The Current

What comes next if Mark Carney wins a majority?

The Liberals may be on the verge of a majority. Our National Affairs Panel — CBC's Rosemary Barton, Ryan Tumilty of the Toronto Star, and Stephanie Levitz of the Globe and Mail — take a close look at the latest floor-crossing from the Conservatives, the potential takeaways from tonight's byelections and what all this says about the fate of Mark Carney's political honeymoon.

Is Canada ready to become a true World Cup nation?

Just two months to go until the World Cup begins. Can the Canadian men's team finally breakthrough on home turf? Will Canadian fans show the kind of love for the game seen around the world? Canadian Soccer Hall of Famer Amy Walsh is hopeful. Are you?

Deadly attacks in Lebanon continue despite ceasefire

We speak with The Guardian's Will Christou from Beirut on the latest in Lebanon. Hundreds have been killed by Israeli strikes and a disagreement about Lebanon’s inclusion in the US-Iran ceasefire could put the whole agreement in jeopardy.

Swiping fatigue means more dating IRL

Singletons are turning away from dating apps. A 2025 Forbes Health survey said 78% of users were feeling emotionally mentally or physically exhausted by dating apps at least some of the time. So instead, some are going old school — and actually meeting people in person. The Current’s Juliana Konrad explores this in her documentary: Swipe or no swiping.

What it’s like to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere

Tonight, the Artemis II crew comes back to Earth at a maximum speed of 38,405 kilometres per hour. Only a very few people know what that feels like — and Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques is one of them. We talk to him about his experience of going to the International Space Station and how he feels today as his astronaut friends make their way back home.