Your World Tonight — November 15, 2025 (CBC) Hosted by Karen Hauerlock
Episode Theme: An in-depth catch-up on major Canadian and global news stories, featuring the search for missing Nova Scotia children, COP 30 climate protests in Brazil, women’s soccer milestones in Canada, and ongoing reconciliation and cultural debates.

Episode Overview

This episode weaves together urgent local stories and global headlines, providing analysis from rural Nova Scotia to the Amazon, and celebrating milestones like the inaugural Northern Super League championship. The hosts and CBC correspondents deliver essential context on high-stakes issues: missing children, climate negotiations, political tensions, and historical acts of reconciliation.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Search for Missing Nova Scotia Children (Lily and Jack Sullivan)

([01:32] - [04:11])

• Background: Lily and Jack Sullivan, two small siblings, disappeared from rural Nova Scotia on May 2. Six months later, the community is still searching for answers.
• The Latest Search: Volunteers and the Ontario non-profit “Please Bring Me Home” conducted what may be the final major search before winter.
• Community Resilience & Hope:
  • Cheryl Robinson, family friend:
    "There's always hope. Until we have answers, we have hope basically." ([02:46])
  • Belinda Gray, grandmother, on urgency as winter approaches:
    "I know we have a long winter to get through and we're not going to be able to search. I know they're out there." ([04:02])
• Findings: Some items were found (blanket, T-shirt, bicycle) but remain unlinked to the children.
• RCMP’s Position: Investigation continues, public tips requested.

2. US Policy Shift: Trump Administration Rolls Back Food Tariffs

([04:29] - [05:02])

• Policy Change: President Donald Trump announces removal of tariffs on over 200 imported foods to curb rising food prices amidst political setbacks.
• Analysis:
  • "We don't make [foods like tomatoes and bananas] in this country. So there's no protection of our industries or our food products."
    (Unnamed U.S. political source [04:46])

3. Raising Voices: Palestinian Flag in Manitoba

([06:39])

• Manitoba's Recognition: Premier Wab Kanu approves Palestinian flag raising for Independence Day, drawing both support and condemnation from various communities, deepening public debate.

4. Reconciliation in Canada: Burnaby’s Apology to Chinese Canadians

([06:57] - [07:34])

• Historical Context: Burnaby’s policies from 1892-1947 discriminated against Chinese Canadians.
• Official Apology from Mayor Mike Hurley:
  "Our actions made life harder for them and for all community members of Chinese descent. For that, we are deeply sorry." ([07:13])
• Significance: Part of Burnaby City Council’s inclusivity pledge.

5. COP 30 Climate Conference Protests & Contradictions

([07:34] - [11:15])

• Ground Reporting from Belem, Brazil:
  International climate correspondent Susan Ormiston details massive protests, with Brazilians and Indigenous peoples demanding stronger climate action.
• Key Voices:
  • Alena Sandros, young teacher:
    "We are living in a huge contradiction. They look like they care, but they don't actually care." ([08:54])
  • Lania, protester:
    "Most of us are a little disappointed with Lula because of the oil and that the indigenous people want much more of their land protected." ([09:17])
  • Flotilla protester from Ecuador:
    "From the past, governments always turned their back on them. So they're hoping with this, with the protests now, they can be heard from governments and policymakers." ([10:09])
• Negotiation Challenges:
  • Climate finance remains unresolved; smaller nations call for support to fund adaptation.
  • Tibian Ibrahim (Alliance of Small Island States):
    "Money that could have been spent on education, on social services that now have to go to seawalls to freshwater solutions." ([10:47])
• Outcome Uncertainty: No major unified statement expected; progress hinges on diplomatic negotiations.

6. Protecting the Congo Basin Rainforest

([11:18] - [14:48])

• Congo Deforestation Alarm: Global Forest Watch reports 21 million hectares lost since 2001, area similar to Britain.
• Promises & Contradictions:
  • European leaders pledge $2.5B over five years for conservation, filling a U.S. funding gap.
  • Criticism of DRC’s plan to open forests for oil/gas extraction.
  • Bonaventure Bondo (Greenpeace):
    "Decision to open the Congo Basin to oil exploitation will have a big impact in terms of the disruption of the forest, the biodiversity, as well as the livelihoods of the indigenous communities." ([13:30])
  • Antoine Thabu (African Wildlife Foundation):
    "They should understand that we are getting those funds because we protected our forests. We are the solution country. We give solutions." ([14:09])
• Complicating Factors: Armed conflict hampers conservation.

