Your World Tonight PM Harper honoured, Ontario bomb-making allegations, Milan’s Olympic ‘Meh’, and more
Feb 3, 2026
Olivia Stefanovic, CBC reporter who covered Stephen Harper’s portrait unveiling and legacy. Jennifer Yoon, CBC journalist who reported on the London, Ontario investigation linked to Western University. Briar Stewart, CBC correspondent in Milan who explored local ambivalence about the Milano-Cortina Games. They discuss Harper’s public tribute, alarming arrests over alleged bomb-making supplies, and why many Milan residents are unimpressed by the Olympics.
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Harper's Enduring Political Legacy
- Stephen Harper's portrait unveiling highlighted his crisis leadership and cross-party respect.
- David Colletto says Harper retains trust from roughly half the country, cementing his legacy in Parliament.
University Students Arrested Over Explosives
- Jennifer Yoon reports four Western University students were arrested after a trespass arrest led police to explosives and firearms.
- One suspect, Jerry Tong, ran a fountain-pen business and friends described him as professional yet socially awkward.
Easier Access To Homemade Weapons Raises Risks
- Experts note making illegal guns and finding plans online has become easier, raising risks when technical know-how meets access to tools.
- RCMP and specialized units are involved, but motive for the London arrests remains unclear.