A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a six-episode HBO adaptation of George R.R. Martin's The Hedge Knight that focuses on hedge knight Ser Duncan (Dunk) and his squire Egg; Screen Rant's review awards the season 9/10 while the early Rotten Tomatoes critics score debuted at 81%.
Iranians in New Brunswick have held gatherings to support friends and family in Iran who are largely unreachable because of a reported communications blackout, and CBC reported at least 2,000 deaths and more than 10,000 detentions amid a government crackdown.
Nova Scotia says an initial assessment found at least 118 illegal brick-and-mortar cannabis stores and directed police to increase enforcement, but it has not released a review or provided detailed methodology.
New Brunswick health officials report a rapid surge in influenza A (H3N2) cases with higher hospitalizations and outbreaks, and they say the dominant strain is evading some protection from this season's vaccine.
Manitoba NDP MP Leah Gazan has formally endorsed Avi Lewis for the party leadership, the first sitting NDP MP to officially back a candidate. Gazan cited rebuilding the party and addressing the high cost of living and the climate crisis as reasons for her support.
The removal of Nicolás Maduro has prompted U.S. moves to ease restrictions on Venezuelan oil exports and renewed investor interest, while economists say any recovery will depend on restoring oil output, reducing inflation and addressing large external debt.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments as Democracy Watch asks courts to review the reasonableness of a federal ethics commissioner's ruling about Justin Trudeau, while federal lawyers say the Conflict of Interest Act limits such judicial review.
Mattel announced a new autistic Barbie developed with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network after more than 18 months of collaboration, and the doll includes accessories such as a tablet with symbol-based AAC apps, noise‑cancelling headphones and a fidget spinner. The design reflects community guidance on features like a slightly averted gaze and a loose-fitting dress.
Construction work at the Calcatreu Project resumed on January 5, 2026, and about 40,000 tonnes of mineralized material have been stockpiled; preparations for leaching and completion of the CIC circuit are reported to be underway.
Cargill is deploying the Brave Pioneer and other dual-fuel methanol-capable Kamsarmax vessels as part of its efforts to reduce shipping emissions, while falling oil prices and a pause on a proposed global shipping carbon tax are widening the cost gap between fossil fuels and low‑carbon alternatives.
