Parade of Lights raises record $61,646 for local charities
The Dec. 6, 2025 Parade of Lights in Thunder Bay raised $61,646.51 to be shared among four local charities, and organizers presented a cheque to the groups.
2026/01/08
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Bruno Mars announces new album and The Romantic Tour for 2026.
Bruno Mars has confirmed a new solo studio album—the first since 2016's 24K Magic—and announced The Romantic Tour, a global stadium tour with dates across North America and Europe.
2026/01/08
NASA's Mars Sample Return ends after U.S. budget cuts
Congress's 2026 appropriations do not support the existing Mars Sample Return program and allocate $110 million for Mars-related technology development; the plan for returning Perseverance's cached samples is undetermined at this time.
2026/01/08
UK issues emergency alerts as big storm approaches
The Met Office issued a rare red warning for parts of southwest England as Storm Goretti approached, and the government sent emergency cell-phone alerts to people in affected areas.
2026/01/08
State investigators say they can't access ICE shooting evidence after FBI takes case
Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the U.S. attorney's office cut off its access to case materials in a fatal shooting involving an ICE officer, and the FBI is now leading the investigation.
2026/01/08
Renee Nicole Good was killed by ICE in Minneapolis.
Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was shot and killed during an encounter with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minneapolis; federal officials said she attempted to ram agents and the FBI is now leading the investigation after the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension withdrew.
2026/01/08
Pearl Graham remembered in Comox Valley for decades of service
Pearl Graham died peacefully on January 1, 2026, and is survived by her daughter Beth, sons David, Dennis and Tim, 10 grandchildren and 17 great‑grandchildren. She was active with credit unions, P.E.O., Living Hope Church, and enjoyed birdwatching and gardening.
2026/01/08
Saudia continues to support Saudi Arabia's expanding events calendar in 2026
Saudia says it will support travel to a wide roster of international sporting, cultural and business events across Saudi Arabia in 2026, citing hubs in Jeddah and Riyadh. The announcement names multiple scheduled events across the year, including motorsport, festivals, tech forums and seasonal programs.
2026/01/08
Spanish bishops allow government oversight of compensation for sexual abuse victims
Spain's bishops agreed to let the state's ombudsman have final authority over compensation for clergy sexual abuse victims whose cases are time-barred or whose alleged abusers are deceased, and a one-year window to file claims has been set.
2026/01/08
Bell Island woman says return trip to Nova Scotia was disrupted
Kaylee Clarke, a Bell Island native living in Truro, experienced multiple delays, reroutes and damaged luggage while travelling from St. John's to Nova Scotia; she filed complaints with Air Canada and PAL that have not yet received replies and Expedia said it will investigate.
2026/01/08
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