Your World Tonight

Your World Tonight

Wrap your day with the world’s biggest stories. We set the bar on the daily news catch-up, going deeper on news stories that speak to the moment. 

 

An evening news podcast updated seven days a week, from CBC News. Sort out what's real, what's relevant and what’s truly new, from a Canadian perspective. 

 

Context, analysis and surprise — all in about 25 minutes.

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U.S. President Donald Trump will lift tariffs on some Canadian products — but add tariffs on others — to help struggling Republican candidates in border states ahead of November's midterms. Also: The White House says first lady Melania Trump has secured a limited ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine to help civilians in the blockaded Ukrainian town of Oleshky. And: Quebec’s new government unveils its strategy to fight homelessness. Plus: First Nations leaders get a seat at the table in Ottawa, B.C. gears up for its snap election Saturday, the Winnipeg Jets trade superstar goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils.

Episodios

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Trump shifts tariffs on some Canadian goods ahead of midterms

U.S. President Donald Trump will lift tariffs on some Canadian products — but add tariffs on others — to help struggling Republican candidates in border states ahead of November's midterms. Also: The White House says first lady Melania Trump has secured a limited ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine to help civilians in the blockaded Ukrainian town of Oleshky. And: Quebec’s new government unveils its strategy to fight homelessness. Plus: First Nations leaders get a seat at the table in Ottawa, B.C. gears up for its snap election Saturday, the Winnipeg Jets trade superstar goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils.

23 oct. 2026
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Alberta referendum: the other nine questions

While Albertans voted decisively to reject separation from Canada, they appear to be divided on the other nine referendum questions dealing with immigration, the Constitution and relations with Ottawa. Also: Several Ontario Crime Stoppers branches pause tip collection after a CBC investigation into a massive data breach that leaked the info connected to 1.5 million tips. And: The fatal fire at CFB Wainwright started as a result of training at the base, according to Canada’s top military brass. Plus: A push to curb gambling ads, Prime Minister Mark Carney inks an agreement with Turkey, Ottawa puts Stelco’s U.S. owner on notice, and New York City council votes “neigh” to horse drawn carriages.

22 oct. 2026
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Alberta premier tells separatists to fall in line or leave UCP

Danielle Smith says her United Conservative Party must be pro-Canada, after three quarters of Albertans voted against pursuing separation. Also: Ottawa and Ontario announce an $8.7-billion partnership to support steel, auto and critical mineral sectors, squeezed by the trade war with the United States. And: CBC analysis reveals the true scope of data stolen in a massive Crime Stoppers hack earlier this year. Plus: Governments and businesses around the world rush to patch dangerous website vulnerabilities, U.S. envoy in Moscow, the challenge of harvesting olives in the West Bank, Ohio's Vivek Ramaswamy faces backlash for a campaign ad featuring opponent's estranged mother.

21 oct. 2026
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Alberta voters reject separation from Canada

Three quarters of Alberta voters say they want their province to remain part of Canada, but they also want a bigger say in how the country is run. Also: Ottawa is relieved by the results of the separation vote, and Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will work with Danielle Smith on another referendum question — immigration. And: Canada is unlikely to strike a trade deal with the U.S., as Washington is focussed on the midterm elections. Plus: Communities across Canada mourn victims of the fire at CFB Wainwright, Quebec’s Lieutenant Governor will not attend the swearing in of the new provincial government, and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tries to mend frayed relations with the U.S.

20 oct. 2026
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What went wrong at CFB Wainwright?

Dozens of investigators are looking into how a fast-moving fire managed to kill four soldiers and injure dozens more, some of them critically. Also: Alberta residents are voting in a referendum that asks about immigration, relations with Ottawa and whether the province should start thinking about separating from Canada. And: Canada’s inflation jumps in September due to higher fuel. Plus: A B.C. ferry strikes a humpback whale, and wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico is in decline 16 years after the largest oil spill in history.

19 oct. 2026