The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/02/20 at 02:00 EST

Episode Date: February 20, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/02/20 at 02:00 EST

In Scarborough, there's this fire behind our eyes. A passion in our bellies. It's in the hearts of our neighbors. The eyes of our nurses. And the hands of our doctors. It's what makes Scarborough, Scarborough. In our hospitals, we do more than anyone thought possible. We've less than anyone could imagine.

But it's time to imagine what we can do with more. Join Scarborough Health Network and together, we can turn grit into greatness. Donate at lovescarborough.ca. From CBC News, the world this hour. I'm Neil Herland. Canada's ambassador to the US is hinting that we might avoid US President Donald Trump's tariffs

by continuing to tackle illegal migration and fentanyl trafficking at the border, Ambassador Kirsten Hillman. The president was pleased with the announcements we made, but not only the announcements, the progress that we are making in the fight against fentanyl, in the fight against irregular migration, illegal migration. For example, illegal migration from Canada to the United States is down 90% in recent months. So I'm getting signals that the work that we are doing and the results that we are achieving is well received. Trump has given a March 4th deadline to Canada, and he's threatening 25% tariffs on all Canadian goods sold in the U.S. He's also threatening to levy an additional 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports starting March 12th.

Delta Airlines says it's offering $30,000 to the passengers of a plane that crashed to Toronto's Pearson Airport this week. A spokesman for the airline says, the money has no strings attached and does not affect the rights of passengers to pursue more compensation. 80 people were on board the flight from Minneapolis. Everyone survived. At least two of the survivors have lawyers now and they're considering legal action. There are growing calls for change in Nova Scotia after six women were murdered by their partners within three months. People rallied in downtown Halifax asking for more support and more funding. But as Kayla Hounsell reports, despite being invited,

the premier didn't show up. No more silence! Bundled against a cold winter day, they marched in the streets demanding action. From October to January, six women in Nova Scotia were killed by their intimate partners. Peyton Pick was the most recent. The 22-year-old's body found in a home that had been set on fire. Her boyfriend charged with second-degree murder and arson with disregard to human life. Her mother Norma Jean Pick inviting CBC News into her daughter's celebration of life hoping to raise awareness.

She was taken from us by someone she loved and trusted. Advocates are calling for everything from early intervention to education in schools and changes in legislation. Christina Feifield is a trauma therapist. She says she invited Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston to speak at the rally, but he didn't respond. A day of the legislature is pretty scheduled in advance, but I'm happy to meet with people. Kayla Hounsell, CBC News, Halifax.

The Mounties say they've arrested a man and a boy in connection with the murder of four people on a First Nation in southern Saskatchewan. Two men and two women were found dead last week in a home on the Carry the Cattle Nakoda Nation, east of Regina. The Mayor of Montreal says residents should be patient as snow clearing operations continue. Valérie Plante says the city has cleared about 18 percent of the snow so far, and she can't say when it will be complete. As Cobino Oduro reports, that's a problem for seniors and people who use wheelchairs. I'm sort of stuck in my house.

Marjorie Ono says she stopped going out in the winter because her manual wheelchair keeps getting stuck in the snow. The recent pair of snowstorms have caused major concerns for many people trying to get around. But for those with reduced mobility, like Onos, the obstacles are much greater. Snow clearing is an issue for multiple cities in Canada. Toronto City officials say it could take up to three weeks to clear the snow. That's because city crews can only push the snow so far before it has to be loaded into trucks and transported to the city's designated storage sites.

The lack of snow clearing in Montreal has forced the New Hope Senior Citizen Center to shut down all its services and activities. Executive Director Evita Karasak says it's impossible for staff and clients to access the building. EVITA KARASAK, Executive Director, New Hope Senior Citizen Center, Montreal You just worry about everybody. One of our clients hasn't had heat in her house for two days. It's devastating to hear those stories of people suffering and not being able to directly help them. Cubino Ruro, CBC News, Montreal.

And that is Your World This Hour. I'm Neal Herland.