Episode's summary
A new kind of spyware that can be planted on your device – without a single click from you. Also: Canadian research is raising red flags about ultra-processed foods. The study suggests eating too much of it could increase your chances of having a stroke or developing dementia. And: The new White House spokesperson has repeatedly described herself as a lawyer. But it appears she never passed the bar in any jurisdiction. Plus: More than 30 children dead in school collapse in Pakistan, teenager dies in occupied West Bank, NATO countries race to counter Russian drones, and more.
A new kind of spyware that can be planted on your device – without a single click from you. Also: Canadian research is raising red flags about ultra-processed foods. The study suggests eating too much of it could increase your chances of having a stroke or developing dementia. And: The new White House spokesperson has repeatedly described herself as a lawyer. But it appears she never passed the bar in any jurisdiction. Plus: More than 30 children dead in school collapse in Pakistan, teenager dies in occupied West Bank, NATO countries race to counter Russian drones, and more.
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Zero-click spyware targets devices worldwide
ListenedA new kind of spyware that can be planted on your device – without a single click from you. Also: Canadian research is raising red flags about ultra-processed foods. The study suggests eating too much of it could increase your chances of having a stroke or developing dementia. And: The new White House spokesperson has repeatedly described herself as a lawyer. But it appears she never passed the bar in any jurisdiction. Plus: More than 30 children dead in school collapse in Pakistan, teenager dies in occupied West Bank, NATO countries race to counter Russian drones, and more.
Three military reserve members face kidnapping, firearm charges.
ListenedThree Canadian Armed Forces reservists are among seven people charged in connection with a plot to kidnap and rob a victim of crypto currency in Toronto. Also: Ukrainian officials say Starlink restrictions weaken the country’s ability to protect itself against Russian attacks. And: Affordability emerges as the leading election issue of the U.S. midterms and that is bad news for Republicans. Plus: Canada courts India’s trade, last push for votes in Alberta's referendum, flags as a tool of intimidation in the occupied West Bank, and Canadian companies showcase their anti-drone technologies for military use.
A death in Georgia shuts down rollercoasters in the U.S. and Canada
ListenedExperts say rollercoasters are extremely safe, despite the fatal incident at a Six Flags park in Georgia. Also: The Vatican reveals Pope Leo has lung cancer, after he has surgery to remove a growth. And: A 30-year-old cold case murder trial in P.E.I. has fallen apart. The crown says Charlottetown police lost key evidence. Plus: Advance polls are open for Alberta's referendum on whether to vote on sovereignty for the province, the man convicted of killing rapper Tupac Shakur is sentenced, and a new way of seeing your favourite musician — via hologram.
Staff picks: Canada pivots from U.S., kids use AI for counselling, a big glut of donated clothes, and more
ListenedCanadian businesses find new product innovations to make up for lost U.S. markets. And Ottawa works with Europe on a daring plan to get around the U.S. hold on international payment systems through VISA and Mastercard. And: AI is becoming a companion of choice for a growing number of teens looking for emotional support. It’s worrying experts. But in New Brunswick, an ambitious curriculum change is teaching kids from a young age to be the ones in control of AI tools. Also: The popularity of used clothing shops is rising, but thrift stores are starting to drown under a flood of clothing donations. Much is going to waste now because fast fashion is overwhelming them. Plus: A big expansion of a uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan will make Canada a leading producer. But the Rook 1 mine is already improving the lives of the Indigenous people being hired to work on it. Also, new lockers are popping up in Canadian parks offering free access to sports gear, like soccer balls. And it’s finding a lot of takers.
