Global National with Dawna Friesen

The Artemis II crew recounts their record-breaking voyage to the moon, as their mission inspires the next generation to shoot for the stars. Plus, the wildfire warnings for Canada with summer just months away.
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After an exciting and historic trip around the moon, the Artemis II crew is back on terra firma. Mike Armstrong reports from NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston on the happy homecoming. Negotiators are on their way to Pakistan for talks with Iran on ending the war. Vincent McAviney reports on U.S. President Donald Trump's expectations; while Jackson Proskow explains how some prominent MAGA members are losing patience with Trump's war. The conflict, of course, is affecting fuel prices, which took a dip today. But Heidi Petracek explains why this gas relief is temporary. Canada added 14,000 jobs in March. Jillian Piper explains how these employment numbers are showing a growing divide depending on where you live. Mackenzie Gray reports from the federal Liberal convention in Montreal, where members are extending an olive branch to Marilyn Gladu, the socially conservative MP who just joined the party after defecting from the Tories. Plus, over the moon: Phil Carpenter tells you about a Quebec company's delicious contribution to the Artemis II mission.
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Israel says yes to peace talks with Lebanon, but no to a ceasefire with Lebanon. Redmond Shannon reports on how new bombardments are threatening the fragile truce with Iran; and Jackson Proskow looks at where things stand with reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Mackenzie Gray looks at how Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending the addition of MP Marilyn Gladu despite her socially conservative past; and Jillian Piper looks at how Gladu's defection from the Tories to the Liberals is only adding questions about Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's future. Heather Yourex-West reports on the court case underway testing the validity of a proposed referendum on Alberta independence. Eric Sorensen explains why the public won't have access to a new AI tool that's being called powerful and potentially unsafe. Plus, risky return. Mike Armstrong reports from Houston about the Artemis II crew preparing for the most dangerous part of their mission: their descent back to Earth.
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The stability of the Middle East ceasefire is already in doubt, as Israel keeps up intense attacks on Lebanon. Redmond Shannon looks at the situation on the ground, and Jackson Proskow explains how the deal's terms are in dispute. Back in Canada, another MP has ditched the Conservatives to join the Liberals. Jillian Piper reports on Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu's reasons for defecting; her past controversies; and David Akin looks at where this leaves both parties, and the mounting scrutiny on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Heidi Petracek explains the battle between some Indigenous chiefs in Nova Scotia and the RCMP over cannabis. Dawna tells you how long Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the "Ketamine Queen," has been sentenced for selling drugs that led to the death of actor Matthew Perry. Eric Sorensen reports on Prime Minister Mark Carney's conversation with NASA's Artemis II crew. Plus, here we snow again: Melissa Ridgen reports on the Canadians demanding spring get with the program already.
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After making an ominous threat to wipe out Iran's "whole civilization," U.S. President Donald Trump has now declared a ceasefire with Iran. Jackson Proskow reports on the reaction from Iran and Israel. Redmond Shannon reports on the worldwide condemnation to Trump's initial threat; and Mackenzie Gray looks at how Prime Minister Mark Carney is urging for restraint from all sides of this war. Heather Yourex-West explains how farmers are bracing for impact as the war drives up the prices of diesel and fertilizer. David Akin explains how the federal Liberals' internal polling is influencing their crime-fighting policies. Plus, beaming with pride: Mike Armstrong speaks with Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons, who's at NASA Mission Control, watching her friends on the Artemis II mission make history in space.
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