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Supreme Court ruling sets out exception to confidentiality between lawyer and client
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says there can be an exception to a lawyer’s duty to keep conversations with a client confidential when the lawyer needs the information to defend themselves against a criminal charge. In a 7-2 ruling today, the top court says a lawyer can invoke an “innocence at stake” exception ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota United brings Colombian star James Rodríguez to the MLS on a short-term contract
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota United signed midfielder James Rodríguez to a short-term contract on Friday, the Major League Soccer club’s highest-profile player to date in an arrangement that gives the Colombia veteran a team to ramp up with in preparation for the World Cup this summer. Rodríguez will occupy an international roster spot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buck Martinez retiring as Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster after more than 4,000 games
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — Buck Martinez said Friday he is retiring as a Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster after more than 4,000 games dating to 1987. Now 77, Martinez was a catcher for the Blue Jays from 1981-86 in the final seasons of a 17-year big league career. He covered the All-Star Game and the postseason in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sonny Jurgensen, the strong-arm QB whose personality made him a beloved football figure, dies at 91
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
Sonny Jurgensen, the Hall of Fame quarterback whose strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history, has died. He was 91. While a cause was not disclosed, a Washington Commanders spokesperson confirmed Friday the team learned of Jurgensen’s death that morning from his family. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big South looking into punches thrown during Winthrop-High Point women’s basketball game
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Big South Conference said it considering disciplinary action after punches were thrown during a women’s basketball game between Winthrop and High Point. In the closing seconds of the High Point’s 88-74 win in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on Wednesday night, video shows Winthrop’s Tocarra Johnson throwing multiple punches at a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Keke Palmer is a fish out of water in horror-comedy series based on cult movie ‘The ’Burbs’
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The suburbs are anything but bland in the new Peacock series “The ‘Burbs,” where strange things are going on. Like how jokes mix with the dread. Inspired by the 1989 Tom Hanks-led movie of the same name, “The ‘Burbs” follows a new mom as she navigates a foreign world of white ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some U.S. alcohol to return to Quebec stores before quality drops, minister says
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
MONTREAL — Quebec’s finance minister says some U.S. alcohol will be returning to the province’s liquor store shelves before the quality drops. Eric Girard says the only products authorized to be sold are those which could start to deteriorate by March 2027. The sale is expected to generate up to $8.6 million, which will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sophie Nélisse on queer love, haunted hotels and the book she’s turning into a film
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
Sophie Nélisse has been meeting a lot of interesting people lately. Since “Heated Rivalry” caught fire worldwide, Crave’s steamy gay hockey drama has expanded her orbit, putting her in the same rooms as creatives she’s long admired from afar. “I love seeing my career as, like, tiny little milestones,” says the Montreal-born actor, who plays ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patrick Reed takes the lead in Qatar and tries to wrap up Middle East swing with another win
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Patrick Reed birdied two of his last three holes Friday for a 5-under 67, giving him a one-shot lead in the Qatar Masters as the American tries to wrap up a career-changing month in the Middle East with another victory. Reed took advantage of late scoring opportunities at Doha Golf Club. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen dies at age 91
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
Sonny Jurgensen, the Hall of Fame quarterback whose strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history, has died. He was 91. A Washington Commanders spokesperson confirmed Friday the team learned of Jurgensen’s death that morning from his family. Jurgensen arrived in Washington in 1964 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen has died at age 91
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen has died at age 91. The Associated Press... Read More »
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