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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 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 and Stephanie Skenderis. Context, analysis and surprise — all in about 25 minutes.

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U.S. auto parts tariffs take effect, Labour Party wins Australian election, profitability in women's sports, and more

5/3/2025
U.S. President Donald Trump's 25 percent tariff on auto parts is now in effect - covering everything from engines to door hinges. Canadian auto part imports are exempt for now under the Canada U.S. Mexico free trade agreement. But auto workers in this country are still feeling the sting of the trade war. Also: Voters in Australia have given the Labour party and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a rare second majority government. Much like in Canada, Donald Trump and his tariffs cast a large shadow over Australia's election. And that isn't the only similarity it shares with this country's most recent election. And: Whether its hockey, basketball or soccer - there's no doubt that professional women's sports leagues are enjoying unprecedented growth. But we'll tell you why profitability in women's sports remains elusive. Plus: The separatist movement in Alberta, Showcasing films from displaced directors, An Indigenous family reclaims the remains of their loved one, and more.

Duration:00:27:00

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The Prime Minister’s priorities, G.M. cuts jobs over Trump’s trade war, CBC News inside Iran, and more

5/2/2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds his first news conference since Monday's election win, dropping details of his upcoming meeting in Washington with the U.S. President, a visit from the King, and his priorities for a minority Liberal government. Plus: Trump tariff fallout. General Motors slashes shifts, and hundreds of jobs at its Oshawa, Ontario assembly plant – citing American auto levies. The union for the workers calls the measure ‘reckless,’ and vows to fight the decision. And: CBC News is inside Iran. Senior International Correspondent Margaret Evens gets rare access to the nation amid uncertain times across the Middle East, and ongoing talks with the U.S. over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Also: Testimony from the alleged victim in the sexual assault trial of five former junior hockey players, Canadian war vets honoured in the Netherlands, and more.

Duration:00:26:39

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Indigenous leaders call for an end to Alberta premier's separatism talk, measles on the rise, Signalgate casualty, and more

5/1/2025
Indigenous leaders speak out against Alberta's premier, and accuse Danielle Smith of trying to create a national unity crisis. The comments come as Alberta proposes a bill to make it easier for voters to trigger referendums — including on seceding from Canada. Also: Measles cases continue to rise across Canada. We look at where this highly contagious, but preventable disease is spiking, and what medical experts say are the reasons why. Plus: The Trump Administration shuffles the deck. U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is out after his involvement in the Signal chat scandal that saw the leak of sensitive details about a military strike in Yemen. But he’s being nominated for a new position. Also: Rising tensions between India and Pakistan, Quebec’s ban on cell phones in schools, and more.

Duration:00:26:25

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Trump talks deals, Carney to do list, students learn WWII history by travelling, and more

4/30/2025
Let’s make a deal. The U.S. President says he congratulated Mark Carney on his election win Monday. Trump says the Prime Minister will be in Washington within the next week to talk trade… and potentially reach an agreement on tariffs. And: Prime Minister Carney may be travelling to Washington but he already faces a long to-do list that includes picking a cabinet, making a budget, and tackling core issues he heard from voters, like affordability and housing. Also: Canadian students travel overseas to follow in the footsteps of soldiers who helped liberate the Dutch from Nazi occupation during the Second World War. Plus… Vancouver’s push for more mental health support after this weekend’s attacks, the long-awaited minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine, and more.

Duration:00:26:27

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Liberals win a minority, Poilievre loses his seat, Singh resigns, and more

4/29/2025
The Liberals under Mark Carney have won a fourth consecutive term. With another minority government the Liberals will need to find allies to pass their legislative agenda. For the Conservatives... the dust is still settling. They had some big breakthroughs where they needed them, and they got the largest share of the popular vote in the party's history. But they failed to form a government. And leader Pierre Poilievre lost his own seat. The New Democratic Party will be looking for a new leader, after Jagmeet Singh lost his own seat and announced his intention to resign. The NDP suffered a historic defeat, losing official party status. Plus… Trump marks 100 days in office, and more.

Duration:00:25:32

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Election Day, tragedy in Vancouver, and more.

