Ukraine-Russia talks, Netanyahu in the US, Calgary’s road safety reform, and more

Summary

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Your World Tonight – Episode Summary

Episode Title: Ukraine-Russia talks, Netanyahu in the US, Calgary’s road safety reform, and more
Podcast: Your World Tonight (CBC)
Date: December 29, 2025
Host: Tanya Fletcher

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Episode Overview

In this episode, Your World Tonight brings listeners a comprehensive rundown of the day’s most impactful global and Canadian news stories. Major focuses include the shaky progress of Ukraine-Russia peace talks, high-stakes meetings between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a close look at China’s escalatory military maneuvers in the Taiwan Strait, Canada’s winter storms, Calgary’s response to rising road fatalities, a notable lawsuit involving the Vancouver Whitecaps, and the transformative trajectory of artificial intelligence through 2025.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks: Optimism and Setbacks

[00:42–04:41]

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky leaves peace talks with a sense of optimism, praising U.S. involvement and expressing gratitude for U.S. and European security guarantees.
  • Key quote: “Ukraine is ready for peace and once again would like to thank President Trump for a warm welcome and substantial discussion." – Zelensky, [02:12–02:25]
• Zelensky and Trump both claim progress towards peace, but skepticism remains, especially amid Russian accusations of a drone attack attempt on President Putin’s home—an accusation Ukraine denies.
• Expert commentary from Mark Kramer (Harvard) stresses the predictability of Russia’s intent:
  • Key quote: “Russia at no point has demonstrated that it wants to bring an end to the war. Quite the contrary.” – Mark Kramer, [03:20–03:32]
• Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Anita Anand, underscores continued aid, noting $2.5B pledged to Ukraine, filling gaps left by the U.S. aid freeze.
• Political scientist Maria Popova observes Ukraine now relies heavily on Europe and Canada to sustain its defense.

2. US-Israel Relations and Gaza Ceasefire Talks

[04:41–07:52]

• At Mar-a-Lago, President Trump and PM Netanyahu meet to discuss the next Gaza ceasefire phase, which remains gridlocked. Netanyahu awards Trump the ‘Israel Prize’—a rare honor for a non-Israeli.
  • Memorable moment: Netanyahu: “The Israel prize, which in almost our 80 years we've never awarded it to a non Israeli and we're going to award it this year to President Trump. Thank you baby, very much.” [05:07–05:21]
• Trump focuses on requiring quick disarmament of Hamas, a staged Israeli withdrawal, and international stabilization—complex issues with little agreement.
• The formation of a Palestinian governance authority and the possible selection of a new Hamas leader loom as pivotal variables.
• The humanitarian crisis in Gaza escalates amid severe flooding and displacement.
• Both sides point fingers: the U.S. wants Israel to act faster, warning the peace process (and Trump’s credibility) is at risk.
  • Key quote: “The relationship’s been extraordinary and Bibi’s a strong man. Israel is very blessed to have President Trump leading the United States and I’ll say it, leading the free world at this time.” – Netanyahu, [07:20–07:33]

3. China’s Military Posturing and Taiwan Tensions

[07:52–10:45]

• China launches sweeping military drills across the Taiwan Strait, framing them as warnings to “separatist forces.”
• Highlights include large-scale air, naval, and army maneuvers designed to simulate blockades. Taiwan remains on high alert, calls for restraint.
• Beijing’s rhetoric is direct; Chinese Foreign Ministry: “...China’s resolve to safeguard national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity is unwavering... any sinister attempt to obstruct China’s reunification will never succeed.” [08:35–08:45]
• William Yang (International Crisis Group) interprets Beijing’s message as a clear warning to Washington: any increased U.S. support for Taiwan is a “red line.”
• With the U.S. set to sell $11B in arms and signs of Japanese involvement, tensions are on the rise.

4. Winter Storms Batter Eastern Canada

[11:17–14:02]

• Parts of Ontario and Quebec endure relentless freezing rain and heavy snow, causing traffic chaos, flight cancellations, and widespread power outages.
• Firsthand accounts from residents and road workers capture the storm’s intensity:
  • Shannon Rotar (Ottawa): “Just trying to get all of the ice off this sucker.” [11:47]
  • Ryan Pilon (Timmins, snowplow driver): “Yeah, we haven’t stopped since about 2 in the morning… most likely won’t be stopping until probably late tomorrow.” [13:02–13:05]
• The storm’s impact moves toward the Maritimes with continued danger warnings from law enforcement.

5. Calgary’s Spike in Deadly Traffic Accidents and Safety Reforms

[14:02–16:45]

• Calgary records its deadliest year on roads in a decade (35 fatalities in 2025).
• Staff Sgt. Andy Woodward, Calgary Police: “Speed is the main factor in fatals for sure.” [14:30–14:34]
• The city boosts enforcement, infrastructure improvements (e.g., flashing beacons, curb extensions), and introduces AI modeling to flag risky intersections.
• City Councillor Mike Atkinson: “We all benefit, drivers and pedestrians alike, because no one wants to be in a situation where you’ve caused an accident.” [14:59–15:06]
• Enforcement gaps identified—particularly the removal of photo radar in some areas—drive appeals for tougher measures.
• Dr. Louis Francisco (University of Alberta): “There is nowhere near enough enforcement in this province.” [16:23–16:33]

6. The Lionel Messi Lawsuit and Policy Reform in Sports Ticketing

[16:45–18:47]

• Vancouver Whitecaps settle a class action lawsuit after fans claim misleading ads about Messi’s appearance drove soaring ticket prices, only for the star not to play.
  • Despite the lawsuit, no direct payouts; instead, clear new disclosures for future ticketing and a $475,000 donation to sports charities.
• Fan Katie Jones on missing Messi: “We did have tickets and my kids were really disappointed. I wish Messi had come to that game.” [17:36–17:47]
• Economist Moshe Lander: “I think as sports fans we understand that sometimes we’re not going to get the stars that we expect... I don’t really think that this is lawsuit worthy.” [18:21–18:40]

7. Artificial Intelligence: Breakthroughs, Risks, and Global Cooperation

[18:47–21:22]

• 2025 marked by the sudden rise of “Deepseek,” a Chinese AI app whose impact “wiped out a trillion dollars off the US stock market,” accelerating a global AI arms race.
  • Key quote: "As soon as Deepseek came on the scene and wiped out a trillion dollars off the US Stock market, it really woke up the West." – Sinead Bovell, [19:23–19:34]
• Massive investments and innovation surge, but so do warnings:
  • UN Sec-Gen António Guterres: “Artificial intelligence without human oversight would leave the world blind.” [19:43–19:48]
  • Geoffrey Hinton, “godfather of AI”: “My main mission now is to warn people how dangerous AI could be.” [20:03–20:08]
• Calls for governments to institute a universally recognized “AI Red Line” for safety and ethical boundaries.
• Maria Ressa, Nobel laureate: “That rule of law needs to extend to the latest technology that has the ability to take our biotech and combine it with our infotech.” [20:35–20:41]
• Futurist Sinead Bovell’s concern: “It’s not that we make the wrong move, [it’s] that we all become so overwhelmed about the moment we’re in, we do nothing at all.” [20:50–20:57]
• The future of AI, as the episode concludes, is deeply unpredictable and wide open to unexpected players.

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Mark Kramer (Harvard, on Russia): “At no point has [Russia] demonstrated that it wants to bring an end to the war." [03:20]
• Benjamin Netanyahu (to Trump): "The Israel prize... we're going to award it this year to President Trump. Thank you baby, very much.” [05:07]
• President Trump: “If [Iran] are [rebuilding nuclear capacity], we're going to have no choice but very quickly to eradicate that buildup.” [07:09]
• William Yang: “China now has the capability to impose total control in the areas around Taiwan whenever it wants to.” [09:54]
• Shannon Rotar (Ottawa resident): “Just trying to get all of the ice off this sucker.” [11:47]
• Staff Sgt. Woodward (Calgary Police): “Speed is the main factor in fatals for sure.” [14:30]
• Moshe Lander (sports economist): “I think as sports fans we understand that sometimes we’re not going to get the stars that we expect.” [18:29]
• Geoffrey Hinton (AI): “My main mission now is to warn people how dangerous AI could be.” [20:03]
• Sinead Bovell (futurist): “It’s not that we make the wrong move, [it’s] that we all become so overwhelmed about the moment we’re in, we do nothing at all.” [20:50]

