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B.C. and feds sign lumber understanding with China, as province looks beyond U.S.
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
British Columbia’s Forests Ministry has entered into a memorandum of understanding with China on modern wood construction, a development that the province hopes will bolster the provincial lumber sector as it seeks alternatives to the U.S. market. The five-year, non-binding agreement with the Chinese government also involves the Canadian federal Department of Natural Resources and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!United States Premier Hockey League unveils performance-based NIL system
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — The United States Premier Hockey League unveiled a performance-based name, image and likeness compensation that is the first of its kind at the junior level in North America. The USPHL announced this week it is implementing a league-wide NIL cap of $250,000 per season beginning now, with $180,000 for its Premier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fan protest against kickoff times interrupts Bundesliga game between Augsburg and Union Berlin
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
AUGSBURG, Germany (AP) — Toy balls and other objects flew onto the field as fans protesting the Bundesliga’s scheduling forced a five-minute interruption in a game between Augsburg and Union Berlin on Thursday. The objects were thrown from the stands when the ball went out behind Augsburg’s goal in the 32nd minute. Players, substitutes and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defense Department says military newspaper Stars and Stripes must eliminate ‘woke distractions’
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
The Pentagon said Thursday that it is changing the independent military newspaper Stars and Stripes so it concentrates on “reporting for our warfighters” and no longer includes “woke distractions.” That message, in a social media post from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s spokesman, is short on specifics and does not mention the news outlet’s legacy of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Postal Service unveils new Muhammad Ali stamp in champ’s hometown
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Postal officials unveiled a commemorative stamp of boxing legend Muhammad Ali in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, on Thursday, featuring a photo of the champ in his fighting prime. The Postal Service printed 22 million of the Ali stamps, which feature an Associated Press photo from 1974 showing the fighter holding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eby touts mining, energy projects on India tour, dismisses Bishnoi gang report
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
MUMBAI — British Columbia Premier David Eby says Indian companies and the delegation he is leading in the subcontinent have been holding “extensive discussions” about access to the province’s mining and energy sectors. Eby, whose six-day trip to India wraps up Saturday, says the Indian firms they’ve been meeting with want the government’s help in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amer Didic signs with Cavalry while Nick Dasovic joins Vancouver FC’s coaching staff
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
Veteran defender Amer Didic, who missed most of last year after breaking his leg May 3, has joined Cavalry FC as a free agent after two seasons with Atletico Ottawa. The Calgary-based side said the 31-year-old from Edmonton is signed through the 2027 season, with a club option for 2028. Cavalry marks Didic’s fourth Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bully ball: Top-ranked Arizona manhandling opponents during undefeated start
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona has become the bully on the block. A program known for its free-flowing offense and efficiency, the top-ranked Wildcats have added a dose of bulk to beat teams down during their undefeated start to the season. “You can sometimes wear people down with your speed, just getting the ball up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Universal chair David Linde named CEO of Sundance Institute
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
David Linde, the former chairman of Universal Pictures and CEO of Participant Media, has been named CEO of the Sundance Institute. The nonprofit organization said Thursday that Linde will assume the role on Feb. 17, after this year’s festival concludes. “I am honored to join Sundance Institute as CEO to steward an organization that is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Redblacks sign veteran receiver Lewis through 2027 season
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed veteran American receiver Eugene Lewis to a contract extension Thursday that keeps him with the CFL club through the 2027 season. Lewis, 32, was entering the final year of his deal before signing the extension. He had 75 catches for 1,012 yards and six touchdowns last season, his first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tempo name Ciara Carl, Brian Lankton assistant coaches for inaugural WNBA season
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
TORONTO — Ciara Carl and Brian Lankton have been hired by the Toronto Tempo as assistant coaches, the WNBA team announced Thursday. Carl and Lankton each bring over a decade of experience across the NBA, G-League, WNBA, and NCAA, and will report to Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello. The team says the assistants will be ... Read More »
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