Your World Tonight – CBC

Episode Date: November 8, 2025
Hosts: Kate McGilvery
Episode Theme:
A comprehensive wrap-up of key events and cultural moments: Honouring Indigenous Veterans, fallout from the U.S. government shutdown, the resilience of small-town hockey, the pervasive nature of microplastics, the ongoing anti-corruption protests in Serbia, challenges facing the CFL, new approaches to autism representation in Canadian TV, and a nostalgic nod to Guitar Hero.

Indigenous Veterans Day: Honouring Service and Unveiling Injustices

[00:40 – 04:50]

Key Points:

Commemorations Nationwide: Ceremonies held across Canada, especially highlighted in Toronto and Winnipeg, recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis veterans who served from before Confederation through all major conflicts.
Personal Story: Liz, a grandmother, recounts how her father volunteered for the Korean War at 17 to escape abuse at a Nova Scotia residential school.

"He found it safer to fight in the Korean War than to go to school, where they dealt with horrific, horrific conditions in the school." — CBC Narrator, [02:51]
Discrimination After Service: Despite serving, many Indigenous veterans returned home to continued exclusion and lack of recognition.

"Because he wasn't recognized… he had no voting rights. He had nothing when he came back." — CBC Narrator, [03:09]
Official Recognition: Manitoba officially marks Indigenous Veterans Day for the first time, following decades of advocacy.

"When they finally said yes, I cried, and I'm not a crier." — Randy Gage, [03:46]
Cultural Expression: Ray Dear, veteran and Legion president, reflects on sharing Indigenous culture with comrades in the military.

"By joining the military, it gives us a voice that can be heard amongst the Canadians and the Americans… Without serving alongside them, you're more than invisible." — Ray Dear, [04:06 & 04:35]

U.S. Government Shutdown and Flight Cancellations

[04:50 – 08:10]

Key Points:

Shutdown Impact: The U.S. shutdown enters its 39th day, leading to widespread flight cancellations and delays due to FAA staff shortages.

"We've been here since 4 this morning... there's no flight to Syracuse. So we're going to Raleigh... then Buffalo..." — CBC Narrator, [05:41]
Canadian Flights Largely Spared: Cuts largely target U.S. domestic flights; travel between Canada and the U.S. faces minimal disruption for now.

"Canadians, I think, should feel comfortable with their travel plans in the future and certainly over the next couple of weeks." — Mike Arnott, [07:19]
Holiday Travel Worries: Thanksgiving and Christmas are set to see increased passenger numbers despite ongoing disruptions.

"Thanksgiving Sunday will be the busiest US domestic travel day of the year. So that is a major challenge that's looming..." — CBC Narrator, [07:24]
Political Stalemate: Senate efforts remain deadlocked, with both parties blaming each other.

Environmental Update: Microplastics in Lobster

[08:10 – 12:14]

Key Points:

Lobster Contamination: Dalhousie University study found microplastics in every lobster tail sampled from Nova Scotia.

"Of the 16 lobster tails... every single one had microplastics, about six to seven particles in every gram of meat." — Denis Grignon, [09:57]
Health Risk Uncertain: While microplastics are everywhere, health impacts from consuming contaminated seafood are still not fully understood.

"It's important to study the matter, but I'm not sure I'd be ready to conclude that consuming lobster would represent a significant source of exposure." — Professor Carl Jobst, [11:03]
Industry Not Panicked: Microplastics found in many foods; lobster seen as a special occasion meal, but more research needed.

News Briefs

[12:14 – 13:38]

Actor Charged: Mike Smith (Bubbles, 'Trailer Park Boys') faces sexual assault charges for a 2017 incident in Halifax.
Global Affairs: U.S. President Trump exempts Hungary from sanctions on Russian oil in exchange for natural gas contracts.
Serbia's Anti-Corruption Protests:
- Background: A railway station canopy collapse killed 16 in November 2024, sparking year-long youth-led protests against corruption.
- Calls for Change: Students demand elections; President apologizes, but unrest continues, with a victim's mother on a hunger strike for justice.
"Something needs to change and every single person has to do something to try to change these things because if we just keep ignoring problems, the problems will not disrupt." — Alexandra, student organizer, [14:20]

Canadian Football League: Between Survival and Revival

[17:25 – 21:10]

Key Points:

Grey Cup Finalists: Montreal Alouettes reach their second Grey Cup in three years; they'll face the Western winner next Sunday.
League Health: The CFL's financial status varies by region—strong in Winnipeg and Regina, weak in Toronto. Seven out of nine teams are not profitable yet.