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Important Timestamps

• [00:42] – Ukraine-Russia peace talks segment begins
• [04:41] – Trump-Netanyahu Mar-a-Lago meeting and Gaza ceasefire
• [07:52] – China’s military drills and Taiwan tensions
• [11:17] – Eastern Canada winter storm updates
• [14:02] – Calgary road safety crisis and policy response
• [16:45] – Vancouver Whitecaps/Messi lawsuit resolution
• [18:47] – Artificial Intelligence breakthroughs and concerns

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Episode Tone:
Calm, analytical, and informative, with humanizing moments from citizen interviews. The episode highlights complex subtleties in international relations, public policy, and technology, balancing facts with on-the-ground experiences and expert insights.

Transcript

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One step forward, two steps back. Ukraine's president left the latest round of peace talks with an air of optimism. But Russia's foreign minister now accuses Ukraine of trying to attack Vladimir Putin's home. Peace perhaps not so imminent after all. Welcome to youo World Tonight. I'm Tanya Fletcher. It is Monday, December 29, coming up on 6pm Eastern. Also on the podcast, peace talks of another sort.

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Well, we talked about Hamas and we talked about disarmament and they're going to be given a very short period of time to disarm. Israel withdrawing its forces, well, that's a separate subject.

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A meeting in Florida to determine what happens next in Gaza. The US President hosts Israel's prime minister, their conversation considered key in plotting out Gaza's future. At the center, plans for phase two of the ceasefire. Will it hold and when will it come? We begin with Russia throwing new accusations at Ukraine, putting the prospect of a peace deal in doubt. The US And Ukrainian leaders both insist progress is being made to end the war that Russia began four years ago. But there is finger pointing from Russia's foreign minister who accuses Ukraine of targeting one of Vladimir Putin's many homes. Aaron Collins has our top story.

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We had really great discussions on all the topics.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky upbeat after peace talks Sunday. Ukraine is ready for peace and once.

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Again would like to thank President Trump.

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For a warm welcome and substantial discussion.

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Thank you, Mr. President.

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That discussion focused on a 20 point peace plan, one Zelensky says would include security guarantees from the US And Europe. And Donald Trump also optimistic.

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I do think we're getting a lot closer, maybe very close.

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But on the ground in Kyiv, less confidence. It's been said many times before that the war is about to end. He says it's just dragging out some Ukrainians seemingly with little trust in a peace deal brokered by the US President Trump is an unpredictable person, she says. He changes his mind as the wind blows.

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It's hard to always to know what Trump actually thinks about the war.

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Mark Cramer is the director of the Cold War Studies Project at Harvard. Cramer says while Trump is unpredictable, Russia isn't.

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Russia at no point has demonstrated that it wants to bring an end to the war. Quite the contrary. That every time there seems to be some degree of progress, Putin has launched a new round in the war.

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Overnight, Russia did just that. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accusing Ukraine of sending drones to attack Vladimir Putin's.

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Home.

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A lie designed to derail peace talks, according to Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The back and forth seeming to catch Donald Trump off guard today.

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I just heard about it actually, but I don't know about it. That would be too bad. That would not be good.

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Canada's Foreign affairs Minister Anita Annan says she spoke to her Ukrainian counterpart Today. Canada committed $2.5 billion to support Ukraine over the weekend, that support vital to Ukraine's war effort, according to political scientist Maria Popova.

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President Trump has stopped American aid to Ukraine over the past year, and so Ukraine right now relies on its own.

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Ability to defend itself, plus on the.

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Support of Europe and Canada.

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That support likely to be needed for the foreseeable future as Russia's invasion of Ukraine is set to grind into its fourth year. Erin Collins, CBC News, Calgary.

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Meanwhile, more high stakes talks in Florida. President Trump hosted another high profile visitor at Mar a Lago today. A meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aimed at kickstarting the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. Despite earlier agreements, implementation of the US Brokered plan has stalled, with both Israel and Hamas blaming each other for deliberately dragging their feet. Karen Pauls has that story.

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The Israel prize, which in almost our 80 years we've never awarded it to a non Israeli and we're going to award it this year to President Trump. Thank you baby, very much. That really is a great honor.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu honoring US President Donald Trump after their meeting at Trump's Mar a Lago resort in Florida. The two leaders congratulating each other for productive talks.

