Three workers – trapped in a Northwest B.C. mine. The company that runs the Red Chris mine says the team went to a refuge after an earth collapse. Another one cut off their exit, and they couldn’t get out.

And: The United Nations’ highest court says countries that fail to protect the planet could be breaking international law. The ICJ says a "clean, healthy and sustainable environment" is a human right, and violating that could mean legal consequences.

Also: Pierre Poilievre's patience is thinning over the expanding ballot for next month's byelection in Alberta. At least 190 people are now running. Including the Conservative leader who is trying to get back to Parliament.

Plus: Starvation in Gaza, Canada looks to the Japan deal for hints on negotiating with Trump, the soaring Blue Jays, and more.

Q&A, 2017