The Current

Canadians desperate for information about friends and family in Iran

It's been one month since Iran was rocked by what’s being called the country's deadliest crackdown in modern history. On January 8th and 9th, security forces brutally attacked protesters who had taken to the streets calling for regime change. It’s still unclear how many people were killed. A shut down of communications has made it tough for people living outside of the country to get information on exactly what happened. CBC's Liz Hoath brings us this story about Canadians who are slowly learning what’s happened to friends and family back in Iran.

What we know about the deadly shootings in Tumbler Ridge, BC

An 'unimaginable tragedy' in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. Yesterday afternoon, a shooter entered the local secondary school and opened fire. At least 10 people in the tight-knit rural community are dead, including the suspected shooter. It's the second deadliest school shooting in Canadian history. We check in with the community to hear what happened, and how they are leaning on each other in the wake of this tragedy. We also speak with Dr. Shimi Kang, a child psychiatrist about how to talk to your kids about school violence.

Throwing shade on those super bright headlights

Recently Vancouver city council passed a unanimous motion calling on Transport Canada to do something about LED headlight glare. Saskatoon optometrist Rachael Berger welcomes the motion because she's seeing more and younger patients who are finding it difficult to drive at night. Vehicle lighting expert Daniel Stern says Canada needs to change its current regulations because they had halogen bulbs in mind, not modern LED lights.

Rafah crossing is open but few people are getting through

The Gaza-Egypt border crossing partially opened last week, after the return of the body of the last Israeli hostage. However very few people have been able to leave Gaza for medical care or return to reunite with their families. A pediatrician describes the young patients he saw dying or suffering in Gaza, unable to get outside help. A 29-year-old woman says she fears her dream to study abroad is in jeopardy.

How popular is Alberta’s separatism movement?

President of the Angus Reid Institute, Shachi Kurl breaks down new polling data that shows the number of Albertans committed to leaving Canada remains low, despite a number of events held by separatist around the province. Plus veteran strategists talk about how the separatist movement could play out politically across Alberta and the rest of the country.