As It Happens: Tuesday Edition
Part One
Justin Morissette attacked
A Vancouver sports journalist confronted a group of anti-gay demonstrators blasting hateful messages in his neighbourhood. The altercation got violent. He tells us from his hospital bed why he doesn't regret stepping up.
Africa polio-free
The World Health Organization declares Africa officially polio-free. A survivor in Nigeria describes the years he's spent convincing people to get immunized.
Part Two
Canada economy report
The Conference Board of Canada revises its COVID-19 economic outlook — and says it's a lot worse than they first thought. The board's chief economist explains why Alberta will be hardest hit.
Toronto safe supply
Ottawa is funding safe supply pilot programs for drug users in Toronto, amid an escalating opioid epidemic. But one of the doctors involved says even extra funding won't meet the demand.