As It Happens

As It Happens: Monday Edition

April 29, 2019

Episode transcript

Part One

San Diego synagogue shooting
After a deadly anti-semitic attack on his friend's synagogue, a rabbi in San Diego is urging people to find the light. 

Montreal flood evacuation
After a natural dike bursts in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, flooding the streets, thousands of residents of the Montreal suburb are forced to stop waiting and start wading. 

Norway spy beluga
Norwegian fisherman spot a friendly beluga which, on closer inspection, is wearing a harness that could hold a camera — and that may mean it's one of many aquatic Russian spies. 

Part Two

Libya migrants
All around them are explosions and gun battles — and our guest says the only way to safety for refugees trapped in detention centres in Libya is a ceasefire. 

Alberta Energy Regulator resignation
Jason Kennedy said the first thing he'd do as Premier is fire Ed Whittingham — but after what he calls a smear campaign against him, the energy advisor is giving himself the boot. 

Part Three

Hot Docs: For Sama
When Aleppo was under siege, Waad al-Kateab and her husband made the decision to stay. But she felt she owed her infant daughter an explanation — so she made a documentary. A feature interview with al-Kateab about that film: "For Sama".