Air Canada nixes Cuba flights; O'Hara's cause of death; Olympian's redemption

Air Canada nixes Cuba flights; O'Hara's cause of death; Olympian's redemption

Author: Global News February 10, 2026 Duration: 26:18
Touria Izri explains why Air Canada is suspending flights to Cuba, and what it means for tourists trying to get out. Jeff Semple has the medical examiner's report on how beloved Canadian acting legend Catherine O'Hara died. The ransom deadline for Nancy Guthrie has now expired. Jackson Proskow reports on NBC 'Today' co-anchor Savannah Guthrie's 11th hour plea to the public, and where things stand in the search for her 84-year-old mother. Colin D'Mello reports on Ontario's police watchdog launching a provincewide review into police corruption. Mike Armstrong reports from Milan on Canadian freestyle skier Megan Oldham making the podium at the Olympics. Heather Yourex-West reports on what a new poll reveals Albertans' feelings on separating from Canada, and how each side is getting their news. Plus, a celebration of diversity and unity: Heidi Petracek explains why Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was so much more than a concert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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