As It Happens: The Wednesday Edition
Part One
Kingston Covid Anniversary
Kingston, Ontario, has had one COVID death this past year -- partly because its medical officer of health took decisive action while other cities were struggling with indecision.
Arkansas Abortion Law
After her state governor signs a near-total ban on abortions into law, the president of the Arkansas Abortion Support Network calls the decision "cruel" and "condescending."
Bean Dip Guy
A man in California spends 24 hours immersed in a tub of bean dip to support his favourite Mexican restaurant -- and emerges with the disturbing revelation that it was "one of the best feelings in the world".
Part Two
Yukon Health Minister
Yukon's health minister says the MLA who left her caucus, accusing the government of failing to deal with the territory's addiction crisis, fails to recognize the efforts that are underway.
Venezuela Deportations Stopped
Pause for celebration. Venezuelans in the U.S. are rejoicing, after President Biden temporarily halts deportations to the country.
Part Three
Prince Rupert Vaccinations
A city councillor in Prince Rupert says people there were thrilled to find out they'd all be eligible for COVID vaccines...as soon as this Spring.
NYPD Misconduct Records
Serve and deflect. The NYPD says it's publishing information on officers' disciplinary records to be more transparent. But our guest says the new database tells a skewed story.