The West Block – Episode 26, Season 13
On this week’s show: how the Canadian Armed Forces are helping stave off potential Russian aggression, and what our military needs to help itself.
Politics
Mar 10
Parents of murdered vet technician renew calls for capture of alleged killer
Daniel Tomassetti, 32, of Ancaster, Ont., is number 21 of 25 high-risk suspects being sought by police as part of the BOLO program, which stands for “be on the lookout."
Canada
Oct 6, 2023
The West Block – Episode 4, Season 13
Host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with a former deputy national security advisor for Israel and digs into the politics of groceries with the industry minister.
Canada
Oct 8, 2023
The West Block – Episode 1, Season 13
We begin this season with the changing of fortunes for the Liberal government and the Conservative party.
Canada
Sep 17, 2023
Two killings, the same day, one year apart: Why James Smith Cree Nation mourns
JSCN residents say two killings on the Labour Day weekend, a year apart, is pure coincidence, but without dealing with drug and alcohol dependency history could repeat itself.
Crime
Sep 3, 2023
Ontario firefighter who died in B.C. identified as 25-year-old man
Zak Muise was working for a private B.C. company, according to police, and was helping the fight the Donnie Creek wildfire — the largest in the province's history.
Fire
Jul 31, 2023
Ontario firefighter dies while helping battle biggest wildfire in B.C. history
A firefighter has been killed while working a wildfire in the Prince George Fire Centre on Friday, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
Fire
Jul 29, 2023
Use of Tragically Hip’s music at CPC event causes social media clash
The Tragically Hip's Paul Langlois was upset about the music playing at a CPC event with Pierre Poilievre, but the venue was licensed by SOCAN, so it had the right to play it.
Entertainment
Mar 6, 2023
‘Murdaugh Murders’: The harrowing true story of dead family and missing millions
Netflix's latest true-crime offering serves as an excellent companion piece to the Alex Murdaugh trial currently playing out in a South Carolina courtroom.
Trending
Feb 23, 2023
‘A true warrior’: Friends reflect on Canadian volunteer medic killed in Ukraine
Greg Tskhmistrenko lived in Saskatchewan for many years before moving to B.C. He played rugby with the Saskatoon Wild Oats Rugby Club and the Prince Albert Whisky Jacks.
Canada
Jan 22, 2023
Damaging storms, damp spring and dry fall: Another year of B.C. weather extremes
B.C. escaped without a heat dome or damaging atmospheric river this year, but there were plenty of weather extremes making headlines in other areas.
Weather
Dec 30, 2022
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens steal one against the Arizona Coyotes
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Arizona Coyotes on Monday night in overtime.
Sports
Dec 20, 2022
Peru unrest: Country’s dark past surfaces as young protester is laid to rest
This rural hamlet nestled high in the Peruvian Andes was the site of a major battle that secured South America's independence from Spain in the 19th century.
World
Dec 18, 2022
‘Strange things out there’: Inside Lake Ontario’s ‘Bermuda Triangle’
The tranquil waters of eastern Lake Ontario conceal a dark past full of shipwrecks, disappearances and strange objects in the sky.
Canada
Aug 28, 2021
Afghan president’s half brother killed, leaving dangerous power vacuum in south
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Outgoing US commander says violence waning in Afghan cities, fight continues in rural areas
KABUL - An outgoing American military commander in Afghanistan says violence is down in some heavily populated areas of the country where coalition troops have been concentrated, but that violence continues in rural </p>
World
Jul 11, 2011
Show Transcript – April 18
Focus Ontario with Sean Mallen
May 10, 2010
Person familiar with situation: Rockets trade C Marcus Camby to Knicks for 3 players, 2 picks
HOUSTON - Marcus Camby is returning to New York, while the Houston Rockets continue to reshape their roster.
Sports
Jul 9, 2012
PQ election victory marred in Quebec
A celebration of the Parti Quebecois' return to power was
shattered Tuesday - first by a political disappointment, then by a
stunning tragedy.<br />
Sep 4, 2012
Cowboys player facing intoxication manslaughter charge after teammate’s death in auto accident
IRVING, Texas - Police charged Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Josh Brent with intoxication manslaughter Saturday after he flipped his car in a pre-dawn accident that killed teammate Jerry Brown.
Sports
Dec 8, 2012
Wade Belak dies at 35-years-old
<p><span>Former Toronto Maple Leafs tough guy Wade Belak was found dead in a Toronto hotel Wednesday. </span><span>The 35-year-old from Saskatoon was found in <span>a</span> King West hotel and condo residence.</span> </p>
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Aug 31, 2011