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Canadian man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting 100-plus girls in the United States
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
A 40-year-old man from Toronto has pleaded guilty in the United States for sexually exploiting more than 100 children on social media. The U.S. Justice Department says the Canadian man pleaded guilty in a Washington, D.C., court to charges of production of child pornography and coercion and enticement of a minor. The department says the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Canadian actress Catherine O’Hara dead at 71
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades — from Kevin’s beleaguered mom in “Home Alone” to the iconic Moira Rose in “Schitt’s Creek” — died Friday at 71. Her management confirmed O’Hara’s death but didn’t offer any further details. O’Hara got her start at Second City Toronto, working as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elks release Canadian QB Ford, commit to Fajardo for 2026 CFL season
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have released Canadian quarterback Tre Ford and committed to Cody Fajardo under centre for the upcoming CFL season. The 27-year-old Ford, from Niagara Falls, Ont., started the 2025 season as the Elks’ starting quarterback but lost the job to Fajardo after a 1-4 start to the season. Fajardo, who was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian comedy giant Catherine O’Hara dead at 71
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
Canadian comedy giant Catherine O’Hara, known for her roles in “Home Alone” and “Schitt’s Creek,” has died at age 71. Her agency says O’Hara died at her home in Los Angeles on Friday “following a brief illness.” Further details were not immediately available. O’Hara got her start at Second City Toronto, working as a waitress, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sundance Film Festival: Channing Tatum drama ‘Josephine’ wins top jury and audience awards
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Beth de Araújo’s potent family drama “Josephine,” about an 8-year-old girl who witnesses a sexual assault, won top prizes at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The juries announced the winners Friday in Park City, Utah. “Josephine,” starring Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan as the girl’s parents, became one of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WWE 2K26: WrestleMania main eventer CM Punk is ready for clobberin’ time as cover star
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
CM Punk is ready for clobberin’ time as the new cover star for WWE 2K26. The former WrestleMania main eventer and UFC fighter was announced Friday as the headliner for the standard edition of the video game that will be released March 13. The WWE world heavyweight champion, Punk is just one of a record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unrivaled expands women’s 3-on-3 league to Philadelphia as city breaks through as a hotbed of hoops
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Natasha Cloud rooted for the 76ers as a kid growing up in suburban Philadelphia and — like so many hoopsters back in the day — idolized Allen Iverson. So when the former WNBA champion and current New York Liberty standout hit the same court where Iverson once dazzled, Cloud couldn’t help but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C.-based Pattison says Virginia warehouse sale to ICE won’t proceed
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Vancouver-based Jim Pattison Developments says it will not be selling a Virginia warehouse property to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which had said it wanted the site as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility. A one-line statement posted online by the firm owned by British Columbia billionaire Jimmy Pattison comes after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canadian actress Catherine O’Hara dead at 71
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
Canadian comedy legend Catherine O’Hara is dead at 71, her management has confirmed. The Toronto-born actress was renowned for her roles in “Home Alone” and “Schitt’s Creek,” as well as her recent turn in “The Studio.” Her cause of death is unknown at this time. More to come. Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘SCTV’ fame, dies at 71
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades — from Kevin’s beleaguered mom in “Home Alone” to the iconic Moira Rose in “Schitt’s Creek” — died Friday at 71. The Canadian-born O’Hara died at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness,” according to a statement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Scotties Tournament of Hearts
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
Taylour Stevens and her Nova Scotia teammates were the last to leave the playing area at Paramount Fine Foods Centre after a dramatic afternoon session Thursday at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Mississauga, Ont. Stevens, vice Maria Fitzgerald, second Alison Umlah and lead Cate Fitzgerald were glowing as they chatted by the coach’s bench ... Read More »
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