Masih Alinejad testified to the U.N. Security Council urging concrete action over reported lethal force against protesters in Iran and criticized limited public comment from the U.N. Secretary‑General. She reported an internet shutdown, cited media casualty estimates, and said dissidents face threats at home and abroad, including alleged assassination attempts linked to the IRGC.
The Rip is a Netflix thriller directed by Joe Carnahan that stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck; the review highlights the pair's chemistry amid a script and visual style the critic finds familiar.
B.C. now has its first hydrogen Class 8 truck in operation after a late-2025 demonstration run by FortisBC and Loblaw, but widespread use faces barriers such as high vehicle and fuel costs, limited hydrogen supply and sparse refuelling infrastructure.
The city will activate the final pump Friday to return flow to the Bearspaw feeder main; if the system stays stable for 24 hours, officials plan to begin lifting water restrictions.
Joan Elizabeth McGuire (January 7, 1934–January 9, 2026) died peacefully at Champlain Manor in Orillia, Ontario, surrounded by loved ones; she is remembered by her sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was predeceased by her son Greg.
Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as head of Lucasfilm after more than 13 years, and Disney named Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan to share leadership of the Star Wars franchise.
Reports say federal immigration agents used aggressive crowd-control tactics during protests after a deadly officer-involved shooting, and the ACLU has filed for an emergency injunction to limit how federal agents operate.
Disney Parks announced that Galaxy's Edge will include original trilogy characters such as Darth Vader beginning at the end of April, and that further updates — including more John Williams music and a 2026 Smuggler's Run overhaul — are planned.
Organizers with Stay Free Alberta reported strong turnout at a Red Deer petition event as they seek about 177,000 signatures by early May to request a referendum on separation; a court hearing on Jan. 16 will consider a legal challenge to the referendum law.
The Joy of Putting was added to Steam on January 14 as a free top-down mini-golf game inspired by Flash-era browser titles, offering 54 holes across three courses and online leaderboards.
