World Report - December 31: Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes

Episode Date: December 31, 2025

Manhunt continues after deadly shooting on Big Island Lake Cree Nation. Classic songs, films and books enter the public domain in the new year.Canada to unveil Olympic men’s hockey roster today.The Wire actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died at 71.Classic songs, films and books enter the public domain in the new year.Anika Nilles to tour with Rush, inspiring drummers worldwide.

Ladies and gentlemen, one of the great Canadians. Oh, here you are. You're here and we're here. No matter what race you were, what color you were, what religion you were, what language you spoke, you watched Mr. Dressup. The tickle trunk was this magical like Pandora's Box. I'm talking about Captain Dressup. Mr. Dressup, the magic of make-believe. You made me what I am today.

You know that. Watch free on CBC Gem. This is a CBC podcast. This is World Report. Good morning. I'm Ivel Musa. Police are looking for two armed suspects in connection with a deadly shooting in northern Saskatchewan. The incident took place Tuesday morning on Big Island Lake Cree Nation. The CBC's Trisha Kindleman joins me now with more on this developing story.

Tricia, what do we know so far? Yeah, unfortunately, at this point, this is an incident where we have more questions than answers right now, even about 24 hours after things unfolded. So our CMP have said there are those two suspects that they have said were writing an ATV as this unfolded, and now we know one person was killed in this incident, and three people were injured. We know that this is a large investigation. The major crimes unit arrived yesterday afternoon to take things over, and they've also had to reach out to Alberta RCMP.

Here's what Inspector Ashley St. Germain said about that. We did notify the Alberta RCMP of the ongoing incident here in Saskatchewan. That was done basically simultaneous with our dangerous persons alert going out. At this point in time, though, I can't speak to Alberta RCMP's determination on issuing a dangerous person's alert. Our CMP have said that there are a number of cameras in the community, and they'll be accessing tape from that. It was dark when this incident happened, but they're hoping that with that tape they might be able to find some identifiable information regarding these suspects. Tricia, CBC News has been able to speak to one of the relatives of the man who died. What can you tell us about that?

That's right. We actually spoke to the father of the victim, and now he has confirmed the identity, even though RCMP have not. We can identify the man as Neil Wobstekwan. His father, Larry, obviously, says their community is shattered by this, and they're grappling with some really challenging situations. Here's what he had to say. I hope those guys, they get caught, and whoever's bringing drugs here, and they hope they kick them out.

The RCMP are trying to cover this from all angles. We are expecting an RCMP update a little bit later this morning. The CBC's Tricia Kindleman in Toronto. Thank you. Thanks, Ethel. The deadline is almost up for Health Canada's new mandatory food labels. Starting January 1st, pre-packaged foods that are high in sugar, sodium, or saturated fat will be required to carry front-of-packaged labels.

Supporters say it'll help Canadians make healthier choices, but critics warn it could have unintended consequences. Kayla Hounsel explains. We've all been there. You're in the grocery store. Reaching for the junk food, you're thinking maybe you shouldn't have it. And now there's a reminder right on the front of the package. Jason Hopkins has seen it.

New black and white labels showing a magnifying glass and the words high in sugar, high in sodium, or high in saturated fat. Health Canada announced the new labels three and a half years ago, but come January 1st, they'll be mandatory on pre-packaged foods that contain more than 15% of the suggested daily value of these so-called nutrients of public health concern. The idea is to help Canadians eat healthier at a glance. But there might be another benefit.

Food policy expert Silvan Charlebois says some companies are already changing their actual products to avoid getting labeled. I met a company last week, a snacking company. And from now on, they're podcast. policies that if they're looking at launching a new product and that product has to have a front of package label and they're not launching it. Dietitian Leah Cahill cautions the labels could cause stigma.

The foods that these labels are going to be on are ones that are often chosen due to their lower price or their high accessibility. And some people have less control and power over that. But she says studies show these kinds of labels do work over time. Kayla Hounsul, CBC News, Halifax. Canada's roster for next year's Winter Olympics will be unveiled later today. Six players, including Sydney Crosby, are already confirmed to be heading to Milano-Cortina. Canada is aiming for its first Olympic gold in men's hockey since 2014. Matt Cullen reports.

