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Wrap your day with the world’s biggest stories. From the CBC News teams behind ‘The World at Six’ and ‘The World This Weekend’ comes a vibrant evening news program, updated seven days a week. Hosts Susan Bonner, Tom Harrington and Stephanie Skenderis sort out what's real, what's relevant and what’s truly new, from a Canadian perspective. We offer context, analysis and surprise — all in about 20 mins. We set the bar on the daily news catch-up, going deeper and further on news stories that speak to the moment.
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Police make arrests connected to a dramatic gold heist at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport last year. The gold is still missing, and police are still searching for suspects. And you might be surprised to hear who has been arrested so far. Also: A rain bomb hits Dubai and the surrounding desert kingdoms. Two years of rain in a couple of days has turned roads into rivers and airport runways into lakes. Plus: Private eye clinics are charging for surgeries that are already covered by provincial health plans. Victims say it’s destroyed their faith in the doctors they trusted.
Ottawa unveils a budget aimed at millennials and gen Z. Amid the promises… a plan to recoup the costs with economic growth and taxes on the wealthy. Plus: The UK is one step closer to passing a lifetime smoking ban for those aged 15 and younger. The UK could become the first country to make cigarette sales illegal for an entire generation. Also: The Olympic countdown has begun. 100 days until the Paris games begin. Canadian athletes are showing off their stylish new kits and getting excited for the competition - despite security concerns in Paris.
Israel’s war cabinet meets to respond to Iran’s missile and drone attack. World leaders urge restraint. And: Jury selection at Donald Trump’s long-awaited hush money trial in New York. Many jurors were quickly dismissed after they said they could not be fair or impartial. Plus: Oceans around the world are experiencing a mass coral bleaching event. The water is too hot, and the coral is turning white, or even dying.
Israel is weighing its options on how to respond to a drone and missile attack from Iran - as other world leaders work to figure out how to prevent further escalation. Also: Tuesday's federal budget is expected to include billions of dollars to tackle the housing crisis. But how will Ottawa pay for its ambitious goals? Plus: We talk to one Olympic hopeful in Lethbridge, Alberta - who is striking a balance between athletics and motherhood.
1Iran has begun an extensive drone attack on Israel - as retaliation over an air strike that killed top Iranian commanders. Also: Chaos and fear in an Australian shopping centre - as six people are killed in a mass stabbing attack. Plus: A group of Canadian teens has been recruited as online fact checkers to help Tik Tok users separate truth from falsehoods.
A failed attempt in B.C. to rescue an orphaned orca from a lagoon where it’s been trapped for weeks. Also: Warnings of an imminent attack on Israel from Iran are stoking tensions in the Middle East. Travel advisories are being issued as militaries are placed on high alert. Plus: A study finds no evidence COVID vaccines cause sudden cardiac death or other fatal heart problems in young people.
Ottawa is promising measures to tackle the housing crisis. But the policies may not get to the heart of the problem. Also: Tension between Israel and Iran has diplomats scrambling to de-escalate a conflict that risks throwing the region into chaos. Plus: A star athlete in the 70s, a celebrity in the 80s, and an accused murder in the 90s, OJ Simpson has died. And: Rescuers in BC are trying to come up with a plan to save an orphaned orca whale stuck in an inlet.
Is interest rate relief in sight? For the first time in two years, the Bank of Canada is talking about lowering interest rates. Also: Canada’s wildfire season will start sooner this year and last longer. Planning is underway to prepare for a hot dry summer. Plus: Another Boeing whistleblower steps forward with allegations about the Dreamliner and 777 planes. He says they were improperly manufactured and could break apart, allegations strenuously denied by Boeing.
A landmark ruling by a top European court says Switzerland violated the rights of more than 2,000 senior women by not doing enough to protect them from climate change. The judgment could affect other climate cases going through the courts. Also: The parents of a Michigan high school shooter have been sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison. Plus: A Toronto lab is under scrutiny for providing incorrect paternity test results.
Millions looked skyward today at one of the biggest events on the celestial calendar.For the lucky ones, the solar eclipse meant darkness in the mid-afternoon and the sight of the sun disappearing behind the moon’s shadow. Also: Canada lays out plans to modernize Canada’s military at a cost of billions of dollars, but fails to meet a NATO commitment of 2% of GDP. Plus: Boeing is under pressure after a piece of another passenger plane fell off during flight.
