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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. An evening news podcast updated seven days a week, from CBC News. Sort out what's real, what's relevant and what’s truly new, from a Canadian perspective. Context, analysis and surprise — all in about 25 minutes.

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Canada’s Ebola measures, Western Premiers wrap talks, Canada’s Soccer men, and more

5/26/2026
Canada’s health and immigration ministers announce new border measures to curtail any spread of Ebola in this country. They include suspending some visas and work permits for people arriving from affected nations. So far, there are no cases of the deadly virus here. The premiers of Canada’s Western provinces and territories weigh in on Alberta’s plan to ask voters if they want a referendum on secession, as the topics of national unity, and pipelines, dominate their meetings in Kananaskis, Alberta. And: The Canadian men’s soccer team gears up for the final stretch before the FIFA World Cup begins in North America. CBC News gets a glimpse at the squad’s training facility in Charlotte, North Carolina as it prepares for its opening match against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto. Plus: Former environment and climate change minister Steven Guilbeault set to resign as MP over climate policies, U.S.-Iran tensions, Israel steps up Hezbollah attacks, NASA’s moon base plans, and more.

Duration:00:27:29

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Western premiers meet, PM Carney’s referendum response, tackling ticket scalping, and more

5/25/2026
The premiers of Canada’s western provinces and territories hold their annual meeting, with the Rockies in the backdrop, and the issues of Alberta’s separation referendum and pipeline tensions looming large in the foreground. Plus: Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney weighs in on Alberta’s separation referendum question, saying Premier Danielle Smith’s plan is "not helpful" and votes such as the one coming up in the fall are, "a dangerous bluff." And: CBC News looks to Ireland, and whether that country’s ban on ticket scalpers can work to keep millions of sports fans and concert-goers from getting gouged by resale markets. Plus: India’s trade delegation to Canada, Iran War negotiations, Tim Hortons’ recruiting drive, and more.

Duration:00:25:23

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Infant's remains found in Halifax, U.S. Iran negotiate ending the war, A 'Heated Rivalry' musical parody, and more

5/24/2026
In Halifax, the search for a missing newborn has ended in tragedy. Police say an infant's remains were found this afternoon in a wooded area.Two people are now facing charges. Also: Progress appears to have been made towards a peace deal between Iran and the U.S. Both sides have hinted that an agreement is close, but disagreements over the key sticking points remain. And just how soon the war will end outright remains murky. And: It started as a steamy book series, then burned up TV screens around the world. Now, Heated Rivalry is getting ready to set the stage ablaze - as the hockey romance gets adapted into a satirical off-Broadway musical. We'll take you behind the curtain to meet the creatives behind it. Plus: Benjamin Netanyahu's political future, How a CRTC ruling could affect trade negotiations, and more.

Duration:00:30:32

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Chemical leak in California, Curbing Ebola spread, CBS News radio off the air, and more.

5/23/2026
A large chemical tank in Southern California is at risk of exploding at any moment. It's triggered a state of emergency and the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. Crews are now racing the clock to cool it down before it ruptures. Also: Time is also ticking to get a handle on the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. Health authorities in Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases on Saturday, bringing its total case count to five. This week, the World Health Organization raised the risk to the region to the highest level since the outbreak was first detected in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. And now, ten more countries are under threat, as the virus continues its rapid spread. And: Since 1927, CBS News Radio has kept millions of Americans informed. Its had extensive reporting on everything from the Great Depression to the 2008 recession, the Second World War to the War with Iran. But now, CBS News Radio has signed off for good. We'll take a look at its legacy. Plus: South Korean submarine lands in B.C., Hezbollah's use of drones, Animal therapy in Gaza, and more.

Duration:00:27:13

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Alberta’s Referendum, Ottawa’s sovereignty stress, rising beef costs, and more

5/22/2026
Separation anxiety. Premier Danielle Smith says she is putting the question of separation to Albertans in a fall vote. The measure is drawing criticism from all sides, from the NDP’s Naheed Nenshi, who is the provincial opposition leader, to the leader of Alberta’s independence movement. Ottawa is also looking West, and keeping a close eye on the situation in Alberta. Prime Minister Mark Carney says the energy-rich province plays a key role in Canada’s future, while the federal Conservative Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre promises his party will campaign for a united country over the coming months. And: High ‘steaks.’ Why the price of beef is getting harder to swallow, just in time for the summer grilling season. Plus: Health Canada addresses Ebola concerns, Kitchener, Ontario encampment battle, Canadian Gaza flotilla activists start to return home, and more.