For the first time in 12 years, the NHL will pause its schedule and allow its players to compete at the Olympic Winter Games. And today, Canada's men's national team will be named. Now, there are some names that we know already, like two-time Olympic gold medalist and Pittsburgh Penguins captain, Sydney Crosby. He'll be on the team, and so will Edmonton orders Captain Connor McDavid. The powerhouse Colorado Avalanche also have Nathan McKinnon and Kail McCarr being named to Team Canada previously. But that still leaves 19 spots available. There's a big question about who will be the goaltender as well. Jordan Biddington is a veteran.

He backstop Canada to a gold medal at the Four Nations faceoff back in February. but he's really struggled this year, so he may not even be on the team. Logan Thompson's been great with the Washington Capitals. So is Darcy Kemper of the L.A. Kings and McKenzie Blackwood of the Colorado Avalanche. And Canadian fans hope that that will translate into success at the Milano Cortina Olympics, which begin in February.

Matt Cullen, CBC News, Toronto. They're going to come talk to me about money laundering in West Baltimore? Shit. Fans of the show The Wire will recognize. that signature drawl, Isaiah Whitlock Jr. The actor who portrayed Clay Davis on the hit TV show has died at 71. His commanding presence, iconic voice, and warmth off-screen made him a beloved figure in Hollywood. Whitlock's career spanned decades with more than 125 credits, including the TV show Veep and Spike Lee's film Black Klansman. The start of the new year means the vault on some very

famous cultural classics will finally open. Well-known songs, films, and books are entering the public domain, allowing anyone to use them for free. Steve Futterman reports. Georgia. You very likely know this song. Georgia. Ray Charles singing Georgia on my mind. But the song itself goes back 95 years to 1930, and this version performed by Hogi Carmichael. with the new year anyone who wants to perform that song can do it without paying any royalties another classic song losing its copyright is i've got rhythm written by george and i regershwin it's been performed by numerous singers including judy garland movies from 1930 are also becoming public domain including the marx brothers timeless comedy animal crackers One morning, I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I don't know.

Another film losing its copyright restrictions is Anna Christie, featuring Greta Garbo in her first talking film, portraying the independent Christy. Nobody owns me, see, excepting myself. And numerous books will be able to be republished without any payment, including the Maltese Falcon, Private Lives, and the classic children's book. I think I can. I think I can. In Jeanneck Hood. Steve Futterman, CBC News, Los Angeles.

She's toured with legends, and in 26, drummer Annika Niles will hit the road with Canadian icons rush. As Magda Gavra Salasi reports, her rise is inspiring female drummers around the globe. Anna Knailes is making her mark on rock and roll. I would say I'm actually a rock drama. And it's putting a spotlight on female. drummers. When Canadian band Rush hits the road for its 50th anniversary next year, Niles will take the spot of drummer Neil Peart, who passed away in 2020. Here's frontman Getty Lee talking about Niles with guitarist Alex Lifeson. You and I playing with her started to put a

charge in us when we heard our song coming back to life. The news hit the right note for drumming instructor Sharon Ransom in Woodstock, Ontario. One of the things that I found really cool about Anna Coniles is the fact that she's so great at odd time signatures, linear fills, and she has such a groove when she plays. So not only is she a great drummer, but she's just a great person to be able to represent having more female drummers come out. While there have been several standout female drummers, those in the biz say it's long been a male-dominated instrument.

Going out on tour, a lot of the times, men there were. want to pick women drummers because it's the old boys club. Galen McKinney is the founder of the Women Who Drum Festival in Detroit. She sees the news about Niles as another sign of changing times. Her being hired by Rush is probably going to make that door open a little bit more. Rush's tour kicks off in June. Magda Gabra Salas, CBC News, Toronto. And that is the latest national and international news from World Report.

I'm Mithel Musa. This is CBC News. And from the World Report team, happy new year.