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Canada Post employees walk off the job again to protest the government's overhaul to the company's operations. Plus, dozens of diplomats walk out of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech, as he rebuked countries recognizing Palestinian statehood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada Post is set to deliver an overhaul of itself. Touria Izri reports on the major cutbacks coming, which service will be stamped out for millions of Canadians; and the backlash from the union. David Akin reports on the push to make it tougher for violent criminals to get bail. Colin D'Mello reports on the Ontario government introducing legislation to ban speed cameras. Heather Yourex-West looks at the unique methods crews are using to find 6-year-old Darius Macdougall, who vanished near Crowsnest Pass, Alta. on Sunday. Vincent McAviney explains why there are suspicions Russia is to blame for the mysterious drones over Europe. Jackson Proskow reports on the indictment of former FBI director James Comey, a vocal critic of U.S. President Donald Trump; and how Trump appears to be trying to punish his enemies through the courts. Plus, going the distance like never before: Heidi Petracek catches up with the Halifax man who shattered the record for the fastest run around all of Iceland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A former RBC worker is accused of improperly accessing the bank of account of Prime Minister Mark Carney and others. Touria Izri reports on the criminal charges and the stunning privacy breach. Jackson Proskow reports on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's warning about what Russia could do unless it is stopped; and the confusion over U.S. President Donald Trump's stance on Russia's war. Mackenzie Gray reports on Carney's whirlwind final day in New York meeting with international leaders, and what Foreign Minister Anita Anand is saying about Canada's foreign policy, including the recognition of Palestinian statehood. Super Typhoon Ragasa has made landfall in southern China after killing at least 27 people while tearing through Taiwan and the Philippines. Neetu Garcha shows you how this year's most powerful cyclone has brought some of Asia's biggest cities to a standstill. A lawsuit filed against several sailing organizations alleges an athlete's complaint of sexual assault was ignored by the officials who are supposed to report it. As Heidi Petracek reports, the complainant also accuses those organizations of retaliation because she spoke out. Heather Yourex-West reports on Jimmy Kimmel's emotional defence of free speech on the first episode his late night talk show since ABC lifted his suspension. Redmond Shannon reports on the first-ever successful treatment of Huntington's disease. And Mike Armstrong reports on the growing anticipation of NASA's Artemis II mission to the moon, which is set to happen sooner than expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump took on the world at the United Nations today. Mackenzie Gray reports from New York on the commander-in-chief's wide-ranging lecture and his sharp criticism of allies. Mackenzie also looks at how Prime Minister Mark Carney focused his attention on the Ukrainian children Russia has abducted, and on Canada-China relations. The Secret Service says it has busted a threat to cripple New York City's entire cellphone network. Jackson Proskow explains what agents uncovered inside several apartments. Arrests have now been made at a British Columbia farm at the centre of a fight to save hundreds of ostriches from being culled. David Akin explains how the federal government's gun buyback program will work. Heather Yourex-West updates the search for a missing 5-year-old boy in Alberta. Mike Armstrong has the new details about the case of a 15-year-old boy who was shot to death by Quebec police over the weekend, and how his heartbroken family is demanding answers. And Heidi Petracek explains how a baseball fan in Nova Scotia struck up a friendship with his favourite MLB player, Ted Williams, and ended up with a bat signed by acting legend Robert Redford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

France joins Canada and other countries in recognizing Palestinian statehood. Mackenzie Gray reports from the United Nations headquarters in New York, and looks at how Israel and the U.S. are responding. Heather Yourex-West looks at how Ottawa's Gaza visa program is still failing Palestinians in Canada and their families. Jackson Proskow reports on how U.S. President Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are drawing a link between Tylenol, pregnancy, and autism - despite a lack of evidence. Back in Ottawa, David Akin explains how Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree was caught criticizing the federal government's gun buyback program. Also, ruling out dining out: Mike Armstrong explains why fewer Canadians have an appetite for eating at restaurants. Plus, fired up over fireworks: Neetu Garcha explains why Canadian outdoor apparel brand Arc'teryx is apologizing for a huge fireworks display in the foothills of the Himalayas. And game-changers: Eric Sorensen explains why the CFL is moving the goal posts - literally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mackenzie Gray reports on Canada formally recognizing Palestine as a state, and the condemnation from the federal Conservatives, Canadian Jewish groups, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Candice Cole reports on the memorial service for conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Felicia Parrillo introduces you to an autism advocate in Quebec who's also a music composer and hoping to improve mental health services and education for people living with autism and other disabilities. Katherine Ward reports on the free private jet service for low-income people who need to travel far to access health care. And Heidi Petracek explains why one Canadian brewery is phasing out bottled beer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disney's decision to yank the ABC late night show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off the air has spawned accusations of government pressure on free speech. As Candice Cole reports, even some notable Republicans are criticizing the threat to revoke the broadcast licences of television networks. As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expresses anger toward Western allies, Mackenzie Gray reports on Russia's deadly aerial assault on Ukraine, which involved hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles. There is another conflict that's garnered far less attention: the one in Sudan. Redmond Shannon reports on the war the world continues to ignore, and how the level of violence against civilians in Sudan is only getting worse. Reggie Cecchini explains how U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are facing a major test at the country's Supreme Court. Plus, Arctic war games: Nathaniel Dove explains how the military uses simulations to prepare for conflicts and attacks on Canadian interests. And Felicia Parrillo reports on the new honour for a war hero dubbed "the Rambo of Quebec." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is significant blowback after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested TV networks that air unfavourable coverage of him should lose their broadcast licences. The comments come after ABC pulled its flagship late-night show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off the air. As Jackson Proskow reports, the comedian's supporters argue it’s an attack on free speech and call it media censorship. Prime Minister Mark Carney has wrapped up his quick trip to Mexico City, where he was on a mission to strengthen ties. Now a new Ipsos poll reveals how Canadians feel about the federal government's management of Canada-U.S. relations. And as David Akin reports, people aren’t feeling the trust with their southern neighbours. Eric Sorensen explains why Canada has barred hip-hop group Kneecap from entering Canada. Touria Izri reports on the new federal bill targeting hate crime, and the concerns the bill could stifle legitimate protests. Mike Armstrong reports on how McGill University wants to restrict campus protests. Heidi Petracek updates the search for Jack and Lilly Sullivan, the Nova Scotia siblings missing since May. Plus, 14 people in a small remote community in Quebec have won a share of a $50 million Lotto Max jackpot. The windfall may change the town, but as Dan Spector reports, residents say it won’t change them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABC has hit the pause button on its popular late night show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" causing a uproar. You'll hear the comedian's comments that struck a nerve; Jackson Proskow reports on the latest indication of how the Trump administration is wielding its power and silencing voices it doesn't agree with; and Dawna Friesen looks at Trump's track record of threatening or intimidating those who challenge him. And in the United Kingdom, Redmond Shannon explains how Trump's visit there is being seen as a win. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Mexico City. David Akin is travelling with him, and explains what Carney is trying to accomplish there. Mike Armstrong explains why Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Gaza could be a "real estate bonanza." Heather Yourex-West looks at why Quebec and Alberta aren't making COVID-19 vaccinations free for everyone. Plus, why French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, are headed to court to prove she was born a woman. And Eric Sorensen looks at the rise of Canada's national women's rugby team, and how it's now among the world's very best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The central banks in both Canada and the U.S. have slashed their benchmark interest rates. Mackenzie Gray and Anne Gaviola report on what these moves signal about the economies in both countries; and whether Canada's cost of borrowing could keep dropping. Montreal police have cracked a 17-year-old cold case. Mike Armstrong explains how investigators solved the murder of Catherine Daviau, who was found dead in a burned-out home in 2008; and why it's too late for the killer to face justice. Pomp, the U.S. president, and purpose? What's the point of Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit to the United Kingdom? Redmond Shannon reports. In Nova Scotia, a former swim instructor at a youth detention centre is facing dozens of charges related to sexual assault allegations. RCMP say they've identified 300 victims, and there could be more. Heidi Petracek explains the accusations, and why at least one prisoner advocate says the alleged abuse was an "open secret." Neetu Garcha explains how years of negotiations between the Nisga'a First Nation in B.C. and its partners resulted in the approval of a controversial, multi-billion-dollar LNG project. Heather Yourex-West reports on the research saying human-made climate change made Canada's heat waves more likely. Plus: ice cream split. Touria Izri has the scoop on why Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield says he can't "in good conscience" stay with the company he founded decades ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel has and is continuing to commit genocide against Palestinians, according to the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Redmond Shannon looks at the evidence being cited, what world leaders are being urged to do, and how Israel is angrily rejecting the findings. Chrystia Freeland is quitting her job as a federal cabinet minister. Mackenzie Gray tells you what Freeland's new role will be, and looks back at her legacy as a high-profile cabinet minister. China's hefty tariffs are hitting Canadian canola farmers hard. Heather Yourex-West reports on how Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is tasked with helping find a solution, and how nervous farmers are watching closely. Jackson Proskow has the new details revealed in court about Tyler Robinson, the man accused of gunning down conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Jeff Semple reports on the pilot who averted tragedy after crash-landing a small plane next to a busy soccer field in the heart of Toronto. Dan Spector reports on the police interviews shedding new light on the mental state of a Montreal mother who abandoned her young daughter in June. Plus: Robert Redford was much more than Hollywood's golden boy. Eric Sorensen looks back at the legend's legacy as an actor, filmmaker, and activist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre have a fresh faceoff as Parliament resumes, and Poilievre returns to the House of Commons. Mackenzie Gray reports on the first day; what the Liberals need to pass their budget; and David Akin looks at the questions about this latest minority government's stability. The ups and downs of buying a home: Heather Yourex-West reports on where prices are rising, where they're dropping, and the ongoing struggle for some Canadians to break into the housing market. Voters in Newfoundland and Labrador will be heading to the polls on October 14. Heidi Petracek explains how Liberal Leader John Hogan is trying to win his first mandate as premier and keep his party in power, whom his challengers are, and the issues at the forefront of this campaign. Danny Kruger, a prominent British Conservative politician, has become the first sitting member of the U.K. Parliament to abandon the country's centre-right party for Reform UK, a right-wing, anti-immigrant party surging in popularity. Redmond Shannon looks at Reform UK's widening appeal, and its connection to Canada. Jackson Proskow looks at the tentative deal to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. Plus, Canadians Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg smoked the competition at Sunday's Emmy Awards with their star-studded series "The Studio." Eric Sorensen looks at the dynamic duo's journey from Vancouver to Hollywood powerhouses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his new plan to tackle Canada's housing crisis through a new federal agency. Plus, the memorial service for a child killed by a car crash into an Ontario daycare, and the demands for tougher safety rules. And thousands lace up for the annual Terry Fox Run to combat cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie Kirk's widow speaks out for the first time, as U.S. investigators try to determine the motive of his alleged assassin. Plus, hundreds gather in Toronto to remember an eight-year-old boy shot while sleeping in bed, and call for action against gun violence. And a new poll shows just how well Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is faring so far among Canadians since being elected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The alleged assassin of American right-wing activist Charlie Kirk is now under arrest. How U.S. authorities caught the 22-year-old suspect, and what evidence suggests about a potential motive. Plus, one family's journey from losing their home to Nova Scotia's wildfires, to welcoming a new baby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The manhunt is on for the suspect who killed right-wing American activist Charlie Kirk, as the U.S. political divide deepens. Plus, from supply lines to pipelines, the major infrastructure projects in Canada being fast-tracked by the federal government. And why thousands are saddling up in small-town Quebec, to celebrate the Wild West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prominent Conservative activist Charlie Kirk is dead after being shot in the neck while hosting a political event at Utah Valley University. Jackson Proskow explains how it's being called a "political assassination," and how Kirk had a huge influence on young conservatives and the MAGA movement. Multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland's airspace overnight, which had NATO scrambling to send fighter jets to shoot them down. Reggie Cecchini looks at how both Poland and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte are describing Russia's actions, how the Kremlin is defending itself, and the fears of Russia's war on Ukraine expanding. Redmond Shannon reports on how Israel appears to be increasingly isolated on the world stage following its attack targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar; and how Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada is "evaluating" its relationship with Israel. Eric Sorensen looks at the lottery and the lineups for tickets to see the 2026 World Cup in Canada. Phil Carpenter reports on a promising new tool in cancer treatment and its Canadian connection. Plus, Mike Armstrong reports on how a small gesture from hockey legend Ken Dryden made a huge difference for one Canadian family. And are we truly alone in the universe? How NASA has found evidence of life on Mars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time, Israel has launched a strike in Doha, Qatar, targeting the political headquarters of Hamas. Redmond Shannon reports on the attack, and how it's put Israel at odds with the U.S., its key ally. The Ontario city of Barrie has declared a state of emergency over homeless encampments. Seán O'Shea explains what this unprecedented step empowers the local government to do. U.S. President Donald Trump's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is back in the spotlight after the release of an alleged birthday letter from Trump to Epstein. Jackson Proskow looks at what the letter says, how the White House is denying its authenticity, what else is being uncovered, and how Trump and his allies keep trying to create a diversion. Will tariffs dial up the price of Apple's new iPhones? As Anne Gaviola reports, the tech giant has finally made a call. Eric Sorensen looks at the debate over whether speed enforcement cameras are a critical road safety tool or a cash grab. Plus, out of the woods. Melissa Ridgen reports on the injured, orphaned lynx cub getting some TLC in Manitoba. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal government unveils its plan to support the East Coast and the struggling aluminum industry battered by tariffs. Heidi Petracek and Touria Izri report on the promises. Palestinian gunmen have opened fire at a busy bus stop in Jerusalem, killing six Israelis. Redmond Shannon reports on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's response. A fugitive father who had been on the run with his three children in New Zealand's remote countryside for nearly four years has been shot dead by police. Mike Armstrong reports on the manhunt for Tom Phillips, the lingering questions, and what's next for his kids after they were found safe. Romana Didulo, who has been calling herself the "Queen of Canada," has been granted bail after being arrested when police raided a decommissioned school in Richmound, Sask., where she and her followers were living. Heather Yourex-West reports on the conditions of Didulo's release, and the reaction from residents. In the U.S., Democrats have released an image of what appears to be a letter signed by President Donald Trump to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a letter Trump has claimed does not exist. Plus, calls are being made for restrictions on sports betting ads, which are increasingly appearing on television and online. Eric Sorensen looks at the potentially dire consequences brought on by gambling addictions, and what some of Canada's top doctors saying needs to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russia unleashes its largest aerial assault on Ukraine, while striking the main government building in Kyiv. What it means for a ceasefire and for sanctions against the Kremlin. Plus, the 15-year-old boy who has been canonized as the Catholic Church's first millennial saint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices