As It Happens

As It Happens: Wednesday Edition

Aug. 7, 2019

Episode Transcript

Part One

BC fugitives: RCMP
The RCMP announce the discovery of two bodies in the wilderness of northern Manitoba — believed to be the fugitive murder suspects they've searched for since late July. 

BC fugitives: Gillam resident
The town of Gillam, Manitoba has been the focus of that police search — and one resident can't stress enough how deeply and frighteningly stressful it was. 

'60s Scoop Brothers
As young boys, Nick Helliwell and his brother were separated during the Sixties Scoop — but now that they've reunited after 50 years, he says he's feeling "a lot more complete". 

Part Two

BC fugitives: Gillam mayor
The discovery of two bodies believed to be two fugitive murder suspects means the end of a long, stressful time in Gillam — and the town's mayor says he'll welcome a return to normal. 

Kashmir: latest
The Indian government abruptly strips the state of Jammu and Kashmir of its autonomy — and we'll reach a journalist who's reporting there, despite the communications blackout.

Moon 'water bears' 
A scientist explains how and, more importantly, why he sent miniscule tardigrades — also known as moss piglets or water bears — hurtling onto the lunar surface.