Your World Tonight Olympic Opening Ceremony, police corruption case widens, Canada’s salt shortage, and more.
Feb 6, 2026
Colin Butler, CBC reporter on Ontario road salt supply; Michelle Song, CBC journalist covering the widening Toronto police corruption probe; Sarah Levitt, CBC reporter in Italy on the Milano‑Cortina 2026 opening. They discuss Canada’s strained road salt logistics. They cover the expanding police corruption investigation in Toronto. They report from Italy on the Olympic opening ceremony and Team Canada’s parade.
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Flag Bearers Lead Emotional Parade
- In Livigno, veteran skiers Mikaël Kingsbury and Marielle Thompson led Team Canada through snow amid local fan zones.
- Families like Elena Gaskell's watched proudly after her comeback from a torn ACL prevented competing in Beijing.
Corruption Probe Crosses Police Forces
- A major Toronto police corruption probe expanded to involve Peel Regional Police with three suspensions.
- Investigators allege officers leaked database information used in extortion, robberies and shootings.
Privacy Risks From Internal Data Access
- Experts warn leaked internal records show a privacy risk across many law-enforcement agencies, not just police.
- Personal and sensitive data collected legitimately can be repurposed for criminal activity when abused.