The debate over abortion rights is heating up once again after a leaked draft opinion suggests the U.S. Supreme Court will scrap Roe v. Wade. That landmark 1973 ruling guarantees American women the right to have an abortion. Jackson Proskow has the details on what the draft argues, why progressives say this fight goes beyond the medical procedure, and what Democrats are pushing for to guarantee abortion rights. Plus, Heather Yourex-West looks at how this potential seismic shift could affect Canadians.
In Ukraine, after surviving two months underground and a gruelling journey, more than 100 evacuees of the Azovstal steel plant are relieved they’ve reached safety in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. But as Redmond Shannon reports, worries remain for the hundreds of others still trapped in the Mariupol facility, as Russia bombards it again.
Meanwhile, Russian forces have retreated from Chernihiv, Ukraine, and the northern city’s residents are now left to pick all the pieces. Crystal Goomansingh travelled there for a first-hand look at the destruction, and spoke with survivors about the traumatic memories they’re left with.
Back in Canada, Ontarians are gearing up to head to the polls on June 2. Eric Sorensen looks at the chances of Doug Ford being re-elected as premier, and what his political rivals are facing.
And family, friends, and fans gathered in Montreal for the national funeral of Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur, who died of lung cancer at 70. From high-profile politicians to hockey rivals, Dan Spector looks at their tributes, and the amazing legacy Lafleur left on and off the ice.
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