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E-bike battery causes fire that sent 2 people to hospital: Edmonton fire officials
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
EDMONTON — A blaze that broke out this week at an Edmonton highrise forcing dozens from their homes was caused by a lithium ion battery from an electric bike, officials said as they warned of an increase in these kinds of fires. Assistant Deputy Chief Justin Lallemand of Edmonton Fire Rescue Services said the apartment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caleb Williams presents an elusive challenge for Jared Verse, Rams’ defense in their playoff meeting
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Jared Verse begins to elaborate on the methodology of sacking Caleb Williams, it’s quickly obvious the Los Angeles Rams star edge rusher has been thinking about this monumental task quite a bit. “You just have to keep rushing,” Verse said. “You have to keep running. Honestly, once you get your ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami Marlins claim right-hander Osvaldo Bido off waivers from Tampa Bay Rays
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins claimed right-hander Osvaldo Bido off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Bido was designated for assignment Monday along with infielder Tsung-Che Cheng to make room on the 40-man roster after the Rays acquired infielder Brett Wisely and left-hander Ken Waldichuk from Atlanta. The 30-year-old Bido spent seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Killer of Lapu Lapu suspect’s brother calls festival attack a ‘ripple effect’
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The murderer of a young man whose brother was later arrested for the Lapu Lapu festival attack that killed 11 people last year says it was a “ripple effect” from his own crime. Dwight Kematch, who has pleaded guilty to the January 2024 second-degree murder of Alexander Lo, told his B.C. Supreme Court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Killer of Vancouver festival suspect’s brother calls it ‘ripple effect’
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The murderer of a young man whose brother was later arrested for the Lapu Lapu festival attack that killed 11 people last year says it was a “ripple effect” from his own crime. Dwight Kematch, who has pleaded guilty to the January 2024 second-degree murder of Alexander Lo, told his B.C. Supreme Court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary lifts all water-use restrictions after tests on repaired pipe successful
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
CALGARY — The City of Calgary says tests have been successful on a ruptured and repaired water main, so restrictions affecting its 1.6 million people are immediately lifted. Mayor Jeromy Farkas says it’s a great day for the city but more hard work lies ahead, as the entire line still needs to be replaced. Calgarians ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa’s gun confiscation failed its first real test
By Lethbridge Herald on January 16th, 2026
Gage Haubrich TROY MEDIA There comes a point in almost every Canadian’s life where someone sits you down and tells you that no matter how hard you try, it’s very unlikely that you are going to make it to the NHL. That same type of tough love needs to be shown to Prime Minister Mark ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney’s Canada-China deals are the product of months of diplomatic hustle
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
OTTAWA — The agreements Prime Minister Mark Carney brokered over the two days of his Beijing visit are the result of months of diplomatic work and cultural knowledge, international relations experts say. Carleton University international affairs professor Fen Osler Hampson said Carney “would have not gotten on the plane” without knowing first he had “something ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A timeline of Bo Bichette’s time with Blue Jays as star infielder joins Mets
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
TORONTO — Bo Bichette waved goodbye to the Toronto Blue Jays by signing a three-year, US$126-million contract with the New York Mets in free agency Friday, an Associated Press source said. The star infielder spent the first seven seasons of his big-league career with Canada’s only MLB franchise. Here’s a timeline of his key moments ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Calgary lifts water restrictions, officials say pipe fixed and stable
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
CALGARY — The City of Calgary says tests on a repaired water main have been successful and all water restrictions in the city and surrounding communities are now lifted. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan’s Rod Moore granted 6th season by NCAA, bringing 2-time All-Big Ten safety back to team
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Rod Moore, a two-time All-Big Ten safety and two-time captain at Michigan, has been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA. The football program announced on social media Thursday night that Moore would return next season. Moore was limited to three games last season, attempting to come back ... Read More »
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