Riyadh's international airport hit by missile strikes, and more
ListenedOfficials in Saudi Arabia say the international airport in Riyadh has come under attack for the second time in 24 hours. It comes after a strike on Saturday killed more than a dozen people and injured hundreds more. Canada has joined other nations in condemning the attacks, that are being claimed by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Also: Hurricane Simon has hit towns and popular tourist areas along Mexico's southwest coast. The eye of the category 4 storm has so far remained off the coast as it moves north. But even without a direct landfall, Simon has brought damaging winds, storm surge and flooding. And: Steel-maker Stelco says despite pressure from Ottawa, it's going ahead with laying off hundreds of Ontario workers. Last week, the federal government issued an ultimatum to the company: Produce a plan to keep those jobs, or be taken to court. The CEO of Stelco’s parent company insists, they are operating within the law. Plus: Malaysia's mass deportation of refugees from Myanmar, Minneapolis residents…
Hurricane Isaias hits the gulf coast, and more
ListenedHurricane Isaias has made landfall in the southeastern United States as a Category 2 storm. Crews in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle are now working to clean up the debris, and restore power to nearly a million people. Meanwhile in the Pacific, Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel are bringing destructive winds, storm surges and rain to coastal areas of Mexico and the U.S. Also: The French government is trying to put an end to a nationwide student uprising. For more than two weeks, high school students have taken to the streets to protest the conditions in their schools. So far, the demonstrators have been unmoved by proposals from officials, and they are vowing to keep marching until all of their demands are met. And: Once upon a time, record labels promoting new, up and coming pop stars devised a strategy to bring their artists to the youth: shopping mall tours. But as the era of the boy band faded away, and malls went into decline, those tours stopped. Now, a staple brand of malls everywhere is…
Canada’s economy sheds more jobs in September
ListenedThe decline of 68,000 jobs comes despite predictions of growth from economists and after tens of thousands of jobs were lost in August. Also: Canada is the only G7 nation that has no capacity to launch its own satellites into space. Now, several Canadian companies are working to change that. And: Outrage over the Pentagon’s plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood killer Nidal Hassan. Plus: Landmark Supreme Court decision, a conversation with Alberta separatist leader Mitch Sylvestre, and Nobel Peace Prize for International Criminal Court Judge Navi Pillay.
A surge in deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians
ListenedA Russian glide bomb kills 30 people in eastern Ukraine, as Moscow increasingly targets civilians and civilian infrastructure. Also: Ottawa unveils a $2 billion rebate program available to hundreds of thousands of Canadian households to install heat pumps in an effort to save them money and lower emissions. And: The city of Montreal unveils its plans to protect vulnerable people from the cold this winter. Plus: Polls suggest a Democratic surge ahead of U.S. midterm elections, continuing opposition to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s signature economic legislation, Canadian students’ math skills are sliding, and what happens when a giant AI data centre comes to town?
Ottawa: no MAID for people suffering only from mental illness
ListenedThe Liberal government will indefinitely ban access to medically assisted death for people who are only suffering from a mental illness. Also: Calls for responsibility for online platforms that allow their users to plan violence, after revelations the Tumbler Ridge shooter used Discord to plan the attack. And: A day of grief and reflection in Israel as the country marks the third anniversary of October 7th attacks by Hamas. Plus: Lawyers for Christa Pike say she is angry and confused after her botched execution, Ozempic for kids, and a small green crab creates a huge problem for Newfoundland.
An American is charged in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
ListenedA 30-year-old Washington State resident is accused of offering advice, money and "technical assistance" to the shooter in the six months leading up to the killings. Police also say the two conspired to try to livestream the attack. Also: Quebec has elected a separatist government — what it means for Alberta and the future of the Canadian federation. And: Three years after the October 7th Hamas attacks against Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is again being accused of ignoring warnings. Plus: Ottawa’s ultimatum to Stelco’s owners, the far-reaching consequences of the Warner Bros. - Paramount mega-merger, and why is whey protein so expensive?
Quebec braces for potential change as voters go to the polls
ListenedPeople in Quebec are casting their votes to determine who will lead the next government. Also: Canadians born abroad face years of waiting to receive their citizenship certificates after a recent change in legislation. And: The most comprehensive study yet confirms Black mothers face a much higher risk of complications before and after birth, pointing to systemic racism. Plus: Violent student protests in France enter another week, the boys are not all right, and does Russia have an outbreak of the plague?
