The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2026/01/03 at 00:00 EST

Episode Date: January 3, 2026

The World This Hour for 2026/01/03 at 00:00 EST

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Donate at lovescarbro.cairbo. from cbic news the world this hour i'm wayne tibato the fire that killed 40 people in switzerland was set off by sparklers on champagne bottles investigators say they are also looking at whether the building safety regulations were followed 115 people were injured many with severe burns tamara aldresco is at the site of the fire we are standing in front of what used to be the We are in the middle, in the heart of the village of Grand Montana, in the Swiss Alps, and people have been coming here all day to light candles, to drop flowers, and to pray. This is a very small village, and most of the people who come here, even though it's very

touristic here, are locals who are still awaiting to hear from friends, from loved ones, who have not been reached since the night of the fire. This is a very painful moment, and what struck is how young these people. people are. The bar was full that night. They were all celebrating New Year's. We know some are in hospital. They've been badly burned. We don't know in what city because the number of people that are injured is so massive that they had to transport them in other countries such as Italy, France, and Germany. This is Tamara Al Teresco, Radio Canada, in Cran Montana in Switzerland. Officials in North Carolina say they have foiled a terrorist plot inspired by ISIS. He was

preparing for jihad and innocent people were going to die. U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson says the 18-year-old suspect had been radicalized online. He planned an attack on a grocery store and a fast food restaurant. Ferguson says the suspect then shared his plans with two FBI agents who he believed were ICE's operatives. He said he was going to wear a Kevlar vest and attack people with knives and hammers. And of course he talked about when he was going to carry out this attack, which was New Year's Eve. suspect was arrested on Wednesday and was charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terror organization. Manitoba Hydro has fully restored power to a northern Manitoba First Nation. Five days ago, the Pimichkk-Kree Nation plunged into darkness due to a down-transmission

line. Many residents were evacuated. Those who stayed dealt with fridge at minus 30 temperatures. The cold snap also led to frozen water and septic tanks. Workers began restoring power yesterday in stages in order to avoid overwhelming the system. Thousands of Ontario public sector workers are being called back to work full-time. The provincial government insists it will boost local businesses and improve productivity.

But many workers say the change will hurt their performance, not help it, Michelle Song reports. We are shut for nine months straight. Wayne Cowley, owns a bar in downtown Toronto. His business took a major hit during the pandemic. And he since saw a lull in customers, as

many people were still working from home. Now, Cowley is looking forward to seeing Ontario public service workers going back to the office full time. When everyone's moving, you're spending money. Good for businesses, but less so for employees. According to the union,

representing half of Ontario public service workers opts you. J.P. Hornick is the union president. All of these people are more productive in a work from home or hybrid environment. When we also look at the type of office space they're returning to, it's not adequate. The province says they've reviewed all their offices and found the majority of them do have enough room. But the union says members tell them they're concerned about space. Michelle Song, CBC News, Toronto.

And finally, a big win for Team Canada. So the two straight quarterfinal losses have been avenged. And now it's on to face Chequia, who has been there. Canada's juniors defeated Slovakia 7-1 in the quarter-finals of the World Junior Hockey Championships Friday night. The team has failed to meddle at the tournament the past two years, knocked out in quarter-finals both times. As you heard there, Canada now advances to a semifinal matchup against Chequia. And that is your world this hour.

For CBC News, I'm Wayne Tibado. Thank you.