Heated Rivalry shows that consent can be sexy
The Canadian series Heated Rivalry has become an international hit and is widely noted for portraying explicit, verbal and ongoing consent between its two lead characters.
2026/01/20
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Farmers protest EU-Mercosur trade deal ahead of parliamentary vote
About 4,500 farmers and supporters gathered at the European Parliament in Strasbourg to protest the recently signed EU-Mercosur trade deal, and MEPs will vote on Wednesday on whether to refer the agreement to the Court of Justice of the European Union.
2026/01/20
Waterloo region outlines scope of its water capacity issue
Regional staff say a supply shortfall in the Mannheim Service Area is reducing available water capacity and limiting new servicing agreements and development support; officials say there is no immediate impact to residents' water quality or consumption.
2026/01/20
Ontario Crown Royal whisky ban could affect Quebec operations
Quebec's finance minister warned Ontario that removing Crown Royal from government liquor stores could affect operations in Valleyfield and further disrupt Canadian supply chains; Ontario says it will launch the boycott next month after Diageo announced the Amherstburg plant closure.
2026/01/20
Erdene provides an update on the Bayan Khundii gold mine.
Erdene, a Canada-based company, confirmed production at the high-grade Bayan Khundii gold mine in Mongolia and noted that material information may be posted on its website.
2026/01/20
Almonty shareholder letter details tungsten supply role.
Almonty's shareholder letter says its Sangdong mine in South Korea is expected to supply over 80% of global non-China tungsten production at full capacity, and it notes existing operations in Portugal plus projects in the United States and Spain.
2026/01/20
Canadian woman found dead on K'gari with dingoes nearby.
Queensland police say a 19-year-old Canadian woman was found dead on K'gari (Fraser Island) and her body was reported as being surrounded by a pack of dingoes; a crime scene has been established and investigations are ongoing.
2026/01/20
Naomi Osaka makes a grand entrance and fashion statement at the Australian Open
Naomi Osaka entered Rod Laver Arena wearing a wide-brim hat, a veil and a white parasol, and she won her first-round match in three sets.
2026/01/20
EU chief says Trump's Greenland plans risk a downward spiral in ties with U.S.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the World Economic Forum that U.S. tariffs tied to a dispute over Greenland could push relations with EU allies into a "downward spiral." President Trump has announced tariffs on several countries that are scheduled to begin Feb. 1 and rise in June.
2026/01/20
Canadian seniors face more sophisticated cyber scams
An 87-year-old Toronto resident nearly lost $3,000 to a convincing 'bank investigation' phone scam, and federal data show seniors accounted for nearly 40% of money lost to fraud in Canada in 2024.
2026/01/20
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