January 13th, 2026
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Chloe Kim says she’s ‘good to go’ for Olympics despite labrum tear in shoulder

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

Snowboarder Chloe Kim says she’s “good to go” for the Olympics despite tearing the labrum in her shoulder during a training run last week in Switzerland. The two-time gold medalist in the halfpipe posted an update to Instagram on Tuesday, saying she wasn’t surprised to learn she had torn her labrum — the lining of ... Read More »

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Healthy and rested Rick Bowness ready for next challenge as Blue Jackets head coach

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Rick Bowness was enjoying time on his boat in Florida when he received a call from Don Waddell on Monday afternoon. Bowness thought the call from the Columbus Blue Jackets president of hockey operations and general manager was about a player Bowness once coached. It turned out to be something else ... Read More »

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Snowboarder Chloe Kim says she’s ‘good to go’ for Winter Olympics despite shoulder injury

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

LAAX, Switzerland (AP) — Snowboarder Chloe Kim says she’s ‘good to go’ for Winter Olympics despite shoulder injury. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Montréal Victoire’s Roque suspended one game by PWHL for illegal check to the head

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

TORONTO — The Professional Women’s Hockey League has suspended Montréal Victoire forward Abby Roque one game for an illegal check to the head. Roque was assessed a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct for her hit on Vancouver forward Abby Boreen in the third period of Montreal’s 1-0 win over the Goldeneyes on Sunday ... Read More »

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B.C. RCMP Const. Mersad Mesbah fired with immediate effect over vulgar group chats

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

A British Columbia RCMP officer has been fired with immediate effect over vulgar and sexist comments made in police group chats and over police mobile computer terminals. RCMP conduct adjudicator Louise Morel says Coquitlam Const. Mersad Mesbah’s conduct amounted to discreditable conduct, and he “put aside” his oath as a police officer. Mesbah is one ... Read More »

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Former Sail Canada high-performance director suspended for four months

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

KINGSTON — Former Sail Canada high-performance director Mike Milner has been suspended for four months under the national Abuse-Free Sport Program. Sailing Canada says Milner left the organization in September 2024. Milner’s sanction was posted last week on a public registry established by the Office of the Sports Integrity Commissioner. The registry stated Milner was ... Read More »

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‘Dances with Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse’s child sex abuse trial begins

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The jury trial for Nathan Chasing Horse, the former “Dances with Wolves” actor accused of sexually abusing Indigenous women and girls, began Tuesday in Las Vegas. Prosecutors allege he used his reputation as a spiritual leader and healer to take advantage of his victims over two decades. Chasing Horse, who was ... Read More »

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Nartey’s breakthrough goal gives Stuttgart a 3-2 win over Frankfurt in thriller

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Six years into his Stuttgart career, Nikolas Nartey finally scored his first goal for the club to seal a thrilling 3-2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on Tuesday. The Danish midfielder found space between two defenders to direct Josha Vagnoman’s low cross into the net and turned away, shouting ... Read More »

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Versatile infielder Andy Ibáñez and Dodgers finalize $1.2 million, 1-year contact

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Versatile infielder Andy Ibáñez and the Los Angeles Dodgers finalized a $1.2 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Cuban hit .239 with four homers and 21 RBIs in 91 games for Detroit last season, then became a free agent in November when the Tigers failed to offer a 2026 contract. ... Read More »

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Carney meets with Coastal First Nations to talk about major projects, oceans

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

PRINCE RUPERT — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday his meeting with Coastal First Nations in Prince Rupert, B.C. is about “dialogue” and exploring how First Nations can partner with the federal government to build the economy. Speaking just before entering the meeting with the advocacy group that works to protect the B.C. coastline and ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: B.C. RCMP member fired with immediate effect over vulgar group chats

By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026

A British Columbia RCMP officer has been fired with immediate effect over vulgar and sexist comments made in police group chats and over police mobile computer terminals. RCMP conduct adjudicator Louise Morel says Coquitlam Const. Mersad Mesbah’s conduct amounted to discreditable conduct, and he “put aside” his oath as a police officer. More coming. The ... Read More »

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