As It Happens One of the biggest movie mergers ever gets a plot twist
Dec 9, 2025
Meg James, a senior entertainment writer for the Los Angeles Times, dives into the shocking hostile takeover bid by Paramount Skydance for Warner Bros., exploring its implications for Hollywood. Meanwhile, landscape photographer John Screech shares his amusing tale of shipping containers filled with unripened bananas washing ashore in West Sussex. Lastly, underwater archaeologist Frank Gaudio reveals the fascinating discovery of a Roman-era pleasure barge near Alexandria, shedding light on ancient maritime culture.
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Ontario Jails Facing Systemic Overcrowding
- Ontario provincial jails are running far above capacity, averaging close to 11,000 inmates against 8,500 beds in early 2025.
- Kim Pate warns this reflects a systemic crisis driven by policy choices, not just temporary spikes.
Women Held In Crowded Cells Awaiting Trial
- Kim Pate describes Vanier Centre for Women running at nearly 156% occupancy with multiple women sharing cells.
- She highlights many incarcerated women are remanded, traumatised, and not yet convicted.
Politics Driving Harsher Pre-Trial Policies
- Increasing pre-trial detention appears politically driven rather than evidence-based, says Kim Pate.
- She argues investments in housing and health services would reduce crime more effectively than harsher bail policies.