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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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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
October 6 · 27 min
An American is charged in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
A 30-year-old Washington State resident is accused of offering advice, money and "technical assistance" to the shooter in the six months leading up to the killings. Police also say the two conspired to try to livestream the attack. Also: Quebec has elected a separatist government — what it means for Alberta and the future of the Canadian federation. And: Three years after the October 7th Hamas attacks against Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is again
October 5 · 27 min
Quebec braces for potential change as voters go to the polls
People in Quebec are casting their votes to determine who will lead the next government. Also: Canadians born abroad face years of waiting to receive their citizenship certificates after a recent change in legislation. And: The most comprehensive study yet confirms Black mothers face a much higher risk of complications before and after birth, pointing to systemic racism. Plus: Violent student protests in France enter another week, the boys ar
October 4 · 27 min
U.S. Coast Guard calls off search for missing medical plane, and more
After a rigorous search in the open waters off the Massachusetts coast, the U.S. Coast Guard has called off the search for six people that were onboard a Canadian medical flight that vanished on Saturday. The Ontario registered jet travelling from Bermuda to Boston lost radar contact after the pilot signaled an in-flight emergency. Also: With four weeks until the U.S. midterms decide control of Congress, President Donald Trump is on a swing through conservative strongholds. C
October 3 · 28 min
The search for a missing air ambulance, and more
The U.S. Coast Guard crews is conducting a major search and rescue operation off the coast of Massachusetts. They're looking for an Ontario based air ambulance carrying six people that vanished off radar near Nantucket.  Also: E-scooter injuries have nearly tripled in the past year. So doctors and police are urging parents to treat them as serious vehicles rather than toys. While Ottawa considers establishing national safety standards, a new CBC Marketplace investigation
October 2 · 27 min
New York state takes over Cornell 7 investigation
New York’s Attorney General Letitia James will now lead an investigation into allegations of gang rape at Cornell University. Also: Under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, G7 nations agree to open up their oil reserves, but will it bring down fuel prices? And: Canada’s top civilian honour for actor and activist Michael J. Fox. Plus: A separatist party could form the next government in Quebec – which would create a new challenge for O
October 1 · 27 min
A new Alberta oil pipeline to B.C. is a step closer to reality
A new pipeline carrying Alberta bitumen to southern B.C. has been declared a project of national interest. Ottawa will fast track approvals and consultations for the West Coast Pacific Link – drawing praise from industry and pushback from some First Nations and environmental groups. Also: New details of the botched execution of Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike. And: Canadian Joshua Kutryk is among four astronauts on a joint NASA-SpaceX mission to the I
September 30 · 28 min
A tragic accident in BC casts a shadow over Canada’s solemn day.
Events across Canada mark the Day for Truth and Reconciliation, but in B.C., the solemn day is marred by a tragic accident. Also: Israeli officials say passengers and crew of a FlyDubai flight foiled a co-pilot's attempt to crash the aircraft, after he stabbed the pilot and sent the jet plunging nearly 14,000 feet. And: The American CEO of the company that owns Stelco defends the decision to idle a Hamilton steel plant. Plus: Six years for ma
September 29 · 27 min
A multi-billion-dollar plan to double LNG exports from BC port
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the expansion of the LNG Canada terminal in Kitimat will create thousands of jobs and strengthen Canada’s trade ties with Asia. Also: A B.C. judge stays drug trafficking charges against two harm reduction activists, saying parts of Canada’s drug laws are unconstitutional. And: U.S. President Donald Trump and AI executives sign a voluntary accord on artificial intelligence standards and protections. Plus: How Ca
September 28 · 25 min
Tariffs and import bans: Washington steps up the trade war.
