Deadly ICE-related shooting in Minnesota, Carney eyes trade talks in China, Heated Rivalry’s CANCON effect, and more

Summary

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Your World Tonight (CBC) — January 7, 2026

Hosts: Susan Bonner, Stephanie Skenderis
Episode Highlights: Deadly ICE-related shooting in Minnesota, US moves in Venezuela and Colombia, Carney’s China rapprochement, new air travel deals, Canadian TV’s global moment, and more.

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Main Theme

The episode dives into a turbulent international and domestic news cycle: an ICE shooting in Minneapolis sparks fierce controversy; the US ramps up bold actions in Venezuela and faces backlash across Latin America; Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares for a significant trade visit to China; and a hit Canadian show captures global attention. The tone is urgent, analytical, and distinctly Canadian, tying each story to its impact at home and abroad.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. ICE Shooting in Minneapolis – Outrage and Conflicting Narratives

• Segment Start: [01:05]
• Details: A fatal shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis has ignited outrage, with video evidence challenging official accounts.
• Federal Narrative: DHS claims the victim, a white US citizen woman, was a “violent rioter” who tried to run over officers.
• Local Pushback: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry and Police Chief Brian O’Hara refute the self-defense claim, calling the official account “bullshit” and saying the woman was not under investigation.
• Community Impact: The deployment of 2,000 federal agents in Minneapolis for immigration crackdowns, partly targeting Somali residents, is described as deeply disruptive.
• Protests: Immediate public demonstrations demanding accountability.

Notable Quotes:

• “They are already trying to spin this as an action of self defense. Having seen the video myself, I want to tell everybody directly—that is bullshit.”
  — Mayor Jacob Fry [04:18]
• “ICE, get the out of Minneapolis. We do not want you here. Your stated reason for being in this city is to create some kind of safety and you are doing exactly the opposite.”
  — Mayor Jacob Fry [05:26]
• “We do not need any further help from the federal government. To Donald Trump and Kristi Noem, you’ve done enough.”
  — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (spoken by Paul Hunter) [05:43]

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2. US Seizure of Venezuelan Oil – International and Domestic Fallout

• Segment Start: [06:09]
• Details: After seizing tankers and toppling Venezuela’s president, the US unveils a “three-phase” plan to take over the oil industry, drawing criticism for heavy-handed tactics.
• US Position: Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlines stabilization, recovery (market access for American/Western companies), and “transition.”
• Criticism: Russian condemnation, Democratic opposition labeling it “an insane plan,” and concerns about “stealing Venezuelan oil at gunpoint.”
• Strategy: Ongoing warship blockade, proposed handover of 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil under US oversight.

Notable Quotes:

• “Step one is the stabilization of the country... Second phase, ensuring that American, Western, and other companies have access to the Venezuelan market.”
  — Marco Rubio [07:20]
• “They are talking about stealing the Venezuelan oil at gunpoint for a period of time undefined as leverage to micromanage the country.”
  — Senator Chris Murphy [08:26]
• “The president has made it very clear... their decisions are going to continue to be dictated by the United States of America.”
  — White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt [08:49]

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3. Colombian Response to US Moves in Latin America

• Segment Start: [09:07]
• Details: Protests erupt in Colombia in response to Trump’s threats to extend intervention there, echoing actions taken in Venezuela.
• On the Ground: Anti-Trump sentiment (especially among Petro and his supporters), but also critiques of Colombia’s president’s unfulfilled peace promises.
• Geopolitical Complexity: Despite public anger, Colombia continues close intelligence cooperation with the US on drug enforcement.

Notable Quotes:

• “Trump has no business in Latin America. We can take care of our own problems. Don’t need you, don’t want you here.”
  — Protesters, summarized by Paul Hunter [09:27]
• “They hate each other... If it comes to that [military intervention], they will stand up and fight.”
  — Paul Hunter [11:06]

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4. US Interest in Greenland – Danish Outrage

• Segment Start: [11:53]
• Details: US openly discusses controlling Greenland, leading to sharp resistance from local representatives. Military action is not ruled out by Washington.
• Greenland Response: Firm rejection, defense of sovereignty.

