World Report Friday's top stories in 10 minutes
Jan 30, 2026
A tense leadership review in Calgary puts a party power struggle in the spotlight. Trade drama heats up as threats to tariff and decertify Canadian-made aircraft are discussed. A northern community faces a waterborne parasite outbreak. A Swedish study shows AI can detect more breast cancers earlier. Courts examine whether social platforms are intentionally addictive. An international hunt targets an alleged crypto thief.
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Conservative Leadership At A Crossroads
- Pierre Poilievre faces a leadership review that will be decided by over 2,500 delegates in Calgary.
- Supporters hope the party will stop ousting leaders after a single term to boost stability and electability.
U.S. Threatens Canadian Aviation Trade
- Donald Trump threatened to decertify and tariff Canadian-made aircraft, singling out Bombardier.
- Aviation experts question whether the U.S. president has authority to ground Canadian planes, raising cross-border trade risks.
Water Crisis Revives Trauma In Kashechewan
- Kashechewan's water plant failures led to a state of emergency and cryptosporidium infections.
- Residents recall past E. coli outbreaks and want the community moved to higher ground to reduce future risks.