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University of Waterloo stabber's COVID-19 isolation may have worsened mental state, sentencing court told | CBC News

University of Waterloo stabber’s COVID-19 isolation may have worsened mental state, sentencing court told | CBC News

Defence lawyers at the sentencing hearing for the former student who went on a stabbing rampage in June 2023 at the University of Waterloo are asking the judge to consider his mental state. A psychologist presented a report on Geovanny Villalba Aleman to the Kitchener, Ont., court that says he had a poor sense of self-worth and found social interactions to be stressful.

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Sports

January 17, 2026

Men’s coach Joe Scott suspended by Air Force pending investigation into treatment of cadet-athletes

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Air Force men’s basketball…

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Why do so many celebrities have Lyme disease?
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January 17, 2026

Why do so many celebrities have Lyme disease?

Celebrity claims are fuelling confusion about the risks of Lyme…

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Alberta counties, green power companies await new power rules
Star

January 17, 2026

Alberta counties, green power companies await new power rules

Construction on approved wind and solar projects in Alberta is…

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How this Indigenous mask from B.C. inspired the Seattle Seahawks logo
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January 17, 2026

How this Indigenous mask from B.C. inspired the Seattle Seahawks logo

Researchers at the University of Washington believe the inspiration for…

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I lost my driver’s licence for a year. Everything went uphill from there
Star

January 17, 2026

I lost my driver’s licence for a year. Everything went uphill from there

In 2024, Vivienne Steele had a medical change that resulted…

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For these Montrealers, the Africa Cup of Nations represents home, love of soccer and unity
Star

January 17, 2026

For these Montrealers, the Africa Cup of Nations represents home, love of soccer and unity

For nearly a month, Montrealers from African countries have been…

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What can new polling tell us about the health of Canadian democracy?
Star

January 17, 2026

What can new polling tell us about the health of Canadian democracy?

Despite widespread concern about declining levels of trust, Canadian analytics…

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Trade trumps diplomatic tensions in B.C. premier's India visit
Star

January 17, 2026

Trade trumps diplomatic tensions in B.C. premier’s India visit

Before landing in India for a six-day trade mission, B.C….

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'Superagers' reveal how to stay sharp as you get older
Star

January 17, 2026

‘Superagers’ reveal how to stay sharp as you get older

People over 80 with memory of those in their 50s…

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