first-round match at the Australian Open, a testament to her endurance and longevity at the highest level of tennis. Up two service breaks at 4-0 in the third set Sunday, she was oh-so-close to underlining it with a victory, too. Olga Danilovic ... Read More »

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Lindsey Vonn’s consistency is unparalleled in the Olympic ski season

By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026

TARVISIO, Italy (AP) — At age 41, Lindsey Vonn’s ability to consistently finish on the World Cup speed circuit’s podium is unparalleled. Vonn stood second in a super-G on Sunday that was held amid difficult visibility to set up her seventh podium result in eight races this season. No other skier has more than three ... Read More »

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Alberta couple fighting the CRA after being asked to repay $33K in COVID benefits

By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026

OTTAWA — An Alberta couple says Canada’s tax agency is trying to recoup tens of thousands of dollars in COVID supports, years after the claims were cleared. Daria Skibington-Roffel said she signed up to receive benefit payments throughout the pandemic after her work hours were reduced. She saw that she was eligible for the funds ... Read More »

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Despite Liberal pivot, Conservatives to keep pressing for tougher crime measures

By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026

OTTAWA — The Conservative Party has spent years accusing the Liberals of being too lenient on crime. Under Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Liberal government’s justice policy has taken a markedly tougher approach — but the Conservatives say it’s not enough and they have no intention of changing tack. “Absolutely not,” said Conservative justice critic ... Read More »

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Aryna Sabalenka overcomes a nervy start in a first-round win at the Australian Open

By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka admitted she was a little bit nervous with Rod Laver and Roger Federer in the crowd for her first-round win at the Australian Open on Sunday. The top-ranked Sabalenka, who won the Australian title in 2023 and ’24 and was runner-up last year to Madison Keys, lost the first ... Read More »

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‘Everybody’s stepping up’: Roslovic, Kapanen come up big for Edmonton Oilers

By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026

VANCOUVER — With sniper Leon Draisaitl out of the lineup, the Edmonton Oilers knew they’d need other players to step up. Kasperi Kapanen and Jack Roslovic emphatically answered the call Saturday. Each put up a pair of goals as the Oilers (24-17-8) blanked the struggling Canucks 6-0 in Vancouver. “When you’re missing a key player, ... Read More »

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Leafs embrace road support, repay fans in Winnipeg with OT win

By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026

WINNIPEG — When the Toronto Maple Leafs arrived in Winnipeg Friday night, the temperature was cold but a sight warmed them up. Leafs fans greeted them at the team hotel, followed up by plenty of fans cheering for them at Canada Life Centre on Saturday. The out-of-town foes rewarded them with a 4-3 overtime victory ... Read More »

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Senators inability to stop enough pucks continues to haunt struggling squad

By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators did so many things right on Saturday, but once again they didn’t get the goaltending needed to record the win. It’s been a far too familiar refrain for the team this year and a significant reason they find themselves struggling to get out of the bottom half of the Eastern ... Read More »

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Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath leads 1st run of Wengen slalom

By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026

WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath led the opening run of a World Cup slalom Sunday as he attempts to win the Wengen race in consecutive years. The United States-born McGrath finished 0.40 seconds ahead of world champion Loic Meillard and teammate Henrik Kristoffersen, who were tied for second. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, ... Read More »

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