"I'd say things aren't great for the CFL, but they're not horrible. And I think this league still does have a future." — Ed Kleiman, [19:32]
Path Forward: Expansion is paused in favor of stability; controversial rule changes ahead to align more with American football and potentially draw younger fans.

Grassroots Glory: Northern Premier Hockey League

[21:10 – 24:52]

Key Points:

Small Town Excitement: Local teams in places like Lindsay, Ontario, fill arenas with competitive, skillful hockey often involving former pros.
Players' Motivation: No salaries, but high passion—described as "full on and it's exciting. It's true hockey."

"They're bringing it every game. So yeah, I do a lot of work on them before the game. Could be emergency stuff in between the periods." — Sherry Trumbull, team physio, [23:37]
Local Legend: Former pro John Bukaboom prefers these games to junior hockey—“They all can skate, they all can pass. I'd rather watch them than junior games.” [24:13]

Media Spotlight: The Assembly – Neurodiversity at the Forefront

[24:52 – 27:22]

Key Points:

Show Premise: Celebrities face a panel of 30 autistic Canadians as interviewers, shifting representation and control to neurodiverse voices.
Authenticity in Representation: Interviewer Margot Wask values meaningful inclusion:

"I want to ensure that when autism is spoken about or represented in media that we're consulted with and I think this show really sets the precedent of what that can look like..." — Margot Wask, [25:32]
Mix of Reception: Some praise the show; others criticize the tendency to tokenize or oversimplify autistic experience in media.

"...there is more to our experience than that." — Sarah Kirchick, writer & critic, [26:33]
Goal: Director Shaun Devries hopes the show goes beyond novelty to “just simply a great interview.” [27:14]

Pop Culture: Guitar Hero Turns 20

[27:22 – End]

Key Points:

The influential rhythm video game celebrates its 20th anniversary—players across Canada reminisced for hours rocking out with their plastic guitars.
The franchise may be dormant, but its impact on music appreciation and playful competition endures.

Notable Quotes & Moments

On Indigenous veterans:

"By joining the military, it gives us a voice that can be heard amongst the Canadians and the Americans… Without doing that, you're more than invisible." — Ray Dear, [04:12–04:35]
On travel chaos:

"The number of passengers that are going to fly on the Wednesday to Sunday of Thanksgiving are going to exceed last year by 2%... major challenge that's looming..." — Mike Arnott, [07:24]
On microplastics:

"We should be careful to draw too many conclusions." — Stuart Lamont, Tangier Lobster Company, [11:13]
On small-town hockey:

"When we're out there, nothing else exists. And we want to win the game. And give it everything we got." — Evgeny Petrenko, player, [22:39–22:42]
On The Assembly's approach:

"You're never going to be able to please 100% of people with your approach, but…you can do your best." — Margot Wask, [27:22]

Timestamps for Key Segments

Indigenous Veterans Day Coverage: 00:40–04:50
Flight Cancellations/U.S. Shutdown: 04:50–08:10
Microplastics in Lobster: 08:10–12:14
Serbia Railway Protest Anniversary: 13:38–17:25
CFL Health & Grey Cup Preview: 17:25–21:10
Northern Premier Hockey League: 21:10–24:52
‘The Assembly’ and Autism Media: 24:52–27:22
Guitar Hero Anniversary: 27:22–End

This episode from Your World Tonight captures both the urgency of current headlines and the nuances beneath them, with stories that celebrate resilience, confront injustice, and explore how small communities and marginalized groups assert their presence and shape Canadian life.

Your World Tonight – CBC

Indigenous Veterans Day: Honouring Service and Unveiling Injustices

[00:40 – 04:50]

Key Points:

Commemorations Nationwide: Ceremonies held across Canada, especially highlighted in Toronto and Winnipeg, recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis veterans who served from before Confederation through all major conflicts.
Personal Story: Liz, a grandmother, recounts how her father volunteered for the Korean War at 17 to escape abuse at a Nova Scotia residential school.

