Olympian on the run, private health care in Alberta, combatting ticket scalping, and more
He’s a former Canadian Olympian — and one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives. And the U.S. is now offering $15 million for information leading to the arrest of Ryan Wedding. RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme was in Washington for a joint news conference with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, after seven Canadians were arrested — seven people officials say have ties to a criminal organization headed by Wedding.And: Premier Danielle Smith says doctors in Alberta will soon be able to work in both the public and private health care systems simultaneously.Also: The UK wants to combat scalping tickets to concerts and other shows.The new rules will ban reselling tickets for a profit.Plus: Alberta nearing a federal deal to build an oil pipeline to B.C. coast, Russia unleashes one of its worst attacks inside Ukraine, the Epstein files, AI earnings, and more.
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Fighter jets, Epstein vote, MBS goes to Washington, and more
Swedish officials are pitching a big defence deal to Canada. Officials are courting Ottawa to supply the military with fighter jets — which could mean thousands of jobs here in Canada. But any deal could collapse a long-standing agreement with the United States.And: Fighter jets were also on the agenda in Washington. The White House hosted Saudi's Crown Prince on his first trip to the U.S. since the high profile murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.Also: Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives vote overwhelmingly to release all files related to late child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. And their colleagues in the Senate promised to quickly follow suit. It is a dramatic turn of events — after the president tried to stop the release, then changed his mind.Plus: West Bank violence, budget aftermath, lack of Canadians hurting Florida tourism, Alberta uses notwithstanding clause again, and more.
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Carney budget passes, stubborn cervical cancer rates, whale sanctuary pushback, and more
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government faced a crucial test — with a vote on their budget. Despite drama throughout the day, the government’s economic plan for the country passed. 170 MPs voted in favour of the budget; 168 voted against. Passage of the budget ensured that the country did not face the possibility of a snap election.And: Death rates from cancer continue to fall in Canada as fewer people are dying of lung and colorectal cancer. But one type of cancer is not seeing the same drop, and the extra tragedy is — it’s preventable. We’ll look at what’s happening with cervical cancer.Also: The plan for North American's first-ever whale sanctuary is making waves. Some in the small oceanside community along Nova Scotia's eastern shore are in support of the project, but a handful of landowners say it's moving forward without their consent.Plus: Trump’s about-face on Epstein files, UK government’s plans to overhaul asylum rules, and more.
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112th Grey Cup, U.S.-Venezuela tensions, TB outbreak in Edmonton, and more
It's the biggest night in Canadian football - as more than 30,000 fans watch the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL's 112th Grey Cup. You'll hear about the rivalry between the two teams, as well as the CFL's recent rule changes and Prime Minister Mark Carney's appearance at the game.Also: The arrival of the U.S. military's largest aircraft carrier in the Caribbean is raising questions about whether military action is being planned against Venezuela. It comes after months of U.S. strikes on small boats, which the Trump administration has accused of transporting drugs. But it's also being seen as putting pressure on Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro.And: Health officials in Edmonton say they're dealing with a tuberculosis outbreak - mostly affecting homeless people in the inner city. Alberta officials say at least three people considered part of the outbreak have the same TB strain. You'll hear about the warnings from experts and the call for more resources.Plus: Protests in the Philippines, Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with Donald Trump, An ancient shipwreck found in Lake Ontario, and more
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The search for two Nova Scotia children, COP 30 protests, Inaugural NSL championship, and more
It's been more than six months since anyone has seen Lily and Jack Sullivan.The two small children from rural Nova Scotia dissapeared in May. All searches so far, have turned up nothing. But their family and community are not ready to give up. They have started a new search - that is being described as a last-ditch effort before winter sets in. Also: The UN climate conference, COP 30, has reached its mid-point in Brazil. While world leaders were negotiating the world's climate future - outside the venue, thousands of protesters took to the streets, calling for countries to act urgently against climate change. And: Vancouver Rise FC has won the inaugural Northern Super League championship against AFC Toronto. The dramatic final capped a season that has packed stands across the country. Now, the federal government is backing the league with millions in new funding. Plus: Protecting the Congo Basin rainforest, growing divisions in the Anglican church, and more
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