The United States is set to ban a select number of Canadian imports starting Tuesday. Also: Hamilton steel plant Stelco is laying off hundreds of workers in an effort to survive the effects of US tariffs. And: The view from Maine: Donald Trump’s tariffs may help Democrats unseat Republican senator Susan Collins. Plus: Condemnation of a white supremacist gathering in B.C., five suspects arrested near a U.K. military base are released on bail,
September 27 · 30 min
Five U.K. men arrested in alleged terrorism plot, and more
A small, English village remains evacuated tonight following the arrests of five men near an air-base. Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation, and bomb disposal units were called to the scene Also: A day after flatly rejecting a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump tells Axios negotiations with Iran could resume as early as this week. Though Iranian state media says no talks are planned. With the price of gas creating strong hea
September 26 · 29 min
Canada's foreign affairs minister speaks to the U.N., and more
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand addressed the United Nations General Assembly today - laying out Canada’s vision on everything from Arctic sovereignty to the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Also: Members of a First Nation in northern Ontario are eager to return home, after a sewage spill in August prompted the community to declare a state of emergency.  And: Smart glasses with video cameras are becoming more common. But some people in the
September 25 · 28 min
ChatGPT and Tumbler Ridge shootings: New allegations
A new investigative report from American magazine Mother Jones says the chatbot told the shooter how to avoid its own safeguards. Also: Police are investigating a threatening email sent to Muslim schools across Canada. And: The U.S. trade representative says Washington is in no hurry to reach a deal with Canada. Plus: New poll suggests slipping support for Alberta sovereignty and Premier Danielle Smith; CBC News speaks to a Canadian drone ope
September 24 · 27 min
Police call shooting outside Ontario synagogue a hate attack
Also: Canada’s quiet preparations for a potential U.S. invasion. And: U.S. President Donald Trump rolls out the red carpet for his Chinese counterpart. Plus: Palestinian and Israeli leaders trade accusations at the UN General Assembly; a rise in lithium battery fires prompts calls for regulation; backlash against restaurants using AI for photos of their food; and when traditions and environment collide.
September 23 · 27 min
War in Iran and AI concerns take centre stage at the U.N.
Also: Texas has a change of heart on AI data centres. Should Canada pay attention? And: B.C.’s David Eby under fire for calling a snap provincial election. Plus: Sentencing hearing begins for Ontario’s convicted poison seller, El Niño’s deadly path, and migrants who risk everything to cross into Mexico despite U.S. crackdown.
September 22 · 27 min
B.C. goes to the polls amid opposition disarray; and more
U.S. President Donald Trump once again threatens to “annihilate” Iran in a speech to the UN General Assembly. And: The U.S., Denmark and Greenland unveil the details of a new security pact that gives Washington more military access. Plus: Pushback against the new economic legislation by the Liberal government, waving the (Alberta) flag, the plight of the man known as the “Father of Nunavut”, and what happened to all the hurricanes?
September 21 · 27 min
A shootout outside a synagogue shocks Belleville, Ontario; and more
The Liberal government of Mark Carney introduces major economic legislation on the opening day of Parliament. The intended goal is to speed up development and keep labour peace. And: Families of the victims of the Air India Flight 182 bombing say the RCMP told them that after 41 years, the investigation is now inactive. Plus: Three major U.S. news organizations sue the Trump administration after being barred from the White House; who are the Houthis? And Queb
September 20 · 30 min
Carney meets with France's President, B.C. Conservative leader steps down, Ed Sheeran responds to tour criticism, and more
Prime Minister Mark Carney is on a diplomatic and domestic blitz. Fresh off talks with French President Emmanuel Macron to deepen ties with Europe, Carney returns to Ottawa tonight as Parliament prepares to re-open. His government's first priority - major economic legislation to fast-track projects and overhaul labor laws. But opposition leaders are bracing for a fight. Also: Kerry-Lynne Findlay, the embattled leader of British Columbia's Conservative Party, has stepped down.
September 19 · 27 min
U.S. security deal on Greenland, Liberal Party wraps up talks in Ottawa, Donald Trump bans reporters from the White House, and more
 Denmark and Greenland state any agreement with the United States would not compromise Greenland's sovereignty. It puts an end to the year long tension after Donald Trump’s threat to seize the Arctic island – but the details on the deal are still scarce.  And,The Federal Liberal party wraps a two day caucus in Ottawa ahead of a return to the House of Commons on Monday.   Also,President Trump has banned reporters from CNN
September 18 · 27 min
Liberals gather in Ottawa, political drama in B.C., time zone confusion, and more
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal caucus are meeting in Ottawa — laying out their agenda ahead of the fall sitting of Parliament, set to begin Monday. And: B.C.’s political map is also changing as more Conservative MLAs leave, and the new CentreBC party gains some members. Also: Canada’s time zones map is getting complicated, as another province stops making the twice-yearly change. Plus: Shifting priorities in Quebec’s election camp

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