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- The family of Pte. Liam Ramage, who was badly burned in the devastating fire that hit CFB Wainwright on Oct. 17, sits down for an interview with Global's Sarah Ryan. You'll hear how Pte. Ramage is doing, his long recovery ahead, his heroic efforts that fateful day, and what his wife Marisa is thankful for.
Touria Izri reports on another deadly train derailment in Spain, what passengers endured, and the human error that could have caused it.
Redmond Shannon reports on Israel's political uncertainty following a general election that failed to give either incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or challenger Gadi Eisenkot enough seats for a majority government.
The Bank of Canada is hiking its key interest rate to 2.5 per cent. Jacqueline Hansen looks at what this means for the economy and for borrowers.
David Akin looks at what deals could be on the table between Canada and the European Union.
While standard time will return for many Canadians this weekend, others will be keeping their clocks locked. Heather Yourex-West looks at how staying with daylight time is creating wide-ranging complications for everything from sporting events to businesses and even border crossings.
Plus, a powerful new space telescope scanning deep into the cosmos has helped uncover a new dwarf planet candidate within our solar system. Eric Sorensen looks at how the possible sibling to Pluto was discovered.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - The federal government is moving ahead with plans to allow people with incurable illnesses to request medical assistance in dying (MAID) before they lose the ability to consent. Heather Yourex-West explains the new legislation, what it will prohibit, and how provinces and territories will retain considerable authority.
Redmond Shannon reports on Israel's election, in which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to fight off a fierce challenge from a political bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot, a former top general.
Mackenzie Gray reports on how Cleveland-Cliffs, the American owner of Stelco, insists it is fully complying and going beyond the commitments it made when it bought the Hamilton, Ont. steel plant in 2024.
Jackson Proskow explains U.S. President Donald Trump's growing efforts to sow doubt about the legitimacy of November's midterm elections, and the reward Trump is offering.
Eric Sorensen looks at the results from Ontario's civic elections, and tells you who's staying, who's leaving, who shattered a record, and who was voted out after decades in office.
Plus, Katherine Ward reports on the renewed push to ban flavoured vapes in Canada, five years after restrictions were first promised.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - Mackenzie Gray reports on the signs Canada and the U.S. could be closer to a trade deal, and the concessions U.S. President Donald Trump might have to make.
David Akin reports on Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew renewing calls to abolish the Indian Act.
Redmond Shannon reports on Brazil's historic election, in which Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term in office, and how his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, is refusing to concede.
Jackson Proskow reports from Texas, where people are trying to put the brakes on data centres being built.
Touria Izri reports on the legacy of Eric Bauza, the Canadian behind the voice of popular Looney Tunes characters, including Bugs Bunny. Bauza died suddenly at the age of 46 yesterday.
Eric Sorensen looks at the history of early elections backfiring for some Canadian politicians.
Plus, professional athletes have a reputation for speaking in clichés during interviews, but Calgary Flames goalie Devin Cooley is breaking that tired mould. Heather Yourex-West reports on Cooley's refreshing approach, and how it's attracting new eyes to the game.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - British Columbians have voted out the NDP and handed the Conservatives a landslide victory. Sarah MacDonald reports on the political seismic shift, the Tories' first majority government in B.C. in nearly a century, and what's next for the province's NDP.
Jillian Piper reports on how several premiers won't be at an upcoming historic meeting between Indigenous leaders and Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Gates Guarin reports from Edmonton on the funeral held for Sgt. Morgan Wong, who was killed in the tragic fire at CFB Wainwright on Oct. 17.
Convicted murderer Jeffrey Ewert, who was out on day parole so he could attend law school at McGill University, is back in police custody. Elizabeth Zogalis reports on the controversy and the concerns about students sharing classrooms with a killer.
Candice Cole reports on the dispute over why restrictions were made to Ukraine's Starlink access.
Eric Sorensen looks at how the math adds up for the U.S. midterms, and what it'll take for either side to win the Senate.
Plus, Katherine Ward tells you about a new two-step technique that could give some heart patients a new option for treatment.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - Sarah MacDonald covers election night in British Columbia as polls suggest provincial NDP leader and incumbent premier David Eby is headed for a major political blunder.
Jeff Semple reports on the calls for answers after deadly and fiery tragedy at Alberta's CFB Wainwright.
Jillian Piper looks at the condemnation toward Israel's lockdown of the West Bank and its demolition of Palestinian homes.
Candice Cole has more on the U.S. midterm senate race in Alaska involving two candidates named Dan Sullivan, and why it's drawing the ire of the Trump administration.
Dan Spector reports on how a Quebec company's aluminum innovation has landed them on Time Magazine's list of best inventions of the year.
Touria Izri reports on the Toronto teen looking to break records by taking part in one marathon after another.
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