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Brad Guzan takes on new ‘learning role’ as Atlanta United’s club ambassador and sporting adviser
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Brad Guzan, who retired last year as Atlanta United’s all-time leader in appearances, wins, saves and shutouts, was named the team’s club ambassador and sporting adviser on Thursday. Guzan will report directly to chief soccer officer and sporting director Chris Henderson. Following his 21-year career as goalkeeper, including the highlights of winning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Gustafson looking forward to fresh start to Elite Series fishing season
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
It’s time for Jeff Gustafson to forge ahead. Gustafson, of Kenora, Ont., is keen to start the 2026 Elite Series fishing season, which begins next Thursday at Alabama’s Lake Guntersville. While there’s always optimism about a new campaign, it’s also a welcomed opportunity for Gustafson to move past the worst stint of his pro career. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grammy-nominated Edgar Barrera wishes be a pioneer for Latin songwriters
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The third time may be the charm for Edgar Barrera, the Mexican composer and producer nominated for the third consecutive year for the Grammy in the category of songwriter of the year, non-classical. Barrera has competed in all but one of the years since this category was introduced in 2023. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sturmay scores seven in 10th end to avoid upset at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MISSISSAUGA — Alberta’s Selena Sturmay scored seven in the 10th end to rocket past New Brunswick’s Melodie Forsythe 12-6 on Thursday morning in Draw 16 of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. New Brunswick led 6-5 heading into the final end, poised for an upset in Pool B, but Sturmay loaded the house for the lopsided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More caregivers in Quebec eligible for compensation under new home health policy
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MONTREAL — Quebec is launching a new home health-care policy that will make some family caregivers eligible for government funding. Health Minister Sonia Bélanger says the policy is aimed at improving services to enable people to live at home as long as possible. The policy will include expanding a program that grants people an allowance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays run helps boost Rogers’ profit, company eyes buyout of remaining MLSE stake
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays’ run to Game 7 of the World Series helped Rogers Communications Inc. double its media revenue during the company’s most recent quarter, and it says 2026 could mark another big year for its growing sports portfolio. The Toronto-based cable and wireless company credited record Blue Jays television audiences and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eby calls reported meeting between Alberta separatists and U.S. officials ‘treason’
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
OTTAWA — A reported meeting between individuals in the Alberta separatist movement and White House officials amounts to “treason,” British Columbia Premier David Eby said Thursday in Ottawa. Eby, citing a report in The Financial Times, told reporters before the first ministers’ meeting on Thursday that it’s completely inappropriate for a group to ask a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poilievre prepares for leadership review as Conservatives gather in Calgary
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
OTTAWA — For the third time in just under a year, Pierre Poilievre’s political fate will be in the hands of voters this Friday — though this time, it’s a small group of partisan supporters who appear likely to give him another shot. After Canadians handed the Conservatives a surprising loss in the April election ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TKMS signs agreement with Seaspan on submarine sustainment
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
OTTAWA — German submarine manufacturer TKMS has signed an agreement to team up with Seaspan Shipyards to support and maintain potential future patrol submarines supplied to Canada over the long term. The pact is conditional on TKMS winning a federal government contract to supply the Royal Canadian Navy with a fleet of new submarines. Seaspan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Battle of Quebec nod as Avalanche set to wear Nordiques jerseys in Montreal
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MONTREAL — The Colorado Avalanche will wear Quebec Nordiques jerseys tonight against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. The look recalls the heated Canadiens-Nordiques rivalry, known as the Battle of Quebec, that played out in the 1980s and early 1990s. The Nordiques were founded in 1972 and played in the World Hockey Association before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First ministers meeting to focus on what Canada can control: Carney
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada’s premiers huddled in a meeting room in Ottawa on Thursday, under the long shadow of the upcoming negotiations on renewing North America’s key free trade agreement. Canada, the United States and Mexico are starting a review this year of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement on trade, better known ... Read More »
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