The province's online health data hub lists two influenza deaths from late 2025; health officials say flu activity rose earlier than usual and a variant of H3N2 has been noted.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit China Jan. 13–17 and meet President Xi Jinping to discuss trade, energy, agriculture and international security. The trip is the first visit by a Canadian prime minister to China since 2017.
A Long Island couple who broke down in Drummondville after a Christmas trip say local Good Samaritans, including a garage owner, helped them reach home safely; they discussed the experience on Quebec AM.
Only nine people were reported released from Venezuelan prisons despite a promise of a larger amnesty, and rights group Foro Penal said 811 detainees remain in custody.
Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney previously co-developed the Canadian sitcom Letterkenny, which ran for 12 seasons; Tierney remains active with Heated Rivalry season 2, a Shoresy spinoff role, and a new Prime Video series slated for 2026.
Algeria captain Mahrez recalled his decisive 2019 semi-final free-kick and said he expects a 'big game' as Algeria meet Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final on January 10.
Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito will represent the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan; Glenn won her third straight U.S. national title and the three finished 1-2-3 at nationals with scores of 233.55, 228.91 and 224.45.
Pep Guardiola said Oscar Bobb has not trained since the Carabao Cup game with Brentford and will be sidelined for Manchester City's FA Cup third-round match with Exeter City; Manchester City also announced the signing of Antoine Semenyo, who is in the matchday squad, while media reports have linked Bobb with clubs including Borussia Dortmund but no transfer has been confirmed.
Eurasia Group warns Canada could be the country most affected by U.S. political turmoil in 2026, noting recent U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum, automotive and lumber and saying trade uncertainty may affect the Canadian economy.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen can remain at Barcelona while Joan Garcia currently leads the pecking order; a loan to Girona is being discussed and the next few days may decide his path.