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We talked about Hamas and we talked about disarmament and they're going to be given a very short period of time to disarm Israel withdrawing its forces. Well, that's a separate subject.

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Trump is focused on implementing phase two of the ceasefire he helped broker between Israel and Hamas. It includes a more permanent end to the conflict by disarming Hamas and other armed groups, an international stabilization force and Israeli withdrawal. One of Netanyahu's big sticking points as well the creation of a temporary Palestinian Governance authority to manage daily affairs. There are reports Hamas will appoint a new leader within days or weeks. There are two very different candidates, one who supports Iran in ongoing fighting, another who supports a negotiated settlement. All of that could impact the course of this peace process. Meanwhile, the reconstruction of Gaza is an increasingly urgent humanitarian priority. Over the weekend, the the region was hit by a severe winter storm amidst widespread flooding, some deaths and much despair. 49 year old Rafika Al Amiri says she's been awake for nights trying to keep her tent up in heavy rains and high winds, afraid the war will return because Israel refuses to leave Gaza. Other issues discussed today included Iran, key to stability in the region amidst reports that the country is rebuilding its new nuclear capacity.

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If they are, we're going to have no choice but very quickly to eradicate that buildup.

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Trump and Netanyahu are going to great lengths to show their relationship is strong.

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The relationship's been extraordinary and Bibi's a strong man. Israel is very blessed to have President Trump leading the United States and I'll say it, leading the free world at this time.

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But despite all that, there is deep disagreement about what to do in Gaza. The Americans fear the Israelis are slow walking this peace process and that the whole thing could unravel, tarnishing one of the president's big accomplishments this year. Karen Pauls, CBC News, Washington.

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China has dispatched its army, navy and air force to the Taiwan Strait. Beijing calls the two day drills a warning to separatist forces. Taiwan has been self governing since 1949 and wants to stay that way. But China disagrees, claiming it owns the island and and threatening to take it by force, Caroline Barghout reports.

[H]

In a video released by Chinese state broadcaster cctv, Beijing showed its military might in its latest exercise around Taiwan, which included drills to block the island's ports, guns firing from warships. Taiwan said it counted 89 drones and fighter jets sent into the air and on land. Soldiers raced to waiting armored vehicles. It is the first time China has held a major exercise around Taiwan since April. China has long claimed Taiwan as its own, something the democratically governed island rejects. Lin Jian is a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry. He says the Taiwan issue is the core of China's core interests and China's resolve to safeguard national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity is unwavering, adding any sinister attempt to obstruct China's reunification will never succeed. As a precaution, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said its army was on high alert. The island is also calling for calm. Karen Kuo, a spokesperson for Taiwan's presidential office, said, we call on the Chinese authorities to act rationally and with self restraint, to immediately cease irresponsible provocative behavior and not to misjudge the situation and become a troublemaker. Undermining regional peace. Earlier this month, the US announced an $11 billion arms sale to the island, angering Beijing. Last month, Japan's Prime Minister, Sane Takaichi suggested that Japan's Self Defense Forces could step in if China attacked Taiwan. William Yang is the senior Northeast Asia analyst for the International Crisis Group. He says these latest military drills signal to the US and other countries to stay out of the issue.

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The message to the US Is very significant and also simple. It's that that China now has the capability to impose total control in the areas around Taiwan whenever it wants to.

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For months, the US And China were embroiled in a trade war. In October, they agreed to a truce. Trump is expected to visit China in April.

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The Chinese side will continue to try to emphasize to the US that, you know, there are ways for US And China to coexist. But the red line, one of the red lines that Washington should not cross is to increase support and also engage engagement with Taiwan.

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China says it is not done and will continue to conduct these military drills around Taiwan. Beijing says some areas of airspace will be closed during that time. Caroline Bargut, CBC News, London.

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Coming right up, a messy winter wallop for parts of Canada. Travelers are feeling the impact and the storm isn't over yet. Also, a settlement in a lawsuit sparked by the game that soccer superstar Lionel Messi never even played. The Vancouver Whitecaps are now paying up, but ticket holders won't see a dime. Later, we'll have this story.

