Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Actress Catherine O'Hara: Canadian acting legend
A quick look at Canadian actress Catherine O'Hara, who died Friday at the age of 71. Born: March 4, 1954 Died: Jan. 30, 2026 Hometown: Toronto Early days: O'Hara began her career at Second City Toront...
The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

Avi Lewis leads field in NDP leadership fundraising, followed by MP McPherson
OTTAWA - NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis has received the lion's share of campaign donations in the race so far, beating out the only sitting MP vying for the job. Elections Canada reports Lewis se...
The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

Arendz, Wilkie lead Canada's powerhouse Para nordic ski team into Paralympic Games
CALGARY - Decorated skiers Mark Arendz and Natalie Wilkie lead Canada's Para nordic ski team into the Milan Cortina Paralympic Games. Canada's 15-skier team bound for the Tesero Cross-Country Skiing S...
The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

Immigration minister says struggling universities must ask provinces for help
HALIFAX - Canada's immigration minister says universities and colleges struggling to balance the books after federal cuts to the international student program will have to turn to their provincial gov...
The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

Canada denied Jeffrey Epstein permission to visit B.C. in 2018: documents
OTTAWA - The Canadian government denied convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein permission to enter the country in 2018 due to his criminal past, U.S. government documents published Friday reveal. The ...
The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

WNBA and the players' union to resume stalled CBA negotiations on Monday
The WNBA and the players' union will meet Monday in New York for the first time in several weeks to try to move the stalled collective bargaining negotiations forward. Kelsey Plum, who is vice preside...
The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

Whitecaps acquire midfielder/forward Aziel Jackson on loan from Polish club
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired attacking midfielder/forward Aziel Jackson on loan from Polish side Jagiellonia Bialystok through June 2026, the Major League Soccer club announced Fr...
The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

Patriots QB Drake Maye misses practice with illness, the latest hiccup to Super Bowl preparations
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is dealing with an illness and did not practice on Friday, the latest wrinkle in the quarterback's preparations for the Super Bowl ...
The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

Despite striking out on 'Dragons' Den,' Rugby Canada CEO sees upside to TV appearance
While Rugby Canada's pitch for $250,000 for a "one-year premium" sponsorship didn't succeed on "Dragons' Den," CEO Nathan Bombrys says he was happy to make the case for Canadian rugby to viewers acros...
The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026

Former MP Findlay joins B.C. Conservative race amid donation row
VICTORIA - Former federal MP and minister Kerry-Lynne Findlay has joined the race to lead the Conservative Party of B.C., immediately joining the fray over who is conservative enough for the job. Find...
The Canadian Press Jan 30, 2026