4/28/2025
Canadians go to the polls to decide which party and leader will guide the country through economic turmoil, and threats from the U.S. president. And: More details about the victims in the ramming attack Saturday in Vancouver. Eleven people were killed, and more than a dozen are still in hospital. A 30-year-old man is charged with multiple counts of murder. He has no criminal history, but has had multiple mental health-related interactions with first responders in the past. Also: The Crown gave its opening statement in the trial of five former Canadian junior hockey players in London, Ontario. Plus: Trump’s immigration crackdown, Israel opposes ICJ hearing, BC wine boom, and more.

Duration:00:26:18

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Vancouver car ramming, Final day of election campaign, and more

4/27/2025
At least 11 people are dead and dozens more are injured after an SUV rammed through the crowd at a Filipino festival in Vancouver. We have extensive coverage of the investigation now underway - and how communities in B.C. and across the country are mourning. Also: The federal election campaign is coming to a close. We have an in depth look at how campaign 2025 went -- from each of the main parties: the Liberals, the Conservatives, the NDP and the Bloc Quebecois

Duration:00:29:38

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Campaigns enter final weekend, Pope Francis' funeral, Measles on the rise in Alberta, and more

4/26/2025
Federal party leaders are making their last pitches to voters, as the campaign enters its final weekend. While Mark Carney and Jagmeet Singh make stops in Ontario, Pierre Poilievre is in B.C. - where seats in that province and others across western Canada could determine what form the next government takes. Also: World leaders, Catholics and thousands of others poured into Saint Peter's Square to say a final goodbye to Pope Francis at his funeral. You'll hear from Canadians who made the trip to Vatican City. And: Alberta is facing its worst measles outbreak in decades. As case numbers grow, physicians say they want the government to urge more Albertans to get vaccinated. Plus: Voter turnout in this general election, Political tensions between India and Pakistan, The future of Hudson's Bay, and more

Duration:00:28:36

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Countdown to Election Day, FBI arrests a judge, hockey mistrial, and more.

4/25/2025
With the federal election campaign heading into its last days, party leaders sharpen their messages to voters. Mark Carney leans into the public fear of American annexation, while Pierre Poilievre details the changes he’d deliver in his first 100 days if elected prime minister. Both the NDP and Bloc Quebecois leaders argue they’d have vital roles to play in holding the major parties to account. Polls still show the Liberals with a lead over the Conservatives, one reason being the seats the Liberals are poised to snatch from the Bloc Quebecois. For the first time in 20 years, the Liberals are threatening the Bloc in Northern Quebec, where the pitch is for voters to join the winning team. The U.S. culture war takes another turn. The FBI arrests a sitting judge in Wisconsin, accusing her of helping a man wanted for deportation to evade the immigration officers waiting to nab him outside the courtroom. It was the last day for the public to pay respects to Pope Francis. People crowded into St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican – for a last farewell. A delegation of Canadian officials led by Governor General Mary Simon has arrived in Rome ahead of tomorrow’s funeral for the pontiff. And more….

Duration:00:26:27

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Trump/Carney phone call questions, expats vote, daycare company plea, and more

4/24/2025
With just a few days left in this election campaign Liberal leader Mark Carney is hammering home his pitch that he is the best one to take on U.S. President Donald Trump. But there are new questions tonight about just what was said when the two talked back in March. And: Cross border relations are crucial in this campaign. As many as 800-thousand Canadians live in the United States, but only a fraction of them voted in the last federal election. This time – they may be a bit more fired up. Also: A Calgary company connected to an E. coli outbreak that sickened hundreds of children at daycare centres in 2023 has pleaded guilty to bylaw infractions. The catering company Fuelling Minds admitted it did not have a food services business licence at the time of the outbreak. Plus: A drop in opioid deaths, Russia attack in Ukraine, Rome's most vulnerable residents pay their respects to the Pope, and more.

Duration:00:26:40

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Poilievre’s plan to arrest homeless, thousands file past pope’s coffin, coral is dying worldwide.

