The Current

Millions of people took to the streets in America for the No Kings protests on Saturday. It’s said to be the largest peacetime demonstration in US history. People are protesting against President Donald Trump’s policies, and say events like these help mobilize the opposition against his administration. So, the protests were huge but did they have what it takes to affect change? Lisa Mueller, the author of The New Science of Social Change: A Modern Handbook for Activists, talks about what makes the most impactful protests.

Tom Cillo had never played football before this fall. But the retiree pushed himself to the limit to make the Lycoming College team. Oh, and he's also back to school for the first time in four decades.

Bringing back a landline, buying a flip phone, setting strict screen time limits. With growing research showing the harm associated with smartphone and social media use, parents are rethinking how they let their kids use devices. But is an all or nothing approach the answer?

A different kind of soccer is here — a one, where running is not allowed. It's called Walking Soccer, and it's a relatively new sport on the block, designed to be played without all the impact on your body. It first came to Canada about a decade ago, and has taken off. This week four Canadian teams are in Spain for an international competition; the World Nations Cup. We talk to Kerrin Hands, a player and the coach of the Men's over 50 team, and his teammate Faisal Ahmed about what this team means to them — and why it’s important to stay active as you get older.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is rolling out sweeping new crime measures — tougher bail laws, longer sentences, and 1,000 new RCMP officers. British Columbia’s Attorney General Niki Sharma reacts to what she calls a long-awaited step toward safer streets. While Kent Roach, professor of law at The University of Toronto questions whether the forthcoming legislation will actually improve public safety.