Your World Tonight – CBC

Episode: 112th Grey Cup, U.S.-Venezuela Tensions, TB Outbreak in Edmonton, and More
Date: November 16, 2025
Hosts: Karen Hauerlock, Karen Pauls, and guest correspondents

Overview

This episode of "Your World Tonight" delivers a comprehensive roundup of urgent national and international stories, blending sports and political drama with health, historical mysteries, and pop culture. From the excitement of the CFL's 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg—and its implications for Canadian sports culture—to looming U.S. military action in Venezuela, the episode also explores a tuberculosis outbreak among Edmonton's homeless population, public outcry over corruption in the Philippines, the reopening of a political assassination case in Mexico, and the discovery of a rare shipwreck in Lake Ontario. The show closes on a lighter note with observations of Christmas music surging early on the charts.

Key Stories & Discussion Points

1. 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg: Rivalry and Change

(00:31–04:57)

• Rival Teams & Quarterback Narratives

  • The sold-out stadium (30,000+ fans) watched the Saskatchewan Roughriders chase their first Grey Cup in 12 years, led by veteran quarterback Trevor Harris, while Montreal's young quarterback Davis Alexander aims to keep his unbeaten streak.
    • Karen Pauls: “Harris is up against a confident young Alouettes quarterback. Davis Alexander has not lost a game he started in the CFL." (01:51)
    • Alexander’s recent injury and return: “He swears he’s good to go.” (02:28)

• Controversial CFL Rule Changes

  • New commissioner Stuart Johnston’s upcoming changes: shortening fields, moving goalposts, and eliminating the "rouge" (single-point play).
    • Football Fan: “We need to be unique and distinguish ourselves. Different than our American counterparts. What makes us special.” (03:17)
  • Resistance and nostalgia mark the final game under old rules.

• National Politics on Game Day

  • PM Mark Carney attends, paired with hopes for major infrastructure announcements.
  • Federal and provincial governments pledge support for Churchill’s arctic port upgrades.
    • Carney: “Nothing more important than Port of Churchill and everything that that brings together...energy, agriculture, critical minerals and beyond.” (04:09)
  • Manitoba commits $51 million; total public investment in Churchill “plus” exceeds $262 million over five years.

2. Canadian Budget Drama: Minority Government Tested

(04:58–07:59)

• Carney’s minority Liberal government faces crucial confidence vote on the 2025 budget.
• Polls show most Canadians oppose a fresh election; opposition parties signal little support.
  • Pierre Poilievre: “100% of our MPs oppose the costly Carney credit card budget that is going to drive up the cost of food, housing and living for Canadians.” (06:39)
• Tactics: potential for abstentions to allow government survival; could hinge on Green Party leader Elizabeth May’s single vote.
  • Elizabeth May: “Right now I’m a no.” (07:21)
• JP Tasker: “It could come down to a single vote…” (07:16)

3. U.S. Political Infighting and the Epstein Files

(07:59–10:57)

• Donald Trump targets Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG)—formerly a loyalist—accusing her of betrayal over her push to release Epstein files.
  • MTG: “I’m sorry for taking part in the toxic politics. It’s, it’s very bad for our country.” (08:58)
  • Trump’s motivations questioned; his administration launches investigations that may delay file releases.
    • Rep. Thomas Massie: “If they have ongoing investigations... those documents can’t be released.” (10:01)
• Bipartisan movement in Congress to release all Epstein records, though the Senate may stall the effort.
  • Rep. Don Bacon: “Let’s rip the band aid off and get it done. And I wish the President realized that... it just looks bad, right?” (10:33)

4. U.S.-Venezuela Tensions: Military Buildup and Uncertainty

(10:57–14:45)

• USS Gerald Ford, the U.S. Navy’s largest carrier, arrives in the Caribbean—Washington calls it anti-narcotics, but escalation suggests possible action against President Maduro.
  • James Story (former Ambassador): “The policy is regime change. I don’t think this is a policy of counter narcotics... resources that are entirely too powerful to prosecute just a counter narcotics strategy.” (12:52)
  • U.S. destroyed 22 boats alleged to carry drugs; Maduro designated a drug trafficker.
  • Regime change scenarios: exile, extradition, or more severe—counsel from U.S. analysts.
    • James Connolly: “There are three options there. He goes into exile, he is extradited... or sent off the planet in some other way.” (13:26)
  • Venezuela warns of possible civil war; uncertainty reigns among citizens.
    • Local Analyst: “There’s a feeling something is going to happen... it’s kind of like out of our control.” (14:21)

5. Philippines: Public Outcry Over Flood Corruption Scandal ("Floodgate")

(14:45–18:47)

• Mass protests following “Floodgate” — $2.8 billion suspected stolen or wasted on fake, unfinished, or substandard flood control projects.
  • Jamil Vertjasalva, protester: “We are very angry. We cannot define the level of frustration that we have.” (16:03)
  • Direct impact on citizens saddled with annual, worsening floods.
    • Joanne Filisario: “Sometimes it takes two days. Our things cannot be used anymore, so we just throw them away.” (17:15)
    • Raymond Dira: “Every year it’s getting worse, the flood... I want full accountability and some politicians to be in jail.” (17:26, 17:33)
• Politicians blame each other amid ongoing investigations; public demands transparency.

6. Mexico Reopens a 31-Year-Old Political Assassination

(18:47–21:50)

• Authorities arrest a former intelligence agent as a possible “second shooter” in the 1994 killing of presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio.
  • The assassination shaped modern Mexican politics, its shadow likened to JFK’s death in the U.S.
    • Laura Sanchez Ley, journalist: “It’s been corrupted. The official story says Colosio was killed by 23-year-old Mario Aburto... Now authorities say Sanchez Ortega may also be involved.” (19:49)
  • Officials dispute new evidence; political motives suspected.

7. Alberta TB Outbreak Hits Edmonton’s Homeless

(21:50–24:58)

• Surge in Edmonton TB cases, mostly among homeless, is alarming public health officials.
  • Andre Tenillo, social worker: “When you’re in a position where you have to think about your food, you have to think about your mental health… to compound with now living with TB... it exacerbates everything in your life.” (23:21)
• Health director Ryan Cooper notes a 300% rise in the city’s homeless population and links it with TB resurgence.
  • Ryan Cooper: “Ensuring adequate nutrition, adequate housing will be extremely helpful in preventing TB disease in individuals and will also reduce the risk of spread amongst vulnerable populations.” (24:17)
• TB’s stealthy onset complicates management.
  • Dr. Robin Harrison: “You might breathe it in and be infected but not actually manifest disease... it might be within a year or two or even over a lifetime.” (24:58)

8. Rare Shipwreck Discovered in Lake Ontario

(25:41–28:37)

• Divers locate a pristine, intact shipwreck predating Canadian confederation, likely from the early 1800s—a rare find in the Great Lakes.
  • Hyson Chak, diver: “It took us a few moments to calm ourselves down because it’s overwhelming finding a pristine wreck all in one piece.” (26:15)
  • Prof. James Connolly: “This is different than what we thought it was. This is something else… maybe far older.” (27:03)
  • Prof. Charles Beaker: “If this truly turns out diagnostically... pre-U.S. civil war, that’s rare.” (27:40)
• The discovery could shed new light on shipbuilding history.

9. Christmas Music Surge: Mariah Carey Leads Early Chart Invasion

(28:37–30:52)

• Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” hits the Billboard and Canadian Hot 100—weeks before U.S. Thanksgiving—joined by Wham’s “Last Christmas.”
  • Karen Hauerlock: “If you’re one of the many people out there feeling extra festive this year, we’ll leave you tonight with a little more of Mariah Carey.” (29:38)
• Streaming numbers surge, heralding an early start to the holiday music season.

Notable Quotes by Segment & Timestamp

• On CFL rule changes:
  • Football Fan: “We need to be different... What makes us special.” (03:17)
• On the Churchill port investment:
  • Mark Carney: “Nothing more important than Port of Churchill… energy, agriculture, critical minerals and beyond.” (04:09)
• On the Philippine “Floodgate” scandal:
  • Adriana Chu, protester: “We want more transparency… for them to go to jail. It’s simple justice.” (16:41)
• On homelessness & TB crisis:
  • Andre Tenillo: “It exacerbates everything in your life.” (23:21)
  • Ryan Cooper: “More than 300% increase in the homeless population and I think that underlying social determinant of health is driving this reactivation of TB in Edmonton.” (24:17)
• On shipwreck discovery:
  • Hyson Chak: “It’s overwhelming finding a pristine wreck that is all in one piece.” (26:15)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Grey Cup preview & controversy: 00:31–04:57
• Federal budget showdown: 04:58–07:59
• Trump, Greene & Epstein files: 07:59–10:57
• US–Venezuela military tensions: 10:57–14:45
• Philippines corruption protests: 14:45–18:47
• Mexico assassination reopened: 18:47–21:50
• TB outbreak in Edmonton: 21:50–24:58
• Lake Ontario shipwreck: 25:41–28:37
• Early Christmas music charts: 28:37–30:52

Tone and Style

The episode maintains CBC’s even-toned, moderate, and factual reporting style, incorporating on-the-ground perspectives, expert voice-overs, and direct quotes to provide context and analysis. The hosts present urgency where warranted—especially in political and health segments—while moments like the shipwreck discovery and Christmas music surge are approached with curiosity and warmth.

In summary:
This episode artfully weaves together passionate sports fandom, high-stakes political drama in Ottawa and Washington, alarming public health news, civic unrest over corruption, historical intrigue, and cultural trends, offering a thorough and engaging catch-up on the day’s most significant stories for Canadian and global listeners.