• Alberta meat safety, Jasper residents wait, Biden’s plan for the court, and more
    Jul 29 2024

    Alberta is cracking down on food safety in child-care centres, after a major E. coli outbreak that infected hundreds and sent nearly 40 children to hospital. Also… the immediate danger has passed -- but the town of Jasper is not safe yet. A week after residents and visitors fled ahead of two approaching wildfires, there is still no sign of when people will be able to go back. And… President Joe Biden pushes for sweeping reforms to the U.S. Supreme Court, including term limits for justices, restrictions to presidential immunity, and an enforceable ethics code. Plus… Canada wins its first gold medals, Venezuela’s contested election, and growing fears of another war in the Middle East.

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    23 mins
  • Canada Soccer loses funding, Help for Jasper residents, Michelin star taco stand
    Jul 28 2024

    Another setback for Canada Soccer as Ottawa withholds some funding for the coaches that were allegedly involved in the drone spying scandal. It comes as Canada's women's team holds on in the Olympic tournament after a 2-1 win against France. Also: As the wildfire in Jasper, Alberta burns, surrounding communities step up, to help evacuees. Plus: A taco stand in Mexico City becomes a culinary destination overnight after receiving a Michelin Star. The small establishment now is working in overdrive to keep up with orders.

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    29 mins
  • FIFA punishes Canada's women's team, Military arrives in Jasper, Deadpool takes over the box office
    Jul 27 2024

    Canada's women's soccer team faces a major blow in its Olympic standings. FIFA is stripping them of points and banning three coaches - after staff were caught using a drone to spy on New Zealand's training sessions. Also, Members of the Canadian Armed forces are now arriving near Jasper, Alberta - to help assess the damage of the wildfire that has destroyed a third of the buildings in the community. Plus: After a couple of disappointing years...the Marvel Cinematic Universe has clawed its way back to the top of the box office. Deadpool & Wolverine are teaming up for a bromance blockbuster - and sharing a tale that's rooted in Canada.

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    29 mins
  • Rain in Jasper, Olympic opening ceremony, polio in Gaza, and more
    Jul 26 2024

    Jasper gets some relief – in the form of rain, and with the news that 70% of the town is likely still standing. The 2024 Olympic games kick off with an extravagant and rainy opening ceremony. Some of the world’s top artists performed, including Canada’s Céline Dion, as tens of thousands of athletes paraded down the famous Seine river on boats. But Canada’s women’s soccer team is grappling with the removal of its head coach, after drones were used to spy on New Zealand’s team practice. Canada Soccer says this kind of cheating is "systemic" and likely extends well beyond this incident. Adding to the many perils facing the people of Gaza, the polio virus has been detected in the waste water of the war-ravaged territory. The UN says hundreds of thousands of people urgently need access to vaccines. Plus… The Supreme Court rules that the Crown made a "mockery" of two treaties, the popularity of running, and more.

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    27 mins
  • Historic Jasper burned, Loblaw settles price fixing, the eve of the Olympics
    Jul 25 2024

    A wall of fire destroys significant parts of the town of Jasper. Homes, businesses, and an important part of Canada’s natural landscape have burned to the ground. Grocery giant Loblaw agrees to pay $500 million to settle a class-action lawsuit connected to the bread price-fixing scandal. The stage is set in Paris for the Olympic opening ceremony, as thousands of police officers and soldiers mobilize in the name of safety. Plus more, including safe supply sites in Canada, and a virus attacking B.C. blueberries.

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    28 mins
  • French elections, Democrats weigh their options, The Spanish ship coming to Canada
    Jul 7 2024

    A coalition of leftist parties is projected to win the most seats in France's snap election - a surprise turnaround from the predicted surge of the far-right National Rally party. Also: The calls are slowly growing louder - for Joe Biden to drop out of the U.S. presidential race. And so -- some Democrats are talking about the possibility of passing the torch. Plus: A Spanish Galleon ship that sank in Labrador in the 16th century is being recreated - with plans to set sail once again.

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    28 mins
  • Canadian spying at the Olympics, interest rate cut, Jasper fire and much more
    Jul 24 2024

    Canada's Olympic women's soccer team staff have been caught using drones to spy on an opponent's practice in Paris. Two staff members are being sent home and the head coach will sit out tomorrow's game. But accusations of cheating could damage Canada's reputation on the sports world stage. Canadians who might want to borrow money got some welcome news: another drop in interest rates from the Bank of Canada - the second in two months. Backcountry hikers get a lift from a helicopter to escape the fire in Jasper National Park. Also…Israel's prime minister speaks to the U.S. Congress, melting sea ice clogs the Northwest Passage, fighting zebra mussels, and more.

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    27 mins