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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.

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Yesterday · 28 min
Rumours of new trade talks between the U.S. and Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump is hinting that a trade deal with Canada may be near, but Canadian officials are keeping their cards close to their chests and expectations low. Also: An attempted bank fraud against a Nova Scotia woman escalates to swatting, death threats and hacking. And: Canada’s First Nations leaders sit down with the Prime Minister and first ministers for a meeting that was years in the making. Plus: Anthropic files for an ini
Sunday · 30 min
Conservatives win majority government in B.C.
David Eby's bet on expanding his NDP majority government in British Columbia - has gone bust. The B.C. Conservatives have won a majority government in Saturday's provincial election. The NDP's seat count has been cut in half, and Eby has now stepped down as party leader. You'll hear more on the results, and why this election was one for the history books.  Also: Brave, warm and hilarious - just some of the ways Sergeant Morgan Wong is being remembered. He’s one of four s
Saturday · 29 min
British Columbians head to the polls for provincial elections
Voting in B.C.'s provincial election is underway. NDP leader David Eby called a snap election last month. Since then, polls have tightened between his New Democrats and the B-C Conservatives led by Lorne Doerkson. A total of five parties are competing for seats in the legislature.  Also: There are more major elections happening elsewhere in the world. In Brazil, the incumbent faces a major challenge against the son of a former president. Meanwhile in Serbia, students are
Friday · 27 min
Trump shifts tariffs on some Canadian goods ahead of midterms
U.S. President Donald Trump will lift tariffs on some Canadian products — but add tariffs on others — to help struggling Republican candidates in border states ahead of November's midterms. Also: The White House says first lady Melania Trump has secured a limited ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine to help civilians in the blockaded Ukrainian town of Oleshky. And: Quebec’s new government unveils its strategy to fight homelessness. Plus: Firs
Thursday · 27 min
Alberta referendum: the other nine questions
While Albertans voted decisively to reject separation from Canada, they appear to be divided on the other nine referendum questions dealing with immigration, the Constitution and relations with Ottawa. Also: Several Ontario Crime Stoppers branches pause tip collection after a CBC investigation into a massive data breach that leaked the info connected to 1.5 million tips. And: The fatal fire at CFB Wainwright started as a result of training at the base, accord
Wednesday · 27 min
Alberta premier tells separatists to fall in line or leave UCP
Danielle Smith says her United Conservative Party must be pro-Canada, after three quarters of Albertans voted against pursuing separation. Also: Ottawa and Ontario announce an $8.7-billion partnership to support steel, auto and critical mineral sectors, squeezed by the trade war with the United States. And: CBC analysis reveals the true scope of data stolen in a massive Crime Stoppers hack earlier this year. Plus: Governments and businesses a
October 20 · 27 min
Alberta voters reject separation from Canada
 Three quarters of Alberta voters say they want their province to remain part of Canada, but they also want a bigger say in how the country is run. Also: Ottawa is relieved by the results of the separation vote, and Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will work with Danielle Smith on another referendum question — immigration. And: Canada is unlikely to strike a trade deal with the U.S., as Washington is focussed on the midterm elections. </
October 19 · 28 min
What went wrong at CFB Wainwright?
Dozens of investigators are looking into how a fast-moving fire managed to kill four soldiers and injure dozens more, some of them critically. Also: Alberta residents are voting in a referendum that asks about immigration, relations with Ottawa and whether the province should start thinking about separating from Canada. And: Canada’s inflation jumps in September due to higher fuel. Plus: A B.C. ferry strikes a humpback whale, and wildlife in
October 18 · 30 min
Four service members killed in massive fire at CFB Wainwright
Officials are calling it one of the worst tragedies for Canada's military on domestic soil during peacetime. A violent, fast-moving fire tore through CFB Wainwright in Alberta. Starting in a training area, setting off a grass fire, the flames spreading quickly beyond the base. Four service members are confirmed dead, and dozens of other people are injured. The cause is under active investigation - while the province, and the country, rally to offer medical help and support.  </
October 17 · 29 min
Mass protests turn violent in France
France is known for mass protests throughout history, but demonstrations today were especially large and violent. Cars and buildings set ablaze, tear gas and water canon turned on protesters, at least 400 people arrested. The French Interior Ministry says half a million people took part in the nationwide demonstrations. The country's largest trade union, however, says there were many more. We'll have the latest from Paris. Also: In California, firefighters are battling a wild
October 16 · 27 min
Military career cut short by a hidden webcam
A former student at the Royal Military College of Canada says a webcam was hidden in her dorm room by another student in 2018, and that the chain of command failed her. Also: Conspiracy theorists are tricking the Canada Revenue Agency into paying out bogus multi-million-dollar refunds. And: Two police officers have been suspended in Montreal in separate allegations of misconduct. They reportedly subjected vulnerable people to degrading and humiliating behavio
October 15 · 28 min
Zero-click spyware targets devices worldwide
A new kind of spyware that can be planted on your device – without a single click from you. Also: Canadian research is raising red flags about ultra-processed foods. The study suggests eating too much of it could increase your chances of having a stroke or developing dementia. And: The new White House spokesperson has repeatedly described herself as a lawyer. But it appears she never passed the bar in any jurisdiction. Plus: More than 30 chil
October 14 · 27 min
Three military reserve members face kidnapping, firearm charges.
