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Snowbirds' wings clipped; NL-QC energy deal rejected; Ebola fears
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- May 20, 2026
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- 1594
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Summary
The Snowbirds will soon be temporarily out of commission for the first time in more than 50 years. Heather Yourex-West explains why the iconic aerial performers won't be taking off again until the early 2030s. Heidi Petracek explains why a proposal to rework a much despised hydroelectricity deal between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador is being rejected. Jillian Piper explains how soaring energy prices are affecting Canadians, and what economists are projecting. Vincent McAviney explains why health officials fear the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is being vastly underestimated. Jackson Proskow reports on the new details about the two teenagers who went on a shooting rampage at a San Diego mosque, and how the victims saved the lives of many children. Touria Izri reports on the Canadian who's wanted by the RCMP and fighting to return to Canada. Plus, Vasilios Bellos has the heartwarming story about a family finally reuniting in Winnipeg after the child welfare system ripped them apart decades ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices