As the United Kingdom remains on high alert, the safety of its politicians is being examined, as the killing of an MP is treated as terrorism. Plus, the impact of high concentrations of fuel on the people of Iqaluit, as the Nunavut capital faces its latest drinking water crisis. Also, marketing mix-ups - the danger of mislabelling Canada's cannabis products and why it's happening across the industry. Meanwhile, why are more Canadians cashing out of the belief that big cities mean bigger earnings? And an Edmonton writer makes her big break with a blockbuster video game franchise.

Out of Afghanistan but now stuck in limbo. A former interpreter for the Canadian Forces escapes the Taliban with his family and makes it to the Ukraine. Their desperate wait for asylum in Canada. Plus, Alberta families are torn apart by vaccine misinformation, as province's hospitals are strained by COVID-19. Also, a scathing report on the United Kingdom's early response to COVID-19 - why it's being called on of the country's biggest public health failures. And LEGO for everyone - a toy industry giant's building blocks to break gender stereotypes.

Worries remain over a post-Thanksgiving spike in COVID-19 cases, as Canada's prairie provinces still face mixed messages on vaccines and opposing ideas on restrictions. Plus, Alberta doctors face even more difficult decisions in intensive care units, as they face more unvaccinated pregnant patients. Also, what's behind the supply chain nightmare that's haunting consumers right before the Christmas season? And, the culture clash in Quebec as the debate continues over the province's divisive proposed language law. Finally, a century on and still going strong - the Canadian veteran who's celebrating a long life well-lived.

Ontario pushes its pandemic limits, going back to full capacity for concerts and major sporting events. But why aren't some other provinces following suit with easing their COVID-19 restrictions? Also, the United States hold its first in-person talks with Taliban since the withdrawing its military from Afghanistan - why the militant group is ruling out containing extremism. Plus, the pandemic prompts Canadian workers to make a pivot into being their own boss. And, remembering Professor Nadia Chaudhri - how the beloved neuroscientist left behind a touching legacy after sharing her final journey with the world.

Joyce Echaquan would still be alive if she were white, according to a Quebec coroner. In September 2020, Echaquan lay dying at a Joliette hospital as she recorded staff insulting and taunting her. What are her family's next steps? Plus, Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's blistering testimony to U.S. Congress, accusing the social media giant of being morally bankrupt. How the company is responding. Also, Ontario's reversal on deploying rapid COVID-19 tests to classrooms. And when pictures are worth more than a thousand words: the unique fundraiser for Afghanistan's female journalists banned from working.

Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp all go offline for hours, one day after whistleblower Frances Haugen said the company puts profits ahead of safety. Her damning comments, and what caused the outage. Plus, vigils across Canada commemorate Sisters in Spirit Day, honouring missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Plus, the race to contain a major oil spill off California's coast, and the prior violations of the pipeline's owner, Amplify Energy. And science fiction becomes reality, as Canadian 'Star Trek' actor William Shatner gears up to blast off to the edge of space.

Reinforcements are being sent to Alberta, as the Canadian military prepares to deploy in the province, to help with its dire COVID-19 crisis. But with hospitals being pushed to the brink, will the federal help be enough? Also, Ottawa faces flak for failing to charge a Canadian accused of supporting ISIS, as American authorities take the initiative. Plus, nearly 50 years after Roe v. Wade, the battle for abortion rights heats up again in the United States. And, the unprecedented demand for medically assisted dying in Nova Scotia, and how the province is struggling to keep up.

Thirty-nine miners in Ontario who've been trapped underground since Sunday make a gruelling trek climbing a system of ladders to escape. We take a closer look at their exhaustive exit strategy. Plus, Ontario's current cautious optimism about COVID-19 before the winter, as parents plea for better protections for kids. Also, the priorities of Canada's re-elected Liberal minority government, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers question on the election for the first time since the vote. And the Toronto Blue Jays begin a pivotal series of games.

As more Albertans die of COVID-19, doctors push for a tighter lockdown, while Premier Jason Kenney pushes back. Plus, Beijing and Ottawa's relationship status: it's complicated. China's message to Canada now that Meng Wanzhou is home, and where things go from here between the two countries. After a year of party infighting and her failure to win a seat in the House of Commons, Annamie Paul steps down as the Greens' leader. So what's next for the party? And when did humans first set foot on North America? Why some fossilized footprints found in New Mexico may help scientists get one step closer to solving an ancient mystery.

The future remains uncertain for repairing Canada-China relations after the exchange to two Canadians and a Chinese citizen. Is it possible to mend the damage between the two countries over the last several years? Plus, the protests over COVID-19 vaccine passports in Toronto, and the complicated pandemic restrictions for the professional athletes. Also, a rare interview with John Lennon revealed, after a treasure trove of priceless music history is discovered by a Canadian family. And, an artist's touching tribute to Canada's lost Indigenous children.