What videos reveal about Alex Pretti's killing
What videos reveal about Alex Pretti's killingNewsDuration 6:44The National takes a step-by-step look at verified videos to break down what happened before U.S. immigration and customs enforcement officers shot and killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
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January 26, 2026 18:49 UTC
Northern premiers outline priorities ahead of meeting with Prime Minister
By TJ DhirAll three Premiers stress the need for infrastructure upgradesWith Canada’s premiers set to meet with the Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa this week, the three territorial premiers are laying out their priorities for the meeting. In the days leading up to the premiers’ meeting with Carney, U.S. President Donald Trump’s overt desire to take control of the Danish territory of Greenland grabbed international attention. The three territorial premiers stressed the role that their jurisdictions, and people, play in that conversation. “When you look at a map and you see infrastructure there, you see highways and communities, that’s sovereignty,” he said. “That competition will be fierce but friendly.”Improved infrastructure needed ‘everywhere you look in every community’Two territorial premiers will be using the opportunity to advocate for investment in improved infrastructure in their jurisdictions.
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January 26, 2026 18:31 UTC
The cancer-causing gas hiding in millions of homes
The cancer-causing gas hiding in millions of homesNewsDuration 9:56Radon gas is invisible, toxic and millions of Canadians have no idea it’s hiding in their homes. For The National, CBC’s Lauren Pelley breaks down the health risks and what you can do to keep your home safe.
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January 26, 2026 18:09 UTC
Israel recovers remains of final hostage in Gaza, opening way for next phase
The Palestinian committee of technocrats backed by the U.S. to administer Gaza has said the border crossing would open this week. Gvili's remains had been held in Gaza since he was killed during the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023, on southern Israeli communities, which triggered the two-year Israeli offensive. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking to reporters at the Knesset, described the discovery of Gvili's remains as an "unbelievable achievement for the State of Israel." Israel's offensive has since killed more than 71,400 Palestinians, with more than 480 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire since Oct. 10, 2025, according to Palestinian figures. In a statement, Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem said the discovery of Gvili's remains confirms Hamas's commitment to the plan.
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January 26, 2026 18:02 UTC
What's making news on Jan. 26
What's making news on Jan. 26NewsDuration 1:10A new health-care recruitment effort has launched in Alberta. Plus, Edmonton city council is moving forward with a new Ribbon of Green master plan and Alberta is in for a warm up this week.
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January 26, 2026 17:41 UTC
Is Mark Carney considering a snap spring election? 'Of course we're not,' he says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government is not considering a federal election this spring as Parliament resumed on Monday. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“We have the privilege of a mandate from Canadians, ” Carney added. Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon also attempted to shut down any notion that Liberals were angling for a snap election. “Conservatives will never stand in the way of relief for Canadians.”Despite Parliament resuming after a seven-week break, Carney was not in attendance for Question Period. Carney said the upcoming review of the North American trade pact could be playing a part in the president’s recent comments.
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January 26, 2026 17:25 UTC
Snow piled high, cars completely covered: Canadians capture record-breaking winter storm in Toronto
Canadians are sharing photos of wintery weather after record-breaking snowfall blanketed the Greater Toronto Area on Sunday. City councillor Josh Matlow captured a photo of a winter storm in Toronto on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. Making matters worse was a winter storm across the central and eastern United States. It said that snow clearing operations continue after “severe winter weather impacted flights to and from” the airport. Toronto Metropolitan University, York University and University of Toronto’s campuses are closed.
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January 26, 2026 17:20 UTC
Family of Gatineau couple found dead abroad disputes cause of death findings
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 .
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January 26, 2026 15:45 UTC
Plane involved in fatal crash in Maine had history of problems
'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.
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January 26, 2026 15:45 UTC
Call for Student Papers — Symposium on Bertha Wilson
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.
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January 26, 2026 15:25 UTC
B.C. homicides put gay dating apps in spotlight, as advocates, police warn of risks
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.
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January 26, 2026 15:05 UTC
HCLTech recognized as the 'Innovation Award' winner of the 2025 Ericsson Supplier Awards
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.
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January 26, 2026 14:40 UTC
Carney set to announce GST credit top-up, affordability measures as Parliament reopens
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).
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January 26, 2026 14:37 UTC
#TheMoment a man climbed a skyscraper without safety gear
#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.
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January 26, 2026 14:09 UTC