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Wrap your day with the world’s biggest stories. We set the bar on the daily news catch-up, going deeper on news stories that speak to the moment. An evening news podcast updated seven days a week, from CBC News. Sort out what's real, what's relevant and what’s truly new, from a Canadian perspective, with hosts Susan Bonner, Tom Harrington, and Stephanie Skenderis. Context, analysis and surprise — all in about 25 minutes.

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Wrap your day with the world’s biggest stories. We set the bar on the daily news catch-up, going deeper on news stories that speak to the moment. An evening news podcast updated seven days a week, from CBC News. Sort out what's real, what's relevant and what’s truly new, from a Canadian perspective, with hosts Susan Bonner, Tom Harrington, and Stephanie Skenderis. Context, analysis and surprise — all in about 25 minutes.

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Ukraine marks three years since invasion, a warning from Germany’s chancellor, French language debate for Liberals, and more

2/24/2025
It’s been three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Kyiv, with about a dozen European leaders, to show support for Ukraine. One leader who is not there – France’s Emmanuel Macron, who is in Washington, trying to represent Europe’s interests. But he has an uphill climb… the U.S. today voted against a United Nations resolution condemning Russia’s invasion. U.S. President Donald Trump does say Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be in Washington soon to sign a critical minerals deal. Trump sees that as a crucial part of his plan to end the conflict. The man who is presumed to be Germany’s next chancellor says Europe needs to be more united, saying it’s “five minutes to midnight”, because of shifting geopolitics, including less support from the U.S. Friedrich Merz’s party won the most seats in yesterday’s election. The conservative centrist party will need a governing partner though. And it is not expected to turn to the party that won the second-most seats… the hard right AFD. Contenders to be Canada’s next Prime Minister are in Montreal for the first debate of the campaign. The French language debate will be a crucial testing ground for the four candidates who are left. Plus: the Pope's health, ammunition costs, funding of climate education and more.

Duration:00:27:09

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Ukrainians reflect on three years of war, Liberal leaders debate, Canadians criticize Wayne Gretsky and more

2/23/2025
On Monday, it will be three years since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in Ukraine. Negotiations to end it are in the works, but those on the front lines have their doubts. You'll also hear how Ukrainian-Canadians are marking the anniversary. Also; This country will have a new prime minister, in two weeks time. That's when the Liberal Party selects its next leader. The four remaining candidates are set to square off this week in back to back debates. And: Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky is revered in this country. But after he didn't show Team Canada much love at the Four Nations final against the U.S. - you'll hear why some Canadian hockey fans want to put the Great One in the penalty box. Plus: Israel sends tanks into the Occupied West Bank, Elon Musk's email to federal employees, The use of AI in Oscar nominated films, and more.

Duration:00:28:42

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Stranded Sunwing passengers, German election look ahead, moving away from gentle parenting and more

2/22/2025
In the wake of the Delta airlines plane crash earlier this week, Sunwing has cancelled all of its outbound flights from two of Canada's busiest airports. The airline says it's prioritizing flying back customers who are currently delayed in destinations. But many of those passengers are still looking for answers. Also: Germans will head to the polls tomorrow to elect their next government - and all anyone is talking about is the AfD. The anti-immigrant and anti-EU party is polling a close second in the race. You'll hear from Abby Kuhathasan in Berlin on what to expect. And: The pendulum on parenting styles has swung drastically over the decades. The style known as 'gentle parenting' - based around guidance and empathy - has been a go-to for many in recent years. But some modern parents say, being so gentle is just too hard. Plus: Donald Trump fires top military commanders, Austria's struggle to form government, Placing bets on awards shows, and more.

Duration:00:28:45

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Ruby Dhalla out of leadership race, premiers in Washington, dodgeball, and more

2/21/2025
The Liberal Party has disqualified Ruby Dhalla from the leadership contest, CBC News has learned. A source says she faced 12 allegations, including accepting donations from a corporation in the form of payments to campaign staff And: Nova Scotia’s premier Tim Houston and Ontario’s Doug Ford are back in Washington, trying to get the attention of state governors at a conference. They’re making the case for not putting tariffs on Canadian goods crossing the border. Canada’s lumber industry is bracing itself for the possibility of even more tariffs. U.S. president Donald Trump has suggested those may come in April. Also: The first-ever World Youth Dodgeball Open is happening in Calgary. Canada is a powerhouse in the sport. The dream for those involved – getting the game into the Olympics. Plus: Canada wins hockey, the heartbreak in Israel over the fate of Shiri Bibas, and more.

