As It Happens: Wednesday Edition
Part One
Kiribati Sinking
The Pacific island nation of Kiribati is threatened by rising sea levels -- and will be underwater in a matter of decades, if nothing is done. But the country's president has a plan to elevate the islands. We'll hear from the B.C. scientist who's helping craft the rescue project.
Oak Island Rescue
A boat tour around Nova Scotia's mysterious Oak Island turns into a dramatic real-life rescue, when the captain spots a man drowning and jumps into action.
Old Whiskey Bottle
Whiskey Galore - it could be yours: The diver who salvaged a bottle of whiskey from a famous Scottish shipwreck is now selling it at auction.
World's Most Expensive Mask
All that glitters is not gold. Because sometimes it's a whole whack of diamonds and gold … used to fulfill a client's wish for the world's most expensive COVID-19 mask.
Part Two
Red Lake Fire
After landing her first job in Red Lake, Ontario, a doctor finds herself working, despite a massive forest fire -- as the rest of the town evacuates to safer ground.
Edmonton Mask Exemption
Exceptions that prove the rule… might not work as intended. Edmonton is handing out COVID mask exemption cards to anybody who wants one. That has one business leader worried.