Notable Quotes:

• “Greenland has never been for sale and never will be for sale... The US is trying to say they won’t rule out annexing our country... But it’s not interesting for us.”
  — Aya Chemnitz, Greenlandic MP [12:30]

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5. Carney Heads to China – Attempt to Reset Canada-China Relations

• Segment Start: [13:41]
• Details: Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares for first official visit to China in eight years, aiming to diversify trade while acknowledging areas of strategic caution (AI, defense).
• Balance Needed: Experts warn about Chinese interference, lingering tariffs, and human rights issues; Carney seeks economic ties without over-dependency.

Notable Quotes:

• “Never have all your eggs in one basket... We have too many eggs in the American basket.”
  — Mark Carney [14:21]
• “It’s fine to sell certain amounts of different commodities or products to China as long as Canada doesn’t excessively depend... so much that if China were to cut off that trade, Canada would be somehow economically crippled.”
  — Michael Kovrig [15:52]

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6. Easing Air Travel Restrictions – Competition Heats Up

• Segment Start: [20:10]
• Details: Canada increases foreign flight quotas for Saudi Arabia and the UAE to boost domestic competition and improve service.
• Background: Previous restrictions were rooted in diplomatic spats and industry protectionism; new agreements signal openness and efforts to diversify economic partnerships.

Notable Quotes:

• “You’re going up against the best of the best in terms of service levels, and Canadian carriers are going to have to up their game to compete.”
  — John Gradic, Aviation expert [22:45]
• “The true winners are Canadian consumers. It’ll push Air Canada... and WestJet.”
  — John Gradic [23:01]

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7. Canadian TV’s Global Triumph – “Heated Rivalry” Phenomenon

• Segment Start: [23:27]
• Details: “Heated Rivalry,” a hockey romance series, becomes an international streaming hit, marking a major moment for Canadian media exports.
• Success Formula: Adaptation of a beloved book series, co-production with HBO Max, and support from the Canada Media Fund.
• Industry Impact: Demonstrates strong appetite for distinctive Canadian storytelling globally.

Notable Quotes:

• “The response is nothing short of a phenomenon.”
  — Terry Hart, entertainment reporter [24:53]
• “Canadians telling stories in their own distinctive voice still resonates on the world stage.”
  — Rod Butler, Canada Media Fund [25:51]
• “To quote my mother again, it’s either going to sizzle or fizzle. Well, it caught fire.”
  — Robbie GK, actor [26:07]

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8. Nova Scotia Grieves Tragic Dog Attack

• Segment Start: [17:25]
• Details: Outpouring of grief and community support after a young boy is killed by dogs in rural Nova Scotia. The tragedy triggers fundraising efforts and discussion on animal control laws, but no charges laid.

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9. Newfoundland Wildfire Recovery – Community Generosity

• Segment Start: [26:31]
• Details: In the aftermath of devastating wildfires, the fishing community in Conception Bay North bands together with donations of codfish to affected seniors.

Notable Quotes:

• “A lot of us lost our deep freezes and everything we had in it. This is just a little bit to get back, and I really appreciate it.”
  — Bruce Oliver, resident [27:01]
• “It just felt like there’s something that we can do to help out... The wildfires were devastating. In some small way, we were able to help.”
  — Bernard Martin, Petty Harbor Fisherman’s Cooperative [27:48]

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Memorable Moments

• [03:18] Mayor Fry’s unfiltered pushback: Directly calls federal narrative about the shooting “bullshit.”
• [08:26] Senator Murphy’s sharp rebuke: Labels the Venezuela oil plan “insane” and akin to armed theft.
• [11:06] Colombia’s bracing uncertainty: “To be honest... no one knows” what US-Colombia tensions may bring.
• [14:21] Carney’s “eggs in one basket” metaphor: Emblematic of Canada’s trade balancing act.
• [24:53] Heated Rivalry’s “nothing short of a phenomenon” moment: Capture of international attention and pride in Canadian content.

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Summary Table of Timestamps

| Segment | Start | |-----------------------------------------------|---------| | ICE Shooting in Minneapolis | 01:05 | | US Oil Seizure in Venezuela | 06:09 | | Colombia Protests US Intervention | 09:07 | | US Interest in Greenland | 11:53 | | Carney Heads to China (CAN-CHN relations) | 13:41 | | Nova Scotia Dog Attack | 17:25 | | Easing Air Travel Restrictions | 20:10 | | "Heated Rivalry" and Canadian TV Surge | 23:27 | | Newfoundland Wildfire Recovery | 26:31 |

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Takeaway

The episode reflects a world in flux. It blends hard-hitting news—marked by violence, diplomatic gambits, and tense geopolitics—with moments of humanity, artistic triumph, and small-town resilience. The Canadian vantage point weaves throughout, asking both what’s happening and what it means for listeners at home.

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Transcript

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[CBC Podcast Host]

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[Marco Rubio]

The assaults that our ICE officers and our law enforcement are under every single day.

[White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt]

These vehicle rammings are domestic acts of terrorism.

[Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry]

They are already trying to spin this as an action of self defense. I want to tell everybody that is bullshit.

[Susan Bonner]

Already a polarizing presence on American streets, the controversial deployment of immigration agents is facing fierce new backlash after a fatal shooting in Minneapolis. With the facts and official accounts under dispute in a divided country. Welcome to youo World Tonight. I'm Susan Bonner. It is Wednesday, January 7th, just before 6:00pm Eastern on also on the podcast.

[Marco Rubio]

Step one is the stabilization of the country. We don't want it descending into chaos. The second phase we call recovery, ensuring that American, Western and other companies have access to the Venezuelan market. And then the third phase, of course, will be one of transition.

[Susan Bonner]

The US Secretary of State laying out a plan to take over Venezuela's oil industry after seizing two more tankers. Marco Rubio is confident barrels of oil and billions of dollars will start flowing. Not everyone is convinced. The ongoing fight over the US Government's crackdown on illegal immigration is reaching a new boiling point tonight after an ICE agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis. The tension forcing Minnesota's governor to put the state's National Guard on standby. But as officials call for calm, they're also casting blame. Jamie Strashen has the latest details and a warning. The story contains audio that may be disturbing to some listeners.

[Jamie Strashen]

The video shows a dark SUV stopped. Three federal immigration officers surround it. One of them fires multiple shots into the driver's side window as the SUV pulls away.

[CBC Podcast Host]

Shame.

[Jamie Strashen]

Shame. The SUV then speeds into two cars parked on a curb nearby before crashing to a stop. It's unclear what happened before the video was shot. Minneapolis Mayor is Jacob Fry.

[Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry]

There's a lot of information that is swirling around right now and we collectively are going to do everything possible to get to the bottom of this. But what we do know is that a 37 year old woman is dead.

[Jamie Strashen]

Authorities described the deceased as a white woman who was also a US Citizen. Quickly, two very conflicting narratives of what happened emerged. In a statement, the Department of Homeland Security said rioters were blocking an ICE operation when one of these violent rioters weaponized her vehicle, attempting to run over our law enforcement officers in an attempt to kill them. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, speaking at an event in Texas, added, it was.

[White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt]

An act of domestic terrorism.

[Marco Rubio]

An officer of ours acted quickly and.

[White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt]

Defensively, shot to protect himself and the people around him.

[Jamie Strashen]

Mayor Fry said the video tells a very different story.

[Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry]

They are already trying to spin this as an action of self defense. Having seen the video of myself, I want to tell everybody directly that is bullshit. This was an agent recklessly using power that resulted in somebody dying.

[Jamie Strashen]

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian o' Hara also rejected the DHS narrative.

[Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry]

There is nothing to indicate that this woman was the target of any law enforcement investigation or activity.

[Marco Rubio]

This woman was in her car and.

[Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry]

It appears then blocking the street because of the presence of federal law enforcement.

[Jamie Strashen]

All of this comes amidst a massive DHS deployment of some 2,000 agents in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul's tied in part to allegations of fraud involving Somali residents. Minneapolis is the latest city to be the target of large scale immigration crackdowns. Mayor Fry says the deployment has ripped at the fabric of the city to.

[Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry]

ICE get the out of Minneapolis. We do not want you here. Your stated reason for being in this city is to create some kind of safety and you are doing exactly the opposite.

[Jamie Strashen]

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz added, I have.

[Marco Rubio]

A very simple message.

[Paul Hunter]

We do not need any further help.

[Marco Rubio]

From the federal government.

[Paul Hunter]

To Donald Trump and Kristi Noem, you've done enough.

[Jamie Strashen]

Protesters quickly converged on the scene of the shooting, angry, demanding answers about what exactly happened and why. Jamie Strashen, CBC News, Toronto.

[Susan Bonner]

With the ICE shooting causing outrage and unrest at home, the White House is trying to convince Americans and it has an incredibly complicated foreign situation under control. The administration is laying out a more detailed plan for Venezuela. After capturing the country's president, officials are turning to a takeover of its oil industry. Katie Simpson has the details.

[Katie Simpson]

Hello everybody. Good morning.

[White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt]

White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt stood before reporters in the briefing room outlining new US military actions over a 12 hour Spanish the seizure of two separate tankers she says were carrying sanctioned Venezuelan oil, including one vessel the US had been tracking for weeks that was flying a Russian flag.

[Katie Simpson]

And this was a Venezuelan Shadow fleet vessel that has transported sanctioned oil. And the United States of America under this president is not going to tolerate that.

[White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt]

Levitt did not answer directly when asked multiple times whether President Donald Trump is concerned this could inflame tensions with Moscow. Though the Russian transport minister called the move illegal, the Trump administration instead is publicly focusing on its plans for what happens next in Venezuela.

[Marco Rubio]

Step one is the stabilization of the country. We don't want it descending into chaos.

[White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt]

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US Has a three point plan it's aiming to execute once the country is stabilized. In step one, he described a second phase to rehabilitate Venezuela's oil industry, ensuring.

[Marco Rubio]

That American, Western and other companies have access to the Venezuelan market in a way that's fair.

[White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt]

Also, the US has extraordinary leverage to make this happen as it continues to position warships off Venezuela's coasts to enforce a partial blockade. And to that point, the Trump administration says Venezuela has agreed to hand over up to 50 million barrels of oil to be sold at market value with the US Determining how the money is spent. While Venezuela's state run oil company says there are negotiations, nothing is final. There is no timeline as to how long the first two phases could take before the third and final phase, which Rubio says will be a transition.

[Marco Rubio]

This is an insane plan.

[White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt]

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy is among the lawmakers given a classified briefing about the Trump administration's strategy.

[Marco Rubio]

They are talking about stealing the Venezuelan oil at gunpoint for a period of time undefined as leverage to micromanage the country.

[White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt]

The White House appears undeterred by criticism.

[Katie Simpson]

The President has made it very clear.

[White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt]

With Caroline Levitt reiterating the President's claim the US Is calling the shots in Caracas.

[Katie Simpson]

So we're continuing to be in close coordination with the interim authorities and their decisions are going to continue to be dictated by the United States of America.

[White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt]

Trump is set to meet with American oil executives Friday as he looks for private sector buy in to his plan. Katie Simpson, CBC News, Washington.

[Susan Bonner]

Nowhere are the events in Venezuela being felt more directly than Colombia. The neighboring country and its leader have also been targeted by US President Donald Trump. And today many Colombians stood up to those threats in the streets. Paul Hunter is in a community along the Colombia Venezuela border. Paul, what's been happening where you are?