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AI is no longer a distant horizon. It is here, transforming daily life, the information, space and the global economy at breathtaking speed.

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A year of leaps and bounds for artificial intelligence and what it could all mean. As we head into 2020, The ugly side of winter is upon us. Freezing rain and snow squalls are battering parts of eastern Canada, and forecasters warn for many regions this is just the beginning. Colin Butler with the latest.

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Just trying to get all of the ice off this sucker.

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Shannon Rotar chisels away at her car in an Ottawa parking lot. In eastern Ontario and parts of Quebec, freezing rain has glazed the world in a layer of ice.

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I mean, we live in Canada, we're in Ottawa, we get freezing rain, we're bound to get some nasty weather.

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Nasty, but not usually all at once. This holiday winter came, layered, relentless and intent on reminding us what Canada really means. That's what happens in winter when these big systems come. Sometimes you get rain, you get freezing rain and then you have snow. Gerald Chang is a meteorologist with Environment Canada. He says the storm combines freezing rain, ice pellets, snow and high winds. For Ontario and Quebec, it's all a mixed bag of different types of precipitation and that's what we have to be prepared for. Being prepared is one thing, dealing with it in real time is another.

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I grew up here my whole life and I've maybe seen a storm once or twice like this, so this is pretty bad.

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Ryan Pilon is a snowplow driver in Timmins. The city, along with Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder bay could get 20cm of snow with high winds. He says conditions like this don't really end, they just roll into the next shift.

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Yeah, we haven't stopped since about 2 in the morning, so.

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And most likely won't be stopping until probably late tomorrow. Further south, highways are covered in wind driven snow, blinding drivers, forcing cars and trucks into the ditch and prompting OPP Constable Tabitha Suska to warn people to avoid travel.

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Please, if you do not need to.

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Be traveling in this area, do not be on the.

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But some travel can't be avoided. John Eagles was supposed to fly home to Moncton, New Brunswick yesterday. Since then he's been stuck inside Toronto Pearson Airport.

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Got here at 3:30 this morning. No ticket agent, nobody around. Had to sleep on the floor because there was no place. They didn't give me a voucher to go to a hotel or whatever.

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The storm, like Eagles, is headed to the Maritimes next. It's clear winter has arrived and this is just the opening act. Colin Butler, CBC News, London, Ontario.

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It has been a deadly year on Calgary roads. 35 people were killed in 2025, the highest number of fatal crashes in a decade. Now the city is looking at ways to bring that number down. Josh McLean has more.

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Every day, Calgarians head out onto city streets and more of them are not making it home. Fatal crashes in the city have been climbing, reaching a 10 year high in 2024 only to eclipse that number again this year.

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It's a simple answer. Speed is the main factor in fatals for sure.

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That's Staff Sergeant Andy Woodward with the Calgary Police Service.

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We have our own patrols out there, we have our traffic units out there on the road. But I keep saying to people they.

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Have to take ownership themselves. The city is pursuing ways to get road users to change their behavior.

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The vector is going in the wrong direction.

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Mike Atkinson is a newly minted city councilor in Calgary. He plans to make traffic safety a priority during his time in office.

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We all benefit drivers and pedestrians alike because no one wants to be in a situation where you've caused an accident.

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Atkinson says curbing traffic fatalities requires a holistic approach, part city planning, part infrastructure improvements and part enforcement.

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These fatalities are more than numbers. These are real people.

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Pat Griesack is the senior leader of traffic management with the city of Calgary. He says the city is adding things like flashing beacons and curb extensions at busy intersections, making it easier for pedestrians pedestrians to cross and making them more visible to drivers. Council recently earmarked an additional $7.5 million for more upgrades around Calgary. The city is also looking at AI modelling to identify problem crossings.

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We're hoping what it can do is move us more in a proactive approach so that we can implement measures perhaps.

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A little bit ahead of time when there's an issue.

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Calgary isn't the only city grappling with more deaths on the road. Fatalities in Edmonton are also the highest they've been in a death. A report to Edmonton City council pointed to the provincial government's decision to eliminate photo radar outside of school, playground and construction zones. Now the city is appealing to the province to get speed cameras back at some high risk intersections.

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The only problem with photoradar is there's not enough of it.

