The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2026/01/01 at 09:00 EST

Episode Date: January 1, 2026

The World This Hour for 2026/01/01 at 09:00 EST

This ascent isn't for everyone. You need grit to climb this high this often. You've got to be an underdog that always overdelivers. You've got to be 6,500 hospital staff, 1,000 doctors, all doing so much with so little. You've got to be Scarborough. Defined by our uphill battle and always striving towards new heights. And you can help us keep climbing.

Donate at lovescarbro.cairbo. from cbc news the world this hour i'm claude fagg and happy new year we begin in switzerland where dozens of people are dead following an explosion and fire at a ski resort in the swiss alps at least 100 others are reported injured the cbc's john northcott has the latest from london A social media post shows the panic on the streets late at night of the Swiss resort town. According to police, the number of debt is being described as dozens. However, some local media are reporting the number of 40 killed. Officials are confirming that some 100 were taken to hospitals. So many injured, in fact, many suffering from burns that they had to be taken to hospitals around the country. Officials say there is a major response underway with police, fire,

and rescue teams on the ground. Swiss authorities are known for prioritizing and forming the families of the dead in cases like this and hence say it is too early to provide further details. However, they do admit that because the resort area of Crenz, Montana is known for its world-class ski runs and is such a magnet for international tourists,

the number of dead could likely be from many countries. John Northcott, CBC News, London. The border crossing between Gaza and Egypt could soon reopen. Israel shut it down during the war. Blake Sifton explains from Tel Aviv. Israeli media reports say that under pressure from the Trump administration, Israel plans to announce the reopening of the Rafa crossing between Gaza and Egypt in the coming days.

Once a major conduit for aid, the crossing has been closed since Israel seized the city of Rafa in May 24 during the war with Hamas. The militant group had used tunnels under the crossing to smuggle weapons into Gaza that were used to attack Israel. The border was supposed to reopen as part of the ceasefire agreement in October. Israel has only expressed a willingness to open the crossing for the exit of Palestinians from Gaza. This was rejected by Egypt, which said that Israel was trying to displace the population by not allowing anyone back into the strip. Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly suggested reopening Rafa in both directions in a cabinet meeting last week, but dropped the idea under pressure from his far-right

coalition partners. Blake Sifton for CBC News, Tel Aviv. Pope Leo celebrated New Year's Day Mass in St. Peter's Basilica today by delivering a special noontime prayer calling for peace. Leo mentioned that January 1st marks the church's World Day of Peace. Canada has completed the preliminary round undefeated at the WIHF World Junior Championship in Minnesota. made it four wins and four games defeating Finland 7-4 last night. The win clinched top spot for Canada in their group. Team Canada assistant coach Gardner McDougal spoke to TSN. Real solid third period for the group and even the second I thought we had a really good third period. So that's the laboratory is done now. And now in our most important game is our next one.

So the guys will be excited about that opportunity. And Canada will face Slovakia in the quarterfinals tomorrow. And that is your world this hour. For CBC News, I'm Claude Faye. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

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