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In the news today: MAID Charter challenge, trade talks, ‘Heated Rivalry’ watch party
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Charter challenge of religious exemption to assisted dying law heads to court in B.C. The B.C. Supreme Court is set to begin hearing a case this morning that questions whether religious hospitals have the right to refuse certain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York visits Winnipeg after shootout victory
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
New York Islanders (25-15-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (17-22-5, in the Central Division) Winnipeg, Manitoba; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders visit the Winnipeg Jets after the Islanders beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime. Winnipeg has gone 10-9-3 in home games and 17-22-5 overall. The Jets have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jackets in action against the Flames after overtime win
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Calgary Flames (19-22-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (19-19-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Calgary Flames after the Blue Jackets took down the Utah Mammoth 3-2 in overtime. Columbus is 19-19-7 overall and 9-7-4 at home. The Blue Jackets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devils take on the Wild following Glass’ 2-goal showing
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
New Jersey Devils (22-21-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (26-11-9, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils visit the Minnesota Wild after Cody Glass’ two-goal game against the Winnipeg Jets in the Devils’ 4-3 loss. Minnesota has a 13-4-6 record in home games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Heated Rivalry’ rewatch event brings fans together at Montreal bookshop
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
MONTREAL — On Sunday nights at an independent bookstore in Montreal, a city known for its love of hockey, fans of the hockey romance TV series “Heated Rivalry” gather to rewatch episodes of the just-concluded first season with fellow enthusiasts. “I’ve joined the group psychosis of ‘Heated Rivalry,’ and I’m so excited about it,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in Ryan Wedding case set to make bid for bail ahead of extradition hearing
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
TORONTO — An Ontario man accused of laundering funds for an international drug smuggling operation is set to start making his bid for release ahead of his extradition hearing. Rolan Sokolovski was arrested last fall along with several other Canadians accused of working with former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, an alleged drug kingpin listed as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charter challenge of religious exemption to assisted dying law heads to court in B.C.
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — The B.C. Supreme Court is set to begin hearing a case this morning that questions whether religious hospitals have the right to refuse certain procedures. Dying With Dignity Canada is among a group of plaintiffs bringing a Charter challenge against the B.C. government, Vancouver Coastal Health and Providence Health Care. Providence is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian ice master makes Olympic history with the Games’ 1st indoor temporary speedskating rink
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
RHO, Italy (AP) — No ice is colder and harder than speedskating ice. The precision it takes has meant that Olympic speedskaters have never competed for gold on a temporary indoor rink – until the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games. In the pursuit of maximum glide and minimum friction, Olympic officials brought on ice master ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the Golden Globes: The reunions and moments the telecast didn’t show
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Emma Stone just seems more comfortable out of her seat than in it at awards shows. At the Golden Globes Sunday, the “Bugonia” star held court with a rotating cast of companions, from Kirsten Dunst to Jennifer Lawrence — not in the main ballroom, but in a much smaller side ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Hamnet’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ take top honors at Golden Globes
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Paul Thomas Anderson’s ragtag revolutionary saga “One Battle After Another” took top honors at Sunday’s 83rd Golden Globes in the comedy category, while Chloé Zhao’s Shakespeare drama “Hamnet” pulled off an upset over “Sinners” to win best film, drama. “One Battle After Another” won best film, comedy, supporting female actor for Teyana Taylor and best ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucks take on the Timberwolves for out-of-conference contest
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves (26-14, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (17-22, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks host Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves in non-conference action. The Bucks are 9-9 in home games. Milwaukee is seventh in the Eastern Conference in ... Read More »
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