U.S. Coast Guard calls off search for missing medical plane, and more
ListenedAfter a rigorous search in the open waters off the Massachusetts coast, the U.S. Coast Guard has called off the search for six people that were onboard a Canadian medical flight that vanished on Saturday. The Ontario registered jet travelling from Bermuda to Boston lost radar contact after the pilot signaled an in-flight emergency. Also: With four weeks until the U.S. midterms decide control of Congress, President Donald Trump is on a swing through conservative strongholds. Confronting low poll numbers, the President is promising economic disaster if voters defect - while pitching cash payouts if Republicans hold power. And: In Italy, The fight against organized crime is remembered through stories of police officers, prosecutors and judges who took it on...and sometimes paid with their lives. But women from Mafia families have also played a crucial role. As Italy marks 35 years since the creation of its witness protection program, you'll hear from the women who've spoken out. Plus: Final campaign day in…
The search for a missing air ambulance, and more
ListenedThe U.S. Coast Guard crews is conducting a major search and rescue operation off the coast of Massachusetts. They're looking for an Ontario based air ambulance carrying six people that vanished off radar near Nantucket. Also: E-scooter injuries have nearly tripled in the past year. So doctors and police are urging parents to treat them as serious vehicles rather than toys. While Ottawa considers establishing national safety standards, a new CBC Marketplace investigation reveals a dangerous regulatory grey zone that's allowing the high-speed devices to be sold in stores - along with models marketed to kids. And: Florida residents will soon vote on whether to scrap residential property taxes. If they do, It'll mean municipalities will have less money for things like infrastructure, water management and emergency services. But the state's governor has a solution to make up for the revenue loss: tax Canadians more. You'll hear how snowbirds are reacting. Plus: How Alberta separation would affect Canada's…
New York state takes over Cornell 7 investigation
ListenedNew York’s Attorney General Letitia James will now lead an investigation into allegations of gang rape at Cornell University. Also: Under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, G7 nations agree to open up their oil reserves, but will it bring down fuel prices? And: Canada’s top civilian honour for actor and activist Michael J. Fox. Plus: A separatist party could form the next government in Quebec – which would create a new challenge for Ottawa, India’s protest Cockroach Janta party takes aim at the country’s top election official, and soccer giant Manchester City is pushing back against accusations of large-scale financial rule-breaking.
A new Alberta oil pipeline to B.C. is a step closer to reality
ListenedA new pipeline carrying Alberta bitumen to southern B.C. has been declared a project of national interest. Ottawa will fast track approvals and consultations for the West Coast Pacific Link – drawing praise from industry and pushback from some First Nations and environmental groups. Also: New details of the botched execution of Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike. And: Canadian Joshua Kutryk is among four astronauts on a joint NASA-SpaceX mission to the International Space Station. Plus: India celebrates the “hero” pilot credited with preventing a Flydubai crash; Canada, the U.S. and other G20 nations talk trade in Milwaukee; and pollution alert! Would you wear a gadget that warns you of bad air?
A tragic accident in BC casts a shadow over Canada’s solemn day.
ListenedEvents across Canada mark the Day for Truth and Reconciliation, but in B.C., the solemn day is marred by a tragic accident. Also: Israeli officials say passengers and crew of a FlyDubai flight foiled a co-pilot's attempt to crash the aircraft, after he stabbed the pilot and sent the jet plunging nearly 14,000 feet. And: The American CEO of the company that owns Stelco defends the decision to idle a Hamilton steel plant. Plus: Six years for manslaughter for a Nova Scotia man who killed his ailing wife, Russia’s drones target Ukrainian grain exports, Fort McMurray’s big hopes for a new pipeline, and testosterone treatments for menopause -- yay or nay?
A multi-billion-dollar plan to double LNG exports from BC port
ListenedPrime Minister Mark Carney says the expansion of the LNG Canada terminal in Kitimat will create thousands of jobs and strengthen Canada’s trade ties with Asia. Also: A B.C. judge stays drug trafficking charges against two harm reduction activists, saying parts of Canada’s drug laws are unconstitutional. And: U.S. President Donald Trump and AI executives sign a voluntary accord on artificial intelligence standards and protections. Plus: How Canada’s economy is coping with economic headwinds; cancer-causing infections; and the P.E.I. oyster fishery looks for ways to deal with a devastating disease.
Tariffs and import bans: Washington steps up the trade war.
ListenedThe United States is set to ban a select number of Canadian imports starting Tuesday. Also: Hamilton steel plant Stelco is laying off hundreds of workers in an effort to survive the effects of US tariffs. And: The view from Maine: Donald Trump’s tariffs may help Democrats unseat Republican senator Susan Collins. Plus: Condemnation of a white supremacist gathering in B.C., five suspects arrested near a U.K. military base are released on bail, and Hockey Night in Canada returns — with a twist.