"He found it safer to fight in the Korean War than to go to school, where they dealt with horrific, horrific conditions in the school." — CBC Narrator, [02:51]
Discrimination After Service: Despite serving, many Indigenous veterans returned home to continued exclusion and lack of recognition.

"Because he wasn't recognized… he had no voting rights. He had nothing when he came back." — CBC Narrator, [03:09]
Official Recognition: Manitoba officially marks Indigenous Veterans Day for the first time, following decades of advocacy.

"When they finally said yes, I cried, and I'm not a crier." — Randy Gage, [03:46]
Cultural Expression: Ray Dear, veteran and Legion president, reflects on sharing Indigenous culture with comrades in the military.

"By joining the military, it gives us a voice that can be heard amongst the Canadians and the Americans… Without serving alongside them, you're more than invisible." — Ray Dear, [04:06 & 04:35]

U.S. Government Shutdown and Flight Cancellations

[04:50 – 08:10]

Key Points:

Shutdown Impact: The U.S. shutdown enters its 39th day, leading to widespread flight cancellations and delays due to FAA staff shortages.

"We've been here since 4 this morning... there's no flight to Syracuse. So we're going to Raleigh... then Buffalo..." — CBC Narrator, [05:41]
Canadian Flights Largely Spared: Cuts largely target U.S. domestic flights; travel between Canada and the U.S. faces minimal disruption for now.

"Canadians, I think, should feel comfortable with their travel plans in the future and certainly over the next couple of weeks." — Mike Arnott, [07:19]
Holiday Travel Worries: Thanksgiving and Christmas are set to see increased passenger numbers despite ongoing disruptions.

"Thanksgiving Sunday will be the busiest US domestic travel day of the year. So that is a major challenge that's looming..." — CBC Narrator, [07:24]
Political Stalemate: Senate efforts remain deadlocked, with both parties blaming each other.

Environmental Update: Microplastics in Lobster

[08:10 – 12:14]

Key Points:

Lobster Contamination: Dalhousie University study found microplastics in every lobster tail sampled from Nova Scotia.

"Of the 16 lobster tails... every single one had microplastics, about six to seven particles in every gram of meat." — Denis Grignon, [09:57]
Health Risk Uncertain: While microplastics are everywhere, health impacts from consuming contaminated seafood are still not fully understood.

"It's important to study the matter, but I'm not sure I'd be ready to conclude that consuming lobster would represent a significant source of exposure." — Professor Carl Jobst, [11:03]
Industry Not Panicked: Microplastics found in many foods; lobster seen as a special occasion meal, but more research needed.

News Briefs

[12:14 – 13:38]

Actor Charged: Mike Smith (Bubbles, 'Trailer Park Boys') faces sexual assault charges for a 2017 incident in Halifax.
Global Affairs: U.S. President Trump exempts Hungary from sanctions on Russian oil in exchange for natural gas contracts.
Serbia's Anti-Corruption Protests:
- Background: A railway station canopy collapse killed 16 in November 2024, sparking year-long youth-led protests against corruption.
- Calls for Change: Students demand elections; President apologizes, but unrest continues, with a victim's mother on a hunger strike for justice.
"Something needs to change and every single person has to do something to try to change these things because if we just keep ignoring problems, the problems will not disrupt." — Alexandra, student organizer, [14:20]

Canadian Football League: Between Survival and Revival

[17:25 – 21:10]

Key Points:

Grey Cup Finalists: Montreal Alouettes reach their second Grey Cup in three years; they'll face the Western winner next Sunday.
League Health: The CFL's financial status varies by region—strong in Winnipeg and Regina, weak in Toronto. Seven out of nine teams are not profitable yet.

"I'd say things aren't great for the CFL, but they're not horrible. And I think this league still does have a future." — Ed Kleiman, [19:32]
Path Forward: Expansion is paused in favor of stability; controversial rule changes ahead to align more with American football and potentially draw younger fans.

Grassroots Glory: Northern Premier Hockey League

[21:10 – 24:52]

Key Points:

Small Town Excitement: Local teams in places like Lindsay, Ontario, fill arenas with competitive, skillful hockey often involving former pros.
Players' Motivation: No salaries, but high passion—described as "full on and it's exciting. It's true hockey."

