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Canada’s Einarson, Manitoba’s Lawes advance at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
MISSISSAUGA — Canada’s Kerri Einarson and Manitoba’s Kaitlyn Lawes moved into the Page 1/2 playoff game at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Einarson beat Manitoba’s Beth Peterson 8-5 in a playoff game Friday, while Lawes beat Nova Scotia’s Christina Black 8-6 on her final throw. The two losing rinks will play again Friday night in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers announce extensions for coach Matt LaFleur, GM Brian Gutekunst and executive VP Russ Ball
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst and executive vice president/director of football operations Russ Ball have joined coach Matt LaFleur in signing multi-year contract extensions. Packers president/CEO Ed Policy announced the extensions for all three on Friday. The extensions come after the Packers went 9-8-1 and made their third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Abortion, MAID, CBC: Here’s what Conservatives are debating at Calgary convention
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
CALGARY — Hundreds of party delegates from across the country have assembled in Calgary for the federal Conservative party’s national convention. Leader Pierre Poilievre will face a vote on his leadership Friday. Delegates are also set to debate a number of proposals that could inform the party’s future policies. The policy proposals are not binding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic listed as questionable and could return from knee injury vs. Clippers
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic is listed as questionable on the injury report for Friday night’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers, setting up the possibility the Denver Nuggets center plays for the first time since suffering a knee injury on Dec. 29. Jokic has missed 16 games since limping off the floor just before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Actress Catherine O’Hara: Canadian acting legend
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
A quick look at Canadian actress Catherine O’Hara, who died Friday at the age of 71. Born: March 4, 1954 Died: Jan. 30, 2026 Hometown: Toronto Early days: O’Hara began her career at Second City Toronto as a waitress, joined the sketch comedy troupe’s cast in 1974, replacing Gilda Radner, and later was part of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!USA 250 patch to debut at the Super Bowl and be on uniforms in several sports leagues
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — A patch commemorating the U.S.’s 250th anniversary will make its debut at the Super Bowl on the uniforms of the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. The NFL, NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball, NASCAR, Major League Soccer, UFC and WWE along with the White House and Fanatics unveiled the USA 250 patch ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avi Lewis leads NDP fundraising contributions, followed by MP McPherson
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
OTTAWA — NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis received the lion’s share of donations over the last quarter, beating out the only sitting NDP MP who is also vying for the job. Elections Canada reports Lewis secured $723,000 in donations from October to December, while NDP MP Heather McPherson raised $316,000. Prime Minister Mark Carney raised ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England’s Brook admits to lying about nightclub incident to protect teammates
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — England white-ball captain Harry Brook admitted on Friday to lying to protect teammates who were with him when he was hit by a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand. Brook originally said this month he was alone when he tried to enter the nightclub in Wellington on Oct. 31, the day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vonn’s pre-Olympics crash was in a race that officials and coaches agreed was safe
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn crashed out of a World Cup downhill on Friday that was hazardous to her Olympic medal hopes though judged safe by race officials and team coaches. Safe, it was agreed, at the place and exact time that Vonn lost control when landing a jump and spun into an awkward ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arendz, Wilkie lead Canada’s powerhouse Para nordic ski team into Paralympic Games
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
CALGARY — Decorated skiers Mark Arendz and Natalie Wilkie lead Canada’s Para nordic ski team into the Milan Cortina Paralympic Games. Canada’s 15-skier team bound for the Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Fiemme Valley was announced Friday in Calgary. The Paralympic Games run March 6-15 after the Olympic Games in Italy. Arendz of Hartsville, P.E.I., ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR’s Greg Biffle wasn’t flying his plane before crash that killed him and 6 others
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not flying his own jet when it crashed last month, killing him and six others, according to a Friday report from federal safety officials who also concluded that no one on board was qualified to serve as copilot of the aircraft. The preliminary report from the ... Read More »
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