The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/02/20 at 06:00 EST

Episode Date: February 20, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/02/20 at 06:00 EST

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... ... From CBC News, it's the World This Hour. I'm Joe Cummings. First to the Middle East where Hamas is saying it is prepared to release all its remaining hostages at the same time if Israel will commit to a second phase of the ceasefire agreement. That announcement came this morning as Hamas was handing over the bodies of four hostages, including those of Shuri Bebus and her two young children. They were kidnapped during the October 7 attacks and Hamas is saying they were later killed

in an Israeli airstrike. Sasha Petrasek has more now from Jerusalem. Right until this week, many in Israel hoped the Bebas children had survived, says family friend Yifta Cohen. Shiri and the kids became a symbol. I still hope that they will be alive. A symbol of hope for many in Israel, not knowing how many of the remaining 69 hostages survived 16 months in captivity.

A shocking day, a day of grief, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Many here blame him for dragging out ceasefire negotiations and the hostage releases. But today, as some gathered in hostage square and others lined the route home for the coffins, the focus was on the youngest ones lost. Sasha Petrusik, CBC News, Jerusalem. Canada's ambassador to the United States, Kirsten Hillman, says it's possible Canada might be in a position to avoid widespread U.S. tariffs. 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 percent 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. Aaron Ross Powell appearing on CBC's Power and Politics, Hillman says it appears President Trump is threatening different tariffs for different reasons. She says the broad 25 percent

tariffs on all Canadian goods appears to be a general negotiating tactic, but the others on steel and aluminum are being used as a tool to protect American industries. Later today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be discussing the state of the tariff threats in a virtual meeting with the premiers. Meanwhile, President Trump says Elon Musk will be checking out to see if there is still gold in Fort Knox. Musk has been raising questions about that issue for several days now on social media. And Trump says, quote, If the gold isn't there, we're going to be very upset. Treasury Secretary Scott Bisson told a Wisconsin talk show that the gold is audited every year and that all of it is present and accounted for.

In Nova Scotia, calls are growing louder for the province to better address intimate partner violence. A rally was held in Halifax last night with advocates demanding change and, at the same time, honouring the six women in Nova Scotia who have been killed in recent months by their partners. Kayla Hounsell has more. 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. And that is The World This Hour. For news anytime go to our website cbcnews.ca. For CBC News, I'm Joe Cummings.