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- In the aftermath of Nepal's devastating glacier collapse, the conditions forcing search crews to fall back, as hope shrinks for Canadians looking for loved ones.
Plus, the new data showing how Canada's economy has quashed recession fears. But can it power through Trump's trade war?
And why immigrant groups in Alberta are blaming an upcoming independence referendum for a rise in racist rhetoric.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America, as his trade spat with Canada continues.
Plus, the grief and desperation in Nepal and around the world, amid the ongoing search for survivors after the devastating flash floods.
And remembering artist Yayoi Kusama: the trailblazer who changed the art world one dot at a time.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - At least 24 Canadians are among the hundreds of tourists and residents missing in Nepal, which was hit by devastating flash flooding that killed at least 160 people. As Redmond Shannon reports, many communities have been completely wiped out.
Mackenzie Gray looks at how Canada and the U.S. are hardening their stances in the escalating trade war, and the cracks starting to form in Canada's united response.
Heidi Petracek explains how seafood producers in Atlantic Canada are worried about what tariffs could mean for their industry.
Jacqueline Hansen looks at how beauty businesses on both sides of the border are bracing for price shocks, and how it's not clear if the added costs will be passed on to consumers.
Touria Izri explains what Meta is agreeing to do after ending a landmark legal challenge from dozens of states, and what it might mean for Canada.
Candice Cole looks at how Dolly Parton's legacy extends far beyond show business.
Plus: Tim Curry was charismatic and larger than life. Eric Sorensen looks back at the remarkable career of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" star, who died late last night at the age of 80.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - Canada unveils its retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. Mackenzie Gray explains how Ottawa is hitting back. Jacqueline Hansen looks at the federal support being offered to some businesses. Jillian Piper tells you how premiers are bracing for what could be a very long fight, and how Ontario Premier Doug Ford is backtracking. Touria Izri reports on U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat: renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America. And from bloom to bust: Eric Sorensen explains how the trade could affect Canada's budding flower industry.
Redmond Shannon looks at how new American sanctions against Iran are instead of reigniting tensions with China.
Candice Cole reports on how the U.S. is set to revoke the visas of 200,000 asylum seekers.
Plus: an unparalleled talent who rose from poverty to become one of the world's biggest names. Heather Yourex-West remembers the life of legendary singer, songwriter, and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who died today at the age of 80 after being recently diagnosed with cancer.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - The blowback from the broken trade talks between Canada and the U.S. just keeps growing. Mackenzie Gray tells you about U.S. President Donald Trump's newest threat, as Prime Minister Mark Carney offers up new comments on the saga.
Eric Sorensen looks at how Trump is also taunting Canada, and unleashing members of the White House to go on the offensive.
Jillian Piper explains how Trump and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have some choice words for each other.
Jacqueline Hansen looks at how the trade war could affect the wallets of Canadians.
And Heather Yourex-West explores the debate about whether Canada should use Canadian oil and gas exports as a bargaining tool.
Candice Cole reports on the White House warning Iran of an "economic D-day."
Redmond Shannon looks at how the United Kingdom and France are stepping up missile support for Ukraine, and what Ukraine says it still needs.
And Melissa Ridgen tells you about the new $2 coin honouring 100 years of the Royal Canadian Legion.
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