JAN. 11: PWHL TAKEOVER TOUR VANCOUVER VS. MONTRÉAL PRE-GAME PRIMER
This will be the second of five Takeover Tour games for Montréal this season after topping Toronto 2-1 in a shootout in Halifax in the first game of the Takeover Tour on Dec. 17. The Victoire are 3-2-0-1 in games played in Canada this season (outscoring opponents 17-8) and 0-0-0-3 in games played in the United States (outscored 8-4). This is the eighth Takeover Tour game of the season, marking the halfway point of the league’s 16-game Takeover Tour schedule. Québec City is one of four returning Takeover Tour markets along with Denver, Detroit and Edmonton. This is the second time in PWHL history that two Takeover Tour games will occur on the same day, with Ottawa and Boston playing earlier this afternoon in Halifax.
Source:CBC News
January 11, 2026 15:09 UTC
'The house just blew up': neighbours hear explosion in Surrey fire that sends 1 to hospital
A man in his 20s was airlifted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries from a house fire in Surrey, B.C., Friday evening. Jeff Klaassen, Surrey fire chief, said the man had second and third-degree burns. Police officers attended the scene and are investigating the cause of the fire. The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says officers attended the scene and that the fire is not suspicious. The RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit will handle the investigation, it continues, noting a fire investigator and forensics service attended the scene to assist.
Source:CBC News
January 11, 2026 15:06 UTC
The NDP leadership race is a nail-biter. But is anyone paying attention?
The NDP leadership race could be turning into a nail-biter with no clear winner in sight. McPherson, the only sitting MP in the race, speaks during an NDP leadership forum in Ottawa last fall. Plus, Alberta NDP members now have the choice of opting out of federal membership. While the NDP leadership campaign has the makings of a compelling political news story, for those outside the party, it's hard to tell. Former NDP leadership candidate Nathan Cullen reiterated his frustration expressed in 2011 that the party seems to be once again in "violent agreement."
Source:CBC News
January 11, 2026 15:02 UTC
N.S. restaurants struggling to manage rising costs, slowdown in business
Just days into the new year, Jignesh Thaker is faced with preparing to close his restaurant in Bedford, N.S. Thaker and his business partner have been trying since last spring to sell P eppercorns Eatery but there's been no intere st. CBC News talked to six restaurants in the Halifax area and all said they've been struggling to turn a profit, which aligns with a countrywide trend. About 41 per cent of restaurants across Canada are either operating at a loss or just breaking even, according to a Restaurants Canada report from July. Survival modeSherif Turk of USTA Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant in Dartmouth is working 60 to 65 hours a week at his business to cut down on operating costs.
Source:CBC News
January 11, 2026 14:34 UTC
Dallas’ demise in 2025 directly tied to the fall of its defense
There are two primary suspects in solving the case of how the Dallas Cowboys’ 2025 season imploded into the 7-9-1 train wreck it became. Matt Eberflus’ one-year stint as Dallas’ defensive coordinator augured into the ground at high speed in less than a year. Kenneth Murray, who Dallas traded for, was second with 81. The Dirty DozenA total of 12 players saw action on the Cowboys’ defensive line in 2025. The Quinnen Williams trade, pairing him up with Osa Odighizuwa, was supposed to plug up the middle against the run.
Source:thestar
January 11, 2026 12:03 UTC
Christopher Dummitt: The redemption of John A. Macdonald
John A. Macdonald is back, just in time to celebrate what would have been his 211th birthday on Sunday. It’s also the resurrection of a “Build Canada” ethos. Build Canada indeed. It got many of the details wrong about who John A. was and what he stood for. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementNational PostChristopher Dummitt is a historian of Canadian culture and politics at Trent University.
Source:National Post
January 11, 2026 11:40 UTC
U.S. attack in Venezuela creates risk, opportunity for guerrilla groups
Reports of an increase in guerrilla movements on both sides of the border have surfaced since the Jan. 3 attacks. (AFP/Getty Images)However, the ELN has long anticipated a U.S. attack in Venezuela, said Mantilla. In September, Pablo Beltrán, one of the ELN’s chief negotiators, suggested in an interview that the U.S. would attack Venezuela over its resources. The ELN has a long history with the Venezuelan regime dating back to the presidency of Hugo Chávez , who was elected in 1998, said Arias. The ELN’s leadership moved to Venezuela in 2002 and the group shares the same political ideology as the regime in Venezuela, said Arias.
Source:CBC News
January 11, 2026 10:31 UTC
How a 1st year resident in St John's helped solve a medical mystery, and didn't stop there
Ian Gillies Jr. had just graduated from the College of North Atlantic. Along with constipation, Gillies Jr. was also bloating, and he spent hours in their hot tub trying to relieve the associated pain. At that point, Gillies Jr. had gained almost 60 pounds in the last month, as his body retained fluid. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementDespite that blur, one trend was clear: one month into the mystery, Gillies Jr. was getting worse. Luckily, Gillies Jr. responded to a new treatment for it, the drug siltuximab, that's given intravenously.
Source:CBC News
January 11, 2026 10:23 UTC
N.L. 'bolstering' wildfire monitoring abilities with 13 new weather stations
The Newfoundland and Labrador government is expanding its ability to assess forest conditions with the purchase of 13 new weather stations. According to a list of recently released procurement contracts, in December the Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands awarded a contract for 13 new weather stations from British Columbia-based FTS Forest Technology Systems Ltd. for $466,927.42, exclusive of HST. CBC News asked for an interview with Forestry Minister Pleaman Forsey but spokesperson Linda Skinner sent an emailed statement on his behalf. On a daily basis, the statement said the province’s network of existing weather stations collects data on forest conditions, including temperature, relative humidity, wind, rain and moisture levels. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“Thirteen new weather stations will be integrated into our current provincial network to bolster our ability to assess forest conditions and wildfire risk.”In a follow-up email, Skinner said these new weather stations are needed because wildfire analysts and managers use weather data to anticipate how fire will behave and how it could spread.
Source:CBC News
January 11, 2026 10:16 UTC
Carney wants to 'recalibrate' Canada-China relations with visit: PM's parliamentary aide
Ottawa firefighters rescued two drivers Sunday morning following a serious two-vehicle collision on Prince of Wales Drive. First responders were called at 8:51 a.m. to the 2200 block of Prince of Wales Drive for reports of a head-on collision involving two vehicles, with occupants trapped. Upon arrival, firefighters found the vehicles with extensive damage about […]
Source:CBC News
January 11, 2026 10:09 UTC
GDB 45.0: Oilers and Kings meet for the first time since the handshake line (8PM MT, CBC)
GDB 45.0: Oilers and Kings meet for the first time since the handshake line (8PM MT, CBC)The Edmonton Oilers are back at Rogers Place tonight to take on the Los Angeles Kings , and this one feels like it could get spicy without having to try too hard. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins leads all active Oilers in career games (45) played against Los Angeles, while Connor McDavid leads all active Oilers in career points (44). Connor McDavid has recorded at least a point in four straight regular season games against Los Angeles (2G, 5A). Leon Draisaitl has at least a point in four straight regular season games against the Kings (1G, 6A). TONIGHT…GDB Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid Photoshop by Tom KostiukGame Day Prediction: Oilers finally get their first three-game win streak of the season thanks to a decisive 5-2 win.
Source:CBC News
January 11, 2026 10:06 UTC
How a new natural gas pipeline could fuel changes in this quaint mountain hamlet
In the coming weeks, a natural gas pipeline will go live, connecting the community to the Tidewater Stolberg Gas Plant, 11 kilometres away. Rocky Gas Co-op recently finished construction of a natural gas pipeline to Nordegg, Alta. Future development more viableFor residents like Roy McConnell, who is president of the Nordegg Community Association, it’s welcome news. (Nadeer Hashmi/CBC)Paul Paridaen, a Nordegg developer, said switching to natural gas will also help save money. “It's not the only thing, but it's a big item in the overall ongoing development of Nordegg,” Paridaen said.
Source:CBC News
January 11, 2026 09:13 UTC
Craig Berube on moving Tavares to the second PP unit with Nylander’s return: “I spoke with JT about it.. He is a good team guy, and he is fine”
Ahead of Saturday’s game against Vancouver, Craig Berube discussed the lineup adjustments following William Nylander’s return and the importance of the game against the Canucks ahead of a difficult road trip. How did you arrive at the decision to place John Tavares on the second power-play unit? He is a good team guy, and he is fine. What is the importance of tonight’s home game ahead of a tough lineup? We need a strong team game again; for me, it is about the team game.
Source:CBC News
January 11, 2026 07:49 UTC
Charges downgraded in ICBC criminal harassment investigation in Fort St. John, B.C.
Criminal harassment charges against a former driving instructor in Fort St. John, B.C., have been downgraded, but Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) road tests in the city remain suspended. “I’m innocent of all these charges,” Rowsell told CBC News by phone. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementDespite the change in charges, ICBC says it is still working with police and could not provide a specific date for when road tests in Fort St. John will resume. must be licensed by ICBC and must follow the driving school Code of Conduct to legally provide instruction,” the corporation said. Subscribe to CBC’s Fort St. John Weekly for a round-up of the best news and stories from B.C.’s Peace and Northern Rockies.
Source:CBC News
January 11, 2026 07:12 UTC
We go shopping with the Kitchener Fire Department for a carbon monoxide alarm
The Kitchener Fire Department wants homeowners to purchase a carbon monoxide alarm as soon as possible after a new Ontario law requires on every floor of a home or existing multi-unit residence to have one. At the start of 2026 changes were made to the Ontario Fire Code that required a working carbon monoxide alarm on every level of a residence with a gas-burning appliance, including a furnace, water heater or stove. That leaves many wondering: Which carbon monoxide alarm is right for them? “If you already have a hardwired system, sometimes they're just smoke alarms, sometimes they're combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. LISTEN | Which carbon monoxide alarm is the right one for your home:
Source:CBC News
January 11, 2026 07:01 UTC