Global National with Dawna Friesen

Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned new Russian air attacks overnight against Ukraine and announced additional economic assistance for the beleaguered country. Mackenzie Gray was there for the $2.5B announcement. Candice Cole reports on the winter storms that have been wreaking havoc across parts of the U.S., and could soon threaten millions of Canadians. With the last surviving member of the Dionne quintuplets dying on Christmas Eve, Eric Sorensen looks at the sisters' global notoriety, and the costs that came along with it. And Katherine Ward reports on a world-first at St. Michael's hospital in Toronto, as more Canadian hospitals embrace the use of robotics to enhance surgical programs and improve the quality of care patients receive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the white Christmas that came a day too late. A winter storm on this Boxing Day blasted Toronto, resulting in misery for people on the roads, the sidewalks, and at the airport. Seán O'Shea braved the elements to report on the treacherous travel conditions, and whether any relief is on the way. Neetu Garcha reports on the widening scope of damage from California's deadly downpour, and the warning to some residents about what they may have to do. As Russia launches what's being called a massive attack on Kyiv, Mackenzie Gray tees up Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's weekend meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in hopes of reaching a peace deal with Russia. Redmond Shannon reports on the American airstrikes targeting militants from the so-called Islamic State in Nigeria. Touria Izri reviews the investigation into four Quebec men with links to the military who are accused of building up an anti-government militia. Plus, what does it mean to be a man in the post-"Me Too" era? Sarah Offin introduces you to some Canadian men aiming to be good role models, redefine manliness, and eliminate toxic masculinity. And attention, online shoppers! Anne Gaviola looks at how some companies are banking on artificial intelligence to change the way you buy things on the internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At least two people have been killed in southern California, where a powerful storm has triggered raging floodwaters and mudslides. Neetu Garcha reports on the rescue missions, the hardest-hit areas, and whether any relief is in sight. An Edmonton family is in mourning this Christmas, after a loved one died in hospital waiting for hours to see a doctor. Sarah Komadina speaks with Prashant Sreekumar's devastated family. Mexican authorities have conducted raids being linked to Canadian fugitive and ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding. Mackenzie Gray looks at the challenges that lie ahead for Prime Minister Mark Carney in 2026. Heidi Petracek looks at how Newfoundland and Labrador's historic wildfire season is preparing the province for the future. Redmond Shannon tees up the elections around the world to watch for next year. Plus, someone in Arkansas is having an amazing Christmas after winning the Powerball lottery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's cautious optimism in Ukraine peace is on the horizon. Mackenzie Gray reports on the concessions President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is making, what Russia wants, and the sticking points. Is it censoring free speech or fighting disinformation? Candice Cole explains why the U.S. has imposed visa bans on a group of Europeans combatting online hate and disinformation. Parts of western North America are being hit by a sharp weather contrast this Christmas Eve. Neetu Garcha looks at the heavy rain and flooding in California, the storm system heading to Canada, and the extreme cold putting pressure on Yukon's power grid. Anne Gaviola looks at the predictions for Canada's housing and rental markets in 2026. And Reggie Cecchini looks at the fears of what U.S. President Donald Trump may do to the election process, as the commander-in-chief's popularity slides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. Department of Justice has released a new batch of documents pertaining to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Candice Cole reports on the emails that mention U.S. President Donald Trump, the former prince Andrew, and the alleged letter sent to convicted sex offender and disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar; and how this new batch of files comes with a disclaimer from the DOJ. Elections Alberta has approved a petition from Alberta Prosperity Project, a provincial separatist group, which will ask Albertans about holding a referendum on separating from Canada. Heather Yourex-West looks at why the petition got the green light despite being called unconstitutional by a judge, and what needs to happen for the group's question to go to a referendum. Mackenzie Gray looks at how political tensions and a weak loonie are keeping Canadians away from the U.S., and where they're spending their vacation dollars instead. Seán O'Shea reports on Deepak Paradkar, the Ontario lawyer linked to fugitive and former Olympian Ryan Wedding, being granted bail, and how the U.S. wants to extradite the alleged "cocaine lawyer." Stuart Greer reports on the warning to Ukrainians as they head into the holidays. Plus, diagnosing autism: Katherine Ward looks at the Ontario program helping families get answers faster. And it's an offer one Japanese woman could not refuse: she agreed to marry a video game character created by ChatGPT. Neetu Garcha explains why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices