The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/05/29 at 14:00 EDT

Episode Date: May 29, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/05/29 at 14:00 EDT

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One community affected is Pimichikamak First Nation. Incident commander Ryan Castell says some of the shelters aren't big enough to handle all the evacuees. We evacuated about 5,000 people to Norway House yesterday, so we have a dilemma over there. They were prepared for about 1,000, and then we had to quickly and in a rush send all our people out over there where it's safe. Three First Nations in northern Saskatchewan are also under a state of emergency. Nearly a million hectares of

earth have been scorched by the fire so far. Emergency crews are also fighting a wildfire near Churchill Falls in Labrador. The fire broke out last night, temporarily cutting off power and highway traffic. Heather Gillis has the latest. Ground crews and two water bombers doused the 170-hectare fire just about one kilometre east of Churchill Falls until dark fell last night. Today, crews are back at it, searching for hot spots and putting them out. The town of about 700 is home to a massive hydroelectric power station. Last night, the fire damaged a pole line, cutting power to Labrador City Wabush, 250 kilometers west of the town.

Crews restored power after a few hours. The Trans-Labrador Highway is the main road in and out of Churchill Falls. It was also closed last evening, but is now passable again. The fire also spurred a long line for gas in Fremont, Quebec, just over the border from Lab City Wabush. But there is good news. After today, temperatures are expected to cool with showers in the forecast. The fire hazard index near Churchill Falls and Lab City Wabush remains extreme. After today, temperatures are expected to cool with showers in the forecast.

The fire hazard index near Churchill Falls and Lab City Wabash remains extreme. Heather Gillis, CBC News, St. John's. The Crown has rested its case in the trial of five former World Junior hockey players accused of sexual assault after a 2018 gala event in London, Ontario. It's now the turn of the defence. And as Karen Pauls reports, in a surprising move one of the accused players has been called to testify in his own defense. Carter Hart entered the witness box and stated his

name in a calm voice. Hart was an NHL goalie for the Philadelphia Flyers for six seasons. He's now a free agent which means he's not signed by any team and is eligible to join one. His defense lawyer, Megan Savard, is taking him through the events of the June 2018 night at the center of this case. Hart testified he was drinking that night. He told court he had a hangover the next day and had gaps in his memory. Savard asked him about his response to Michael McCloud's text, inviting players to his room for a three-way. to Michael McCloud's text inviting players to his room for a three-way. Under questioning Hart told court he was open to sexual encounters. He admitted to

getting oral sex from the complainant known under a publication ban as EM, but he said it was consensual. Hart says he didn't know her name until a few days later. He also denies seeing anyone slap her. Karen Pauls, CBC News, London, Ontario. The White House says it will go to the Supreme Court if it's unable to appeal a new ruling that blocks Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs. The Federal Court of International Trade ruled the U.S. president overstepped his authority

in imposing levies on virtually every country. Spokesperson Caroline Levitt insists courts have no rule to play in setting the economic policy. These judges are threatening to undermine the credibility of the United States on the world stage. The administration has already filed an emergency motion for a stay pending appeal and an immediate administrative stay to strike down this egregious decision. But ultimately the Supreme Court must put an end to this for the sake of our constitution and our country. The court's ruling does not apply to Trump's other tariffs involving steel, aluminum and

automobiles. Elon Musk has announced he's leaving his role as senior advisor to Trump. The billionaire has been overseeing the downsizing of government agencies and has helped to initiate thousands of layoffs. The White House says, however, the downsizing work will continue. And that is your World This Hour. For CBC News, I'm Julianne Hazelwood.