Ottawa is scrapping its EV sales mandate but Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin insists the new rules will protect the environment and auto workers' jobs. 

Toronto cops are charged in a major investigation into organized crime. And the former head of Ontario's police watchdog tells us major changes will be needed to regain the public's trust. 

Ifunanya Nwangene was just starting to live her dream of being a professional singer. Her choir director tells us it's terrible she had to die before the government would pledge to make sure more anti-venom is available at Nigeria's hospitals.

A new ad celebrating the U.S. Olympic team has a surprising star: Canadian pop star Tate McRae - which has some of her fellow Canucks positioning their elbows in a decidedly upward direction.

A New York Times reporter says donating an organ restored his belief in a person's ability to make a difference -- something he believes is needed now, more than ever.

Archeologists in Utah discover a fully intact bottle of booze that dates back about 150 years - and we hear from the distiller who couldn't wait to knock it back.  

As It Happens, the Thursday edition. Radio that tries to avoid making pour choices.