As It Happens: Thursday Edition
Part One
Russia sanctions
The spies who went into the cold. In retaliation for election cyber attacks that have been clearly linked to Russia, the Obama Administration imposes sanctions — and boots dozens of Russian intelligence operatives from the country.
Amazon murder case
Police in Arkansas believe a so-called "smart speaker" may have overheard something important before a murder — but so far, they can't get it to say a word.
Rick Barry
Everybody's throwing shade after an NBA rookie's unusual free throw — but Hall of Famer Rick Barry, a master of the so-called "Granny-style" shot, throws the kid his support. Sort of.
Part Two
City Hall tent
In Nanaimo, B.C., a city councilor puts up a totally un-sanctioned tent, where drug users can safely inject drugs — right beside City Hall.
The Chronicle Herald striker
The strike at The Chronicle Herald newspaper in Halifax has gone on for almost a year — and the two sides remain as far apart as the front page and the classifieds.
Part Three
As It Happened: Discoveries Episode
Putting the "argh" in "argyle". Our trip into the archives yields stories on the theme of discoveries — including one family's surprising realization that their dog had eaten 43 pairs of socks.