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Dr. Louis Francisco advocates for traffic safety. He's an emergency room doctor and professor at the University of Alberta's School of Public Health. He says enforcement is key, laying down.

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The law, saying if you're going to.

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Drive in Calgary, there's certain ways we expect you to drive and if you don't drive that way, you're going to get penalized. There is nowhere near enough enforcement in this province.

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Nowhere near. Calgary created the traffic safety team in March. Ten peace officers who have handed out thousands of tickets so far, most of them for speeding. Josh McLean, CBC News, Calgary.

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A proposed settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against the Vancouver Whitecaps. The soccer club was accused of using misleading ads to sell tickets for its match last year against Inter. Miami fans say the promise of seeing Lionel Messi play drove up ticket prices even though the Argentinian star didn't even end up playing. Jasmine Verra has details on who gets what in the settlement.

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It was a highly anticipated home game for the Vancouver Whitecaps against inter Miami in 2024. Miami won, but for Vancouver fans, that wasn't the only letdown. Many of them said White Cap's ads led them to believe Argentine legend and Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi would be on the pitch. But two days before the game, event organizers announced he wasn't coming.

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We did have tickets and my kids were really disappointed.

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All of these months later, fans like Katie Jones, who bought tickets, still remember how they felt when Messi didn't show.

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I wish Messi had come to that game.

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One Vancouver fan ended up filing a proposed class action lawsuit against the White Cavaliers and Major League Soccer, alleging promotional materials featuring Messi drove ticket prices to as much as 10 times higher than a typical home game. Now there is a proposed settlement, but it doesn't include any money for ticket holders. Instead, the White Caps and MLS have agreed to update ticketing policies to make it clear that player lineups are subject to change anytime before or during a game. They will also make a $475,000 charitable donation to three sports organizations.

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I don't have a lot of sympathy for fans.

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Moshe Lander, a sports economist at Concordia University, says there is an inherent risk when buying sports game tickets.

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I think as sports fans we understand that sometimes we're not going to get the stars that we expect.

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It's disappointing, it's happening more frequently, but.

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I don't really think that this is lawsuit worthy.

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The Supreme Court of British Columbia still has to approve the proposed settlement. Yasmin Ghanaia, CBC News, Vancouver.

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From Hollywood to medicine to your social media feeds, artificial intelligence was everywhere this year, and it's becoming clear there's no going back. Chris Reyes takes a look at AI's biggest moments and where it could go next.

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I think the biggest shock in AI in 2025 would have been deep sea.

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2025'S first big AI headline came as a surprise. China's release of the AI app Deepseek would define the rest of the year. With fiery competition and rapid advancement in the field. Sinead Bavel watches the space closely as a futurist and strategist.

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So everybody knew that the competition between the US And China was close. I don't think people realized it was that close. And as soon as Deep Sea came on the scene and wiped out a trillion dollars off the US Stock market, it really woke up the West.

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And from there came billions of dollars in new investments, flashier features, massive user numbers. But with all that grave warnings, artificial.

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Intelligence without human oversight would leave the world blind.

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From UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to AI CEO Dario we're thinking about the.

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Misuse, we're thinking about losing control of the model.

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And even Geoffrey Hinton, the Canadian considered to be the godfather of AI My.

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Main mission now is to warn people how dangerous AI could be.

[E]

Those concerns have prompted a global call urging governments to do this, to establish.

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Clear international boundaries to prevent universally unacceptable.

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Risks for AI that ask labeled the AI Red Line. In a document signed by hundreds of dignitaries, including Nobel Peace Prize winner and journalist Maria Reza, who's been a leading voice in holding tech companies accountable for their impact on society.

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That rule of law needs to extend.

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To the latest technology that has the.

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Ability to take our biotech and combine it with our infotech.

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Futurist Sinead Bovell has her own fear.

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It's not that we make the wrong move, is that we all become so overwhelmed about the moment we're in, we do nothing at all.

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Instead, she's hoping more players will engage.

[J]

And consider this the next big advances in the technology might not come from the players we're used to it coming from might not come from the places we're used to it coming from. So it could be open season on.

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Where this technology goes, only intensifying an already heated race. Chris Reyes, CBC News, New York.

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This has been youn World Tonight for Monday, December 29th. Thanks for being with us. I'm Tanya Fletcher. Good night.

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