Global National with Dawna Friesen

Wainwright update; Banking and AI; Hoop dreams rekindled

Global National with Dawna Friesen

Show Notes

As the tight-knit town of Wainwright, Alta. grieves, the military shares an update on the soldiers badly burned in Saturday's fire at CFB Wainwright. Heather Yourex-West reports.

Redmond Shannon reports on the scramble to fix a newly identified vulnerability in websites.

Jacqueline Hansen has the critical warning to keep your banking information away from artificial intelligence.

Mackenzie Gray reports on the federal government issuing an ultimatum to Cleveland-Cliffs, the American owner of the Stelco steel plant in Hamilton, Ont.

One day after U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "humanitarian," Putin launched new attacks on Ukraine. Candice Cole reports on the bombardment, and which countries are coming to Ukraine's defence.

After Nova Scotia RCMP conducted what's been criticized as a "grossly inadequate" investigation, the force is now apologizing. Heidi Petracek tells you how a grieving family is feeling vindicated years after a workplace tragedy.

Plus, new beginnings for NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard. Eric Sorensen tells you about Leonard's return to the Toronto Raptors, and the high hopes for success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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