Logan Thompson made 21 saves to register his third shutout of the season as the Washington Capitals breathed life into their fading playoff hopes with a 4-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11770822/thompson-backstops-caps-to-shutout-win-over-leafs/

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Matthew Perry's stepmother described how his family has suffered 'irreversible' pain following the actor's 2023 overdose death in a victim impact statement.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11769253/ketamine-queen-jasveen-sangha-drugs-matthew-perry-sentencing/

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Higher than seasonal snowfalls have helped boost snowpacks along the B.C.-Alberta border. Experts hope this will help alleviate drought conditions across Southern Alberta.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11759593/alberta-snowpacks-much-deeper-thanks-to-heavy-snowfall/

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Longtime Saskatoon resident Stephanie Simonot and her family are taking over from original owners Mike and Joan Steckhan and is expected to sail this year.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11757859/prairie-lily-slated-to-set-sail-again-with-new-owner/

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Northern New Brunswick will see snow and ice pellets, while freezing rain is expected in the central region.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11725702/winter-weather-atlantic-canada-new-brunswick/

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An Ontario government appointee has resigned as chair of Niagara Region after allegations surfaced that he owned a copy of Adolf Hitler’s "Mein Kampf."

https://globalnews.ca/news/11727500/niagara-chair-resigns/

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The U.S. says it has stuck a new agreement to provide up to US$20 billion in reinsurance coverage to 'restore confidence in maritime trade' amid the Iran war.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11719504/united-states-iran-war-insurance-agreement/

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Calgary's mayor made the comments during a special meeting of council called to discuss the potential impact of the provincial budget on Calgarians.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11716111/calgary-mayor-floats-plebiscite-provincial-property-tax-increase/

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PSAC has filed a labour complaint over Ottawa’s in-office mandate, saying increased office days hurt workers’ mental health and could disrupt public services.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11657636/psac-in-office-mandate/

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Stephen Gogolev propelled Canada into the figure skating team event final with a spectacular skate in his Olympic debut Saturday.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11657773/gogolev-sends-canada-into-olympic-team-event-final/

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The Minister of State for Community Safety and Integrated Services told Global News the province is taking action.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11651330/bc-conservative-interim-leader-accuses-ndp-of-ignoring-crime-disorder-in-kelowna/

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After being largely unfinished for 25 years, Century Park could see development after city council voted unanimously in-favour of rezoning, at the request of K&H Developments.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11651418/edmonton-century-park-rezoning-2026/

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Transport Canada says it is 'monitoring the situation' after Air India said it grounded its Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets over reports of issues with a fuel control switch.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11650254/transport-canada-air-india-boeing-dreamliner/

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One of Canada's most famous groundhogs will not be making a prediction on the arrival of spring due to a forecast that calls for yet another winter storm in her home province.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11648172/groundhog-day-2026-spring-predictions/

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The TSB and CN police are investigating after a passenger train with more than 100 people aboard hit two truck trailers and derailed northeast of Quebec City.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11609842/via-quebec-truck-trailers-crash/

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The figure refers to the number of restaurants Canada will lose on a 'net basis,' meaning the number of closures will exceed the number of new restaurants opening by 4,000.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11606618/closing-restaurants-canada-2026/

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The province is seeking $25.9 million from Keel Digital Solutions, which was also subject to a forensic audit now being investigated by the Ontario Provincial Police.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11606234/ford-government-sues-keel-digital-solutions/

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Chrystia Freeland's absence from the Liberal caucus will leave Prime Minister Mark Carney two seats short of a majority government.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11606120/chrystia-freeland-resignation-liberal-mp/

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The City of Edmonton's Phase 2 seasonal parking ban will start on Monday, Jan. 12 and may last around two weeks as the snow is dealt with on residential roads.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11603237/edmonton-phase-2-residential-road-parking-ban-january-2026/

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Toronto police say a suspect wanted in connection with a stabbing had to be rescued from the icy waters of Lake Ontario after he jumped in while fleeing from officers on Sunday.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11598820/toronto-stabbing-suspect-jumps-in-lake-ontario/

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Belgorod regional Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov said one person died and two others, including a young child, were wounded when a Ukrainian drone struck a car.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11598707/drone-strikes-russia-border-regions-peace-talks/

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Logan Stanley scored his seventh of the season but that's all the Jets could muster as they finished the month with just two wins in 13 games.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11595921/winnipeg-jets-disastrous-december-ends-with-2-1-defeat-in-detroit/

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Connor Hellebuyck took part in Wednesday's practice, but Jets head coach Scott Arniel is still unsure of his timeline to return.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11572875/connor-hellebuyck-returns-to-practice-for-winnipeg-jets/

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Calgary police are investigating an early morning shooting in the southeast community of Lynnwood that left one man dead. Officers say three people are in custody.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11571551/fatal-shooting-southeast-calgary/

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Police say they received a report on the morning of Dec. 7 about an assault that had occurred the previous afternoon in the 100 block of Second Line West.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11569025/man-charged-snow-blower-dispute/

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Ed Bambas said he had to return to work after his wife died from an illness 7 years ago, and his former employer went bankrupt and stopped paying his pension.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11563659/ed-bambas-army-vet-grocery-store-video/

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A Nova Scotia injury law firm is moving forward in its efforts to launch a class action lawsuit against Nova Scotia Power in light of this past spring's cyberattack. 

https://globalnews.ca/news/11563936/nova-scotia-power-class-action/

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Despite a growing homelessness problem in the South Okanagan city, council voted 4-2 against the project and the millions of provincial dollars that would come along with it.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11558656/rigid-provincial-model-blamed-failed-penticton-vote-tiny-homes-unhoused/

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From a portable electric heating pad and leather heart bookmarks that make sweet stocking stuffers to indulgent skincare from Dermalogica, read on for go-to white elephant gifts!

https://globalnews.ca/the-curator/11485295/white-elephant-gifts-for-every-price-point/

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