The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/05/28 at 01:00 EDT

Episode Date: May 28, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/05/28 at 01:00 EDT

In this acclaimed new production of Anna Karenina, the National Ballet of Canada asks, what is fair in love and society? Renowned choreographer, Christian Spook adapts Tolstoy's epic novel to dance in a spectacular work complete with lush costumes, cinematic projections, and a glorious curated score, featuring the music of Rachmaninoff. On stage June 13th to 21st, tickets on sale now at national.ballet.ca

sponsored by IG private wealth management. From CBC News, the world this hour. I'm Claude Fague. The true north is indeed strong and free. 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-U.S. 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 honour 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. Down with the king, 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 McLean has the latest. It's not home, but we're safe. That's Kathy Lawrence at the reception center in White Court, Alberta. She got the order to leave Swan Hills, about 200 kilometers 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. To Texas.

It was a successful launch of the Elon Musk-owned SpaceX 9 Starship Tuesday night, but the program suffered more setbacks during its ninth test flight. SpaceX controllers lost contact with the booster during its descent before it presumably plunged into the sea, and with the upper stage Starship leaving the vehicle in a spin attributed to an onboard leak before it reentered the atmosphere. The Federal Aviation Administration says it is aware

of the anomaly that occurred during the flight and that there are no reports of public injury or damage to public property. To Edmonton and the Stanley Cup Playoffs. As seen on hockey night in Canada, veteran Corey 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 to grab a 3-1 Western Conference Finals lead. The series now shifts back to Dallas for game five on Thursday night.

And that is your World This Hour. For CBC News, I'm Claude Fague. ...