In the news today: Carney talks major projects, Alberta gives flu update, Leafs win

By Canadian Press on January 13, 2026.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed…

Carney meets with Coastal First Nations today to talk major projects, oceans

Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Prince Rupert, B.C., today to meet with Coastal First Nations and discuss his government’s major projects agenda and marine conservation.

He’ll be joined by a handful of ministers, including Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson and Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson.

Tensions between the federal government and Coastal First Nations heated up in 2025 when federal officials failed to meet with the group before signing an agreement with Alberta to open the door to a pipeline to B.C.’s coast.

Marilyn Slett, president of Coastal First Nations, which represents nine First Nations, has said there is no support among the group’s members for a pipeline to the coast or the suspension of the oil tanker moratorium.

Canadian charity opens relief hub for children in Gaza

A Canadian charity is opening a relief hub to give traumatized children in Gaza access to basic mental health supports and education.

Human Concern International, a Muslim charity based in Ottawa, is paying $3.5 million to UNICEF Canada to open an emergency space that includes 12 classrooms and offers psychological supports.

The plan is to help nearly 1,500 children with their mental health needs, including many left with disabilities from Israel’s bombardment of the territory.

Usama Khan from Human Concern International says education is critical to the future of Palestinians and is urging Canadians to advocate for more aid access.

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health to give update on respiratory virus season

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Vivien Suttorp, is set to give an update today on the state of the province’s respiratory virus season.

It comes as the province grapples with a hospital system strained in part by high rates of influenza.

Some physicians have been calling for emergency measures to help cope with the risk of long wait times and overcrowding in emergency rooms.

As of Jan. 3, the province counted 653 influenza cases in hospital, with 51 in intensive care.

Halifax council to discuss providing more oversight for ride-hailing companies

City councillors in Halifax are set to discuss proposed bylaw changes aimed at providing more oversight of Uber and other ride-hailing companies today.

Last month, council was presented with a staff report recommending that licensing requirements for ride-hailing services be brought in line with rules covering taxi and limousine companies.

Uber is opposed to the changes, saying they would lead to higher fares, too much red tape and additional fees for drivers.

The bylaw changes, which include making it easier for taxi companies to change their fares, are up for first reading.

Nylander’s OT goal gives Leafs 4-3 victory, snaps Avalanche’s 17-game home win streak

William Nylander scored 3:59 into overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat Colorado 4-3 on Monday night to snap the Avalanche’s 17-game home win streak.

Nylander took a pass from Oliver Ekman-Larsson and lined it past Trent Miner.

Joseph Woll turned back 31 shots and helped the Maple Leafs withstand a late penalty at the end of regulation.

It was Colorado’s first home loss since Oct. 23.

The Avalanche came within a win of matching the franchise’s longest home streak, which was set by the 2021-22 Stanley Cup-winning team. Colorado hasn’t lost in regulation at Ball Arena this season.

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People inside Iran describe heavy security and scattered damage in first calls to outside world

Iranians made their first calls to the outside world on Tuesday for the first time since communications were cut almost five days ago during a crackdown on nationwide protests.

Several in Tehran told The Associated Press that SMS text messaging was still down and internet users could only access government-approved websites, but nothing abroad.

The unrest has seen a heavy security presence in the streets of the Iranian capital, banks and government offices burned, and storefronts with little foot traffic.

It’s also prompted concern among Iranian Canadians who told The Canadian Press that they haven’t been able to speak with loved ones in days.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 13, 2026.

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