[Paul Hunter]

Yeah, I'm at a city square in downtown Kukata Susan, where kind of looking at a crowd of demonstrators waving Venezuelan and Colombian flags. They've all gathered to protest against Donald Trump's actions in Venezuela and his feared actions here in Colombia. Trump threatening, if only casually at this point, it seems to go after Colombian President Gustavo Petro in the way he went after Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. The demonstrators I've spoken with here say, look, Trump has no business in Latin America. They say, we can take care of our own problems. Don't need you, don't want you here. Donald Trump, Viva Colombia. This is a day of national protest in this country. Petro himself addressing a much larger anti Trump demonstration in the capital, Bogota. He's been slamming Trump lately, saying Trump has a senile brain and is treating Latin America like colonies. Trump meanwhile, sending insults back at Petro. Look, there's no love lost between those two, right? And the crowds in Colombia speak to the anti Trump feeling by many here right now, but by no means all. Petro's nearing the end of his term in office. He's not super popular, broadly speaking. A great many Colombians are frustrated that he came in on a promise to make total peace with the various armed factions operating within Colombia, and he hasn't achieved that. In fact, it's seen as a complete failure by many. And even from the many Venezuelans in Colombia, there is support for what Trump has achieved, done getting rid of Maduro. So there's a real mixed bag. Susan Nonetheless, loud protests supporting Pedro Maduro and firmly against Donald Trump here today.

[Susan Bonner]

Given all of that, Paul, what next? Where do things go from here?

[Paul Hunter]

Yeah, well, I mean, to be honest, like so much in this part of the world, no one knows. The complicating aspect in Colombia is that this country, in fact, works very closely with U.S. intelligence in combating the drug trade, which is what Donald Trump has been on about cocaine being the major drug emanating out of Colombia. Government officials here say that intel sharing will continue, but no one knows whether the war of words between Pedro and Trump will mess that up. I mean, they hate each other. People here tell me they do worry about a US Military intervention in this country. They also say if it comes to that, they will stand up and fight. But for the moment today, Susan, it's protests on the streets of Columbia's cities against Donald Trump.

[Susan Bonner]

Paul, thank you.

[Paul Hunter]

You're welcome.

[Susan Bonner]

The CBC's Paul Hunter from Kukata, Colombia, near the border with Venezuela. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he plans to meet with Danish officials next week to discuss Greenland. But officials from the territory say they're not interested in being run by the Americans. The the White House said again today it's discussing ways to gain control of the island territory. It's something Trump first brought up in 2019. Aya Chemnitz represents Greenland in the Danish Parliament. She says the US not ruling out military action is appalling.

[Katie Simpson]

Greenland has never been for sale and never will be for sale. So nothing has changed from the Greenlandic side. And of course, of course we can see that US Is trying to say that they won't rule out to annex our country and they're also interested in getting our country in other ways. But it's not interesting for us.

[Susan Bonner]

Coming right up, reaching out and looking to rekindle relations. The prime minister is heading to China with trade at the top of the agenda and outrage and an outpouring of grief in Nova Scotia after a fatal dog attack on a 13 year old boy. Later, we'll have this story, the Canada.

[Paul Hunter]

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[Makta Gabora Selassie]

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[Katie Simpson]

I mean, the response is nothing short of a phenomenon.

[Makta Gabora Selassie]

Could this Canadian show help bring more eyes and dollars to homegrown content? I'm Makta Gabora Selassie. I'll have that story coming up on YOUR WORLD tonight.

[Susan Bonner]

For the first time in more than eight years, a Canadian prime minister will travel to China. Mark Carney will be in the country next week, invited by the Chinese president. After years of tense relations, the meeting has the potential to improve trade ties with an economic powerhouse. Tom Perry has that story.

[Marco Rubio]

Thank you, Mr. President. It is a pleasure to meet you again.

[CBC Podcast Host]

Prime Minister Mark Carney met last October with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in South Korea and accepted an invitation to visit Beijing. Carney will be there next week as he looks to reset relations between the two countries.

[Marco Rubio]

Never have all your eggs in one basket.

[Jamie Strashen]

We have too many eggs in the American basket.

