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CP NewsAlert: B.C. ending its 3-year drug decriminalization pilot project
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
VICTORIA — British Columbia Health Minister Josie Osborne says the province is not seeking an extension of its agreement with Health Canada that allowed the decriminalization of small amounts of drugs for personal possession. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!For Chinese media, Carney’s visit appears to be small potatoes compared to Trudeau’s
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
BEIJING — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China appears to have been greeted by Chinese media with less fanfare than Justin Trudeau received in 2016. Carney’s arrival in Beijing on Wednesday was greeted by a three-paragraph article in state news service Xinhua, which urged the Canadian leader to take the visit as an opportunity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta government to review Calgary water main breaks, demands documents
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
CALGARY — The Alberta government has launched a review of Calgary’s water main ruptures, demanding reams of documents from the city dating back two decades. Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams, in a letter to the city posted on social media, says it’s about making sure Calgary’s 1.6 million residents have a safe and reliable water ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padres hire ex-manager Bud Black, former slugger Wil Myers for organizational roles
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have hired former manager Bud Black and longtime slugger Wil Myers for new roles in the organization. Black will be the Padres’ senior adviser to baseball operations, while Myers is a special assignment coach working in player development, the team confirmed Wednesday. Black was the Padres’ manager ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dell Curry is getting his No. 30 jersey retired by Charlotte in March
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
Dell Curry had stopped wondering if the Charlotte Hornets were going to retire his number. He figured that if it was going to happen, it probably would have taken place years ago. He was very happy to be wrong about that. The Hornets announced Wednesday that Curry — the father of Stephen and Seth Curry ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marcus Freeman believes Notre Dame must ‘be better’ to make next year’s CFP
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
Sure, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman was disappointed with being left out of this season’s College Football Playoff. He also believes the Fighting Irish must ensure they don’t suffer the same fate in future years. A little more than a month after Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua repeatedly criticized the selection process publicly, Freeman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champion Thunder back on track at midpoint after beating Spurs for 1st time in 4 meetings
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The defending NBA champion Thunder look like themselves again. Oklahoma City started the season with a 24-1 record, matching the best 25-game start in league history. The Thunder followed that with a 6-6 stretch that included three losses to the San Antonio Spurs in a two-week span, including a 15-point loss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians Emma Regan, Nichelle Prince join NWSL expansion teams in Denver, Boston
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
Denver Summit FC, one of two expansion teams kicking off NWSL play this year, has confirmed the signing of Canadian midfielder Emma Regan. AFC Toronto announced Tuesday that the 25-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., was leaving the Northern Super League club for the NWSL but did not specify which team. Denver said Regan has signed a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver FC removes interim tag, names Martin Nash head coach through 2027
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
LANGLEY — Martin Nash is officially the head coach of Vancouver FC. The Canadian Premier League club announced Nash’s promotion from interim head coach on Wednesday. He will be at the helm through the 2027 season. Martin Nash, the younger brother of Steve Nash, a Basketball Hall of Famer and co-owner of the Vancouver Whitecaps, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Alberta to review Calgary water main breaks, demands documents
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
CALGARY — Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams says the government will review Calgary’s water main breaks and is demanding the city turn over documents dating back two decades. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mané tops Salah again at Africa Cup as late goal sends Senegal into final past Egypt
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
TANGIER, Morocco (AP) — Sadio Mané again got the better of his former teammate Mohamed Salah by firing Senegal into the final of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday. Salah’s wait for an Africa Cup title goes on — Egypt lost the 2021 final on penalties to Senegal, ... Read More »
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