The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/10/29 at 19:00 EDT

Episode Date: October 29, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/10/29 at 19:00 EDT

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Donate at lovescarbro.cairbo. from cbc news the world this hour i'm angie seth the threat of a general strike in alberta is on the table well sort of a handful of unions in the province say they're gouging members interests or gauging i should say members interests in a general strike all in response to back-to-work legislation that includes the notwithstanding clause sam sampson has more we will begin the process of organizing towards a potential general strike in Alberta. The Alberta Federation of Labor makes it official. A province-wide shutdown is possible.

But the group, which represents several unions in Alberta, says it's not pulling the trigger yet. Gil McGowan is Federation president. So if we're going to do this, we're going to do it up big. And that means time for democratic discussions with our organizations. The Federation has hinted at the possibility of a general strike for days. Even before the notwithstanding clause was used to enforce back-to-work legislation.

Maloney Vijay Kumar is an Ottawa-based labor lawyer. You can't be bluffing about a general strike for weeks on end. But I think it is fair to be gauging the population's temperature on this. She says Alberta's use of the notwithstanding clause to block court challenges during a labor dispute is one to watch, because this could set a bargaining precedent for unions and provinces across Canada. Sam-Samson, CBC News, Edmonton. And Newfoundland and Labrador, a new progressive conservative government.

has just been sworn in. It's the first time the PC party is back in power in almost a decade, but the liberals are challenging those results in three electoral districts. Jenna Head has that story. Tony Wakeham is now officially the 16th Premier in Newfoundland and Labrador, and he has now established his inner circle, rewarding longtime MHAs with postings in a leaner cabinet. That includes all three of the party's elected representatives who are women. Wakeham told reporters it was important to put Labrador MHA, Lila Evans into the health portfolio.

I'm clearly sending a message to people everywhere, to the people of Barbador and others, that they are part of this. But with a slim majority government bidding on one seat, liberal leader John Hogan is calling for a recount in three electoral districts that could overturn the PC majority status. We have some evidence filed that we felt there was different interpretations giving about how to count votes. The PCs say a recount is a waste of the court's time, adding that it will defend the elections integrity. Jenna Head, CBC News, St. John's.

The Ontario government has signed a deal with the Webbiquay First Nation. The $40 million agreement will speed up the construction of a road to the ring of fire. The remote area in the province's north contains a bounty of natural resources, especially minerals. And finally, while the Toronto Blue Jays have won last night in Los Angeles before the World Series shifts back to Toronto, for what many hope will be a Hollywood ending. Millions of Canadians have been following the team's post-season ride, including a handful who call California home. Thomas Daugler caught up with some of them.

In a crowd of 56,000, mostly wearing Dodger Blue, it can be hard to spot the hats and jerseys in Blue J. Blue. But listen closely. Jayes, let's go! And on the Dodger Stadium concourse, you'll find them. Canadians from B.C., Alberta, Ontario, and beyond, and some living stateside. One nation, one team.

All here to root for the country's only, big league ball team. It's really special to see them turn out in Los Angeles, of all places. It's pretty darn far from Toronto. Jay's players Ernie Clement and Louis Varland among the Americans on the team, embracing the Canadian support. Tonight, the Jay's look to take a three games to two lead before the series moves back to Toronto. For the first time in 32 years,

the Commissioner's Trophy will be handed to the World Series winner in Canada. It may be America's pastime, but baseball's biggest stage is returning north of the border. Thomas Dagg, CBC News, Los Angeles. And that is your world this hour. Remember, you can listen to us wherever you get your podcasts. We update every hour seven days a week. And for news any time, you can visit our website at cbcnews.ca. For CBC News, I'm Angie Seth.

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