It’s Friday, so that means Trevor Dueck, resident Charles Adler Tonight film critic is here with the latest from the silver screen.

Starbucks has announced that it will open its first U.S.-based sign-language friendly store in Washington, D.C.

All Blake and Marla Handley can do now is laugh. On Wednesday, the couple went for lunch at the Ocean Point Resort in Victoria and left their dog Rory in the back seat of the car.The thing about Rory is he is a toy, a stuffed dog the couple keeps as a memory of a now deceased bearded collie.

Diplomacy with Russia has been at the forefront of the geopolitical conversation this week. Prime Minister Trudeau condemned Russia this week for the annexation of Crimea, along with a list of other matters. His comments were in stark contrast to how President Trump approach Putin during the Helsinki summit (although his tune has changed significantly since). His approach was one of flattery and agreeance. So what is the right approach is dealing with Russia - flattery or firmness? And ultimately, does Russia even care what we think? These were questions explored in this week’s episode of the Global News podcast, This Is Why.

Guest: Niki Reitmayer - This is Why Host, Co-Producer

A quadruple amputee plans to make it to Newfoundland from Alberta in less than a month by hitchhiking. Chris Koch hopes his journey will inspire kindness in Canadians across the country.

Guest: Chris Koch - farm born turned world traveler

Toronto police say human remains found at a ravine near a property linked to accused serial killer Bruce McArthur have been identified as those belonging to 58-year-old Majeed Kayhan.

Canada’s premiers have agreed in principle to reduce trade barriers regarding the transportation of alcohol across provincial and territorial borders, although they have not released details around personal limits or on when the move will be made.

With wildfire activity flaring up across the B.C. interior, the BC Wildfire Service has recalled 204 firefighters on loan to Ontario and Quebec.

Checking in with Kris Sims

Guest: Kris Sims - BC Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation

Alberta’s new proposed school curriculums are creating a lot of waves in the education system, and today, the suggested changes for kindergarten to Grade 4 were posted online for everyone to see.

Guest: David Staples - Columnist, Edmonton Journal

Weekly check-in with Warren Kinsella. This week: What’s going on in the USA,

Guest: Warren Kinsella - Toronto based lawyer, consultant, and author