“Rock Legend David Crosby Dies at 81: A Look at News Events in January 2023”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : December 18, 2023 – 1:30 AM

A look at news events in January 2023:

Canada celebrated the first National Ribbon Skirt Day on January 4th, following the passing of a bill in Parliament. The day was inspired by 10-year-old Isabella Kulak, who wore a ribbon skirt to her school in rural Saskatchewan in December 2020. Despite initially being told her outfit wasn’t formal enough, the school division later apologized.

In response to surging COVID-19 cases, Canada implemented new regulations on January 5th, requiring airline passengers from China, Hong Kong, and Macau to provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test. Similar rules had already been put in place by the United States and several countries in the EU.

Canada emerged victorious once again at the world junior hockey championship on January 5th. The host country defeated Czechia 3-2 in the final game, with Dylan Guenther scoring the winning goal in overtime. This marked Canada’s second consecutive gold medal win at the tournament.

Supporters of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro stormed Congress, the Supreme Court, and the presidential palace on January 8th, calling for a military intervention to restore Bolsonaro to power. This incident mirrored the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. After the chaos, hundreds of people were arrested.

Tragedy struck in southeastern B.C. on January 9th when a police officer was killed and another critically injured in an avalanche near Kaslo. The officers were on snowmobiles when they were hit by the snowslide. The Nelson Police Board confirmed the incident and expressed condolences to the families.

The Girl Guides of Canada renamed their Brownies branch to “Embers” on January 11th. The decision came after the organization found that the previous name dissuaded some racialized girls and women from joining. The new name, chosen through an online vote, was preferred over the alternative option, “Comets.”

Explosions and a fire in St. Catharines, Ontario on January 12th resulted in one person being seriously injured. The incident occurred at a hazardous waste facility before spreading to a nearby industrial building. Unfortunately, the injured person passed away the following day.

Another tragic explosion took place on January 12th at a propane facility in St-Roch-de-l’Achigan, north of Montreal. Three workers lost their lives in the explosion, and fire officials had to withdraw due to the risk of further explosions.

Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, died in Los Angeles on January 12th at the age of 54. Her mother, Priscilla Presley, confirmed the news. Lisa Marie was a singer-songwriter and had a successful music career.

China faced criticism in mid-January after releasing data revealing nearly 60,000 COVID-19 and COVID-19-related deaths since early December. The Chinese government had been accused of failing to report accurate pandemic statistics. The death toll included deaths directly caused by COVID-19 and fatalities resulting from other ailments combined with COVID-19.

Former Ontario lieutenant-governor David Onley passed away at the age of 72 on January 14th. Onley, who had a visible disability due to childhood polio, was the first disabled person to hold the lieutenant-governor position. He advocated for accessibility issues throughout his life.

A regional passenger plane crashed into a gorge in Nepal on January 15th, claiming the lives of all 72 people on board. The plane was landing at a newly opened airport in Pokhara after a short flight from Kathmandu.

Former NHL player Wayne (Gino) Odjick died at the age of 52 on January 15th. Odjick played for the Vancouver Canucks, New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers, and Montreal Canadiens during his 12-season career. He had been battling amyloidosis, a disease that affected his organs and heart.

Rock legend David Crosby passed away at the age of 81 on January 18th. Crosby was a founding member of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash. He was known for his contributions to the folk-rock movement and his distinctive voice.

Tragedy struck again on January 21st when the second off-duty officer caught in an avalanche in the British Columbia Interior died. Const. Mathieu Nolet suffered severe internal injuries and was unable to recover. The officers were skiing in a mountain pass near Kaslo when they were swept away by an avalanche.

A shooting at a dance club in California on January 21st resulted in the deaths of 10 people. The shooter, identified as 72-year-old Huu Can Tran, later killed himself as officers closed in on him. The shooting occurred during Lunar New Year celebrations in Monterey Park, and 10 others were wounded.

The death toll rose to 11 in a mass shooting at a Los Angeles-area ballroom dance hall on January 23rd. One of the 10 people injured in the attack died from their injuries.

Hazel McCallion, the longtime mayor of Mississauga, Ontario, passed away at the age of 101 on January 29th. McCallion, affectionately known as “Hurricane Hazel,” served as mayor for over three decades and was a prominent political figure.

The World Health Organization decided not to declare an end to the global COVID-19 public health emergency on January 30th. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus cited rising death rates and emphasized that the actual number of deaths was likely much higher.

Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull died at the age of 84 on January 30th. Hull was the first player in NHL history to score more than 50 goals in a single season. He played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Hartford Whalers, and Winnipeg Jets during his career.

A suicide bombing at a mosque inside a police compound in Peshawar, Pakistan, on January 30th claimed the lives of at least 100 people. The attack occurred during prayers, with over 300 worshippers inside the mosque. A commander for the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the bombing..