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Assembly of First Nations warns members to be cautious in U.S. following ICE actions
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations is warning First Nations individuals to be wary of crossing the border into the United States in response to immigration enforcement raids and the detention of some Indigenous people. AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak confirmed that at least one First Nations person had a negative encounter recently ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Law Society investigates obscene remark that has delayed Myles Gray hearing
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
VANCOUVER — The Law Society of British Columbia has opened an investigation after a lawyer made an obscene comment that was broadcast over the audio stream of a public hearing into the 2015 police-involved death of Myles Gray. The legal regulator says it is looking into “concerns” about the matter, which forced the adjournment of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simon Jolin-Barrette bows out of CAQ leadership race; Christine Fréchette to run
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
QUÉBEC — Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette says he won’t seek the Coalition Avenir Québec leadership to replace François Legault. Jolin-Barrette says he decided not to enter the race for family and professional reasons. Jolin-Barrette, first elected in 2014, had received the support of several CAQ caucus members since Legault’s announcement. Facing dismal polling, Legault said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks activate RB George Holani and TE Elijah Arroyo from IR ahead of NFC Championship game
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Seahawks reserve running back George Holani and rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo were activated from injured reserve Friday morning ahead of Sunday’s NFC championship game against the Los Angeles Rams. The 26-year-old Holani landed on injured reserve after injuring his hamstring during the Seahawks’ 30-24 win against the Tennessee Titans on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hannah Hidalgo dominating on both ends of the court for Notre Dame
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
Hannah Hidalgo loves to watch film. The Notre Dame two-time All-American not only studies it to see how teams could potentially try to guard her, but also to find tendencies for opposing players so she can get steals. It has paid off, as the star guard leads the country with 5.5 steals per game while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!5 things to know about Canada being disinvited from Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
OTTAWA — Senior federal government officials told reporters travelling to China with Prime Minister Mark Carney last week that he was accepting an invitation to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace.” Less than a week later, Trump said Carney’s invitation had been rescinded — and the board appears to be morphing into something ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta’s hospitals and emergency rooms are in a crisis
By Lethbridge Herald on January 23rd, 2026
Rob Miyashiro- AT THE LEGISLATURE Doctors, patients, and health-care advocates have been raising the alarm about our hospitals and emergency rooms for weeks, and still, this government is not acting with the urgency required. Last week, a report identified six deaths, and 30 “critical near misses”, in emergency waiting rooms in the first two ... Read More »
1 responseWhite Sox add right-hander Seranthony Domínguez to their bullpen, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox added Seranthony Domínguez to their bullpen on Friday, agreeing to a $20 million, two-year contract with the right-hander, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move was pending a physical. Domínguez, 31, played for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Injury questions linger for many top men’s hockey teams at the Milan Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) — With less than three weeks to go before the start of the men’s hockey tournament at the Olympics in Milan, several of the top contenders have significant injury questions. One of those looked to be answered Friday as Canada’s Bo Horvat was back practicing after missing 14 of the New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian lightweight Lance Gibson Jr. to fight on March UFC card in Seattle
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
Canadian Lance (Fearless) Gibson Jr., who lost his UFC debut in December after accepting the bout on less than a week’s notice, is getting another shot. The 30-year-old lightweight from Port Moody, B.C., will face Chase (The Dream) Hooper in a 155-pound bout on a UFC Fight Night card March 28 in Seattle. The 26-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
ONTARIO, Calif. (AP) — Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, a top FBI fugitive, was arrested in Mexico and on Friday was flown to the U.S. to face charges related to running a multinational drug trafficking ring and the killing of a federal witness. FBI Director Kash Patel said the capture of Wedding, 44, resulted ... Read More »
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