Duration:00:27:40

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Fresh Ebola concerns, Alberta’s looming referendum, Colbert’s swan song, and more

5/21/2026
Global worries over the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic of Congo and Uganda filter to Canada after news Ontario is testing a man who recently been to the African region, and a Paris-bound flight to Detroit was diverted to Montreal because of a Congolese passenger, and new U.S. travel restrictions. Plus: Referendum Contemplation. The questions facing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, and whether she plans to trigger a fall referendum asking voters if they want to stay in, or secede from Canada. And: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert signs off for the final time, ending 11 seasons of celebrity interviews and political satire after CBS axed the program amid speculation the cancellation was motivated by pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. Also: Carney government mulls changes to Canada’s labour laws, Pentagon’s Canada-U.S. defence board pushback, SpaceX’s IPO, and more.

Duration:00:25:42

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Cost of the World Cup, Carney in B.C., ebola latest, and more

5/20/2026
A look at the spending math as Ottawa’s parliamentary budget watchdog says hosting the FIFA World Cup will cost taxpayers more than $1 billion. And: Prime Minister Mark Carney goes to B.C. after premier David Eby accused the federal government of rewarding separatist behaviour by signing a deal with Alberta. The deal includes a preferential carbon price and an agreement to fast track pipelines. Also: Health officials say the ebola outbreak in Central Africa is likely to get worse before it gets better. There are more than 600 suspected cases of a strain so rare it hasn’t been seen in more than a decade — and there is no vaccine. Plus: Raúl Castro indicted in the U.S., backlash against Israel’s national security minister for mocking flotilla activists, new global warming projections, and more.

Duration:00:27:50

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Snowbirds grounded, Ottawa’s defence on defence, Canada’s pandemic prep, and more

5/19/2026
An iconic Canadian air show is going to be put on pause. The military’s Snowbirds squadron will be grounded until at least 2030 amid concerns the planes aren’t safe. The current planes were first commissioned by the military in the late 1960s. The plan is to replace them, but it will be years before the new ones arrive. And: Prime Minister Mark Carney is playing down a decision by the Trump Administration to abandon a Canada/U.S. defence panel. The panel has been around since the Second World War, but Carney says he “wouldn’t overplay the importance” of the decision. Also: From hantavirus on a cruise ship, to an ebola outbreak in East Africa… is the world ready for the next pandemic? Is Canada? We look at where things stand. Plus: Inflation highest in nearly two years, pushback for U.S. Justice Department's "anti-weaponization fund", Churchill Falls review, and more.

Duration:00:27:24

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AI in the ER, portable MRIs game changer, YouTube AI dangerous to toddlers, and more

5/18/2026
Being told you need an MRI scan has long meant long waits, sometimes long journeys to get one. But, cheaper portable versions are now showing up in more remote parts of Canada and are being shared and used in new ways that deal with the old problems. Also: Emergency room doctors are testing out AI doctors — powerful diagnostic AI models that can quickly assess the sick and injured in a crisis. The tech can read symptoms and suggest treatment. So far it’s scoring well compared to human physicians. And: There’s a flood of cheaply made videos on YouTube churned out by AI and aimed at toddlers. But closer looks find many spew nonsense and show things it would be dangerous for kids to try. Plus: Renewable energy is now plentiful enough to offset fossil fuels trapped in the Gulf, a fitness fad that combines dance floors and saunas, “prediction markets” spread claiming they’re not just online betting, and more.

Duration:00:23:48

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Ebola declared global health emergency, Iranians in the UAE, Canadians practicing witchcraft, and more

5/17/2026
A rare strain of Ebola is spreading rapidly through Congo, and has made its way into Uganda. Now, the World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Its putting neighbouring countries on edge, and the WHO says an international effort is necessary to fight against further spread of the virus. Also: Ever since the US and Israel's war with Iran began nearly three months ago, the United Arab Emirates has faced repeated drone and missile strikes from Iran. The UAE has mostly withheld a military response -- but it has retaliated in other ways, closing down institutions led by the Iranian diaspora within the country. And: Something is brewing in this country. It seems a small, but growing number of Canadians are turning to witchcraft. From public rituals to a witch school, you'll hear why people are seeking out this form of spiritual practice. Plus: Growing Israeli settlements in the Occupied West Bank, PCOS renamed to PMOS, and more

