World Report February 3: Tuesday's top stories in 10 minutes
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Feb 3, 2026 Coverage of a tragic crash that killed three junior hockey players and the community's grief. A Newfoundland woman demands an inquiry after her husband waited over 10 hours in an ER. A major bank is fined for overcharging discounted-plan customers. A US-India trade move sends markets higher. A Toronto church celebrates 200 years and its role in Black and newcomer history.
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Junior Players Killed En Route To Practice
- Three junior hockey players died in a crash en route to practice about an hour outside Calgary, shocking the hockey community.
- Nathan Bosa and local associations described grief, solidarity, and asked for gestures like porch hockey sticks to honour the fallen.
BMO Fined For Longrunning Overcharges
- The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada fined BMO $4 million after finding systemic overcharging on discounted plans from 2010–2024.
- BMO refunded affected accounts, paid interest and made a charitable donation but was criticized for negligent controls.
Woman Seeks Inquiry After Husband Dies In ER
- Betty Lou Power says her husband Robert died after waiting about 10.5 hours in a Carbonear hospital ER waiting area without adequate reassessment.
- She has met health officials, calls the event negligence, and seeks an inquiry for accountability.