Show Segments

8:30 – Toronto serial killer Bruce McArthur, 67, will get life sentences for the killings of eight men after he pleaded guilty, but a judge will still have to decide whether the sentences will be served consecutively or concurrently, and whether McArthur is eligible for parole after 25 years or 50. After hearing arguments from both sides Monday and Tuesday, Justice John McMahon will issue his decision in the matter Friday. Global News Toronto Journalist Nick Westoll was at the sentencing hearing, and he joins John now to discuss the case.

LIVE: Nick Westoll, journalist with Global News Toronto.

9:00 – The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session

10:00 – Canada uses the metric system for measuring distance, temperature, and weight, but do Canadians really use it? Ask a Canadian how tall they are and how much they weigh and you’re likely to get an answer in feet, inches and pounds. When we use our ovens, we almost always use Fahrenheit. That’s got us wondering – do you prefer metric or default to the Imperial system? Can we ever get away from the Imperial measurements when we’re so close to the USA? Should Canada make an effort to truly embrace metric, or should we just start teaching both systems in school? Call in and let us know!

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12:00 – Alberta roughneck Bernard Hancock has turned into a vocal oil and gas advocate, and he’s set to speak at a pro-oil rally in Lloydminster tonight. Hancock says he loves to work hard, but the production cuts in Alberta have led to a major work shortage and a lot of uncertainty. He joins John now to talk about the big rally, the issues oil and gas workers currently face, and what he’d like to see improve.

LIVE: Bernard Hancock, roughneck, oil and gas advocate, and public speaker.