All in a Day

Three writers who know what it's like to have the word "Giller" or "GG" next to their names: David Bergen, Katharena Vermette and Zoe Whittall are all at Writersfest tonight and also, in our studios.

Canada's international trade minister is heading home, after the collapse of talks to save the Canada EU trade deal. Our political panel on that, and other news from Parliament Hill.

Robert Fontaine on the twists and turns in the film "The Accountant".

23-year old Kaia Kater returns to Wakefield. She's the banjo player Rolling Stone called one to watch in 2016. Alan's conversation later in the show.

Wayne Gretzky on rivalries and egos of the NHL, WHA, Olympics and more -- all from his book "99: STORIES OF THE GAME."

Charlotte Gray has a new book called THE PROMISE OF CANADA: 150 YEARS: PEOPLE AND IDEAS THAT HAVE SHAPED OUR COUNTRY. She joins Alan, ahead of her Writersfest event.

Many on Parliament Hill are mourning the death of Jim Prentice - former Alberta premier, and before that, a Conservative MP under Stephen Harper. Our political panel talks about his political legacy.

A largely forgotten battle from World War One gets its due with the launch of the book Capturing Hill 70. We remember the 1917 battle through the eyes of an historian whose own grandfather stood atop the French hill.

Ontario's human rights commissioner is the latest to speak out against team names that perpetuate stereotypes of indigenous people.

We've all heard the nagging line that spending too much time on our phones isn't good. But it's especially true for Samsung galaxy note 7 users.

Conversations on Carbon pricing have filled the air on Parliament all week -- what the political fallout might be with other parties and the provinces.

The province is looking for feedback from the public. We head to Little Italy and Overbrook to get some ideas from people who've appeared before the OMB.

Billy Bragg isn't just waiting for a train..He's singing about a train, recording on a train and travelling by train... with Joe Henry on their new album Shine a Light.

For his latest project, Scottie Irving is making music to accompany star-crossed lovers. We discuss his fate as the soundscape artist sharing the stage with Romeo and Juliet at the Gladstone Theatre.

From Manitoulin Island to the walls of the National Gallery, Daphne Odjig helped pave the way for Indigenous artists in Canada. We reflect on her life and legacy.