Iran - Israel war, Canada’s reaction, Air India flight data recorder, and more
A massive barrage of missiles, and reports of destroyed nuclear sites. There’s fear in the Middle East and around the world about the exchange of fire between Israel and Iran. Israel has killed Iran’s top military commanders, and hit key nuclear sites. Iran has sent dozens of missiles to major cities in Israel. Many have been intercepted, but Israel has already vowed to retaliate. We have the latest on the fighting, and on the reaction in the U.S., where President Donald Trump has praised Israel’s attack, and bragged about the American technology involved. Trump also says this should help motivate Iran to get back to negotiations on its nuclear program.And: Searchers have found one of the flight data recorders from Air India 171. Medics are still trying to identify bodies and notify relatives.Plus: Saskatchewan’s helium boom, Nova Scotia couple trying to bring cousins from Lebanon, and more.
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Air India crash, U.S. senator handcuffed at press conference, Summer’s golden week, and more
At least one Canadian was on board Air India flight 171, when it crashed into a residential area in Ahmedabad, India, killing all but one of the 242 people on the plane, and several others on the ground. It’s the first fatal crash for a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The jet was 11 years old, with no major problems previously reported. So — what made it drop from the sky less than a minute after taking off?And: It's a dramatic video at a dramatic time. A U.S. senator forcibly pushed to the ground and handcuffed in LA as he shouts questions at the Homeland Security Director about arrests and detentions of undocumented immigrants. The scene now part of the debate dividing Americans over how much force is too much to solve a problem.Also: She’s broken three world records — including one she’d set. And that’s just this week. Eighteen-year-old swimmer Summer McIntosh is crushing the competition and cementing her place as one of best swimmers of her generation.Plus: Closing arguments in the sex-assault trial of hockey players, surgeries are up in Canada — but so are wait times, Iran fails to meet nuclear commitments as tensions rise, and more.
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Canada/U.S. trade talks, graduate unemployment, hockey hot in Florida, and more
Canada and the U.S. appear to be making progress toward a trade agreement. CBC News and Radio-Canada have learned about a working document outlining details of a potential deal.And: New graduates are facing the worst unemployment rate in (non-pandemic) years. One expert says the numbers are the canary in the coal mine – warning of danger ahead for the entire Canadian economy.Also: It’s a cold weather sport, but hockey is hot in Florida. From kids dreaming of making the NHL, to an increase in adult hockey leagues, interest in the sport is growing. And having a team in the Stanley Cup finals several years running – doesn’t hurt a bit.Plus: Remembering Brian Wilson, protests over immigration crackdowns spread around the U.S., and more.
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Evacuee concerns, fires in B.C., Americans cut down Canadian travel, and more
Not enough information, and not enough financial support. Wildfire evacuees in Saskatchewan say the province just isn’t stepping up. They say they’re waiting too long for help, and some of it comes in the form of gift certificates for stores hundreds of kilometres away.And: Squamish, B.C., has declared a local state of emergency, and warned some residents to be on alert to evacuate. A fire nearby – caused by human activity – is out of control.Also: Fewer Canadians are travelling to the US as a protest against President Donald Trump’s trade threats. But fewer Americans are coming here too, fearing a less than warm welcome. We look at a plan to lure them and their tourist dollars back.Plus: School shooting in Austria, the military’s F-35 program faces skyrocketing costs and doesn’t have enough support or pilots, Canada joins several other countries to sanction Israeli cabinet ministers, and more.
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Canada boosts defense spending, L.A. protests, measles & pregnancy, and more
In an announcement including billions of spending on defence, Prime Minister Mark Carney says the era of U.S. dominance is ending. Carney says Canada must stop relying on the Americans for protection, and will meet the NATO military spending target of two per cent of GDP by March. That will mean arming the military with new subs, armored vehicles, and drones, and an increased focus on the Arctic, and cybersecurity and AI.And: Tension is building in the streets of Los Angeles and the rhetoric is ramping up in Washington D.C. U.S. Marines are reportedly joining the National Guard in response to ongoing immigration protests. U.S. President Donald Trump says, if he were border czar Tom Homan, he would arrest California Governor Gavin Newsom.Also: Six babies have been born with the measles in Ontario since the current outbreak started last fall. Doctors are saying there should be more effort to protect pregnant people – or even those planning to conceive.Plus: Closing arguments in the trial of five former Canada junior hockey players, civil liberties groups worried about the Strong Borders Act, and more.
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