4/23/2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to deal with encampments of homeless people by arresting them. He pledged to clean up the problem in parks but to also get drug treatment for those who need it. Critics want to know how criminalizing homelessness deals with unaffordable housing and helping people in need. Still with the election, the NDP’s Jagmeet Singh says Liberal Mark Carney will win the election. And Singh told voters today they should keep the Liberals honest by voting for the NDP to deny Carney a majority government. Singh is facing discouraging polls that point to the loss of many NDP seats. Also, crown prosecutors in London, Ontario opened their case at the trial of five former hockey players on Canada’s World Junior team. They detailed the incident as alleged by a young woman who said the men sexually assaulted her. Opening arguments put the focus on the meaning of consent. Plus, Canadians are among the many thousands of people in Rome standing in long and winding lines to file past the coffin of Pope Francis. And, the most recent report on the coral reefs of the world finds they are dying around the globe, but perhaps not forever.

Duration:00:26:49

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Record on early voting, Pope funeral plans, hockey player trial, and more

4/22/2025
Canadians may be more engaged in this election race than ever before. More than seven million people cast a ballot over the weekend. It’s a record for advance polls. There are just six days left until Election Day, and the parties are working hard to push out their messages. The Conservatives have become the last major party to release a fully-costed platform. We have a look at what’s in it. And: The funeral for Pope Francis will happen on Saturday. World leaders are expected to attend. His body will lie in state for three days at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. On this Earth Day, some are remembering his environmental legacy — and his message about the urgency of the climate crisis. Also: Five former NHL players accused of sexually assaulting a woman in London, Ontario have pleaded not guilty. A woman says she was assaulted in a hotel room after a 2018 gala celebrating Canada's world junior hockey win. The trial began today and is expected to last weeks. Plus: IMF cuts global growth forecast, Canada set to export liquid natural gas from B.C., to Asia, and more.

Duration:00:25:21

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Death of the Pope, private healthcare, Hegseth on Signal again, and more

4/21/2025
Pope Francis has died at 88. Catholics around the world are in mourning, as plans are made for his funeral. We have reaction from around the world, and here in Canada, including from Indigenous people, whom the Pope apologized to for the abuses that happened at residential schools. And: Canadians are having to use their own money – to access basic healthcare. A shortage of family doctors across the country means private clinics are stepping in to fill the gap. Also: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is on the defensive – again. A New York Times report says he texted attack plans to people in his family on the message app Signal. Plus: The campaigns have one more week to make their pitches to voters in the federal election. We have updates on what the major party leaders are up to.

Duration:00:28:09

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Record turnout in advance voting, encampments outside cities on the rise, Filipino food in small town New Brunswick, and more

4/20/2025
Canadians are voting in record numbers this weekend in advance polls across the country, with nearly two million ballots cast on Friday alone. The high turnout comes as parties begin releasing their costed platforms, and as the campaign heads into its final week. Also: Major cities like Toronto have seen a spike in the number of homeless encampments. But city officials across the country say many of them are starting to appear in more suburban areas. You'll hear what's behind the shift. And: In the coastal town of Shediac, New Brunswick - the population of immigrants from the Phillipines has grown exponentially. We'll tell you one woman's story of bringing authentic Filipino food - and another new business - to the community. Plus: The investigation into the killing of aid workers in Gaza, U.S. Supreme Court halts deportations by the Trump administration, and more.

Duration:00:29:43

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Campaigns unveil costed platforms, U.S. sends asylum seekers to Panama, NHL playoffs begin and more

4/19/2025
Mark Carney and Jagmeet Singh unveil the Liberal and NDP costed platforms, as Pierre Poilievre talks about tackling the fentanyl crisis. You'll hear about today's election campaign announcements as Canadians continue to head to advance polls to get their votes in early. Also: The crackdown on immigration in the U.S. has sent hundreds of asylum seekers to Panama - in a deal that has been widely criticized by human rights groups. We'll take you to Panama City, where those people - many from Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East - are struggling to figure out what to do next. And: The NHL playoffs start tonight with five Canadian teams in contention for the Stanley Cup. You'll hear why there's some hope one of those teams could bring it home this year.

