Hubble data show a wake in Betelgeuse's atmosphere produced by a previously suspected companion star named Siwarha. Siwarha is roughly 1.5 times the Sun's mass, orbits at about 4 astronomical units, and completes an orbit in roughly 5.7–6 years.
Marvel announced Doom 2099: Rage of Doom, a miniseries in which an older Doctor Doom seeks Ultron's technology; the first issue is scheduled for April 29, 2026.
Statistics Canada reports life expectancy at birth rose from 81.68 years in 2023 to 82.16 years in 2024, approaching the 2019 level of 82.22 years. Cancer remained the leading cause of death, accounting for 26.2% of deaths.
Health Canada has required higher vitamin D fortification in milk and margarine, a rule that became mandatory on Dec. 31, 2025; one in five Canadians are reported to have low vitamin D levels.
Dr. Vivien Suttorp said hospitalizations for respiratory viruses peaked on Dec. 31 at 700 influenza patients and have since fallen to 513; she told reporters the worst of the season is likely over.
Justice Sheilah Martin will retire from the Supreme Court of Canada effective May 30, and she was appointed to the court in 2017.
Some communications were restored and the Associated Press reached witnesses in Tehran who described protests and a strong security presence; state media broadcast a statement from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praising pro-government demonstrations.
Global Affairs Canada updated its travel advisory saying Canadians should leave Iran now amid nationwide protests, citing a high risk of arbitrary detention and limited consular services; land borders with Armenia and Türkiye remain open for Canadian passport holders.
Manitoba public health reported one new measles exposure site in southern Manitoba and asked people present at the specified time to monitor for symptoms and check their immunization records; the province will update case counts weekly on its measles webpage.
Oil prices rose to about US$66 as protests in Iran intensified and an Iranian official reported about 2,000 deaths; U.S. President Donald Trump posted that U.S. help was ready and the next action is undetermined at this time.
