The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/03/02 at 00:00 EST

Episode Date: March 2, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/03/02 at 00:00 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 is Sour, I'm Neil Kumar. One day after US President Donald Trump berated Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, Ukrainian President got a much warmer reception in Britain.

On Sunday, he'll meet with European and NATO leaders to discuss Ukraine's future. CBC's Richard Madden has more. Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky getting a warm welcome in London after yesterday's diplomatic disaster in Washington. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer greeting him at 10 Downing. You have full backing across the United Kingdom. We stand with you, with Ukraine, for as long as it may.

Zelensky has been invited to meet King Charles and come to Sunday's European Defense Summit, also to be attended by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, where Ukraine's security and how to end its war against Russia has become the urgent new focus. This is in stark contrast to Friday's shocking blowout between Zelensky and President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Democrat Senator Chris Murphy believes it was a setup. It was a planned ambush designed to embarrass President Zelensky in order to

benefit Vladimir Putin. Richard Madden, CBC News, Washington. Ukrainians overseas and across Canada are reacting to that tense meeting at the Oval Office. Many are worried and hope allies such as Canada will maintain their support. CBC reporter Philip Leishanuk has more. Maria Yanchenko, owner of Myrusa's Kitchen in Toronto, says she watched in disbelief at what happened in the Oval Office. They drew him there to make a fool out of him. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance to discuss a pivotal minerals deal and strengthen US.-Ukraine

relations. Yenchenko says what happened was the opposite. With Trump and Vance calling Zelensky disrespectful while she says they insulted him and his country. Queen's University Energy and Environmental Policy professor Warren Mabey. He says while Trump may claim Zelensky has a bad bargaining position, the U.S. needs critical minerals and rare earth metals from Ukraine. U.S. companies are not likely to go in and start doing billions of dollars worth of development unless the area is secure.

Philip Peshannok, CBC News, Toronto. Two buses have crashed in Bolivia, leaving multiple people dead. According to local authorities the collision happened early Saturday morning. At least 33 people were killed and several others injured. One of the buses was headed to a local festival in India. Border police carried a rescue operation after an avalanche hit the state of Utrekant. At least four people are confirmed dead and 57 workers are believed to be buried under the snow. And one of Canada's longest-serving MPs is retiring.

Prince Edward Island MP Lawrence McCauley says after 36 years, it's time. CBC's Wayne Thibodeau has more. Lawrence McCauley gets emotional as he tries to say the words. I will not be seeking the nomination in the Kurdish. Oh, God. This afternoon in front of what is expected to be a packed hall of supporters, the PEIMP will officially announce he's retiring.

McCauley was first elected to the House of Commons in 1988 and has been re-elected 11 consecutive times. It's a tough decision, but the time has come. McCauley is known as a grassroots politician, a farmer and businessman, known for attending birthday and anniversary parties and church suppers in his riding, usually with his wife, Frances, by his side.

I often say she could drive a combine, milk cows, and have dinner with the Queen. McCauley says he has few regrets. Wayne Tobito, CBC News, St. Peters Bay, Prince Edward Island. [♪upbeat music playing.♪ And that is your Will This Hour. Remember, you can listen to us wherever you get your podcasts, updated every hour, seven days a week.

For CBC News, I'm Neal Kumar.