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Female family doctors in Ontario spend more time with patients, make less money: study
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
TORONTO — A new study says female family doctors in Ontario spend more time with patients than their male colleagues and in many cases earn less money as a result. The research, published in the Canadian Family Physician journal Wednesday, says female family doctors spend 15 to 20 per cent more time with patients than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami’s Columbus High will have some CFP champions on Monday night, no matter what happens
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Tuesday’s classes at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami have been canceled. There wouldn’t be much learning going on that day. No matter what happens Monday night in the College Football Playoff title game between Indiana and Miami — a game that will be played in South Florida — Columbus will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Titans continue coaching search by interviewing former Miami coach Mike McDaniel, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans met with former Miami coach Mike McDaniel on Wednesday, as the latest candidate evaluated in their search for a new head coach, according to a person familiar with the interview schedule. McDaniel was fired Jan. 8 after going 7-10 with Miami missing the playoffs for a second straight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!François Legault’s CAQ ended PQ/Liberal duopoly with back-to-back majorities
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
MONTREAL — From founding a successful airline to creating a political party that won back-to-back majority mandates, François Legault is stepping down as Quebec premier with a reputation as a builder and as someone who has had a profound influence on Quebec society. Legault became a minister before he was even elected. It was Lucien ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago Cubs finalize contract with All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs added Alex Bregman on Wednesday, finalizing a $175 million, five-year contract with the All-Star third baseman. Bregman will be formally introduced by Chicago during a news conference on Thursday at Wrigley Field. With Nico Hoerner wearing No. 2 for the Cubs, Bregman will switch to No. 3 with his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Proposed sureties pledge $1.2M in bail for man accused in Ryan Wedding case
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
TORONTO — Four people are pledging a combined $1.2 million in bail for an Ontario man accused of playing a pivotal role in a violent criminal organization by laundering hundreds of millions of dollars in drug money. The four, whose identities are covered under a publication ban, are offering to supervise Rolan Sokolovski if he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men to host Uzbekistan in June 1 friendly in Edmonton ahead of World Cup
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
Canada will host Uzbekistan on June 1 in Edmonton as part of its final preparations for the FIFA World Cup. The game at Commonwealth Stadium will be the penultimate warm-up for the 27th-ranked Canadian men. Jesse Marsch’s team will wrap up its preparations with a game in Montreal against a yet-to-be announced opponent in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaguars plan for two-way star Travis Hunter to have a higher emphasis on defense in 2026
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars will continue playing Travis Hunter on both sides of the ball but expect him to have a “higher emphasis” on defense in 2026. General manager James Gladstone indicated Wednesday that Hunter could slide into a starting cornerback role when organized training activities begin in May. End-of-season starters Montaric ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devils GM is ‘working the phones daily’ as Dougie Hamilton and Ondrej Palat trade rumors swirl
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — With trade rumors swirling around the underachieving New Jersey Devils, general manager Tom Fitzgerald said Wednesday he is making regular phone calls to improve the team. Defenseman Dougie Hamilton and winger Ondrej Palat are two of the established players most mentioned in those talks. And while Fitzgerald did not want to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Washington Nationals are finally leaving MASN and setting up a local TV deal with MLB
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals finally are setting up their own deal for local television telecasts, announcing Wednesday that games will be produced and distributed by Major League Baseball after years of legal wrangling over a channel in which the Baltimore Orioles held a controlling interest. Nationals.TV will make the club’s games available locally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royal Opera sees generation change as Jakub Hrůša and Speranza Scappucci come in
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — There’s a new generation this season at the Royal Opera in London, where Jakub Hrůša took over after Antonio Pappano’s 22-year reign as music director, and Speranza Scappucci became the first principal guest conductor in three decades. Hrůša led the company’s first new staging of Puccini’s “Tosca” since 2006 and its first ... Read More »
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