National News Briefs
- Via Rail Apologies To Passengers – Via Rail has issued an apology to travellers affected by their December train disruptions. Via Rail will be offering a full refund to passengers whose trains were cancelled between Dec. 24 and 26 and travel credits to those whose trains were immobilized. (BlogTO)
- Nexus To Clear Backlog – Canada and the United States are promising a new interview option for Nexus applicants in an effort to address a backlog of thousands of applications. The backlog happened when offices on both sides of the border were closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (CBC)
- Russia Takes Strategic Town In Ukraine – Russia has reportedly captured the strategic town of Soledar in eastern Ukraine, a victory that would mark the first significant battlefield gain for the invading forces after months of defeats. Taking Soledar would move Russia closer to encircling the city of Bakhmut, a key transportation juncture in the Donbas region. (Globe and Mail)
- Brazilian Riot Arrest – A Brazilian Supreme Court judge ordered the arrest of the capital’s most recent public security chief after supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro led a rampage through government buildings. Supporters of Bolsonaro, who refused to accept his election defeat, stormed Congress, the Supreme Court and the presidential palace on Sunday. (Reuters)
