A roundup of notable obituaries from the week ending Jan. 20.
Putin Henchmen Threaten ‘Tens of Thousands’ of Dead U.S. Troops – The Daily Beast
Putin Henchmen Threaten ‘Tens of Thousands’ of Dead U.S. Troops The Daily BeastRussian patriarch gives doomsday warning to Moscow’s rivals Anadolu Agency | EnglishView Full Coverage on Google News
Woman dead, suspect in custody after seemingly unprovoked Toronto attack
Toronto police have taken a suspect into custody after an elderly woman was killed in a seemingly unprovoked attack in broad daylight.
New measures won’t help N.S. hospitals, doctors say
A group of Halifax emergency room doctors have written an open letter to Premier Tim Houston, saying new measures intended to help hospitals won’t address the root of the problem unless more beds are made available to speed up access to care.
Danielle Smith staffer challenged border blockade cases: sources
A staffer in Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s office sent emails to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service challenging prosecutors’ assessment of Coutts border blockade cases, sources tell CBC News.
Germany holds out on Ukraine tank pledge
Germany continues to hold out on a decision to send Leopard 2 tanks to aid Ukraine against Russia’s invasion, potentially scuttling a military aid agreement among allies.
Northern Arizona dealing with even more snow
Parts of Arizona’s high country will end the week the same way as it began: with snow. FOX 10’s Nicole Garcia reports.
.C. bank robbers planned to kill as many officers as possible
Two brothers who were suspects in a 2022 Saanich, B.C., bank robbery planned to shoot and kill as many police officers as possible, according to an investigation by the RCMP.
St. John’s residents feud with neighbour over flood lights
Residents of St. John’s Outer Battery area are feuding with a neighbour over bright flood lights that are allegedly always on. Police have already charged the lights’ owner with mischief, but he has refused to take them down — or turn them off.
Rural China faces potential COVID catastrophe during Lunar New Year
With COVID-19 raging in China, and millions on the move for the Lunar New Year, the country’s rural areas could be facing a health catastrophe. These areas often have aging populations and poor access to medical care.