As It Happens

As It Happens: Monday Edition

Monday, July 24, 2017

Episode transcript

Part One

Bountiful verdict
After trying for years, B.C. prosecutors secure polygamy convictions against Winston Blackmore, the former religious leader who married 24 wives.

Texas human smuggling
A San Antonio city council member describes the scene after a people smuggling scheme in the back of an un-airconditioned truck leaves ten people dead from the heat.

Stubby bottles found
A Toronto man's walk on the beach turns into a trip down brew-drinking memory lane when he discovers two stubby beer bottles that seem to have stayed full since at least 1983. 

Part Two

Alberta Conservative
Alberta Progressive Conservatives and Wildrose Party members vote to join forces, and we hear from an MLA who says together they'll push the NDP from power.

Microsoft Paint artist
Microsoft announces that its next Windows update won't include Paint, leaving an artist who has made the graphics software his tool of choice, wondering where to click.