Duration:00:27:57

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Presumptive positive hantavirus case in Canada, Privacy concerns over Ottawa's lawful access bill, The app highlighting loneliness in China, and more

5/16/2026
A Canadian that was aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship tests presumptive positive for hantavirus. B.C. health officials provide an update and the patient is now in hospital for what the Public Health Agency of Canada calls "assessment and care." Also: A federal bill could give police and spies easier access to information during high stakes investigations. Bill C-22, also known as the lawful access bill, is facing a political storm. It's already attracted concern from Canadian privacy advocates. And now, US tech giants, too. And: From odering take-out to finding a date, there truly is an app for everything now. Even proof of life. A morbid sounding app named "Are You Dead?" has gone viral in China. Its shining a spotlight on the issue of loneliness, in a country where a growing number of people are living by themselves. Plus: Hunger Crisis in Nigeria, Falling crime in Venezuela's capital, Montreal Canadiens play Game 6 against the Buffalo Sabres, and more.

Duration:00:28:35

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Alberta pipeline timeline, Congo Ebola, Drake spectacle, and more

5/15/2026
A clear message from the Carney government today — it’s serious about a west coast pipeline. That move was welcomed in Alberta, but not so much by environmentalists. The Prime Minister and Alberta's Premier announced a firm timeline for a pipeline while agreeing on a key piece of the puzzle — industrial carbon pricing. But there's still a long road ahead, before any oil flows. And: The World Health Organization is trying to contain a massive new outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, at least 65 people have already died. There are close to 250 suspected cases. Also: It was part spectacle, part diss. Canadian rapper Drake has dropped three new albums at once. Drake’s feud with Kendrick Lamar is part of rap history, and Drake isn’t leaving it in the past. Toronto was turned into a release party last night, with thousands of people participating. Plus: Supreme Court on intimate partner violence, U.S. officials talking to Cuba, Trump concludes China visit, and more.

Duration:00:26:39

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Growing the grid, Ontario vs resale tickets, super El Niño, and more

5/14/2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney explains how he plans to double Canada’s electricity capacity by 2050. One key player: natural gas. In order to use it to generate electricity, Ottawa needs to adjust the Clean Electricity Regulations, aimed at cutting emissions in the sector. And: Tickets? Who’s got tickets? Ontario is cracking down on ticket resale sites, saying they can only post tickets at their original face value. But the devil is in the details; the sites say it’s hard to know what those values are if tickets are purchased elsewhere. Also: You’ve heard of the Pacific Ocean warming trend El Niño. This year, meteorologists have their eyes open for “Super El Niño”. We’ll have more on how it could affect the weather in Canada and around the world. Plus: Trump in China, refugees left with no path to Canada, Cricket Canada under fire, and more.

Duration:00:28:33

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Carbon pricing deal, Alberta petition quashed, fentanyl pushback, and more

5/13/2026
CBC News has learned Ottawa and Alberta are close to a deal on industrial carbon pricing. Alberta's effective carbon price would increase to $130 a tonne by 2040. That doesn’t match the national carbon price that was meant to apply to all provinces and territories. And: An Alberta judge rules the separation petition in Alberta should never have been issued. Also: Ottawa pushes back on claims Canada is a significant source of fentanyl in the U.S. The head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration told senators yesterday the northern border is a concern for trafficking. But statistics suggest the movement of the illicit drug from Canada to the U.S. has slowed to a crawl. Plus: A retired Mountie in B.C. found not guilty of foreign interference on behalf of China, the crew of the Artemis II mission visits Ottawa, and more.

Duration:00:27:55

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Trump leaves for China, cities vie for defence bank, boys fall behind, and more

5/12/2026
Tensions between the US and China are high, and expectations are low as President Donald Trump heads for Beijing for two days of diplomacy and, possibly, deals. Both sides are hoping to ease the economic fallout from their tit-for-tat trade war, and to stabilize their tense relationship. And: Canada will be home to the headquarters for a new, multi-national defence bank for NATO allies. But the exact location is still TBD. And the competition to land it is heating up among Canada’s biggest cities. Also: Canadian boys are falling behind girls in school. Some experts say the system is weighted against them, and that should worry everyone. Plus: The price of fertilizer soars, FBI director Kash Patel questioned by senators, Canada prepares for FIFA, and more.

