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Anandasangaree says lack of help from some provinces, police won’t thwart gun buyback
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says he doesn’t foresee logistical challenges in gathering up banned firearms through a federal buyback program, despite the refusal of several provinces and police forces to help. Anandasangaree said in an interview the use of mobile collection units and off-duty or retired police officers will help ensure the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heated Rivalry creators defend Online Streaming Act in Ottawa
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
OTTAWA — The people behind the hit Canadian TV show “Heated Rivalry” defended the Online Streaming Act — which the U.S. has identified as a trade irritant — at a Canadian media production industry conference in Ottawa on Thursday. “People have got to negotiate the way they’ve got to negotiate, but I think it would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ole Miss and Vanderbilt flip locations for their home-and-home series because of winter storm
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — No. 18 Vanderbilt and Mississippi are flipping the locations for their home-and-home men’s basketball series because of the impact of last weekend’s winter storm. The two teams had been scheduled to face off Saturday at Ole Miss. That game will now take place at Vanderbilt’s Memorial Gymnasium instead, with a tip-off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!European champion PSG returns to Ligue 1 action after Champions League setback
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Old rivals Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille come back to Ligue 1 with a sour taste after completing the Champions League phase. Reigning European champion PSG was dull in attack in a 1-1 draw with Newcastle that dropped Luis Enrique’s side out of the top eight and into the playoffs. For Marseille, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal vigil to mark anniversary of Quebec City mosque attack
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MONTREAL — A vigil will be held in Montreal at 4:30 p.m. today to mark the ninth anniversary of the Jan. 29, 2017, Quebec City mosque attack and to honour the six people killed. The event, being held at the Parc metro station, is part of Muslim Awareness Week, an initiative created in the aftermath ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alexander Volkanovski faces Diego Lopes in rematch at UFC 325 in Sydney
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — Diego Lopes seemed almost like an afterthought this week at UFC 325 media day. Some questions directed at featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski concerned whom he might fight next after facing Lopes on Sunday. The odds, however, suggest this might not be such an easy fight for Volkanovski. He is a -145 favorite ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fact File: Don’t be fooled by AI videos of Toronto snowstorm
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
As Toronto residents dig out from a record-breaking winter storm — the latest in the city’s snowiest month have been kept — some videos that seemingly show the snow’s aftermath are creating confusion online. While many spectacular winter scenes shared in recent days are real, some accounts known for making videos generated with artificial intelligence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!StatCan says income and wealth gap grew wider in third quarter
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
OTTAWA — The gap between the country’s highest earning and wealthiest households and those at the bottom end grew in the third quarter of last year as strong financial market gains benefited the rich. Statistics Canada says the difference in the share of disposable income between households in the top 40 per cent and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US star Crystal Dunn announces retirement from soccer at age 33
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — United States international Crystal Dunn has retired from professional soccer after a decorated playing career to spend more time with her family. The 33-year-old New York native helped the U.S. win the 2019 Women’s World Cup and the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. “This decision has not come easily, but I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Movie Review: In ‘A Poet,’ a Colombian farce of literary failure and stubborn belief
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
In Simón Mesa Soto’s “A Poet,” Oscár Restrepo (Ubeimar Rios) is a failed Columbian writer who keeps a photo of the author José Asunción Silva above his mantle. Silva died at age 30, and even Oscár would admit his own career would be a lot better if he had died young, too. Mid-aged in Medellín, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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