Duration:00:27:19

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Canada-US hockey battle, hostage bodies returned to Israel, travel chaos after the crash, and more

2/20/2025
The collision of politics and sport: Canada plays the U.S. at the Four Nations Face-Off. In previous games fans have booed, players have fought, and today Donald Trump taunted Canada. Hamas returns the bodies of four hostages, including two children. The fate of the Bibas family has been a rallying cry across Israel. The children aged just four years old and nine months when they and their mother were kidnapped by Hamas on October 7th, 2023. The plane has been removed, but three days after the crash at Pearson, there are still cancelled and delayed flights. Sunwing is under pressure for cancelling entire vacation packages to travel south and pick up stranded passengers. We’ll have more on why. Plus: A plan for the CBC, WHO flu meeting, Ukraine-U.S. spat continues and more.

Duration:00:27:08

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Trump and Zelenskyy trade barbs, politics of high-speed rail for Central Canada, Guillain-Barre syndrome in India, and more

2/19/2025
U.S. President Donald Trump calls Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a dictator. Zelenskyy says Trump is living in a Russian-made disinformation space. The barbs are another sign of the deterioration of the relationship between them. Trump’s words and willingness to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin are a dramatic reversal of U.S. foreign policy. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa has reached another stage in a plan to build high speed rail between Toronto and Quebec City. The next phase is expected to cost $3.9 billion. The project has been promised for decades and is still years away. Trudeau used the announcement as an opportunity to tout it as the largest infrastructure project in the country’s history, promising it will bring jobs, and use Canadian suppliers. The Indian city of Pune is facing an outbreak of Guillan-Barre Syndrome. It’s a rare disorder where the immune system attacks nerve cells, causing muscle weakness and paralysis. It could be a sign of infrastructure not keeping up with urbanization. Health officials say a contaminated well on the outskirts of the city is likely to blame. Plus: Runways still closed at Pearson, Danielle Smith on Alberta Health Services controversy, CAF recruiting, and more.

Duration:00:26:34

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Plane crash investigation, U.S. and Russia meet, inflation at 1.9 per cent, and more.

2/18/2025
There’s still not a lot of detail on what caused yesterday’s crash at Pearson airport in Toronto. What we do know: all 80 people on board survived. We have some of their stories, and details on the safety features and protocols that may have kept them alive. Representatives for the U.S. and Russia met in Saudi Arabia today to discuss multiple issues – including Ukraine. Not on the invite list: anyone from Ukraine. Moscow and Washington have agreed to appoint a negotiating group, ostensibly to find an end to the war. Ukraine and Europe want to know how that happens without Kyiv. On the one hand: a tax holiday. On the other: rising energy prices. Both of those played a part in January’s inflation rate. Canada's consumer price index rose to 1.9 per cent. Peter Armstrong tells us what that means for your wallet, and what it could mean for the next interest rate setting. Plus: DOGE claims it has cut $55 billion in U.S. government spending, Hamas pledges to release six hostages on Saturday, and more.

Duration:00:26:07

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Plane crash at Pearson, storm cleanup, Europe’s existential moment, and more

2/17/2025
A plane has crashed and flipped upside down on the runway at Toronto’s Pearson airport. We will have the latest on the incident, and the injuries of those on board. The investigation is just beginning, but weather may have played a factor in the crash. Central and Eastern Canada are buried in snow, and the winds are still high in several places. The storms are slowing, but the cleanup is expected to take weeks. The challenges – where to put all the snow. And: European leaders meet in France to discuss the war in Ukraine. UK prime minister Keir Starmer says the future of Ukraine is a “once in a generation moment for the collective security of Europe.” Also: A Calgary woman has been in prison in Sierra Leone for nearly two months, after being arrested live on TV during a reality show. Her family, and Amnesty International, say she is a political prisoner and should be released. Plus: Canadians buying Canadian, Liberal leadership deadline, coyotes in cities, and more.

Duration:00:26:08

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Intense winter weather, Europe cut out of Ukraine peace talks, Speedskating camp in Iqaluit and more

2/16/2025
Huge winter storms are making their way across Canada. Much of Ontario, Quebec, and parts of the Maritimes and Prairies are being hit with everything from heavy snow, to blowing winds and below freezing temperatures. You'll hear how people in multiple regions are coping with the intense weather. Also: European leaders sound the alarm after the White House cuts them out of talks for a Ukraine peace plan. Some leaders are deeply concerned Washington will sell Europe down the river to get a quick deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin. And: We'll take you to Iqaluit, where future winter Olympians got to take part in an elite speedskating camp, taking lessons from an Olympic veteran. Plus: The potential cancellation of a Canada - U.S. water treaty, an obstetrician shortage in northern Ontario, and more.