Five U.K. men arrested in alleged terrorism plot, and more
ListenedA small, English village remains evacuated tonight following the arrests of five men near an air-base. Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation, and bomb disposal units were called to the scene Also: A day after flatly rejecting a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump tells Axios negotiations with Iran could resume as early as this week. Though Iranian state media says no talks are planned. With the price of gas creating strong headwinds for Republicans in November's midterms, some Trump allies are now trying to distance themselves from the President. And: In Mexico City, Thousands flooded the streets to mark a grim anniversary. After twelve years, there are still no clear answers for the families of forty-three missing students. They're demanding the military turn over hundreds of pages of case files, as President Claudia Sheinbaum prepares to release a major update on the case. Plus: One week left in the Quebec provincial election campaign, Imran Khan's son…
Canada's foreign affairs minister speaks to the U.N., and more
ListenedForeign Affairs Minister Anita Anand addressed the United Nations General Assembly today - laying out Canada’s vision on everything from Arctic sovereignty to the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Also: Members of a First Nation in northern Ontario are eager to return home, after a sewage spill in August prompted the community to declare a state of emergency. And: Smart glasses with video cameras are becoming more common. But some people in the night-life industry say, that's changed the way people experience the dance floor - and they're trying to bring the scene back to a more analog time. Plus: Donald Trump's plan to reduce drug prices, B.C.'s outdated fire forecasting, and more.
ChatGPT and Tumbler Ridge shootings: New allegations
ListenedA new investigative report from American magazine Mother Jones says the chatbot told the shooter how to avoid its own safeguards. Also: Police are investigating a threatening email sent to Muslim schools across Canada. And: The U.S. trade representative says Washington is in no hurry to reach a deal with Canada. Plus: New poll suggests slipping support for Alberta sovereignty and Premier Danielle Smith; CBC News speaks to a Canadian drone operator in Ukraine; and will Quebec City get its own CFL team?
Police call shooting outside Ontario synagogue a hate attack
ListenedAlso: Canada’s quiet preparations for a potential U.S. invasion. And: U.S. President Donald Trump rolls out the red carpet for his Chinese counterpart. Plus: Palestinian and Israeli leaders trade accusations at the UN General Assembly; a rise in lithium battery fires prompts calls for regulation; backlash against restaurants using AI for photos of their food; and when traditions and environment collide.
War in Iran and AI concerns take centre stage at the U.N.
ListenedAlso: Texas has a change of heart on AI data centres. Should Canada pay attention? And: B.C.’s David Eby under fire for calling a snap provincial election. Plus: Sentencing hearing begins for Ontario’s convicted poison seller, El Niño’s deadly path, and migrants who risk everything to cross into Mexico despite U.S. crackdown.
B.C. goes to the polls amid opposition disarray; and more
ListenedU.S. President Donald Trump once again threatens to “annihilate” Iran in a speech to the UN General Assembly. And: The U.S., Denmark and Greenland unveil the details of a new security pact that gives Washington more military access. Plus: Pushback against the new economic legislation by the Liberal government, waving the (Alberta) flag, the plight of the man known as the “Father of Nunavut”, and what happened to all the hurricanes?
A shootout outside a synagogue shocks Belleville, Ontario; and more
ListenedThe Liberal government of Mark Carney introduces major economic legislation on the opening day of Parliament. The intended goal is to speed up development and keep labour peace. And: Families of the victims of the Air India Flight 182 bombing say the RCMP told them that after 41 years, the investigation is now inactive. Plus: Three major U.S. news organizations sue the Trump administration after being barred from the White House; who are the Houthis? And Quebec parties' promises to boost the birth rate in the province.
Carney meets with France's President, B.C. Conservative leader steps down, Ed Sheeran responds to tour criticism, and more
ListenedPrime Minister Mark Carney is on a diplomatic and domestic blitz. Fresh off talks with French President Emmanuel Macron to deepen ties with Europe, Carney returns to Ottawa tonight as Parliament prepares to re-open. His government's first priority - major economic legislation to fast-track projects and overhaul labor laws. But opposition leaders are bracing for a fight. Also: Kerry-Lynne Findlay, the embattled leader of British Columbia's Conservative Party, has stepped down. In recent days, Findlay's caucus lost 14 MLAs - Eleven of whom resigned, and three who were booted by party leadership. We'll have more on what happened, and where the party goes amid a potential snap election. And: Ed Sheeran is responding to public outcry after opener Macklemore was dropped from his tour over pro-Palestinian remarks. At his first concert since Macklemore's departure, Sheeran apologized to fans in Philadelphia last night -hours after a protest was held near his concert venue. Plus: Ukraine's struggle to fight off…
U.S. security deal on Greenland, Liberal Party wraps up talks in Ottawa, Donald Trump bans reporters from the White House, and more
ListenedDenmark and Greenland state any agreement with the United States would not compromise Greenland's sovereignty. It puts an end to the year long tension after Donald Trump’s threat to seize the Arctic island – but the details on the deal are still scarce. And, The Federal Liberal party wraps a two day caucus in Ottawa ahead of a return to the House of Commons on Monday. Also, President Trump has banned reporters from CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House. He says it's because those outlets are biased against his administration. And, British pop star Ed Sheeran is in Philadelphia tonight in his first concert since Macklemore was taken off his U.S. tour. The rapper was dropped after shouting "Free Palestine" at a show earlier this month. In response -- all of Sheeran's supporting acts pulled out -- including his backing band. Ride-hailing app Uber has changed how people get around cities. But has failed to take off in one of Africa's largest market. Plus, It's the closing weekend of the Toronto…
Liberals gather in Ottawa, political drama in B.C., time zone confusion, and more
ListenedPrime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal caucus are meeting in Ottawa — laying out their agenda ahead of the fall sitting of Parliament, set to begin Monday. And: B.C.’s political map is also changing as more Conservative MLAs leave, and the new CentreBC party gains some members. Also: Canada’s time zones map is getting complicated, as another province stops making the twice-yearly change. Plus: Shifting priorities in Quebec’s election campaign, the latest in the Kennedy Center drama, beekeepers warn the harm from the latest U.S. tariffs on Canadian honey will extend far beyond their industry, and more.
