Your World Tonight Manhunt in Saskatchewan, US strike on Venezuela, unrest in Iran, and more
Dec 30, 2025
Join Alexander Silberman, a CBC reporter covering Saskatchewan, as he details the aftermath of a shooting in the Big Island Lake Cree Nation and the ongoing RCMP manhunt. Karen Pauls, the CBC's Washington correspondent, discusses a controversial U.S. strike on Venezuela and its legal implications. Yasmin Ghanaya provides insight into the massive protests in Iran, driven by a collapsing economy and social issues. These riveting discussions delve into urgent topics that shape our world today.
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Fatal Shooting Shuts Down First Nation
- A Big Island Lake Cree Nation resident identified his son Neil as the man killed in the early-morning shooting.
- RCMP searched for two armed suspects on ATVs while the community remained under lockdown with roadblocks and shelter warnings.
Holiday Surge in Toronto Overdoses
- Toronto saw 122 suspected opioid overdoses in eight days, the highest in two years, suggesting a dangerous holiday surge.
- Closures of supervised consumption and holiday service gaps likely worsened overdoses amid a toxic drug supply.
Toxic Supply Undermines Overdose Reversals
- Harm reduction services like drug checking and supervised consumption have shifted how people use drugs and affect overdose trends.
- The rise in potent fentanyls and animal tranquilizers increases overdose risk and complicates naloxone reversal.