Duration:00:27:47

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Poilievre holds 'Canada First' rally in Ottawa, Germans react to J.D. Vance speech, Celebrating Flag Day and more

2/15/2025
'Canada First' was the message today from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre at a rally in Ottawa. Poilievre outlined his vision for the country - as polls show his party's long held lead has narrowed. Also: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rebukes U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance - after he accused European leaders of censoring free speech of parties like the far-right AFD. And Germans across the country are reacting. And: It's a flag day like none other. With the country teetering on the edge of a trade war and threats of annexation from our closest ally - you'll hear how Canadians are coming together to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Canadian flag. Plus: A professor returns to his destroyed classroom in Gaza, The push to watch more Canadian films, and more.

Duration:00:26:38

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Vice President Vance meets Zelenskyy, Pearson airport gold heist, GST holiday and more

2/14/2025
JD Vance is at the Munich security conference, where he accused the European Union of retreating from its fundamental values. The U.S. vice-president said countries are censoring free speech. Germany’s leaders were furious. Vance also met with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, working on a critical minerals deal that would be part of an agreement to end the war. The Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa. The MPs are united on several things, including criticizing the Liberals. A main target: Mark Carney, who polls suggest is the front-runner in the leadership race. And: New details from the Fifth Estate about the gold heist at Pearson Airport. Police allowed one of the main suspects to leave the country. They made the calculation – tip their hand, or let him get away? Also: Saturday is the last day to take advantage of the three-month GST holiday. We look at whether it was worth it for businesses, or the economic fortunes of the country. Plus: Iodine deficiency, auto tariffs, “Buy Canadian” apps, and more.

Duration:00:26:47

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Trump-Putin, drugs and guns smuggled into Canada, winter wallop and more

2/13/2025
The call heard around the world… European leaders stand by Ukraine – one day after U.S. president Donald Trump calls Russian president Vladimir Putin about the war. Trump says Russia wants peace, and they agreed negotiations should start now. THEN he called Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Moscow is rejoicing at having Trump’s ear, while Kyiv is left to insist on having its voice heard. And: Drugs and guns coming into Canada from the U.S. Also: It’s cold. It’s snowy. A winter storm has walloped a good portion of central and eastern Canada. And the snow is still falling. We find out what people are doing to get through it all. Plus: Car ramming attack in Munich, Trump’s reciprocal tariffs announced, northern premiers meet Washington officials, and more.

Duration:00:25:50

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Premiers at the White House, Russia and the U.S. talk Ukraine, auto theft down, and more

2/12/2025
The premiers visited the White House as part of their push to defend Canada’s interests in Washington. Until this afternoon, their audience has mostly been made up of Canadians. But they got a chance to bring their message directly to the president’s senior advisors. It’s still not clear they’re getting any traction. And: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Brussels, talking to European leaders about the challenge of dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump. They are all trying to find ways to cooperate more closely, and potentially deepen trade relationships. Defense Minister Bill Blair was there too, and said Trump’s demand that NATO countries spend 5% of GDP on defense isn’t realistic; he says even the U.S. doesn’t do that. At that same NATO meeting, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says Ukraine can’t expect a return to its pre-2014 borders, or NATO membership any time soon. In Washington, Trump said he spoke to Russian president Vladimir Putin today and then Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy about negotiations to end the war. Also: A new report suggests auto theft is down across the country. The report says a lot of the decline is because of enhanced law enforcement strategies that are part of a federal action plan. Plus: Aluminum tariffs could hit micro breweries hard, flag sales are on the rise, and more.

Duration:00:26:45

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Premiers in D.C., Trump doubles down on Gaza, flu cases rise and more

2/11/2025
Canada’s premiers are on a diplomatic mission to Washington D.C. They’re trying to garner support for their fight against tariffs. Ontario’s Doug Ford, who is chair of the Council of the Federation, says the levies could mean chaos for the Canada-U.S. trade relationship. But the question remains… is anyone listening? And: President Donald Trump reaffirms the U.S. will take over Gaza. He says if Hamas doesn’t return all hostages on Saturday, then “all bets are off” and the ceasefire will be over. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees – if the hostages aren’t released, the ceasefire is dead. Hamas says Israel violated the ceasefire already by blocking aid from getting into Gaza. Also: Flu infections are on the rise in Canada. Typically, cases would have peaked by this time of year. Emergency rooms in some cities are packed with people showing symptoms. Plus: Arab Americans in Michigan react to Trump’s Gaza plans, how the tariffs might affect the U.S., and more.

