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Teen pleads guilty to murder in stabbings at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England
By Brian Melley, The Associated Press on January 20th, 2025
LONDON (AP) – A British teen pleaded guilty Monday to murdering three girls and attempting to kill 10 other people in what a prosecutor said was a “meticulously planned” stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England last summer. Axel Rudakubana, 18, entered the surprise plea as jury selection had been expected to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donald Trump won’t hit Canada with tariffs on his first day in office: reports
By Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press on January 20th, 2025
OTTAWA – The New York Times and Wall Street Journal say incoming U.S. president Donald Trump won’t slam Canada with damaging tariffs on his inauguration day. Both U.S. newspapers report Trump will instead sign an executive order today to investigate alleged unfair trade and currency practices by Canada, Mexico and China. The publications say the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan Roughriders hire Andrew Harris as their running backs coach
By The Canadian Press on January 20th, 2025
REGINA – Andrew Harris is back in the CFL. The Saskatchewan Roughriders hired the league’s all-time leading Canadian rusher as their running backs coach Monday. The move reunites Harris with Riders running back A.J. Ouellette. The two were teammates with the Toronto Argonauts in 2022-23, winning a Grey Cup their first year together. That was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giorgio Armani shines at Milan Fashion Week with shimmering menswear collection
By Colleen Barry, The Associated Press on January 20th, 2025
MILAN (AP) – Giorgio Armani’s menswear collection for his signature brand that previewed Monday on the final day of Milan Fashion Week was all about catching the light, and the 90-year-old designer achieved that with shimmering textiles and a smattering of crystals. Armani closed four days of menswear previews for Fall-Winter 2025-26 at his historic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Visit Elk Island National Park This Winter: A New Take on a Favourite Location
By Nerissa McNaughton on January 20th, 2025
Elk Island National Park, just a short drive from Edmonton, is a must-visit destination for those looking to embrace the magic of winter in a natural setting. Just 35 minutes east of Edmonton, Elk Island National Park is easily accessible via Highway 16. This UNESCO-designated Biosphere Reserve provides a perfect getaway from the hustle and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teen pleads guilty in fatal stabbings at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England
By Brian Melley, The Associated Press on January 20th, 2025
LONDON (AP) – A teen pleaded guilty Monday to charges of killing three girls and wounding 10 other people in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England last summer. Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty at the start of his trial at Liverpool Crown Court. He pleaded guilty to three counts of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, who else sang the national anthem at presidential inaugurations?
By The Associated Press on January 20th, 2025
President-elect Donald Trump selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at Monday’s inauguration, at which Carrie Underwood will also perform “America the Beautiful.” Here’s a list of some singers at previous presidential inaugurations: John F Kennedy, 1961: Contralto Marian Anderson sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965: The United States Marine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Donald Trump set to return to the White House
By The Canadian Press on January 20th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Donald Trump set to return to the White House Donald Trump is set to return to the White House with a massive agenda, leading a deeply divided United States on a starkly different path from his predecessor – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians watching to see if Donald Trump follows through on tariff threat
By Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press on January 20th, 2025
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump is set to return to the White House with a massive agenda, leading a deeply divided United States on a starkly different path from his predecessor – and the Republican leader has signalled it means pushing away from America’s closest neighbour and ally. Canadians will be anxiously watching inauguration day ceremonies ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal cabinet braces for trade war as Donald Trump is inaugurated
By Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press on January 20th, 2025
OTTAWA – Federal cabinet ministers are gathering in Montebello, Que., today as Donald Trump returns to the White House. Trump has pledged to sign an executive order on inauguration day to impose 25 per cent tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico. When he first made the threat, the president-elect said the tariffs were a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legal arguments continue this week in five hockey players’ sex assault case
By The Canadian Press on January 20th, 2025
LONDON, Ont. – More legal arguments are expected this week in the sexual assault case of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team as they prepare to face trial this spring. Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were charged with sexual assault early last year in an incident ... Read More »
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