The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/01/21 at 15:00 EST

Episode Date: January 21, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/01/21 at 15:00 EST

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From CBC News, the world is our. I'm Tom Harrington. Donald Trump supporters who assaulted the US Capitol four years ago are being set free, among them people who violently attacked police officers that day. During the campaign, the newly-inaugurated president had promised sweeping pardons for those charged in the January 6th attack. Ella Morrow reports from Washington. So this is January 6th. Donald Trump issuing a sweeping pardon for more than 1,500 people charged in the storming

of the Capitol building on January 6th, a riot fueled in part by Trump's false claims the 2020 election was stolen. Fulfilling a campaign promise, the pardons are full, complete and unconditional. And they'll also apply to violent offenders charged with attacking police officers on the day. Six individuals who assaulted me as I did my job on January 6th will now walk free. Michael Fanone was a DC Metropolitan police officer at Capitol Hill. I have been betrayed by my country and I've been betrayed by those that supported Donald Trump. Those pardoned include Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the far-right Proud Boys Group, who was sentenced to 22 years in prison after being convicted of seditious conspiracy for his

role in the attack. Ellen Morrow, CBC News, Washington. Trump is also ramping up the rhetoric when it comes to imposing tariffs on Canadian goods. The Liberal cabinet are discussing the latest threat at their retreat in Quebec. Francois-Philippe Champagne says they have had many meetings in recent months with their American counterparts. The Innovation Science and Industry Minister says in every meeting they point out Canada is America's biggest customer and any tariffs would have a negative impact south of the border. We buy more from you than China, Japan, the UK and France combined. And despite the fact that you have heard that message probably a hundred times now,

we still need to repeat it in Washington so that everyone gets it and I could see governors nodding because they understand, you know, they're in the front line of that. Last night, Trump said he's considering tariff action against Canada starting February 1st. He had promised to do so on day one of his presidency. Much of Halifax is currently under a boil water advisory. Halifax Water says there had been a short planned power outage at a treatment facility. But that's when unclorinated water entered the drinking supply. The boil water advisory could be in place for up to two days before it's lifted.

Water fountains in affected schools are taped off and bottled water is being provided. At least 76 people have been killed in a fire at a ski resort in northern Turkey. Hundreds of people were staying in the 12-story hotel when the fire broke out overnight. Firefighters say it took 12 hours for the flames to be extinguished. They say that was because the resort was in a remote location. Four people were arrested, including the hotel's owner. An investigation into the cause is underway. The last surviving member of the band has died. Garth Hudson was a versatile, innovative musician

and one of four Canadians in the hugely influential group. Macta Gaber-Selassie has more on his life and his musical legacy. Born in Windsor, Ontario, Garth Hudson would grow up to be part of rock music history. In the early 60s, the keyboardists, who could play multiple instruments, joined the Hawks, the backup group for Ronnie Hawkins. They would soon go out on their own as the band, which included Robbie Robertson. This is one of their classic songs, The Weight. classic songs, The Weight. The band broke up in 1976, but the music made a lasting impression. In 1994, the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In his later years, Hudson continued to make music. His death was confirmed by the band's Facebook page, in a post that calls Hudson a musical genius who helped connect people to something greater. Garth Hudson was 87 years old. Makda Gebre-Selassie, CBC News, Toronto. And that is Your World This Hour. For CBC News, I'm Tom Harrington.

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