It's been six months since Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7th. After months of fighting and thousands dead, peace in the region still seems a long way off. Also: The federal government's dental care plan will soon provide coverage for some seniors without private insurance - but there are still many dentists who haven't signed up to take part in the program. Plus: An exhibit in Rome is giving people a taste of history - displaying a range of food menus from around the world.
After the body of an Israeli hostage was found in southern Gaza - pressure is growing on all sides to broker a ceasefire. Also: Ukrainian officials say the city of Kharkiv is the likely target of a new Russian offensive. Canada and other NATO members are stepping up aid for Ukraine - despite delays in the U.S. Plus: Six years after the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash, one of the surviving members has qualified for this summer's Paralympics.
Israel takes action against military officers for Monday's attack that killed seven aid workers. Humanitarian aid to Gaza increases after pressure from the United States. Also: Anger in the streets of Iran, as funerals are held for military leaders assassinated in an apparent Israeli airstrike. The strike could prompt a military response from Tehran. Plus: A look into why the youth unemployment rate is double the national average.
The United States is demanding “concrete and tangible steps” from Israel to protect civilians in Gaza. And: Canada’s influence in the NATO military alliance may be waning. Plus: Sales are down, and now Ford is delaying the start of EV production at its plant in Oakville by two years.
At the foreign interference inquiry, politicians including former Conservative party leader Erin O’Toole say they were targeted by the Chinese government. Also: The Canadian aid worker killed in Gaza was a new father and an Afghan war veteran. Plus: Some of the biggest names in music have signed an open letter calling for more protections against the predatory use of artificial intelligence.
World leaders express outrage over Israel’s drone strike on an aid convoy that killed seven workers, including a Canadian. The convoy had clearance from the Israeli army to travel along the route. Israel calls the deaths unintentional, but a chill has descended on the aid community trying to provide humanitarian assistance in a desperate situation. Also: Another announcement from the federal government leading up to this month’s budget. This time… $6 billion for housing. Plus: The comedy world is mourning Joe Flaherty - a founding member of SCTV. He left his mark on the Canadian comedy scene.
One billion dollars for a national school food program. After promising it for years, the federal government committed the money today. But, will it make a difference? Also: protesting the carbon tax, as a new charge comes into effect today. Despite the rebates to cover the cost, there is anger from coast to coast. Plus: An investigation into the origins of the so-called Havana syndrome targeting American and Canadian diplomats points the finger at a Russian intelligence unit.
As an increase on the federal carbon tax goes into effect on April 1st - some Premiers across the country say many Canadians can't afford it. Also: Pope Francis presides over Easter mass in Rome - amid growing concerns over his health. Plus: A non-profit group in Quebec is hosting social events for seniors to help them avoid isolation.
As mediated ceasefire talks are set to resume - the push to get aid into Gaza grows as the people there face starvation. Also: A U.N. mission is working to restore order in Haiti, where gang violence has overtaken the capital. Plus: We'll tell you about the Canadian basketball players making their mark at the NCAA March Madness tournament.
A major mortgage lender in Canada creates new worries by saying it won’t grant new mortgages for houses near water and at risk of flooding. Also, sea otters are the heroes of an effort to save a coastal marsh from sea rise. Plus, one of Canada’s top baseball pitchers landed a job with a ball team that has him wear hockey gear to the mound.
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absolute shite, just an poor attempt to take the heat off Israel. this is nothing new.
Aducanumab == UnmitigatedMoneyGrab
the May 5th news is a rebroadcast or the May 4th Podcast
the Podcast CBC posted for May 5th is the same podcast of news that posted for May 4th
I’ll tune in when the cbc gets defunded
got one episode and poof...gone
It's nice to see the correct date attached to the podcast. I hope it lasts!
Hope that fixing the date is on your resolutions list, CBC.
CBC is my favorite. wish you'd fix the date issue.
Are they just randomly posting episodes? Tonight the news was from a week ago???
Yup, date shows the first day I downloaded. I prefer the date and time of the most recent available
I'm very happy to have the daily podcast but why is the date usually wrong and why is there no archive for past episodes?
Yay the date is right today! 🙂
same question
Has this been discontinued?
can someone please fix this problem