[CBC Podcast Host]

Carney spoke about improving trade with China and other countries in a year end interview with the CBC's Rosemary Barton. @ the time, Carney acknowledged there are areas such as artificial intelligence and defense where Canada needs to avoid deep ties with Beijing. But he says his goal remains to diversify the Canadian economy so it's less reliant on its single biggest trading partner, the US Roland Paris is director of the Graduate School of Public affairs at the University of Ottawa. He says Carney needs to strike balance of expanding trade with China while safeguarding Canada's.

[Marco Rubio]

Interests. This is a complicated relationship. The world has become more.

[CBC Podcast Host]

Complicated. Our relations with the United States are more.

[Marco Rubio]

Complicated. We're going to have to be able to chew gum and walk at the same.

[CBC Podcast Host]

Time. US President Donald Trump has used America's dominant economic position to pressure U.S. allies, including Canada. But Paris says China has shown it's not shy about throwing around its own economic weight. There's also the matter of Chinese interference in Canada's political political system, its continuing tariffs on Canadian seafood and agriculture products, and the country's human rights record. Michael Kovrig is one of two Canadians held prisoner by Chinese authorities for three years after Canadian police arrested an executive from the Chinese tech firm Huawei. He understands the need for Canada to diversify trade, but says Carney should approach Beijing with.

[Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry]

Caution. It's fine to sell certain amounts of different commodities or products to China as long as Canada doesn't excessively depend depend on China so much that if China were to cut off that trade, Canada would be somehow economically crippled or would change its policies to avoid.

[CBC Podcast Host]

That. So this visit will be the first by a Canadian prime minister since 2017. And while Carney is emphasizing the potential benefits, opposition conservatives are taking a dimmer view, accusing Carney of traveling the world to hobnob with wealthy friends while achieving nothing for Canadians. Tom Perry, CBC News.

[Susan Bonner]

Ottawa. Liberal MP Christia Freeland has announced she will resign her seat on Friday. On Monday, the former finance minister announced she was taking an advisor role with the Ukrainian government. She said then she planned to leave in the coming weeks. The opposition had said Freeland shouldn't serve as an MP while working even for free, for another government. There is immense grief in western Nova Scotia over the shocking death of a young boy. The child was mauled over the weekend by a group of dogs. Kayla Hounsell is in the community tonight as people there try to deliver some support to a distraught family searching for.

[Katie Simpson]

Answers. Drew he was such a sweet boy. He was just so gentle and so kind. Drew Nickerson was 13 years old, a grade 8 student riding his bike home from a friend's house, when police say three large dogs ran out into the road and attacked him. Two cane corsos and a Rottweiler. They were all friends. The dogs knew Drew. Drew knew the dogs. Trish Harris is a friend of Drew's mother, Dawn. She says she watched him grow up in their rural Nova Scotia community. Dawn told me that's what Drew really, really liked about living there was he loved the outdoors, loved to be on his bicycle. Harris organized a GoFundMe fundraiser for the family that had raised $65,000 in less than 24 hours. She said somebody told her every one of those donations is a hug for you, Dawn. And she really took that to heart. The RCMP says the attack happened in the community of Welch Town in southwestern Nova Scotia. Just after 5pm on Saturday. Drew was airlifted to Halifax. Police say his injuries were very severe. He died.

[Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry]

Monday. Drilling down on exactly how that occurred or what restraint systems were in place, I just can't comment on that as of.

[Katie Simpson]

Yet. Staff Sergeant Mark McPherson says neither his detachment nor animal control had received any previous complaints about the dogs involved in the attack. All three have now been euthanized. He says the owners have been cooperative. No charges have been laid. The RCMP has video and audio of the attack from a Neighbor's security camera. McPherson says the force will try to limit the number of officers who have to watch.

[Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry]

It. You know, since this has happened, there's just a somber mood across the county and I would say across Nova Scotia and possibly the.

[Katie Simpson]

Country. The community and those that surround it are small, tight knit fishing communities often bound by tragedies at sea. The fishermen are now also coming together to help the victims of this terrible attack. One fisherman challenged his colleagues to match his $500 donation. Many did. They're also selling tickets on donated items, including dozens of pounds of lobster and scallops, the proceeds totaling nearly $30,000 so far. Fisherman Conway Hutt organized it in a small.

