January 21st, 2026
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Critics, pollsters warn Canadians are wary of AI, want government to set guardrails

By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026

OTTAWA — The federal government is set to launch its new national artificial intelligence strategy soon — but critics say it hasn’t done enough to listen to Canadians and pollsters are warning that a skeptical public wants the government to put rules in place. “We see more of an inclination to want government to be ... Read More »

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Rory McIlroy says LIV and PGA Tour ‘too far apart’ to strike a deal

By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy believes the PGA Tour and LIV Golf have grown “too far apart” to form an alliance and bring a splintered sport back together. “I just don’t see a world where it can happen at this point,” McIlroy said Wednesday at the Dubai Desert Classic on the European ... Read More »

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Ilia Malinin: The 20-year-old American figure skater redefining the sport

By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The best figure skater of his generation may just go down as the best of any generation. He’s capable of landing jumps nobody else can, with creativity that is nearly unmatched and plenty of artistry to go with all of his otherworldly execution. All that Ilia Malinin must do now is ... Read More »

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Injured Palmieri will miss Marseille’s Champions League match against Liverpool

By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Marseille defender Emerson Palmieri has been ruled out of Wednesday’s Champions League match against Liverpool because of a thigh injury. Marseille said that Palmieri, who joined from West Ham on a permanent transfer in September last year, was injured during training. “Medical exams revealed a lesion to his left thigh,” Marseille ... Read More »

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Prince Harry set to give evidence at London’s High Court in privacy case

By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry is set to begin giving evidence Wednesday in a London court in his privacy invasion case against the Daily Mail and its sister Sunday newspaper. Tens of millions of dollars are on the line in the case in which Harry, who is also known as the Duke of Sussex, is ... Read More »

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Trade minister: ‘Important’ to engage India on expanding trade

By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026

DAVOS — International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu says it’s “important” to expand trade and economic opportunities with India, particularly in agriculture and energy products. He says formal trade negotiations for a new economic agreement are expected to launch in February and that Canada aims to take a pragmatic approach to improving strained bilateral ties. Sidhu ... Read More »

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Alcaraz and Federer get into the swing of things at the Australian Open

By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz says he got together with Roger Federer for a round of golf before the Australian Open, and it went just as the 22-year-old Spaniard expected. Federer’s swing, he said, is “as beautiful as the tennis.” “Everything he does, he does in style,” Alcaraz said. “He’s been playing for two ... Read More »

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Devils refuse to lose once they grab the lead

By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026

EDMONTON — When the New Jersey Devils get a lead, they keep the lead. Rookie Arseny Gritsyuk and Cody Glass each had a goal and an assist as the Devils held on to edge the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Tuesday. The Devils (26-22-2) improved to 17-0-0 when leading after 40 minutes and have won four ... Read More »

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Caufield comes up clutch again for Canadiens in win over Wild: ‘I like those moments’

By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026

MONTREAL — Phillip Danault watched Cole Caufield score timely goals as a rookie during the Montreal Canadiens’ run to the 2021 Stanley Cup final. Five years later, the sharpshooting winger is still delivering in the clutch. Caufield scored the winner with 15 seconds remaining to lift the Canadiens to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota ... Read More »

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Comrie comes up big for Jets in 3-1 win over Blues

By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets got nine points from just three players, but it was their backup goalie who made the difference in a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. Mark Scheifele had two goals and an assist, but Eric Comrie made some brilliant saves in the 22 stops he recorded — ... Read More »

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Yacht crew member dies during Transatlantic Race

By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026

BERLIN (AP) — A member of the crew of a German sailing yacht has died following an incident during a race across the Atlantic Ocean. The Academic Sailing Club of Berlin, or ASV-Berlin, said Tuesday that the crew member, who was not named, had been hurt when “a serious accident occurred” aboard its yacht, the ... Read More »

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