CBC North's Salome Avva retires after almost 30 yearsNewsDuration 2:07Salome started off as a reporter —- and then quickly covered many roles —- everything from producing to training and hosting. She leaves a legacy behind her at CBC. Mah Noor Mubarik has more.
The Canadian federation for the sport of skeleton is defending a decision to withdraw athletes from an international event on Sunday, a move a former U.S. Olympic athlete and two-time world champion alleges torpedoed her chance of attending a sixth Games. And it wasn’t to protect his athletes; it was to manipulate the system,” said Uhlaender, who has never medalled at previous Olympics. “He waited until after everyone was registered and gave the illusion that the Canadians were going to be competing. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementAs it happens, Uhlaender would win gold in Sunday’s race, but a field of 21 competitors left her short on points. The 41-year-old is ranked 20th globally, but third among U.S. sliders, leaving her outside of the Olympic picture.
PENANG, Malaysia, January 1, 2026 (The Star): Thousands of Hindu devotees gathered at the Vinayagar kovil, the Ganesha temple on Waterfall Road in Penang, for a Maha Kumbabishegam consecration ceremony marking the completion of a major restoration. Built in 1951 by the Hindu Mahajana Sangam, founded by Penang’s waterfront laborers, the temple holds deep historical and devotional significance for the local Hindu community. During the consecration, priests climbed scaffolding around the gopuram and other structures to pour theertham, or sacred water, over the assembled crowd. As the holy water rained down, devotees reached out to receive it, many touching it to their foreheads as a symbol of renewal. The ceremony marked the beginning of a 48-day Mandala Abishegam, a period of intensified daily worship following the reconsecration.
اخبار العرب-كندا 24: الاثنين 12 يناير 2026 04:32 مساءًLess than 40 per cent of CBC’s reporting on the Israel-Hamas conflict was “balanced or neutral,” finds a new study by a Jewish advocacy group. The pieces reviewed included reporting on military operations, humanitarian conditions, diplomatic initiatives, hostage negotiations and Canadian domestic implications, such as protests or antisemitic-related incidents. It’s about what Canadians deserve: a public broadcaster they can count on for neutral, impartial, and fair reporting,” the group wrote in a post on X about the study. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“For Canadians, this matters because distorted reporting hardens views, deepens polarization, and undermines trust in media and public institutions. Researchers acknowledged the study’s limitations, included its scope and timeline, and that it did not assess Radio-Canada, CBC’s French-language counterpart.
Is that social media video made by AI? Increasingly yesNewsDuration 5:17David Gerhard, a computer science professor at the University of Manitoba, speaks with host Marcy Markusa about the increasing prevalence of AI-generated images and videos, the lack of current legislation, and how users can distinguish between real and bot-driven content.
Thousands of restaurants to close in 2026NewsDuration 2:55With rising food prices, labour shortages and changing consumer habits, the restaurant industry is in for a tough winter, without the help of last year’s GST/HST holiday on restaurant meals.
They’re staple products for the Greek restaurant, Gerges said, along with produce, a cost that bounces up and down like the price of gold. Escalating food prices aren’t the only headache for restaurants heading into the first quarter of 2026. (Submitted by Janick Cormier)Cormier said 41 per cent of restaurants in Canada are operating at a loss or barely breaking even. “We're expecting the number of restaurants to decrease by about five to seven per cent across the country,” he said. “People are spooked by food prices,” he said.
Nathan Howes Digital Journalist Climate change is having a tremendous impact on Western Canada glaciers, which experienced their second-worst year of ice loss on record in 2025, according to a B.C. researcher and professorWith global warming leading to rapid Arctic sea ice melting, the effects of a changing climate are also hitting glaciers particularly hard, especially those in Western Canada. In 2025, an estimated 30 gigatonnes of ice from Western Canada glaciers were lost, according to Brian Menounos, a researcher and professor at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). SEE ALSO: The Arctic is still warming, so why no new sea ice low record since 2012? The amount of glacial loss in Western Canada last year continues the alarming trend of accelerated ice decline worldwide as a result of global warming.
But as the dust settles on the agreement between the Quebec government and family doctors, the initial relief is giving way to sharp questions about who actually stands to gain. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)The cost of peaceThe deal, ratified overwhelmingly by doctors in December, amounted to a retreat for the government’s proposed reforms. The new target is for doctors to register 500,000 new patients — including 180,000 vulnerable ones — by June 2026. Georges Zaarour, head of District Medical in Ahuntsic, which lost nine doctors last year during the height of the uncertainty, says the atmosphere has noticeably improved. He said “it would truly be a win-win-win: a win for the doctors, a win for the government, and then, most importantly, a win for the patients."
Kingston-area program looks to break cycle of human traffickingNewsDuration 2:18At least 75 per cent of human trafficking survivors referred to Victim Services of Kingston and Frontenac have already received some form of support from the organization, according to staff. As Dan Taekema reports, a new program aims to help them break free of that cycle.
Lee said the facility could be open in 2028 and a new drawing of the facility will be presented to the province in the coming weeks. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementBefore construction crews can break ground on the facility, Lee said a new road and services will have to be put in. “Our goal is to start this spring and get the ground work done,” Lee said. The previous Liberal government earmarked $500,000 in its 2024 budget for the design work and plan for the new facility and businessman. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador.
judge has decided that a woman who believes Jesus Christ will help her fight allegations of recklessly discharging a gun is mentally fit to stand trial. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“She said she could hear Jesus with her ears and has had visions of him,” he wrote. Norris insisted she would represent herself in court, with Jesus speaking through her and that the final decision will be made by God. The judge emphasized that fitness does not depend on whether an accused makes good decisions, only whether they are capable of making and communicating decisions. She also referenced shooting and being shot by police during her interviews with Gharakhanian.
This article originally appeared in the National Post. Below is an excerpt from the article. By Christopher Dummitt, January 12, 2026John A. Macdonald is back, just in time to celebrate what would have been his 211th birthday on Sunday. It’s about cherishing values like “growth is good,” “bold beats safe,” and “success should be celebrated.”There’s nothing like an existential threat to make you realize what really counts. ***TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE, VISIT THE NATIONAL POST HERE***
Russia claims that two maritime patrol aircraft have made a 30-hour Arctic flight, including mid-air tanking near the North Pole. The Navy didn’t provided details or the exact date for the apparent exercise more than saying it happened in 2025. Based at the airport Severomorsk-1 on the Kola Peninsula, the Tu-142MK is the Northern Fleet’s long-range maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft. The planes are frequently identified by Norwegian F-35 fighter jets when they fly in international airspace over the Barents and Norwegian Seas. When taking off for QRA-missions, Norway’s F-35s are fully armed with an internal cannon, short-range and medium-range air-to-air missiles.
One of the fugitives wanted for the high-profile $20-million Toronto airport gold heist was arrested Monday at the same airport from where the gold was stolen in 2023, after flying from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Mike Mavity, major case manager for the gold heist case, told National Post. The vehicle used to transport the stolen gold from Toronto’s Pearson airport. These six gold bangles are believed to have been made with the stolen gold. Police say some of the proceeds from the stolen gold were used to buy black-market guns in the United States to smuggle into Canada.
