As It Happens: Wednesday Edition

Part One

Turkey airport attack
Dozens of people are killed in an attack on Istanbul's main airport -- and amid the mourning, there are serious questions about the best way forward for Turkey in the fight against ISIS.

Goodwill follow-up
After the abrupt closure of all stores in the Toronto area, a different branch of Goodwill says it's planning to re-fill the void -- but for laid-off workers, the comeback doesn't necessarily mean their jobs will come back. 

California curb
Because it sat right on a fault, a particular curb in San Francisco was a draw for scientists and science writers, including our guest -- who's horrified to find it's been torn apart by a road crew.   

Part Two

Australian ranked ballot
As Canadians consider a move to what's called "ranked ballot voting", we talk to a man who wouldn't have a job without it: the Australian Senator for the small but powerful Motoring Enthusiast Party.

Kamloops turban rescue
When a Sikh father and son see a woman about to drown in a river, they're forced to improvise an ingenious rescue: the father unwrapped his turban, and used it to pull her to safety.