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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announces closure of research operations, jobs cuts
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says it has identified savings opportunities and is closing seven research operations. The federal department says research centres in Guelph, Ont., Quebec City and Lacombe, Alta., as well as four satellite research farms across Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are closing. It says that, so far, approximately 665 department positions have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec Environment Minister Drainville enters race for CAQ party leadership
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
Quebec Environment Minister Bernard Drainville moved ahead of his rival Saturday by launching his bid for the leadership of Quebec’s governing Coalition Avenir Québec, saying the party must become the “party of real people.” The leadership race was triggered after Premier François Legault announced on Jan. 14 that he would step down as CAQ leader ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Burries scores 22 points, No. 1 Arizona dominates West Virginia 88-53 to remain undefeated
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Brayden Burries scored 22 points, Koa Peat added 17 and top-ranked Arizona remained undefeated with an 88-53 dismantling of West Virginia on Saturday. The Wildcats (20-0, 7-0 Big 12) were unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the first time in program history to start the week and concluded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Intense cold causes flight delays, cancellations at Canadian airports
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
Guilherme Holtz and his family spent 11 hours on a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Toronto and were looking forward to getting home to Quebec City by Saturday morning. But it seems that the family will have wait at least a few more hours after their connecting flight scheduled for 8 a.m. was cancelled. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Augillard has 16 as Milwaukee knocks off Youngstown State 65-64
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Amar Augillard’s 16 points helped Milwaukee defeat Youngstown State 65-64 on Saturday. Augillard added seven rebounds for the Panthers (9-13, 5-6 Horizon League). Stevie Elam scored 14 points, shooting 3 of 8 (2 of 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line. Isaiah Dorceus had 13 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Menard’s 15 lead Marist over Quinnipiac 71-64
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Justin Menard scored 15 points as Marist beat Quinnipiac 71-64 on Saturday. Menard shot 6 for 12, for the Red Foxes (13-7, 7-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Elijah Lewis scored 14 points, shooting 5 for 13 (2 for 4 from 3-point range). Jason Schofield had 12 points and shot 5 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Benigni scores 19 as Navy knocks off Army 84-56
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Austin Benigni had 19 points in Navy’s 84-56 victory against Army on Saturday. Benigni had six assists for the Patriot League-leading Midshipmen (15-6, 7-1). Mike Woods scored 17 points, going 6 of 8 (4 for 5 from 3-point range). Aidan Kehoe shot 5 of 6 from the field and 3 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olivia Miles scores 17 points to lead No. 9 TCU past UCF 67-50
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Olivia Miles scored 17 points to lead No. 9 TCU to a 67-50 victory over UCF on Saturday. TCU won for the fifth time in six games and rebounded from its second loss of the season, a 71-69 decision against No. 12 Ohio State on Monday that snapped a four-game winning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Imariagbe’s 24 points, 11 rebounds lead Wright State past Northern Kentucky 88-80
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) — Michael Imariagbe had 24 points and 11 rebounds in Wright State’s 88-80 victory against Northern Kentucky on Saturday. Michael Cooper shot 5 for 9 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 9 of 10 from the free-throw line to add 21 points for the Raiders (13-8, 8-2 Horizon League). TJ Burch ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Western Carolina wins 88-58 over VMI
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) — Marcus Kell scored 18 points as Western Carolina beat VMI 88-58 on Saturday. Kell shot 7 for 13, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc for the Catamounts (7-12, 3-5 Southern Conference). Cord Stansberry added 17 points while going 7 of 15 (3 for 8 from 3-point range) and had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quinn scores 27 as Drake beats Indiana State 76-62
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Jalen Quinn had 27 points in Drake’s 76-62 victory over Indiana State on Saturday. Quinn added three steals for the Bulldogs (11-10, 5-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Owen Larson scored 21 points and added seven rebounds. Eli Shetlar finished with seven points. The Sycamores (9-12, 2-8) were led by Ian Scott ... Read More »
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