Three Canadian Armed Forces reservists are among seven people charged in connection with a plot to kidnap and rob a victim of crypto currency in Toronto. Also: Ukrainian officials say Starlink restrictions weaken the country’s ability to protect itself against Russian attacks. And: Affordability emerges as the leading election issue of the U.S. midterms and that is bad news for Republicans. Plus: Canada courts India’s trade, last push for vot
October 13 · 27 min
A death in Georgia shuts down rollercoasters in the U.S. and Canada
Experts say rollercoasters are extremely safe, despite the fatal incident at a Six Flags park in Georgia. Also: The Vatican reveals Pope Leo has lung cancer, after he has surgery to remove a growth. And: A 30-year-old cold case murder trial in P.E.I. has fallen apart. The crown says Charlottetown police lost key evidence. Plus: Advance polls are open for Alberta's referendum on whether to vote on sovereignty for the province, the man convicte
October 12 · 23 min
Staff picks: Canada pivots from U.S., kids use AI for counselling, a big glut of donated clothes, and more
Canadian businesses find new product innovations to make up for lost U.S. markets. And Ottawa works with Europe on a daring plan to get around the U.S. hold on international payment systems through VISA and Mastercard. And: AI is becoming a companion of choice for a growing number of teens looking for emotional support. It’s worrying experts. But in New Brunswick, an ambitious curriculum change is teaching kids from a young age to be the ones in control of AI tools.<br
October 11 · 30 min
Riyadh's international airport hit by missile strikes, and more
Officials in Saudi Arabia say the international airport in Riyadh has come under attack for the second time in 24 hours. It comes after a strike on Saturday killed more than a dozen people and injured hundreds more. Canada has joined other nations in condemning the attacks, that are being claimed by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels.    Also: Hurricane Simon has hit towns and popular tourist areas along Mexico's southwest coast. The eye of the category 4 stor
October 10 · 29 min
Hurricane Isaias hits the gulf coast, and more
Hurricane Isaias has made landfall in the southeastern United States as a Category 2 storm. Crews in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle are now working to clean up the debris, and restore power to nearly a million people. Meanwhile in the Pacific, Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel are bringing destructive winds, storm surges and rain to coastal areas of Mexico and the U.S. Also: The French government is trying to put an end to a nationwide student uprising.
October 9 · 27 min
Canada’s economy sheds more jobs in September
The decline of 68,000 jobs comes despite predictions of growth from economists and after tens of thousands of jobs were lost in August. Also: Canada is the only G7 nation that has no capacity to launch its own satellites into space. Now, several Canadian companies are working to change that. And: Outrage over the Pentagon’s plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood killer Nidal Hassan. Plus: Landmark Supreme Court decision, a conversation
October 8 · 27 min
A surge in deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians
A Russian glide bomb kills 30 people in eastern Ukraine, as Moscow increasingly targets civilians and civilian infrastructure. Also: Ottawa unveils a $2 billion rebate program available to hundreds of thousands of Canadian households to install heat pumps in an effort to save them money and lower emissions. And: The city of Montreal unveils its plans to protect vulnerable people from the cold this winter. Plus: Polls suggest a Democratic surg
October 7 · 27 min
Ottawa: no MAID for people suffering only from mental illness
The Liberal government will indefinitely ban access to medically assisted death for people who are only suffering from a mental illness. Also: Calls for responsibility for online platforms that allow their users to plan violence, after revelations the Tumbler Ridge shooter used Discord to plan the attack. And: A day of grief and reflection in Israel as the country marks the third anniversary of October 7th attacks by Hamas. Plus: Lawyers for

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