Carney’s European speech, Stellantis negotiations, deepfakes of doctors, and more
ListenedThe Prime Minister is pitching European lawmakers on a deeper alliance with the EU. The idea has its critics on both sides of the Atlantic. And it’s the clearest sign yet of where Canada is placing its bets as the trade war with Washington drags on. And: The union representing some 9,000 workers in Ontario urges Stellantis not to sell off its Brampton plant, calling it a symbol of Canada's entire auto industry. Also: During the pandemic, many Canadian doctors became household names like Canada’s former top doctor Theresa Tam, and B.C.’s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry. Scammers are taking advantage of that fame — to create AI-deepfakes, in order to sell fake cures online. Plus: Canadian companies adapting to tariffs, Aberta’s dual-practice healthcare model, tragedy in Yemen, and more.
Canada invited to be associate EU member, U.S. lawmakers push back on tariffs, Bishnoi gang threats, and more
ListenedEuropean Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to be the first “associate” member of the EU. What that means is still undefined, but it’s being envisioned as stretching beyond the existing (but still not fully ratified) Canada-EU trade agreement. And: As Canada pursues closer ties with Europe, one Republican senator says that will hurt the chances of a deal with the U.S. At the same time, some American lawmakers are planning a trip to Canada to try to mend fences amid the trade war. Also: CBC News has access to documents that suggest the India-based Bishnoi gang feels emboldened in its operations in Canada. The trove of documents shows how law enforcement here is responding. Plus: Alberta separation costs, Conservative caucus meeting, and more.
Private airport investment, mega deduction lure, AI Canadian-style, and more
ListenedPrime Minister Mark Carney plans to open up Canada's four largest airports to private investment. The airports will still be publicly owned, but Carney is predicting the change could bring tens of billions of dollars. And: Carney is trying multiple tactics with a common goal: getting companies — both domestic and foreign — to spend more money in Canada. Find out what the “mega deduction” is. Also: What Canada’s AI leaders are saying about calls to regulate or slow down the technology. Plus: Alberta NDP flips a Conservative seat in Calgary, FBI head faces senate questioning, and more.
Luring investors to Canada, Trump calls AI warnings a hoax, Sydney Sweeney ad controversy, and more
ListenedPrime Minister Mark Carney is working to attract investment to Canada — as much as $1 trillion by the end of the decade. Sounds like a win for Canadians. But not everyone is happy about the plans. And: AI leaders want more regulation from the U.S. government, saying their own technology could be an existential risk to humanity. But President Donald Trump calls their concerns a conspiracy and a hoax. Also: Backlash against a new ad campaign for a sports betting app. It features a nearly nude Sydney Sweeney, which female athletes say undermines women’s sports. Plus: Canada draws closer to the European Union, Heated Rivalry author works to save libraries in Nova Scotia, Russia attacks Ukrainian rail infrastructure, and more.
