• Murray Sinclair dies, U.S. election final hours, greenhouse gas cap and more
    Nov 4 2024

    Judge. Senator. Activist. Canada is remembering the life and legacy of Murray Sinclair. His family confirmed the 73 year old died today. Best remembered for leading the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Sinclair spent years listening to residential school survivors – bringing to light historical traumas that continue to shape Canada’s relationship with Indigenous people today.


    And: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are both making an aggressive final push -- fitting for what's been a particularly aggressive campaign for the U-S presidency. And some of the aggression is leading officials to increase security measures for candidates, and voting officials.


    Also: Canada’s federal government unveils its draft plan to impose a greenhouse gas emissions cap on the country’s oil and gas sector. The goal: cap emissions 35 per cent below 2019 levels. The plan is prompting fury from Alberta’s premier.



    Plus: Protests at Hindu and Sikh temples in B-C and Ontario, the legendary hit-maker and producer Quincy Jones has died and much more.

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    26 mins
  • Final strides in battleground states, looming port strike, racism exhibition and more.
    Nov 3 2024

    The race for the White House is in its final stride. With just two days until Election Day, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are making a final blitz in battleground states. Also: In British Columbia, Employers are poised to lock out hundreds of foremen as early as tomorrow after their union issued a strike notice. Without an agreement, the entire west coast port system could grind to a halt, costing hundreds of millions in daily trade. Plus: "Behind Racism: Challenging the way we think." That's the name of a touring exhibition

    which shows how bias forms in the brain, and how to interrupt it before it turns into discrimination and much more.

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    30 mins
  • U.S. presidential election approaches, Alberta's United Conservative Party chooses their next leader, Raptors hall of famer Vince Carter's jersey honoured at Scotiabank Arena and more.
    Nov 2 2024

    On the final days of the U.S. election campaign, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are stopping off in key battleground states and making their closing arguments. Also: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will continue to lead the United Conservative Party after winning by a huge margin of 91.5 percent. Plus: Raptors hall of famer Vince Carter's jersey is being retired at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena which is a first for the team and much more.

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    29 mins
  • Battle in battleground states, UCP leadership, walking pneumonia, and more
    Nov 1 2024

    Heading into the final weekend of the U.S. presidential campaign, both candidates are striving for the vote in swing states. Kamala Harris says Donald Trump should be disqualified for his violent rhetoric against former U.S. lawmaker Liz Cheney, after Trump seemed to suggest she should be put before a firing squad.


    And: Alberta’s United Conservative Party is facing a test of its unity. Tomorrow, members will vote in a leadership review for Premier Danielle Smith. The party's annual general meeting is taking place in Red Deer this weekend and Smith’s future will depend on who shows up.


    Also: Canadian doctors are seeing more cases of walking pneumonia than usual, especially in children. It's usually mild, but it can get serious.


    Plus… Asylum seekers evicted with three days notice, cashback when you buy a home, Spain flood recovery, and much more.

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    26 mins
  • Alberta trans laws, election integrity, Taylor Swift effect, and more
    Oct 31 2024

    Alberta’s government unveils a raft of healthcare reforms – including several policies relating to transgender and transitioning youth. The measures aim to regulate sex education, pronouns, participation in sports, and gender affirming care.


    And: Donald Trump says he will be a “protector of women, whether the women like it or not.” We’ll look at the inflammatory rhetoric that has become a feature of Trump's campaign – from personal insults to dehumanizing language, and repeated attacks on voting integrity.


    Also: Faster subways, more buses, and better cell reception. Those are just a few of the things being planned in Toronto ahead of Taylor Swift coming to town. The music mega-star has been drawing big crowds everywhere she goes. And officials in Canada’s biggest city say they’re doing everything they can to keep basic infrastructure from being swamped by a sea of fans.


    Plus…. Courting the Mormons, more victims of Mohamed Al Fayed, fracking in the U.S., and more.

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    27 mins
  • French elections, Democrats weigh their options, The Spanish ship coming to Canada
    Jul 7 2024

    A coalition of leftist parties is projected to win the most seats in France's snap election - a surprise turnaround from the predicted surge of the far-right National Rally party. Also: The calls are slowly growing louder - for Joe Biden to drop out of the U.S. presidential race. And so -- some Democrats are talking about the possibility of passing the torch. Plus: A Spanish Galleon ship that sank in Labrador in the 16th century is being recreated - with plans to set sail once again.

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    28 mins
  • Advance directive MAID, Biden trash talk, floods in Spain, and more
    Oct 30 2024

    Patients in Quebec can now ask - in advance - for medical assistance in dying, otherwise known as MAID. Quebec is the first province in the country to make the change, even though it’s still illegal in federal law.


    Also: U.S. President Joe Biden creates a new headache for Kamala Harris. Biden says he was misunderstood when he referred to Donald Trump supporters as "garbage". But he’s provided potent ammunition to the Trump campaign, and not for the first time.


    And: In southeastern Spain, flash floods have left more than 90 people dead, marking one of the worst natural disasters the country has faced in decades. Three days of mourning have been declared, as search and rescue efforts continue.


    Plus: Alberta meat safety, Trudeau says he’s focused on the next election, menopause marketing, and more.

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    27 mins