Duration:00:29:42

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Advance polls open, Ukraine ceasefire talks, the Bible in Hollywood, and more…

4/18/2025
Advance polls are open, bringing with them the opportunity to vote, but also some frustration. Line ups at some polls are long, as people use a holiday to get out and vote. And: U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants to help broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine but – he won’t wait forever. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. could give up on the talks within days. One discussion that’s still happening – a possible mineral deal between the U.S. and Ukraine. Also: Bible stories are proving to be a big business for studios and streamers. Both Amazon and Netflix have signed deals to have more Biblical content. Plus: A Democratic senator visits a man in El Salvador who was mistakenly deported from the U.S., new search and rescue drone technology on B.C.’s North Shore, and more.

Duration:00:26:57

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English debate, what farmers want, signs of life in space, and more

4/17/2025
It’s debate night – again. The major party leaders will directly face off with each other for the last time before election day. With just over a week to go, there’s a lot on the line for each of them. One cohort that may be watching closely: farmers. We have a story about what farmers in northern Alberta want to hear before they cast their votes. And: Saskatoon is facing a crisis of opioid overdose deaths. Experts say the supply has gotten more toxic, and some days emergency crews respond to an average of one overdose per hour. And libraries were closed because so many people were taking drugs there. Also: Could there be life on another planet? Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet – chemical fingerprints that could be produced by a life form. And in another study, a researcher at the University of Calgary finds evidence that suggests Mars once had a carbon cycle – support for the idea the red planet may once have been able to support life. Plus: Trump talks to Italy’s prime minister, Canadian schools decide not to travel to the U.S., and more.

Duration:00:25:08

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French debate night, interest rates hold, women's pro soccer in Canada, and more

4/16/2025
Canada’s main election rivals are on stage tonight for one of their toughest challenges: the French language debate. The Conservatives, NDP and Bloc Québécois will be out to take the sheen off the Liberals who are doing well in the polls. Absent from the stage will be the Green Party, which lost its spot at the eleventh hour. And: Dozens of ridings where First Nations people dominate – are close races in this campaign. But their issues have not found much traction, so the question is how many will choose to cast a ballot? Also: A new chapter in Canadian sports is about to begin. The long-awaited "Northern Super League" – Canada's first pro women's soccer league – launches tonight with its inaugural match in Vancouver. Plus: The Bank of Canada stands pat on interest rates, the UK Supreme Court rules on the definition of “woman”, and more.

Duration:00:26:52

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Fears over Honda report, food inflation, chemicals in mattresses, and more

4/15/2025
Honda says it is not planning to move production out of Canada in the foreseeable future. A report in Japanese media claimed the automaker was considering moving to the United States in response to Donald Trump’s tariff plan. Political leaders respond on the federal campaign trail. And: Overall inflation cooled to 2.3 per cent in Canada last month, but the price of food rose. Products such as orange juice, fruits and vegetables are being hit by cross-border tariffs. Also: The Alberta government unveils health care legislation aimed at helping people with severe addiction, including plans for intervening when a person refuses to be treated. Plus: Children’s mattresses may contain harmful chemicals, the 80th anniversary of Canadian troops helping to liberate the Netherlands from the Nazis, and more.

Duration:00:25:57

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Notwithstanding or not? Tariff confusion, new ideas on child obesity, and more

4/14/2025
Canada’s party leaders react to a proposal to circumvent the constitution to get tougher on convicted criminals. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he’s willing to use the notwithstanding clause to allow for longer prison sentences. Liberal Leader Mark Carney called using the plan “a dangerous step.” And: Donald Trump may be changing his plans for global trade... again. The U.S. president says he's considering helping U.S.-based auto-makers, maybe by holding off on tariffs for parts from Mexico... and Canada. That could help Canadian workers – for a while. But Trump's long-term goal is still to bring auto sector jobs to the U.S. Also: Obesity researchers in Canada are pushing a major rethink in the treatment of children with obesity. The guidelines define obesity as a chronic health problem, and encourage doctors to break down the stigma associated with it. And that interventions like drugs or surgery should be considered only in limited circumstances. Plus: Trump edges close to defying the Supreme Court, why so few candidates are talking about the climate crisis, hope for infrastructure spending in the North, and more.

Duration:00:27:14