Canada Investment Summit, Trump dismisses concerns over AI, Boxer George Chuvalo dead at 89, and more
ListenedPrime Minister Carney is welcoming hundreds of investors Toronto - as the federal government's first ever Canada Investment Summit gets underway. As the trade war with the U.S. carries on, the goal of the two-day event is to attract trillions of dollars of new investment money into this country over the next five years. Also: Several notable Artificial Intelligence tech leaders are sounding the alarm - calling for a slow down of the industry and the need for guardrails. It comes after a whistleblower who resigned from AI company Anthropic cautioned the technology could wipe out humanity within the next decade. But U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders in Washington are downplaying the risks - and that can make it more difficult to get those guardrails in place. And: Canadian boxing legend George Chuvalo has died at the age of 89. Chuvalo had two epic bouts with Muhammad Ali - who called him "the toughest man I ever fought". You'll hear more on his acomplishments both in and out of the ring. Plus: The…
Trump in Ireland, Key oil routes attacked in Saudi Arabia, Celine Dion back on stage in Paris, and more
ListenedU.S. President Donald Trump is visiting Ireland with a unified message on trade as he meets with its leaders to talk business. But he's also calling for a unified Ireland - a hot button issue most foreign dignitaries avoid. It wasn't just Irish domestic Trump weighed in on. He also brought up the American trade relationship with Canada. Also: Global energy markets are on high alert today. A coordinated wave of drone strikes and rebel advances in Yemen have choked off Saudi Arabia's vital oil routes. This latest conflict is pushing oil prices even higher. And: Her heart has gone on, and with it -- the hearts of some 30-thousand fans. Celine Dion took the stage in Paris tonight for her first full concert in six years. CBC News is there - and has reaction from fans on the Quebec superstar's emotional comeback. Plus: Rebuilding the federal NDP, the post offices in India helping provide vision care, Montreal Alouettes players learning French, and more.
Remembering 9/11, Liberal cabinet retreat, TIFF People's Festival shift, and more
ListenedIt’s been 25 years since one of the darkest days in American history. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York, on the Pentagon -- and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Today was a day of sombre ceremonies, in the U.S. and Canada. And: In the middle of a trade war the prime minister and his cabinet were talking tariffs... and unity. Also: Is it still “the people’s festival”? TIFF is big business. We look at whether the film festival is getting away from its homespun roots. Plus: Iran-backed Houthis seize positions on Yemen’s western coast, Céline Dion comeback in France, BC politics untangled, and more.
Carney and Zelenskyy’s deal of the century, Trump’s $5,000 midterm promise, 25 years after 9/11 the hunt for the missing continues, and more
ListenedPrime Minister Mark Carney welcomes Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Calgary to sign a 100-year pact on drones and defence, as the Liberal cabinet begins two days of planning in Banff — heavily focused on trade and tariffs — ahead of Parliament's return. And: Closing out his party's first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, President Trump says he will cut a $5,000 cheque to every adult American if Republicans hold Congress, as the GOP tries to rally voters two months out from Election Day. Also: Twenty-five years after the towers fell in a terrorist attack, we go inside the New York City lab where scientists are using cutting-edge DNA tech to identify 9/11's dead — roughly 1,100 people remain unnamed, as the U.S. and Canada prepare to mark Friday’s anniversary. Plus: Diesel prices creep toward a record high as truckers and industry brace for a tight winter, a British man wanted in Mexico on fraud charges tells CBC News he's a victim too, and more.
Trump's new tariff strike on Canada, Ottawa’s risky Saab selection, a former Anthropic staffer’s dire AI warning, and more
ListenedThe trade war escalates again. The White House is set to block a host of Canadian goods — alcohol, dairy, motorcycles — from crossing the border, hours after Canada's own retaliatory tariffs kicked in. Plus: GlobalEye Gamble. How Ottawa picked a Swedish surveillance plane before knowing it could do the job. A CBC News exclusive. And: An ex-Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10 per cent chance AI "kills all humans" — accusing the industry of "gambling with our lives." Also: The worrying slide in Canadian children’s test scores, U.S.-Iran tensions boil over. a $2.2-billion uranium mine bringing new hope to northern Saskatchewan communities, and more.
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs, toxic air in hockey arenas, France art heist, and more
ListenedCanada returns fire in the ongoing trade war with the U.S.. Businesses are already raising prices in response. And that will hit consumers right in their wallets. And: The air in local hockey arenas is filled with more than the shouts of excited parents. The Canadian Medical Association says carbon monoxide is an invisible threat on the ice. Also: Authorities in France are trying to get to the bottom of a brazen art heist at the Renoir Museum on the French Riviera. Plus: Questions for Bombardier, sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements, the air at Ground Zero, and more.
