As It Happens: Thursday Edition
Part One
Quebec hospital death
As a Montreal man lay dying in a Quebec hospital, his son struggled to find a nurse or a doctor who had time in their day to give him the time of day.
Monarch endangered
Monarchs are now official endangered -- but our guest says the public can help the pollinators proliferate -- through planting.
Alabama eagle ray
An Alabama family is out fishing when a 400-pound eagle ray launches itself into their boat -- and onto our guest. And the surprises don't end there.
Part Two
Pope visit: Survivor family
As the Pope prepares for his trip to Canada, the granddaughter of a residential survivor prepares for her own journey to Edmonton -- to look him the eye and gauge whether his apology is sincere.
Football jersey funeral
To pay for her grandfather's funeral, a Texas woman goes online to sell her prized NFL jersey -- only for the player whose name is on that jersey to step in and help foot the bill.