[Marco Rubio]

Town. Like I said, everybody grew up together. A lot of people worked together. When something like this happens, everybody.

[Paul Hunter]

Wants to chip in and help for.

[Katie Simpson]

Sure. They know there is nothing they can do to change this family's pain, but they can help ease the financial burden that comes with it. Kayla Hounsell, CBC News, Welsh Town, Nova.

[Susan Bonner]

Scotia. This is yous World Tonight from CBC News. If you want to make sure you stay up to date and never miss one of our episodes, follow us on Spotify, Apple, wherever you get your podcasts, just find the follow button and lock us in. Canadian Airlines could soon be under pressure to improve service. Ottawa is easing restrictions that limited the number of foreign flights coming in from the Middle East. As Ashley Burke reports, some say Canadian travelers could benefit from a bit more.

[Marco Rubio]

Competition. We're in the air, just left.

[Katie Simpson]

Dubai. Watching viral videos like Casey Neistat's on YouTube is the only way for some Canadians to experience flights from parts of the Middle East. The TV here is enormous, but now Transport Minister Stephen MacKinnon says Canada's opening up its skies to more planes from Saudi Arabia and the.

[Marco Rubio]

Uae. There is renewed and increased interest.

[Paul Hunter]

In perhaps attention on this.

[Katie Simpson]

Issue. In November, the prime minister toured Abu Dhabi, including its biggest mosque. His mission? To diversify trade away from the US because of Donald Trump's trade war.

[Marco Rubio]

The global economy is being.

[Katie Simpson]

Rewired. He landed a $70 billion pledge from the UAE to invest in Canada. Then, more than A week later, McKinnon announced new reciprocal agreements to loosen up restrictions limiting.

[Marco Rubio]

Flights. We always want to, of course.

[Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry]

Open doors and opportunities for Canadian.

[Katie Simpson]

Airlines. In 2010, Canada refused to grant the UAE's biggest airlines more landing slots to protect Canada's industry. The UAE retaliated by banishing Canada from a base that Canadian troops were using for operations in Afghanistan. Saudi Arabia suspended flights to Canada until 2023 after a five year diplomatic spat over Canada's condemnation of its human rights record. But under the Carney government, the transport minister is changing.

[Marco Rubio]

Course. This is all part of our ambition to grow export markets, build and strengthen business.

[Katie Simpson]

Ties. Canada will now allow as many as 14 passenger flights per week, up from four from Saudi Arabia and from the UAE, as many as 35 a week, up from a maximum of 21, plus unlimited cargo flights from each country. And Canada can send the same amount to the Middle.

[Marco Rubio]

East. You're going up against the best of the best in terms of service levels, and Canadian carriers are going to have to up the ante and up their game to be able to compete.

[Katie Simpson]

Directly. Aviation expert John Gradic at McGill University says the true winners are Canadian.

[Marco Rubio]

Consumers. It'll push Air Canada. It'll push, you know, WestJet. It may push our friends over transatlantic to kind of look at, you know, the service level they're offering on board the airplane and the amenities and the actual configuration of the airplanes, he.

[Katie Simpson]

Says. These foreign airlines are able to offer competitive economy tickets because they're making big money on their premium seats. Ashley Burke, CBC News.

[Susan Bonner]

Ottawa. Canadian film and TV is getting a big assist thanks to a hockey romance scoring on streaming platforms. Heated Rivalry is just the latest homegrown production to have major international success, and experts say it shows there's a growing global market for Canadian content. Magda Gabriel Selassie.

[Paul Hunter]

Reports. The Canada Russia final showcasing the two most talked about prospects in the.

[Makta Gabora Selassie]

World. It's a Canadian made, steamy love story at center ice, firing up audiences around the world. The show Heated Rivalry is about hockey rivals that go from a fling to falling in love. The breakout hit has shot its relatively unknown stars into.

[Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry]

Stardom. Eight months ago I was literally waiting tables. So this is pretty.

