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Canadian found dead on Australian island, surrounded by dingo pack: Australian police
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
BRISBANE — Australian police are investigating the death of a Canadian woman, her body found surrounded on a beach by a pack of dingoes, on an island popular with backpackers and other tourists and off the country’s east coast. Police in the Australian state of Queensland say they were told about the body of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tejada, Doumbia lead Towson past Drexel 59-58
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
TOWSON, Md. (AP) — Tyler Tejada scored 14 points to lead Towson and Jack Doumbia made two free throws with eight seconds left as the Tigers defeated Drexel 59-58 on Monday. Tejada also contributed five rebounds for the Tigers (11-9, 3-4 Coastal Athletic Association). Dylan Williamson scored 12 points and added five assists. Jaquan Womack ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines first-ever World team as NBA All-Star format shifts
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
The first-ever World team for the NBA All-Star Game is already looking loaded. And the fate of LeBron James’ record streak of All-Star selections will now be decided by coaches, or perhaps even Commissioner Adam Silver. Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Hamilton, Ont., Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, Denver’s Nikola Jokic, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet out for remainder of playoffs with knee injury
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet will miss the remainder of the playoffs with a knee injury that requires surgery, coach Mike Macdonald said in a local radio interview on Monday. Charbonnet injured his knee during Saturday night’s 41-6 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC divisional round. “He’s got ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jonathan Toews plays first game in Chicago since joining Winnipeg Jets
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan Toews put his Chicago return on his calendar after he signed with his hometown Winnipeg Jets. And then it slipped away as the day approached. “I was kind of focusing on the next game, and it kind of sneaks up on you. So here we are,” he said. Here we are, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver officers deny misconduct as hearing into Myles Gray beating death begins
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
VANCOUVER — A group of seven Vancouver police officers are denying allegations of abuse of authority and neglect of duty related to the 2015 death of Myles Gray after a violent altercation with officers while suffering a mental health crisis. Five of the officers are present at the hearing in downtown Vancouver, with two absent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida’s Rueben Chinyelu is emerging as the most complete big man in the SEC
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Rueben Chinyelu opened this season as a third — and fairly distant — option in Florida’s stacked frontcourt. Thomas Haugh was the team’s most versatile player, a 6-foot-9 glue guy who outhustles opponents, makes 3-pointers and rarely needs a break. Alex Condon was the program’s next NBA star, a 6-11 post ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men fall two places to No. 29 in latest FIFA world rankings
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
The Canadian men have dropped two places to No. 29 in the latest FIFA rankings, despite not playing a Tier 1 international since the last ratings were released. Canada was overtaken by Nigeria (No. 26, up 12 places) and Algeria (No. 28, up six) after their performances at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family of Ottawa mass murder victims gets permanent residency applications approved
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada has approved permanent residency status for the Sri Lankan brother and father of an Ottawa man whose wife and four children were killed in a gruesome mass stabbing. Febrio De-Zoysa was sentenced to life in prison last fall after pleading guilty to killing Darshani Ekanayake, her four children — including a two-month-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giorgio Armani launches new era with iridescent colors and a star-studded front row
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Ricky Martin and Hudson Williams joined a star-studded front row Monday for the first Giorgio Armani menswear runway collection under the sole creative direction of Leo Dell’Orco following the iconic designer’s death in September. The collection previewed on the final day of Milan Fashion Week was in complete continuity with Armani’s heritage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada considers sending troops to Greenland as U.S. ramps up takeover talk: reports
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada is mulling whether or not to send troops to Greenland in a show of solidarity as U.S. President Donald Trump ramps up talk about taking over the Danish self-governing territory. Both The Globe and Mail and CBC, citing unnamed sources, say Canada has drawn up contingency plans for sending a small contingent ... Read More »
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