National News Briefs
- National Ribbon Skirt Day – Canada is marking the first National Ribbon Skirt Day on Wednesday – an event inspired by a young girl who was shamed for wearing one to school several years ago. The colourful garment is worn by Indigenous women at cultural events and as a show of pride. (Global News)
- Funeral Held For OPP Officer – Hundreds attended OPP Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala’s funeral at an arena in his hometown of Barrie today. The officer was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 27 and was remembered at his funeral as a hero, a loving brother and a gifted athlete who embraced his Polish roots. (CBC).
- Man Suspected Of Intentionally Driving Off Cliff – The driver of a car that plunged off a cliff in Northern California, seriously wounding two children and a second adult after the 250-foot drop, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and child abuse. (CP24)
- Republicans Fail To Elect House Leader – Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failed again to win the U.S. House speakership on Wednesday in dramatic fourth-round voting, as the chamber plunged into Day Two of the new Congress. House Republicans’ inability to unify behind a Speaker candidate is preventing the chamber from beginning its legislative business. (CBC)
