The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/05/27 at 23:00 EDT

Episode Date: May 28, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/05/27 at 23:00 EDT

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King Charles has laid out the government's agenda in the speech from the throne. He spoke of his admiration for Canada and outlined the government's plan to deal with the rising cost of living, climate change, and the Canada-US relationship. It's only the third time a monarch has read the speech. The last was Queen Elizabeth II in 1977. The speech was part of the visit to Ottawa by King Charles and Queen Camilla. Thousands of people lined the streets of downtown Ottawa to catch a glimpse of the royal couple. Some waited for hours, but not everyone was happy with their visit. Olivia Stefanovic has more.

I'm here to honor King Charles. Royal Watchers came from across the country, crowding the sidewalks of downtown Ottawa, starting in the early hours of the morning. I think it sends a really powerful message to President Trump, that Canada will never be for sale and will never be the 51st state. Just amazing to see that they're here, that they came to Canada. Paige Keenan was almost lost for words after she shook hands with King Charles outside the Senate. We haven't had the monarch here to give a speech

from the throne since 1977, so long before I was born. But not everyone who lined up to see his majesty gave a warm welcome. Angie Swanson organized a small protest outside his parade route. I mean it is really absurd that Canada has a monarchy. No matter the views, all now part of a moment in history. Olivier Stfanovich, CBC News, Ottawa. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba due to the growing threat of wildfires.

An out-of-control fire in northern Alberta has forced some 1,300 residents out of the town of Swan Hills. Josh McClain has the latest. It's not home, but we're safe. That's Cathy Lawrence at the reception center in White Court, Alberta. She got the order to leave Swan Hills, about 200 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, Monday evening. With wildfire smoke on the horizon, there was only time to grab her most treasured belongings. I didn't want to lose pictures of my kid because she's passed, right? So I needed to bring her with me.

This blaze is being spurred on by strong winds and dry conditions, a trend that is being seen across the prairies. Wildfire researcher Mike Flanagan. The actual forecast for the summer, which you have to take with a little bit of salt, is hot and dry, which means more fire. So I'm expecting a very busy fire season for Alvarez, Saskatchewan, Manitoba. Flanagan expects some of these fires to burn until winter and possibly into next year. Josh McClain, CBC News, Calgary. A new and controversial effort to distribute aid in Gaza, backed by the US and Israel,

descended into chaos and panic today. The Israeli military fired warning shots near an aid distribution centre after hundreds of desperate people storm the site. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says it handed out 8,000 food boxes today, but its workers were quickly overwhelmed and withdrew. The UN says it makes aid less accessible to a population at risk of famine after a nearly three-month-long blockade. Now Israel says the setup ensures supplies do not get into the hands of Hamas.

To the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers are now a game away from returning to the Cup final. Back to Bouchard. Reisel holds on. Bouchard, Bouchard. The cross for McDavid. Now to Newton Hopkins. Let's go! As seen on Hockey Night in Canada, veteran Cory Perry tipped in the Oilers' second goal that proved to be the game winner. He also added an assist as the Oilers beat the Dallas Stars 4-1 in Edmonton to grab a 3-1 Western Conference Finals lead.

The series now shifts back to Dallas for Game 5 on Thursday night. And that is Your World This Hour. For news anytime, visit our website at cbcnews.ca. For CBC News, I'm Claude Fague.