The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/11/11 at 14:00 EST

Episode Date: November 11, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/11/11 at 14:00 EST

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From CBC News, the world is sour. I'm Stephanie Skanderas. Remembrance Day ceremonies have been held across Canada. It's a chance for Canadians to pay respects to those who fought for this country. More than eight decades on from the end of the Second World War, veterans and their families are eager to share their stories. Marina von Stackleberg has more. Thousands stand in silence as wreaths are laid at the snow-covered war

Memorial. This year marks 80 years since the end of the Second World War. Veterans Affairs estimates less than 3,700 Canadian veterans from that war are still alive. When you ask him questions, he's got all kinds of stories. Lynn Silvest's dad, Lucian, is one of them. The 101-year-old served in Belgium and the Netherlands. While his daughters bundled up to watch the Ottawa ceremony, he laid his own wreath at his Winnipeg retirement home. But as he aged, it was more difficult for him to get out, so he hasn't been in quite a few years. This year also marks 25 years since the entombment of the unknown soldier. The remains exhumed from a grave near Vimy Ridge and laid to rest here.

Every year, thousands leave their poppies on the tomb, a symbol of gratitude for having made the ultimate sacrifice. Marina von Stackleberg, CBC News, Ottawa. More than 260 Quebec doctors have applied to work in Ontario in recent weeks. That number comes from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. The regulatory body received a surge in applicants after the Quebec government passed a controversial bill. It links doctors pay to performance targets.

Dr. Trevor Hennessey resigned from his post last week and is considering moving to Ontario. It's a sign of the distress that for years we've been doing all we can to care for our population and care for our patients. but this is just the final nail for so many people where they just can't continue. Quebec's bill, too, is set to take effect in the new year. It also imposes hefty fines for doctors who challenge the government's policies. Meanwhile, parts of Quebec have been dealing with an unexpectedly powerful snowstorm. Environment Canada says heavy, wet snow set records in Ontario and Quebec. And as Colin Butler reports, the storm will next bring rain and snow to parts of Newfoundland and Labrador.

We were caught of guard by the amount of snow in Montreal. Environment Canada forecaster, Julien Pellerin, says the night brought far more than anyone expected. Forecasts called for five centimeters, maybe 15, but Montreal woke up under 20. The heavy wet flakes snapped branches and pulled down power lines, closing schools, and leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity. It also snarled traffic, leaving roads slippery and all during a public transit strike, making the commute a sloth. It's really hard for us. For students, for workers, it's hard. With the snow, it's hard to go with a bike. As Quebec digs out, Labrador is next, and then Newfoundland trading snow for more than 100 millimeters of rain and strong winds.

It's the season's first storm, and this year, winter didn't knock. It just blew the door wide open. Colin Butler, CBC News, London, Ontario. Officials from three countries are investigating the cause of a plane crash in the country. of Georgia. A Turkish military cargo plane with 20 people on board departed from Azerbaijan this morning. It was bound for Turkey, but crashed near Georgia's border with Azerbaijan. Authorities say there are a number of dead, but did not provide details. The Ukrainian government has dismissed the entire supervisory board of its nuclear energy agency. It's also ordered a full audit of the

organization. The move is part of a major corruption investigation. in the energy sector. The country's anti-corruption bureau says the multi-million dollar scheme involved a number of senior officials. One of them is a former deputy prime minister. They are alleged to have received kickbacks for awarding energy contracts. And that is the world this hour. Remember, you can listen to our podcast anytime. We update every hour, seven days a week. For CBC News, I'm Stephanie Scandaris. Thank you.