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In the news: Canada’s premiers to meet with PM, Heated Rivalry creators visit Ottawa
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Carney meeting with Canada’s premiers today Canada’s premiers meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney later today with the renewal of North America’s trilateral free trade agreement casting a shadow over the meeting. Canada, the United States and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens take on the Avalanche following overtime victory
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Colorado Avalanche (35-7-9, in the Central Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (29-17-7, in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens host the Colorado Avalanche after the Canadiens defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in overtime. Montreal has a 15-11-1 record in home games and a 29-17-7 record overall. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Islanders visit the Rangers in Metropolitan Division play
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
New York Islanders (29-19-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (22-26-6, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders take on the New York Rangers in a matchup within the Metropolitan Division Thursday. New York is 22-26-6 overall and 6-7-1 against the Metropolitan Division. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philadelphia visits Boston after Konecny’s hat trick
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Philadelphia Flyers (24-19-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Boston Bruins (31-20-3, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Boston Bruins after Travis Konecny’s hat trick against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Flyers’ 5-3 loss. Boston is 31-20-3 overall and 20-8-1 in home games. The Bruins ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Months after B.C. ostrich cull, why does protest movement persist?
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Melody Leinweber’s latest tattoo is a stylized portrait of an ostrich with a colourful beak, pink and turquoise stars around its head and a twinkle in its eyes. The mother of four from West Kelowna, B.C., said the inspiration was twofold — her daughter had wanted an ostrich for Christmas, and Leinweber never wanted to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney meeting with Canada’s premiers in Ottawa today
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada’s premiers meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney later today with the renewal of North America’s trilateral free trade agreement casting a shadow over the meeting. Canada, the United States and Mexico are entering into a review of the trade pact this year and U.S. President Donald Trump is already threatening new tariffs. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Not their story to tell’: Broncos families angry over Netflix hockey tragedy series
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
The story of a small-town hockey team reeling after several of its teenage players are killed in a bus crash would probably seem familiar to Canadians, but Netflix says its new series has nothing to do with the Humboldt Broncos. Sixteen people were killed and 13 were injured when a truck driver went through a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heated Rivalry creators in spotlight at Canadian media industry conference
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
OTTAWA — The creators of hit TV show “Heated Rivalry” will address a Canadian media production industry conference in Ottawa today. Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady co-created “Heated Rivalry,” the Canadian TV show that has become a global phenomenon in recent weeks. They will speak Thursday morning about what the success of the show says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!China bans 73 people from soccer for life in latest anti-corruption controversy
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
China banned 73 people from soccer for life on Thursday and deducted points from nine top-tier clubs in its latest anti-corruption campaign over alleged match-fixing. Former national team coach and Everton player Li Tie and Chen Xuyuan, former president of the Chinese Football Association (CFA), were among those banned. “For 73 industry personnel, including Chen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senegal and Morocco fined and players banned after African Cup final walk-off and chaos
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been banned for five games and fined $100,000 and Senegalese and Moroccan players also received suspensions following a walk-off during a chaotic African Cup of Nations final. The sanctions announced Wednesday by the Confederation of African Football included fines totaling $615,000 for the Senegalese ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!China bans 73 persons from soccer for life in latest anti-corruption controversy
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
China banned 73 persons from soccer for life on Thursday and deducted points from nine top-tier clubs in its latest anti-corruption campaign. Former national team coach and Everton player Li Tie and Chen Xuyuan, former president of the Chinese Football Association (CFA), were among those banned. “For 73 industry personnel, including Chen Xuyuan and Li ... Read More »
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