Global National: June 6

The commemorations of the 80th anniversary of D-Day will likely go down as one of the most poignant and powerful ever to take place at Juno Beach, as it will likely be the last major milestone aging veterans will be alive for. How Canada marked one of the most important days in the history of the Second World War; and why thousands of young Canadian men volunteered to go to war back then. Expressions of gratitude to Canada are still prominent along the coast near Juno Beach. Dawna Friesen hears from two Normandy residents about their fond memories of liberation, and their fears of what could happen if history is forgotten. Back in Canada, calls are growing for the federal government to identify the MPs accused of “wittingly” assisting efforts of foreign states to meddle in Canadian politics. Why the alleged colluders likely would never be charged, and why Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says naming them would be irresponsible. And Calgary’s emergency: a water main break has caused the city’s water levels to plummet to dangerously low levels, so residents are being urged to conserve water. Some of the restrictions in place, and why experts say the water main break serves as a warning to other communities.