As It Happens

As It Happens: Wednesday Edition

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Full Episode Transcript

Part One

Police Carding
A Toronto-area police chief an Ontario law curtailing "street checks," better known as "carding," is empowering criminals — but says she's not suggesting the legislation should be changed. 

Quebec Heat Wave
Since the heat wave began in Quebec, at least sixteen people have died — and now, ambulance services say they're overwhelmed. 

Audubon Awards
A 17-year-old Vancouver photographer achieves a historic sweep at the Audubon Awards, for an astonishing picture of parakeets in Ecuador he got after days of waiting on the wings. 

Part Two

U.S. Supreme Court
If she's the choice, what about choice? Among the possible nominees to fill Justice Anthony Kennedy's seat on the U.S. Supreme Court is a judge who's staunchly Catholic — raising questions about the future of Roe v. Wade. 

Lobster Roll 
He's on a roll — an extremely long one. We'll speak with a New Brunswick chef who's intent on making the longest lobster roll in history — and clawing back the world record from his arch-enemies in P.E.I.