[Makta Gabora Selassie]

Wild. That's one of the leads American Connor Story, presenting the actor awards nominations in LA today. His Canadian co star Hudson Williams makes his late night talk show debut on the Tonight show with Jimmy.

[Marco Rubio]

Fallon. We will be seeing each other a.

[Makta Gabora Selassie]

Lot. This as Heated Rivalry topped the scoreboard as Crave's most watched original series. It's a huge hit on HBO max and on IMDb its fifth episode scored a perfect 10, tied for that top spot with the Breaking Bad.

[Katie Simpson]

Episode. I mean, the response is nothing short of a.

[Makta Gabora Selassie]

Phenomenon. That's Terry Hart, a longtime entertainment reporter in.

[Katie Simpson]

Toronto. What a wonderful romantic Come here, go away, Come here, go away. Story that just happens to be between two guys set in the world of.

[Makta Gabora Selassie]

Hockey. The road to the success story started with a book series from Rachel Reed. Jacob Tierney, behind other Canadian shows like Letterkenny brought this romance to the small screen with Bell Media. Then HBO Max agreed to distribute it in the US and elsewhere. Now it's been added to a growing list of homegrown success.

[Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry]

Stories. Prior to this hit last year, we were talking about north of north.

[Marco Rubio]

Being the most on demand show on.

[Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry]

Netflix for a period in spring 2025. Prior to that, it was Schitt's Creek cleaning.

[Makta Gabora Selassie]

Up. Rod Butler is with the Canada Media fund. It contributed $3.5 million towards the making of Heated Rivalry. He says the response shows Canadian content.

[Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry]

Resonates. I think right now given the.

[Marco Rubio]

Past year south of the.

[Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry]

Border. I think Canadians telling stories in their own distinctive voice that still resonates on the world.

[Makta Gabora Selassie]

Stage. That's the kind of thing Canadian actors like Robbie GK want to.

[Marco Rubio]

Hear. So I'm hoping that this isn't just like a flash in the.

[Makta Gabora Selassie]

Pan. He's one of the stars playing Kip on the hit show. When he first signed on, he had no idea what it would.

[Marco Rubio]

Become. To quote my mother again, it's either going to sizzle or.

[Makta Gabora Selassie]

Fizzle. Well, it caught fire and there's more to come. Season two of Heated Rivalry has already been approved. Makta Gebra Solassa, CBC News.

[Susan Bonner]

Toronto. We close tonight in Conception Bay, north Newfoundland, a community scorched last summer now being warmed up by a generous donation. Fishing villages dot the area in eastern Newfoundland and and cod is a traditional staple of the local economy. And dinner tables many seniors called a community home. And some lost everything. When wildfires tore through last August.

[Marco Rubio]

A lot of us lost their deep.

[Paul Hunter]

Freezes and everything we had in it. Myself and My wife, we had over 90 fillets from the food fishery.

[Marco Rubio]

That we used to have in a little boat, and we enjoy our.

[Paul Hunter]

Fish. So this is just a little bit to get back, and I really appreciate it and thank all those involved in.

[Susan Bonner]

It. Bruce Oliver is still rebuilding, and he got some help replenishing. The Petty Harbor Fisherman's Cooperative spent the past few weeks collecting donations from its members. More than 500 kilos of frozen codfish. January 6th is celebrated as Old Christmas Day in Newfoundland and Labrador. And yesterday, the collective delivered the donations to residents. Bernard Martin is a board.

[Marco Rubio]

Member. You know, it's just. It's the right thing to.

[Paul Hunter]

Do. When we first heard of it.

[Marco Rubio]

It just felt like there's something that.

[Paul Hunter]

We can do to help.

[Marco Rubio]

Out. The wildfires were devastating. We all know what it was like for people, and, you know, in some small way, we were. We were able to help.

[Susan Bonner]

Out. It is estimated last summer's wildfires caused millions of dollars in damage. Many residents are still struggling with insurance claims and living arrangements. Martin hopes the donated fish will bring a little comfort to some people who really need it. Thank you for joining us. This has been youn World Tonight for Wednesday, January 7th. I'm Susan Bonner. Talk to you.

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