As It Happens

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News that’s not afraid of fun. Meet people at the centre of the day’s most hard-hitting, hilarious and heartbreaking stories — powerful leaders, proud eccentrics and ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. And plenty of puns too. Hosted by Nil Köksal and Chris Howden, find out why As It Happens is one of Canada’s longest-running and most beloved shows. (Ahem, we literally helped make the beaver a national symbol.)


New episodes Monday to Friday by 7:30 pm E.T.

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After flames engulfed an Alberta military base on Saturday, our guest waited anxiously for news of her son, Private Aidan Goulding. Hours later, she learned he was among the young soldiers killed. Fresh from his weekend victory, we ask Pete Fry -- Vancouver's first Green Party mayor-elect -- how he plans to get a handle on the desperation in the beautiful city. After months of anticipation and apprehension, it's referendum day in Alberta -- and a ballot counter-slash-poli-sci student tells us the moment is as exciting as it is historic. A man buys the childhood home of astronaut Neil Armstrong -- to preserve it for future space-travellers-to-be. A First Nation isn't ruling out taking Bell to court over its plans to build a massive AI data centre just outside of Regina. After four decades, the owner of Humpty Doo Hotel & Pub in Australia's Northern Territory is ready to sell the beloved property. And he has a tall order for the next owner. And… by examining the eyes of the central figure in Botticelli's…

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CFB Wainwright fire victim’s mom: 'My heart just dropped'

After flames engulfed an Alberta military base on Saturday, our guest waited anxiously for news of her son, Private Aidan Goulding. Hours later, she learned he was among the young soldiers killed. Fresh from his weekend victory, we ask Pete Fry -- Vancouver's first Green Party mayor-elect -- how he plans to get a handle on the desperation in the beautiful city. After months of anticipation and apprehension, it's referendum day in Alberta -- and a ballot counter-slash-poli-sci student tells us the moment is as exciting as it is historic. A man buys the childhood home of astronaut Neil Armstrong -- to preserve it for future space-travellers-to-be. A First Nation isn't ruling out taking Bell to court over its plans to build a massive AI data centre just outside of Regina. After four decades, the owner of Humpty Doo Hotel & Pub in Australia's Northern Territory is ready to sell the beloved property. And he has a tall order for the next owner. And… by examining the eyes of the central figure in Botticelli's…

19 okt. 2026
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Cornell prof says school’s reckoning is a long time coming

This episode covers a range of global news, from a faculty-led no-confidence vote at Cornell University regarding sexual assault handling to escalating anti-government protests in Albania. We also explore scientific breakthroughs in coral reef recovery and the political landscape surrounding the Alberta separation referendum. Additionally, the program features stories on the legacy of Bruiser the elk, the unprecedented arrival of barn owls in Manhattan, and a political debate in Alaska. The episode concludes with the fascinating rediscovery of a suppressed 1940 Texas novel, 'The Inheritors'.

16 okt. 2026
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A separatist’s view of Alberta’s referendum

This episode of As It Happens explores a range of international and regional news, beginning with the debate over Alberta's place in Canada and the impact of Hungary's Child Protection Act on LGBTQ+ literature. The program also covers a tragic school building collapse in Peshawar, Pakistan, and the revival of Indigenous prescribed burning practices at Minnesota Point. Additionally, the episode investigates the use of targeted online advertisements to deliver spyware, alongside discussions on how Canadian immigration policies affect international student enrollment and Atlantic Canada's population needs. Other stories include a feature on slime mold photography and Donald Trump's decision regarding the live streaming of an execution.

15 okt. 2026
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Why an alleged pipeline saboteur is being accused of war crimes

This episode explores a diverse range of global stories, from the legal and political implications of the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage trial in Germany to the satirical legacy of Spy magazine's interactions with Donald Trump. The program also covers local curiosities like the giant wiener dog statue in Texas, social shifts regarding hijab restrictions in Azerbaijan, and Canada's military procurement challenges amidst US trade tensions. Additionally, the episode features a heartwarming account of a lost wedding ring recovered in Italy through the help of strangers, and a deep dive into wildlife photography. Photographer Anton Sorokin discusses the technical and emotional journey of capturing an award-winning image of a California newt, highlighting the complex beauty of the natural world.

14 okt. 2026
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Witness to Six Flags death wants to set the record straight

This episode of As It Happens covers a range of global news, beginning with a fatal roller coaster accident at Six Flags in Georgia and the withdrawal of murder charges in a decades-old Prince Edward Island case due to lost forensic evidence. The program also explores NASA's Perseverance rover breaking a distance record on Mars and a study linking boredom to increased aggression. Further reports examine the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthi rebels, the linguistic complexity of Alberta's referendum questions, and the strict rules of giant vegetable competitions. Finally, the episode discusses the urgent call for international AI regulation and the profound ecological impact of elephant carcasses in South Africa.

13 okt. 2026