Duration:00:25:51

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Trump tariffs, Poilievre’s Arctic plan, Gaza ceasefire in trouble, and more

2/10/2025
U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum in order to bolster his country’s industries. Canada exports more than $12 billion worth of aluminum into the U.S. each year, and more than $10 billion worth of steel. Leaders in both industries bracing for the hit, while calling on federal and provincial politicians to be ready to act. And: Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre says Ottawa should have more control over Canada’s Arctic. He is proposing a permanent military base in Iqaluit, more rangers in the area, and two additional ice breakers. Poilievre says he would fund the plan by cutting foreign aid. Also: The ceasefire in Gaza is in trouble. Hamas and Israel are accusing each other of violations. Hamas is refusing to release the next group of hostages, and Israel says it is making military preparations. In a separate development, the Palestinian Authority says it will stop financially supporting families of those convicted or killed while attacking Israelis. Plus: Ontario’s premier says he is going to Washington, Ukrainians in Canada ask for extensions on their stay, and more.

Duration:00:25:58

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Trump threatens Canada again, Knocking down provincial trade barriers, Invictus games and more

2/9/2025
In an exclusive Fox News interview, U.S President Donald Trump once again reiterated his threat of making Canada the 51st state. He also made a surprise announcement on Air Force One - saying he'll impose new tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports as early as Monday. Also: More and more Canadians say they want to "buy Canadian" and trade with each other - reigniting a movement to break down trade barriers between the provinces. It's also making some Canadians second-guess travel down south. And: Athletes from around the world are in B.C. for the 2025 Invictus Games. Prince Harry launched the event 11 years ago to honour injured military and service personnel. But this year, it's also about bridging political divides. Plus: Super Bowl Sunday, an investigation into Alberta's health authority, more Palestinians return to northern Gaza, and more.

Duration:00:26:51

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A.I. summit in Paris, trading minerals for military support in Ukraine, charging drug dealers with deaths and more

2/8/2025
Officials from nearly one-hundred countries are meeting in Paris to discuss Artificial Intelligence, including Canada's Prime Minister. The risks associated with A.I. are top of mind -- but so are the opportunities. Also: U.S. President Donald Trump is proposing a trade to Ukraine - military support for rare earth resources. We'll look at why Trump wants these resources so badly, and the other countries he's eyeing to get them. And: Toxic drugs have killed tens of thousands of Canadians, but drug dealers are rarely charged directly in those deaths. Now there is a push to hand down tough punishments on drug dealers whose customers die from overdoses. Plus: Court challenges to Donald Trump's executive orders, Canadian doctors scrutinize the Lucy Letby case, and more.

Duration:00:26:10

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Trudeau on 51st state, Congo atrocities, money laundering in Canada, and more

2/7/2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says U.S. President Donald Trump is serious about making Canada the 51st state. Trudeau was speaking to business leaders at the Canada-U.S. Economic Summit. Cabinet minister Steven MacKinnon says the country is united by one thing: pride in being Canadian. The problem – it’s hard to predict what Trump might do next. And: The United Nations Human Rights Council is investigating what’s going on in Congo. Rebels have seized the city of Goma and there are reports of spiralling violence, rape and sexual slavery. Also: Canada’s promise to take action on illegal fentanyl played a role in getting a month-long reprieve from the tariffs. But a complete crackdown would have to change how Canada deals with money laundering. Plus: Kanye West’s hate, Super Bowl security, pipelines and more.

Duration:00:27:11

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Shipping tax, online gambling, whale songs and more

2/6/2025
The tariffs have been paused, but changes to U.S. import rules are already wreaking havoc with small businesses in Canada. The U.S. will stop allowing goods below a certain amount to be sent duty-free. We talk to companies who say their livelihoods will be dramatically hurt. And: Sports fans are expected to wager a record amount on this Sunday's Super Bowl. But that parlay could parlay itself into a public health risk. And experts want governments to do more to mitigate the health harms from gambling. Also: Scientists have long known that whales have their own language. Researchers now say it is structured very much like human language – and the way they learn it is a lot like how a toddler learns to speak. Plus: Gaza fallout, India deportations, H5N1 in cattle and more.

Duration:00:26:29

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Gaza shockwaves, Trump Effect in Canada, decoupling the auto industry, and more

2/5/2025
Donald Trump’s abrupt announcement about taking over Gaza has sent shockwaves across the Middle East and around the world. The White House says his reasons are humanitarian. Palestinians, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt have rejected the idea, and are worried about what it would mean for the West Bank. The far right in Israel is celebrating, but many people on the street think it is unlikely to ever happen. And: Trump’s tariff threats are driving the issues for political races here in Canada – pushing Liberal leadership candidates to focus on how to handle them. And the leader of the opposition, Pierre Poilievre, is also pivoting his message – from carbon tax to crime. Also: As Canada looks to protect its economy from potential tariffs… one of the industries that could be hardest hit is auto manufacturing. Alexandre Silberman looks at whether there is any way to decouple a deeply integrated industry. Plus: Drug trafficking in Canada, Elon Musk’s slashing agenda, Emilia Pérez controversy, and more.

Duration:00:27:00