"They're bringing it every game. So yeah, I do a lot of work on them before the game. Could be emergency stuff in between the periods." — Sherry Trumbull, team physio, [23:37]
Local Legend: Former pro John Bukaboom prefers these games to junior hockey—“They all can skate, they all can pass. I'd rather watch them than junior games.” [24:13]

Media Spotlight: The Assembly – Neurodiversity at the Forefront

[24:52 – 27:22]

Key Points:

Show Premise: Celebrities face a panel of 30 autistic Canadians as interviewers, shifting representation and control to neurodiverse voices.
Authenticity in Representation: Interviewer Margot Wask values meaningful inclusion:

"I want to ensure that when autism is spoken about or represented in media that we're consulted with and I think this show really sets the precedent of what that can look like..." — Margot Wask, [25:32]
Mix of Reception: Some praise the show; others criticize the tendency to tokenize or oversimplify autistic experience in media.

"...there is more to our experience than that." — Sarah Kirchick, writer & critic, [26:33]
Goal: Director Shaun Devries hopes the show goes beyond novelty to “just simply a great interview.” [27:14]

Pop Culture: Guitar Hero Turns 20

[27:22 – End]

Key Points:

The influential rhythm video game celebrates its 20th anniversary—players across Canada reminisced for hours rocking out with their plastic guitars.
The franchise may be dormant, but its impact on music appreciation and playful competition endures.

Notable Quotes & Moments

On Indigenous veterans:

"By joining the military, it gives us a voice that can be heard amongst the Canadians and the Americans… Without doing that, you're more than invisible." — Ray Dear, [04:12–04:35]
On travel chaos:

"The number of passengers that are going to fly on the Wednesday to Sunday of Thanksgiving are going to exceed last year by 2%... major challenge that's looming..." — Mike Arnott, [07:24]
On microplastics:

"We should be careful to draw too many conclusions." — Stuart Lamont, Tangier Lobster Company, [11:13]
On small-town hockey:

"When we're out there, nothing else exists. And we want to win the game. And give it everything we got." — Evgeny Petrenko, player, [22:39–22:42]
On The Assembly's approach:

"You're never going to be able to please 100% of people with your approach, but…you can do your best." — Margot Wask, [27:22]

Timestamps for Key Segments

Indigenous Veterans Day Coverage: 00:40–04:50
Flight Cancellations/U.S. Shutdown: 04:50–08:10
Microplastics in Lobster: 08:10–12:14
Serbia Railway Protest Anniversary: 13:38–17:25
CFL Health & Grey Cup Preview: 17:25–21:10
Northern Premier Hockey League: 21:10–24:52
‘The Assembly’ and Autism Media: 24:52–27:22
Guitar Hero Anniversary: 27:22–End

Indigenous Veterans Day, More U.S. flight cancellations, Small town hockey, and more

Powered by Wave AI

Summary

Your World Tonight – CBC

Indigenous Veterans Day: Honouring Service and Unveiling Injustices

Key Points:

U.S. Government Shutdown and Flight Cancellations

Key Points:

Environmental Update: Microplastics in Lobster

Key Points:

News Briefs

Canadian Football League: Between Survival and Revival

Key Points:

Grassroots Glory: Northern Premier Hockey League

Key Points:

Media Spotlight: The Assembly – Neurodiversity at the Forefront

Key Points:

Pop Culture: Guitar Hero Turns 20

Key Points:

Notable Quotes & Moments

Timestamps for Key Segments

Summary

Your World Tonight – CBC

Indigenous Veterans Day: Honouring Service and Unveiling Injustices

Key Points:

U.S. Government Shutdown and Flight Cancellations

Key Points:

Environmental Update: Microplastics in Lobster

Key Points:

News Briefs

Canadian Football League: Between Survival and Revival

Key Points:

Grassroots Glory: Northern Premier Hockey League

Key Points:

Media Spotlight: The Assembly – Neurodiversity at the Forefront

Key Points:

Pop Culture: Guitar Hero Turns 20

Key Points:

Notable Quotes & Moments

Timestamps for Key Segments