7. Opioid Overdose Crisis: BC Court Case & Compassion Club Charter Challenge

([14:48] - [18:55])

• Feature Story: Two BC activists convicted of drug trafficking are mounting a constitutional challenge, arguing for the right to a safe drug supply.
• Profile: TJ Felix, artist and former DOLF member:
  • "The euphoria is long, long gone. I don't really get any pleasure out of using. It's just something that at this point has become a substitute for community and therapy and everything else that functioning adults… need in their daily lives." ([15:55])
  • After losing access to safe supply:
    "I was overdosing, like, upwards of twice a day for the first month there." ([16:26])
• Activist Perspective:
  • Jeremy Callicum, DOLF co-founder:
    "I fully believe that we had exemptions...what we were doing was absolutely, absolutely and completely legal." ([16:54])
• Expert Insight: Health Canada ignored its own experts' recommendations to expand safer supply.
  • Jordan Westphal:
    "We had solutions that were available...and it was being ignored and it was incredibly frustrating." ([17:55])
• Legal Stakes:
  • Callicum:
    "I can't stand the thought of my friends going to jail for this, for saving lives...I'd be dead 10 times over if it wasn't for them." ([18:15])
  • TJ Felix:
    "I have to have some shred of faith in humanity. Like otherwise, why even bother, you know, I don't want to live in a world where that's not possible." ([18:43])

8. Canadian Women’s Soccer: Northern Super League’s First Championship

([19:06] - [21:53])

• Seminal Moment: Vancouver Rise FC clinches the inaugural NSL championship, beating AFC Toronto 2-1.
• Young Talent:
  • 17-year-old Kaylee Hunter scores opening goal, inspires fans:
    "It's crazy to think that someone our own age is in this position and it's so impressive and inspiring." ([20:01])
• Business & Social Growth:
  • Diana Matheson, NSL co-founder:
    "Come back to me by 2030. This is going to be a billion dollar industry in Canada." ([20:32])
  • Federal government invests $5M for league infrastructure.
  • Adam Van Koeverden (Secretary of State for Sport):
    "It's time to build Canada strong. It's also time to ensure that we're supporting sport at every single level. Next year is going to be the year of sport in Canada." ([20:58])
• Women’s Empowerment:
  • Ashley Meehan, coach:
    "It's showing the youth of today that they could be doing this in the future. And it's creating more and more opportunities for women in soccer." ([21:25])
  • Latifah Abdu, Vancouver Rise forward:
    "If we can just inspire, like one person...yeah, it means way more than just the actual sport. Like you're just inspiring younger girls." ([21:40])

9. Cultural Repatriation: Vatican Returns Indigenous Artifacts to Canada

([22:19] - [25:20])

• Historic Return: The Vatican returns 62 items to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops for repatriation to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.
• Next Steps: Objects to be assessed by the Museum of History in Gatineau before returning to communities.
• Whitecap Dakota Nation’s Sacred Pipe:
  • After 135 years, a pipe given to Dr. Gerald Willoughby by Chief Whitecap is returned.
  • Frank Royal (community member):
    "Nobody knew where it went and nobody knew where the family lived until last year." ([24:07])
  • Roberta Baer, educator:
    "These are the tools that we need in our community...for our children to understand and learn about what helped our people." ([24:31])
  • Stephanie Daniluk, museums association:
    "The onus is usually on the nations and the communities to look for information...it's incredibly labor heavy." ([24:53])
  • Frank Royal:
    "As part of reconciliation, do the right thing and return these items to the owners." ([25:14])

10. Anglican Church Rift Over First Female Leader

([25:30] - [28:24])

• Church Dispute: Sarah Mulally, the first woman to lead the Church of England, sparks controversy among conservatives (GAFCON).
• Views:
  • Paul Donnison, GAFCON bishop:
    "Our position is that Sir Mulally is unfit to serve in this role...within the spiritual household, it needs to be a male leadership." ([26:22]) "80% or so of the Anglican Communion is going to look at this appointment and say, wow, this really doesn't fit with our understanding of Anglican leadership." ([26:59])
  • Sharon Jagger, religion professor:
    "Gender might take a back seat. I think she will play that down and not attempt any of the structural change that women particularly might be hoping for." ([27:38])
• Outlook: Potential for a formal split within the communion.

11. Cultural Notes: Music NL Awards

([28:38] - END)

• Highlight: Newfoundland and Labrador artist JA3 wins at Music NL Awards. Dave Panting receives an honorary award.
• Closing: Song “Going Back Home Now” by Dave Panting.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “There’s always hope. Until we have answers, we have hope basically.” — Cheryl Robinson, [02:46]
• “We are living in a huge contradiction.” — Alena Sandros, Belem protester, [08:54]
• “I would say as part of reconciliation, do the right thing and return these items to the owners.” — Frank Royal, Whitecap Dakota Nation, [25:14]
• “If we can just inspire, like one person, like, I’d be so happy... it means way more than just the actual sport.” — Latifah Abdu, [21:40]

Timestamps for Main Segments

• [01:32] Nova Scotia children search update
• [04:29] Trump food tariff rollback
• [06:57] Burnaby apology
• [07:34] COP 30 climate, Belem protests
• [11:18] Congo Basin rainforest & international funding
• [14:48] B.C. safe supply court challenge
• [19:06] NSL women’s soccer championship
• [22:19] Vatican returns artifacts to Indigenous communities
• [25:30] Anglican Church leadership debate
• [28:38] Music NL Awards

Tone & Style

Straightforward, empathetic, and deeply reported, with emphasis on community impact and the human dimension behind each headline.

This summary provides a detailed and structured account of the episode’s substantial and diverse topics, ensuring anyone who missed the show can catch up with clarity and context.