Global National with Dawna Friesen

As police release the names of the people killed in Tuesday's mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., the tiny community is struggling to understand what happened. Heather Yourex-West reports on how the victims are being remembered; and Jillian Piper looks at what court documents and social media posts are revealing about the teenaged shooter. In Toronto, the sex assault trial has begun for billionaire Frank Stronach. Jeff Semple reports on the testimony from the first witness, and what she says happened to her decades ago. In Washington, D.C., the leaders of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have been grilled in Congress about the shooting deaths of American citizens Renée Good and Alex Pretti. Jackson Proskow reports on how the testimony about the victims contradicts previous remarks made by President Donald Trump's administration. Touria Izri explains why a U.S. agricultural group wants Trump to renegotiate a trade deal with Canada and Mexico. Plus, Mike Armstrong reports on Team Canada's fresh triumphs at the Olympics, and Vincent McAviney explains why the International Olympic Committee (IOC) disqualified a Ukrainian athlete over his helmet.
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Eight people were murdered Tuesday in British Columbia after a shooting spree at a secondary school. Heather Yourex-West reports from Tumbler Ridge on the sadness and shock overwhelming the small community. Jeff Semple tells you what we're learning about some of the victims and the suspected shooter. Mackenzie Gray looks at how politicians of all stripes were united in grief, paying an emotional tribute to the community, the families of the victims and the injured, and the first responders. And Heidi Petracek speaks with Jenny Kierstead, the sister of Lisa McCully, who was killed in the 2020 Nova Scotia massacre, to hear how the people of Tumbler Ridge can cope with the trauma. In other news, Mike Armstrong reports from Milan on Team Canada's latest addition to its medal count. Jackson Proskow explains why there was confusion when the airspace over El Paso, Texas was briefly closed. Dawna has the poignant statement from the family of 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues' actor James Van Der Beek, who died today at the age of 48. And Dawna also has the latest on the Nancy Guthrie case in Arizona. You'll hear from a man named Carlos, who spoke to reporters after police detained and questioned him for several hours.
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The FBI has released doorbell camera footage of Nancy Guthrie's home from the early morning of February 1. Jackson Proskow reports on what someone is seen doing the morning the 84-year-old vanished. Prime Minister Mark Carney is responding after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Ontario and Michigan. Dawna fact checks Trump's claims; Jeff Semple in is Windsor, Ont. to get reaction to the threat; and Mackenzie Gray explains how a billionaire Trump supporter may have something to do with this. The rise of artificial intelligence has led to a rise in people turning to A.I. chatbots for answers to medical questions. Heidi Petracek explains why experts are warning against this practice, as more Canadians give up on finding a doctor. In Italy, Redmond Shannon explains why some Olympic medals are breaking, and the solution in the works. Plus, Mike Armstrong reports on how Team Canada fared on day 4, and also looks at Saskatchewan freestyle skier Maïa Schwinghammer's unlikely journey from the flattest part of Canada to the Milano-Cortina Olympics.
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Touria Izri explains why Air Canada is suspending flights to Cuba, and what it means for tourists trying to get out. Jeff Semple has the medical examiner's report on how beloved Canadian acting legend Catherine O'Hara died. The ransom deadline for Nancy Guthrie has now expired. Jackson Proskow reports on NBC 'Today' co-anchor Savannah Guthrie's 11th hour plea to the public, and where things stand in the search for her 84-year-old mother. Colin D'Mello reports on Ontario's police watchdog launching a provincewide review into police corruption. Mike Armstrong reports from Milan on Canadian freestyle skier Megan Oldham making the podium at the Olympics. Heather Yourex-West reports on what a new poll reveals Albertans' feelings on separating from Canada, and how each side is getting their news. Plus, a celebration of diversity and unity: Heidi Petracek explains why Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was so much more than a concert.
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After a 12-year break, NHL players return to the Olympics, with Sidney Crosby named Team Canada's captain. Plus, American skier Lindsey Vonn's dream of an Olympic comeback meets a painful end. And the first-of-its-kind brain cancer treatment for kids that's saving more than their lives.
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