Duration:00:28:01

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Hantavirus watch, Iran ceasefire shaky, census underway, and more

5/11/2026
They’re off the ship, and into isolation. A total of ten people are now being monitored in Canada for symptoms of hantavirus. Most — although not all — were on the MV Hondius cruise where an outbreak began. And: The U.S. president says the ceasefire with Iran is on life support. Donald Trump calls Iran’s latest offer a “piece of garbage.” But there’s no real sign of what’s next from either side. Also: Have you filled out your census yet? It happens every five years, and the data is supposed to help Ottawa plan for the future of the country. But some people are saying — count me out. Plus: Insolvencies up in Canada, AI sovereignty, Starmer under pressure, and more.

Duration:00:27:30

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Canadians return from Hantavirus cruise, National pharmacare program stalled, Palestinians in the West Bank struggle to find work, and more.

5/10/2026
The MV Hondius, the cruise ship at the centre of a Hantavirus outbreak, has anchored off the coast of Spain's Canary Islands. Dozens of passengers and crew have disembarked from the ship. That includes four Canadians - who are being flown to British Columbia where they'll self isolate. Meanwhile, health authorities from two dozen countries are now working to repatriate the rest of the ship's passengers while trying to ensure the virus doesn't spread. Also: Advocates are calling on the federal government to make its pharmacare program available to all Canadians. The program is only accessible to residents of three provinces and one territory, after the federal government made deals with them. And even though Ottawa says its committed to pharmacare, it's also saying the deals currently in place have expiration dates. And: Some Palestinians from the West Bank are taking desperate measures to find work. Following the October 7th attacks, Israel cancelled more than one hundred thousand permits that allowed Palestinians to work there. Israel's government calls it a security measure - and is now bringing in tens of thousands of foreign workers to fill the labour gap. Plus: U.S. Iran war update, The first Venice Bienalle curated by an African woman, Celebrating a hero of the Second World War who lived in Vancouver, and more

Duration:00:30:04

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Hantavirus cruise, Nova Scotia's digital health record system, Elton John honoured in Toronto, and more

5/9/2026
In less than 24 hours, passengers aboard the cruise ship at the centre of a hantavirus outbreak will finally be back on terra firma. But their confinement has yet to end as health officials race to contain further spread of the respiratory virus. You'll hear how health officials are preparing, and how the four Canadians still onboard will be brought home. Also: Nova Scotia is rolling out a new digital health records system this weekend. The goal is to give all providers treating a patient access to the same information. But for weeks, critics have called for the launch to be delayed. They the system has already led to patient harms in one Halifax hospital. And: Elton John is being celebrated tonight in Toronto with an award that bears the name of another legendary pianist. John will receive The Glen Gould Prize tonight - for both his long music career and his humanitarian activism. Plus: Political turmoil for the U.K. Labour party, Job losses for Indians working in the Persian Gulf, and more.

Duration:00:29:01

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Student data hack, major concern on major projects, UFO files, and more

5/8/2026
Thousands of schools around the world have been hit by a cyber attack. Student data — including names, email addresses, ID numbers, and messages — may all have been compromised. And: Environmental groups are warning about Ottawa’s latest plan to cut the red tape and get natural resource projects moving more quickly. Also: The Pentagon releases files on UFOs, also known as UAPs. There are no clear photos of little green men or flying saucers, but there is a somewhat mysterious picture taken from the surface of the moon during the Apollo 17 mission. Plus: A CBC News exclusive interview with a top executive at Live Nation, Canada’s newest sports team — The Toronto Tempo — make their debut in the WNBA, the concerns around flavoured vapes, and more.

Duration:00:28:14

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Tracking hantavirus, HIV public health emergency, Franklin expedition remains identified, and more

5/7/2026
Public health officials around the world are working to trace passengers of a cruise ship where hantavirus was detected. Three people in Canada are isolating. Two of them were on the cruise ship before the outbreak was identified. And: Manitoba declares the spread of HIV a public health emergency. The province has some of the highest HIV rates in Canada. Also: After years of searching, testing, and academic debate… a team of researchers from the University of Waterloo say they have definitively identified the remains of four sailors belonging to the doomed Franklin Expedition. Plus: Bell work from home legal battle, natural resource expedited approvals, former Alberta Premier wants to know how his personal info was allegedly leaked and showcased at a meeting for separatists, and more.

Duration:00:26:57