Your World Tonight Indigenous Veterans Day, More U.S. flight cancellations, Small town hockey, and more
Nov 8, 2025
Frances Willick, a CBC reporter from Halifax, dives into a Dalhousie study revealing microplastics in Nova Scotia lobsters and what it means for health. Ed Kleiman, a sports journalist, discusses the financial hurdles facing the Canadian Football League and potential rule changes to revive its appeal. Meanwhile, Denis Grignon, a freelance journalist, explores the Northern Premier Hockey League, highlighting the fierce community rivalries and the excitement of small-town hockey in Ontario.
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Honouring Indigenous Military Service
- Michelle Song recounts Indigenous Veterans Day ceremonies honoring First Nations, Métis and Inuit service dating back to the War of 1812.
- Frances Willick shares her father's experience volunteering for the Korean War to escape residential school and facing discrimination on return.
Shutdown Strains U.S. Air Travel
- U.S. FAA cutbacks during the shutdown target busy domestic hubs, reducing flights to protect strained staffing and safety.
- Denis Grignon and Mike Arnott warn cancellations could deepen around Thanksgiving and Christmas if the shutdown persists.
Microplastics Found In Lobster Meat
- Dalhousie research found microplastics in every sampled Nova Scotia lobster tail at about six to seven particles per gram.
- Scientists caution sample size limits and say health impacts remain unclear pending broader studies.