Your World Tonight CBC News & Politics
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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.
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Bring the cup home, royal injury, young workers
Many people who don’t call themselves hockey fans will be watching tonight's hockey game. The Edmonton Oilers have been written off several times this season–even before their improbable run to the Stanley Cup Final. A win tonight in Florida against the Panthers would cap off one of the greatest championship runs in hockey history. And: She’s known as “the hardest working royal” for all the events she takes on. But now Princess Anne is recuperating in hospital after an incident at her estate in Gloucestershire. The Princess Royal is in hospital with a minor head injury and concussion, and has had to cancel her trip to Newfoundland next week. Plus: The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce has one idea to ease what it says is a lack of workers in the province… Allow 13-year-olds to get a job. The group is asking the government to lower the minimum legal age to work.
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Oilers prepare for Game 7, Toronto-St. Pauls byelection, salmon farming ad controversy
Excitement in Edmonton is at an all time high - as the Oilers prepare for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Also: Voters in the Toronto-St. Pauls riding will be heading to the polls tomorrow in a byelection, as the riding's history as a Liberal stronghold is being put to the test. Plus: A star-powered ad calling for an end to salmon farming has a coalition of B.C. First Nations demanding an apology.
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Helping Churchill Falls evacuees, Hajj pilgrimage deaths, Indian whiskey distribution
As wildfires still burn just outside of Churchill Falls, residents of Happy Valley-Goose Bay are doing what they can to help evacuees who have travelled there. Also: Hundreds of people have died during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, due to scorching heat. Plus: Manufacturers and distributers of Indian whiskey brands are having a hard time getting their booze into Ontario liquor stores - so many of them are turning to another province.
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National Indigenous Peoples Day, soccer racism, U.K. election
National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrates a rich diversity of culture, while acknowledging the pain and resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people. Ceremonies were held across Canada to commemorate the day. And: The beautiful game is showing its ugly side. Racism on the soccer pitch is unfortunately not new. But this time it’s online. And the target is Team Canada player Moise Bombito. It comes after a messy run-in with the most famous soccer player on the planet. Plus: Opinion polls in the U.K. election suggest time is running out for the governing Conservative party. After 14 years, Labour may be about to take over. Another party is also looking to gain from Conservative losses - Reform U.K. If that party name sounds familiar to Canadians, there is a reason. Leader Nigel Farage gets his inspiration from Canada.
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Donald Sutherland dead, Churchill Falls evacuation, Oiler determination
Tributes are pouring in for legendary Canadian actor Donald Sutherland. He died today at the age of 88. His prolific acting career spanned more than six decades - from M*A*S*H to The Hunger Games. And: A wildfire is forcing another Canadian community to evacuate. But in Churchill Falls, Labrador there is a powerful difference. A piece of vital infrastructure is under threat and not everyone can leave. Plus: Connor McDavid isn’t the only one scoring in Edmonton. As the Oilers’ epic playoff run continues, the city’s struggling downtown is getting a much-needed business boost, with another massive crowd expected on Friday night.
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Canada declares Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terrorist entity, heat and heart health, Willie Mays
Canada has labelled the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code. The federal government has faced years of pressure to do so since the downing of flight PS752. And: Statistics Canada releases 20 years of heat-related mortality data as millions swelter under heat warnings. The stats reveal heat led to hundreds of excess deaths. Experts warn it's time to treat heat like a natural disaster, and have a plan for where to go to escape. Plus: It’s been a day of glowing praise for the late baseball legend Willie Mays, one of America’s most beloved players in the history of the sport. Mays excelled at every aspect of baseball, combining supreme skills with a charismatic personality.