New charges against Olympian fugitive; Spoiler alert about best before dates
A former Canadian Olympian who police believe is now one of the world's most notorious drug lords is facing new charges. Touria Izri reports on what Ryan Wedding is being accused of, the Canadians linked to his crime ring, and his alleged involvement in the death of a federal witness. Jeff Semple investigates how foreign funds are fuelling Hamas, and the alleged Canadian ties to the terror group. David Akin reports from Abu Dhabi, where Prime Minister Mark Carney is for investment talks. Mackenzie Gray reports on U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra's take about why trade talks have stalled. Heather Yourex-West reports on the growing concerns about the Alberta government's use of the notwithstanding clause. Plus, wasting food means wasting money: Heidi Petracek reports on the costly consequences of misunderstanding best before dates and expiry dates.
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American lawmakers have voted nearly unanimously to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. Jackson Proskow reports on what happens now, and what survivors are preparing for. Back here in Canada, Touria Izri reports on the fight over fighter jets, what Ottawa wants, and why Sweden is courting Canada. David Akin looks at how Prime Minister Mark Carney is trying to deepen international partnerships with a trip to the Middle East and Africa, and the challenges he'll face at his first G20 summit; while Mackenzie Gray explains why there may be more turmoil ahead for the minority Carney Liberal government. In Alberta, Heather Yourex-West sits down with the heartbroken grandparents of Darius Macdougall, the little boy who vanished without a trace in mid-September. You'll hear the emotional message they want Darius to hear. Plus, Heidi Petracek reports on the push to limit solitary confinement for inmates who need mental health care. And there's a big celebration in Rider Nation: Katherine Ludwig reports from the parade in Regina for this year's Grey Cup champions, the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
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Liberals survive confidence vote; Trump's 180 on Epstein files
The federal Liberals have narrowly survived a critical confidence vote. David Akin reports on how close the vote was, who abstained, and why this doesn't mean the federal budget has passed quite yet. Touria Izri looks at the latest inflation numbers, what prices have dropped or risen, and what it could mean for the last interest rate announcement of the year. Morgan Black explains how trans advocates are sounding the alarm over the Alberta government likely using the notwithstanding clause to defends laws that govern the use of pronouns in schools, female sports, and gender-affirming health care. Vincent McAviney explains how the U.K. is proposing a tough new system for asylum seekers. Caryn Lieberman reports on a despicable crime in Ontario, where two people are accused of stealing from mausoleums and cemeteries. And the quest for a long, healthy life: Jeff Semple reports from the Japanese island of Okinawa, where a Canadian is leading the research into longevity.
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Federal election speculation; Trump's fight over Epstein files; A.I. voice controversy
Prime Minister Mark Carney's budget faces a final confidence vote -- will it pass or send Canadians back to the polls? Plus, a prominent Republican turns on U.S. President Trump over the Epstein files controversy. And the Hollywood heavyweights stirring controversy for licensing their voices to artificial intelligence.
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Indigenous artifacts returned; Trump's tariff reversal; Women's sport supports
The Catholic Church repatriates dozens of priceless Indigenous artifacts to Canada. Why it's only a sample of what communities are asking for. Also, a rare reversal from the Trump administration on food tariffs, as U.S. grocery prices climb. Plus, Canada announces new funding and support for women's sport.
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