The family of a Gatineau, Que., couple found dead while staying in the Dominican Republic is disputing the official cause of death given by local authorities. The initial results the family received from Dominican authorities said the cause of death was due to respiratory failure, pulmonary edema, high blood pressure and diabetes mellitus. The fact that the Dominican authorities concluded [the deaths] were natural and non-violent is extremely surprising from the outset. But Courtemanche told Radio-Canada he plans to have detectors installed to prevent the situation from happening again. An autopsy and a final report is still expected in a few months, Sauvé Jr. said .

'Aircraft upside down': audio recordingAn audio recording of air traffic controllers includes someone saying "Aircraft upside down. We have a passenger aircraft upside down," about 45 seconds after a plane was cleared for takeoff. First responders arrived less than a minute later, Bangor airport director Jose Saavedra said. This particular plane model "has a history of problems with icing on takeoff" that has caused previous crashes, aviation safety consultant Jeff Guzzetti said. Even a little bit of ice on the wings can cause serious problems, so this plane would have needed to be deiced before takeoff, the former federal crash investigator said.

Call for Student Papers — Symposium on Bertha WilsonI am very pleased to pass on information about an important symposium taking place in March at the Court of Appeal for Ontario to mark the 50th anniversary of her appointment to that court – see further here. The Court of Appeal for Ontario is marking the 50th anniversary of the appointment of Bertha Wilson to the Court, effective January 2, 1976. The Honorable Bertha Wilson was the first woman ever appointed as a Canadian appellate judge and the first woman appointed to sit as a judge on the Supreme Court of Canada. In the meantime, we are calling for law students to participate by submitting papers that highlight Bertha Wilson’s legacy in the law. In addition to papers written specifically on Bertha Wilson, papers written as part of coursework in fields connected to her contributions (e.g., constitutional law, human rights, feminist legal theory, jurisprudence, law & social change) are also welcome.

Supreme Court hearing that he now refuses to use the gay dating app where his friend, Alexander Lo, encountered Dwight Kematch, who beat and stabbed Lo to death in January 2024. The murders of Lo and Zafar are not the first of their kind in Canada, linked to online dating platforms. Many of the victims met or communicated with McArthur through dating apps, prosecutor Michael Cantlon said at the time. On-app safety features include "reporting and blocking features" and some apps have also created workarounds to address societal power imbalances. "There's a lot of individualization of responsibility in terms of the features these dating app companies put out there.

NOIDA, India and LONDON, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HCLTech (NSE: HCLTECH.NS) (BSE: HCLTECH.BO), a leading global technology company, today announced that it has been recognized by Ericsson as the 'Innovation Award' winner in the 2025 Ericsson Supplier Awards. The award has been given in recognition of HCLTech's contribution to enhancing Ericsson's operational efficiency through AI-driven capabilities and automation. HCLTech LogoHCLTech was selected from Ericsson's supplier ecosystem for its support in Ericsson's journey toward zero-touch operations. Apoorv Iyer, Head of GenAI/AI Practice at HCLTech, said, "At HCLTech, we are redefining AI leadership by driving end-to-end innovation - from silicon to cloud - delivering scalable solutions and fostering responsible ecosystems. Being recognized as the winner of the 2025 Ericsson Supplier Awards – Innovation Award affirms our commitment to creating value.

The LatestPrime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce an increase to the GST credit today, as part of a suite of affordability measures intended to offset the rising cost of groceries. Carney says Canada has "no intention" of pursuing a free trade agreement with China. Carney answered that he believes Trump's comments have been made in a broader context of trade negotiations with Canada, including with the upcoming review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Carney says many Canadians 'need support now'John Paul Tasker (new window)Good morning, I'm J.P. Tasker, a reporter in the parliamentary bureau. Carney answered that he believes Trump's comments have been made in a broader context of trade negotiations with Canada, including with the upcoming review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).

#TheMoment a man climbed a skyscraper without safety gearNewsDuration 1:21Mother Dierdre Wolownick and climbing instructor Pete Whittaker tell The National about the moment they watched Alex Honnold climb one of the world's tallest skyscrapers without safety gear in Taipei City, Taiwan — while it was streaming live.

It will also include a one-time top-up of 50 per cent in June. The move comes as Carney faces pressure from the opposition to address grocery prices, which are outpacing other forms of inflation. The top-up to the GST credit was first reported by the Toronto Star. There will be other affordability measures announced on Monday, including steps to fix structural problems with Canada’s food supply chain, and improve competition. The prime minister is set to make this announcement in Ottawa on Monday morning before travelling to meet with Ontario Premier Doug Ford in the afternoon.

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U.S. President Donald Trump's ambassador to Canada is warning of consequences to the continental defence pact if Canada does not move forward with the purchase of 88 F-35 fighter jets. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra told CBC News in an exclusive interview at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. Royal Canadian Air Force Col. Travis Morehen is seen in the NORAD command centre in Colorado in May 2018. Pete Hoekstra, U.S. ambassador to Canada, is warning of consequences to the continental defence pact if Canada does not move forward with the purchase of 88 F-35 fighter jets. Whereas the F-35 "would allow for easier and greater interoperability with the U.S. Air Force — an important consideration both in NORAD and overseas operations."

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada has "no intention" of pursuing a free trade agreement with China, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose crippling tariffs if Canada "makes a deal with China." That post came one day after Trump threatened to impose a 100 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods entering the U.S. if Canada "makes a deal with China." It's a good thing for him to sign a trade deal. If you can get a deal with China, you should do that," Trump told reporters at the White House at the time. On Sunday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent provided some clarity on Trump's threat and said the tariffs are possible if Canada makes a free trade deal with China.

Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe accessible sections at Rogers Arena might be considered prime seating areas. During a concert at Rogers Arena last fall, only two people out of 30 were in wheelchairs in this designated section for people with mobility challenges. This sign indicates accessible seating is strictly for people who require wheelchairs and mobility aids. government to ensure accessible seating is reserved for those who actually need it. A spokesperson also said the ministry "does not currently regulate accessible seating for entertainment venues" — and when asked who might, referred further questions to Rogers Arena.

Iran’s exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, wants to lead a transitional government should the Islamic regime in Tehran eventually collapse. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe plan explains how Pahlavi’s transitional government would initially prioritize national stabilization before organizing a referendum on Iran’s long-term governance structure (i.e. At the beginning of the transitional phase, Pahlavi and his technocrats would focus on maintaining core government services (e.g. utilities, healthcare and security) while securing the nation’s assets so they are not stolen by fleeing regime loyalists. But, no opposition figure can realistically anticipate, or preemptively plan for, all of the countless steps inherent to regime transition.

With the 36 centimetres of snow that fell at Pearson airport so far today, January 2026 has seen a total of 78.2 centimetres of snow, according to Environment Canada meteorologist Samantha Mauti.

TLDRHeavy snowfall in the Greater Toronto Area has caused significant disruptions to transit, flights, and municipal services. Environment Canada issued a severe orange weather warning, predicting snow accumulation could reach 60 centimetres. The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has suspended service at 48 bus stops, and Pearson International Airport has cancelled about 65% of its departing flights and 64% of arriving flights. The City of Toronto has declared a significant weather event and activated its major snow event response plan. All English GTA school boards and the French public Viamonde School Board have declared Monday a snow day.