6 episodes

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.

From the award-winning CBC News teams behind ‘The World at Six’ and ‘The World This Weekend’ comes this vibrant evening news program, updated seven days a week. Sort out what's real, what's relevant and what’s truly new, from a Canadian perspective, with hosts Susan Bonner, Tom Harrington, 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.

From the award-winning CBC News teams behind ‘The World at Six’ and ‘The World This Weekend’ comes this vibrant evening news program, updated seven days a week. Sort out what's real, what's relevant and what’s truly new, from a Canadian perspective, with hosts Susan Bonner, Tom Harrington, and Stephanie Skenderis.

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

    Campus protesters make a deal, Clean water shortage, the surge in women's sports

    Campus protesters make a deal, Clean water shortage, the surge in women's sports

    Pro-Palestinian student protesters at McMaster University have made a deal with the school - and have brought down their encampment. But across the country - demonstrators on other campuses say they won't leave until their demands are met. Also, one community in northern Quebec struggles with a lack of clean water for much of the year - and the one river they can get it from is drying up faster than usual. Plus: Women's sports have seen a surge in popularity in recent years. We take a look at what's behind it.

    • 27 min
    ICJ tells Israel to halt Rafah offensive, alcohol in Ontario corner stores, RCMP and ribbon skirts

    ICJ tells Israel to halt Rafah offensive, alcohol in Ontario corner stores, RCMP and ribbon skirts

    The International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt its offensive in Rafah. Israel says it has no plans to comply, and will continue its military operation. And: Two years in, and Canada’s childcare program is growing like a toddler. But that growth comes at a cost, and some childcare providers say it’s too high. Plus: Appropriate or appropriation? There’s mixed reaction to an RCMP decision to include Indigenous ribbon skirts in its optional ceremonial uniform.

    • 26 min
    Grassy Narrows mercury poisoning, Live Nation accused of acting like a monopoly, a grim hurricane forecast

    Grassy Narrows mercury poisoning, Live Nation accused of acting like a monopoly, a grim hurricane forecast

    Grassy Narrows First Nation has suffered from mercury contamination since the 1960s. A new report says more pollution is forming a new toxin – making the problem exponentially worse. And: The U.S. Justice Department is suing the owner of Ticketmaster, saying Live Nation threatens competition and operates like an illegal monopoly. Plus: This year’s hurricane season could be a bad one. Officials predict there will be more storms that will intensify quickly and pack a powerful punch.

    • 26 min
    Stolen vehicles found, food insecurity, Quebec sovereignty

    Stolen vehicles found, food insecurity, Quebec sovereignty

    Interpol says more than 200 stolen Canadian vehicles have been found each week across the globe since February. Also: Food Banks Canada says one in ten people in this country live in poverty. And a quarter of all Canadians are experiencing food insecurity. Critics claim governments aren't doing enough to help. Plus: Could another Quebec referendum be around the corner? The Parti Québécois is leaning into a drive for sovereignty with a new ad campaign.

    • 25 min
    Air turbulence, inflation numbers, missing icebergs

    Air turbulence, inflation numbers, missing icebergs

    Sudden and severe turbulence has left one person dead and dozens injured on a Singapore Airlines flight. Experts say the rare event may become more commonplace because of climate change. And: April’s inflation rate was the lowest since 2021. But prices are still up - making life difficult for many Canadians. The good news is the cooling economy could lay the groundwork for the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates. Plus: Normally May is usually the beginning of iceberg season in Newfoundland and Labrador, bringing with it tourists and a boom to local businesses. But this year is off to a poor start. There simply aren’t any icebergs near the province’s coast - leaving many disappointed.

    • 26 min
    Staff picks: Private eye surgery upselling, travelling the TMX pipeline, pet custody

    Staff picks: Private eye surgery upselling, travelling the TMX pipeline, pet custody

    Provincial healthcare plans cover several important eye operations - even at private clinics. But some seniors say they were talked into expensive treatments they can’t afford. And: The letters TMX spelled trouble when a big oil pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast was proposed years ago. Now, after protests, delays, and more than 30 billion taxpayer dollars, the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion is up and running. We travel the pipeline talking to proponents and opponents about their reactions. Plus: Mr. Whiskers and Rover: it’s official, you are part of the family. A court in B.C. says pets are not just property, and have to be given special consideration when their humans decide to break up.

    • 23 min

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