Countdown to retaliatory tariffs, Cape Breton flood, school tech pushback, and more
ListenedThere are no talks scheduled as the deadline approaches for Canada to impose a range of countertariffs on products entering this country from the United States. It’s the latest escalation in the trade fight after negotiations hit an impasse. And: A slow-moving weather system has battered Cape Breton, which left thousands without power and dozens of homes cut off. Also: Techlash: some parents say they are frustrated with the amount of screen time kids are getting in school — and the lack of control over their digital footprint. Plus: Far-right party wins in Germany, Amazon cargo plane crash, back-to-school vaccines, and more.
Nova Scotia flooding, AfD wins German state election, Trump envoys in Kyiv, and more
ListenedThree Nova Scotia counties remain under a state of emergency. Cape Breton and the eastern mainland were drenched with a month's worth of rain in just two days. Floodwaters have washed out countless roads, bridges and driveways. Residents are being told to stay home, while emergency crews assess the damage. Also: In Germany, the ultra-nationalist Alternative for Germany party (a.k.a AfD) has surged to first place in a state election. It fell short of a majority, but today's vote in Saxony-Anhalt is still a notable departure from the last 80 years of German politics. And: U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks in Kyiv today with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It was their second stop on a diplomatic tour, just a day after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The talks are aimed at finding a pathway to peace between the two countries - after months of stalled negotiations. Plus: Kids with disabilities losing support staff in schools, Canada's upcoming counter-tariffs…
Trump sends envoys to Russia, A crucial state election in Germany, Super El Nino, and more
ListenedSince returning to The White House, U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed he would end the Russia-Ukraine war, quickly. In his latest effort to broker a peace deal, Trump has dispatched two envoys to meet with the leaders of both countries. Also: Since the end of the Second World War, there's been a widely held belief in Germany - that the far right must never be allowed to take power again. But a growing number of Germans are looking for an alternative to that post-war consensus, which is facing a crucial electoral test this weekend in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. The Alternative for Germany party is poised to form government there. You'll hear what local residents on both sides think of that possibility. And: Scientists warn a super-sized El Niño could throw the world's weather into disarray well into 2027. We haven't even begun to feel the effects in Canada yet - but they could manifest within the next few months as the country enters the winter season. Plus: International students in Alberta…
42,000 jobs lost, Americans on tariffs, Canada’s climate future, and more
ListenedAfter three months of gains, Canada’s job market has suddenly stalled. Statistics Canada says the economy lost 42,000 jobs in August. And: Amid the latest escalation in the Canada-U.S. trade war, our correspondent Catharine Tunney travelled to Michigan to find out how Americans in that border state are feeling ahead of fall midterm elections. Also: Canada should prepare for a climate that’s 3.5 to 5 degrees warmer. A new federal report says reducing greenhouse gas emissions could keep it on the lower side. Plus: Manitoba Hydro’s plans to burn more fossil fuels, duelling visions of Alberta separatism, Lindsay Clancy mistrial, and more.
Toronto storm cleanup, Canadians avoiding U.S. travel, Gloria Steinem dies, and more
ListenedDowned trees. Damaged homes. Drivers rescued from submerged cars. Major damage to an outdoor concert venue. Toronto and other southern Ontario cities are cleaning up after severe thunderstorms. And: Business owners in Vermont talk about the effect of Canadians refusing to travel to the U.S. — and their fears that the problem will only get worse. Also: Celebrated activist and writer Gloria Steinem, one of the most visible symbols and powerful voices of the U.S. women's movement, has died at the age of 92. Plus: Ottawa’s guidelines for data centres, B.C.’s Conservatives in turmoil, Ontario changes its student financial assistance, and more.
Ottawa extends gas tax relief, Tumbler Ridge families sue, retailers eye used market, and more
ListenedOttawa is extending the federal excise tax holiday on gasoline and diesel until 2027. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the goal is to help Canadians with the cost of living. But businesses and consumers say the price of gas is still hitting their bottom lines. And: Court filings in a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO provide more detail on what happened the day of the shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.. The lawsuits allege that even those with no physical injuries are suffering from what they witnessed in the attack in February. Also: Canadian companies are trying to get a bigger slice of the used clothing market pie. Lululemon is the latest to allow customers to buy and sell pre-owned items on its site. Plus: More comments from Trump on Canada as his trade representative answers questions from fellow Republicans, the Iran-U.S. war is pulling in Arab neighbours — again, and more.
Carney says U.S. should stop insults, Nepal search, last captive whales leave, and more
ListenedPrime Minister Mark Carney says trade talks with the U.S. can resume once the White House stops insulting Canada. He says recent jabs at Canada’s military are beneath the office of U.S. cabinet members. And: The death toll in the flooding in the Nepal-Tibet border region in the Himalayas has passed 1,000 people. Thirty Canadians are missing. But at least 300 people have been rescued from hydropower tunnels. And there’s hope that hundreds more could be sheltering there. Also: Canada’s last captive whales leave for the U.S.. Canada banned whale and dolphin captivity in 2019, but the animals at Marineland in Niagara Falls were allowed to stay. With the park closed, they needed somewhere else to go. Plus: Germany accuses Russia of attempting an attack at Leipzig airport, grain is moving again at the Port of Churchill, and more.
Three byelections, U.S.-Canada lake dispute, Nepal rescue hope, and more
ListenedIt’s voting day for three federal byelections in the British Columbia riding of North Vancouver-Capilano, the Ontario riding of Beaches-East York and the Quebec riding of Chicoutimi-Le Fjord. And: The White House says it’s not a war, but Canadians aren’t taking kindly to the takeover of the name of Lake Ontario. Also: The search for flood victims in Nepal turns to tunnels under hydro-electric power plants. There’s hope hundreds of workers have taken shelter there and are still alive below. Plus: U.S.-Iran fighting ramps up again, accused Canadian NATO intern denied bail, coral crisis, and more.
Nepal flood update, Looking ahead to three federal byelections, New space telescope launches into orbit, and more
ListenedRescuers in Nepal are drilling and digging through debris as fast as they can. Hundreds of workers are believed to be trapped inside tunnels at five hydro power sites. The number of people killed in last week's flash floods along the border with Tibet has risen to nearly 800, and thousands are still unaccounted for. Also: The trade war looms large over three federal byelections being held on Monday. Seats are up for grabs in Ontario, B.C. and what's shaping up to be a tight, three way race in Quebec. And: A new space telescope launched from Florida today. It's being hailed as a giant leap forward in how we search for life beyond our planet. NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will look for cosmic mysteries such as dark matter but also for Earthlike planets that could harbour life. And its relying on some Canadian designed technology to do the job. Plus: Alberta day celebrations amid separation debate, A disapearing island in B.C., Quebec seniors practicing karate, and more.
Searching for survivors in Nepal, The CIA's secret meeting in Russia, Great Lakes protection efforts in jeopardy, and more
ListenedNepal's Foreign Minister says the bodies of hundreds of flood victims have been recovered. But there is not enough space in the country's morgues - so its asking for international help to get freezers to preserve the bodies. Those catastrophic floods have killed more than 670 people in Nepal and Tibet. Nearly 3,000 people are still missing, including 31 Canadians. CBC News is on the ground in Kathmandu with the latest developments. Also: Spies, as a general rule, don't like to draw attention to themselves. Which is why a conspicuous visit to Moscow this week by the top U.S. spy has set European capitals abuzz. CIA director John Ratcliff delivered a message to members of Russia's security apparatus on Wednesday. The content of that message - and why it needed to be delivered in person - remain a mystery. And: Donald Trump's order this week to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America is inspiring a wide range of reactions. Everything from anger to eye rolls. The debate over naming, though, is obscuring another…
Canadians missing in Nepal, Ottawa’s negotiator on breakdown of talks, politics effect on health, and more
ListenedIntensive search efforts for thousands of missing people after the terrible flooding on the border of Nepal and Tibet. More than 30 Canadians are among the nearly 2,000 still missing. And: Canada’s chief negotiator is speaking out for the first time since trade talks with the U.S. collapsed a week ago. Janice Charette says the government is willing to get back to the table, under the right conditions. Also: Politics can be stressful — reading about it, thinking about it, listening to it. Contested elections. Referendums. Trade wars. Renaming lakes. Researchers say it's also bad for our health. Plus: Canada’s GDP rebound, Alberta data centre pushback, Grand Theft Auto video game leak, and more.
Trump renames Lake Ontario, Nepal search, Clancy trial closing arguments, and more
ListenedPresident Donald Trump says Lake Ontario will now be known as Lake America in the U.S.. The move adds insult to the injury of extra tariffs. And: Rescue teams search for hundreds of missing people — including more than two dozen Canadians — along the Nepal-Tibet border. A torrent of water and mud ripped through several communities yesterday. Also: Jurors have begun deliberating in the trial of a Massachusetts woman accused of murdering her three children in 2023. The case has put severe post-partum mental illness in the spotlight. Plus: Cash bail rules in Ontario challenged, Quebec election kicks off, and more.