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Ice climber Gord McArthur is seen scaling a wall of rock and ice in an undated handout photo. McArthur, from Cranbrook, B.C., is returning to the ice climbing World Cup in Edmonton in February after breaking his jaw at last year's competition. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Drew Lieterman, *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Canadian ice climbers bring thriving, nascent sport to world championship in Edmonton

Matthew Scace, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025

Even with a torrent of blood flowing from his mouth, knowing several of his teeth were bent out of place, Gord McArthur believed he could get back on the wall.

Moments before, in the middle of a manoeuvre last February at the Ice Climbing World Cup in Edmonton, the Canadian ice climber was holding an axe handle in his mouth when he fell.

On the way down, one of his ropes caught the tool, driving it into his mouth, fracturing his jaw and displacing his bottom teeth.

"It was ... like being curb-stomped by your tool," said the 45-year-old.

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Sweeping tariffs could be 3% hit to Canadian economy, even with carve-outs: report

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Sweeping tariffs could be 3% hit to Canadian economy, even with carve-outs: report

Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025

TORONTO - A CIBC report says sweeping tariffs imposed by the U.S. could cost the Canadian economy as much as 3.25 per cent, even factoring in possible exemptions for the oil and gas sector.

An analysis published Tuesday examined four potential scenarios in which U.S. President Donald Trump slaps new taxes on goods imported from Canada, ranging from 10 to 20 per cent and with possible carve-outs for key industries.

Speaking with reporters on Monday evening, Trump said he's thinking about hitting Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent tariffs on Feb. 1.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Canada would respond and that "everything is on the table."

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Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025

A CIBC report says sweeping tariffs imposed by the U.S. could cost the Canadian economy as much as 3.25 per cent, even factoring in possible exemptions to the oil and gas sector. President Donald Trump attends the national prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Washington. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Evan Vucci
A CIBC report says sweeping tariffs imposed by the U.S. could cost the Canadian economy as much as 3.25 per cent, even factoring in possible exemptions to the oil and gas sector. President Donald Trump attends the national prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Washington. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Evan Vucci

Woman faces more charges in Taylor Swift ticket scam, 2nd person charged: police

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Woman faces more charges in Taylor Swift ticket scam, 2nd person charged: police

The Canadian Press 2 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

Toronto police say a Burlington, Ont., woman is facing additional charges and a second person has been arrested in an alleged Taylor Swift concert ticket scam that saw 28 people purchase nearly $70,000 worth of fraudulent tickets.

Police allege a scammer who used the alias "Denise Blackhawk" on Facebook Marketplace, offered tickets for Swift's concerts held in Toronto last year, and buyers sent e-transfers to the apparent seller for full payments.

Police allege the scammer told buyers the tickets would not be released until days before the concert, but on the day of the show, no tickets had been transferred. They allege buyers were told their money was gone when they asked for a refund.

They say the 44-year-old woman arrested in the case now faces additional charges, including eight more counts of fraud under $5,000 – for a total of more than 80 charges.

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Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

Taylor Swift performs during the opening show of the Toronto dates for The Eras Tour on Nov.14, 2024. Toronto police say a woman from Burlington, Ont., is facing additional charges and a second person has been arrested in an alleged Taylor Swift ticket scam that saw 28 people purchase nearly $70,000 worth of fraudulent tickets.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Taylor Swift performs during the opening show of the Toronto dates for The Eras Tour on Nov.14, 2024. Toronto police say a woman from Burlington, Ont., is facing additional charges and a second person has been arrested in an alleged Taylor Swift ticket scam that saw 28 people purchase nearly $70,000 worth of fraudulent tickets.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Canadian judokas Gauthier-Drapeau, Reyes win bronze at Tokyo Grand Slam

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Canadian judokas Gauthier-Drapeau, Reyes win bronze at Tokyo Grand Slam

The Canadian Press 3 minute read Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024

TOKYO - Canadian judokas François Gauthier-Drapeau and Kyle Reyes earned bronze medals Sunday at the Tokyo Grand Slam judo event.

Gauthier-Drapeau, form Alma, Que., finished with a bronze in the men's under-81 kg category when opponent David Karapetyan failed to show up for the medal bout.

“My opponent hurt his shoulder in the match before ours. To be honest, I’m very glad to accept the medal, but I would have liked to fight for it," Gauthier-Drapeau said.

"It always feels a bit weird when you take your bows and then it’s suddenly all over. There’s something missing."

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Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024

Canada's Francois Gauthier Drapeau, top, competes against Matthias Casse of Belgium in the repechage men's -81 kg judo match at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Canada's Francois Gauthier Drapeau, top, competes against Matthias Casse of Belgium in the repechage men's -81 kg judo match at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

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