Olympic Opening Ceremony, police corruption case widens, Canada’s salt shortage, and more.

Let the Games begin! The Opening Ceremony kicks off two weeks of world-class competition as athletes gather in Italy for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. Canada is aiming for third place finish, boasting a roster of more than 200 strong.

Also: Three police officers from Mississauga, Ontario are suspended in connection with a widespread corruption and organized crime case that swept up 27 people – including one former and seven current Toronto cops. So far the trio hasn’t been charged in the investigation in which crimes ranging from bribe taking to conspiring to commit murder have been laid against the others.  

And: Salt of the Earth. We check out Canada’s soaring thirst for road salt, and why our supply is barely keeping up with this winter’s demands.

Plus: U.S.-Iran talks, Trump’s racist ‘Truth’, Canada opens shop in Greenland, and more.