Feb. 3, 2023 | The federal government scraps controversial amendments from its firearms bill. Surveillance in a Chinese spy balloon floating over the U.S. has been neutralized, Pentagon officials say. Plus, why the future is bright for hockey star Connor Bedard.

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00:00 The National, Feb 3, 2023
00:51 Liberals drop proposed gun legislation amendments
03:59 Medicago closure raises concerns about Cdn. vaccine production
06:03 Robert G. Miller steps down as CEO of Future Electronics
06:57 U.S. tracking suspected Chinese surveillance balloon
09:22 Polar vortex hits multiple provinces
11:34 Toronto police identify suspect in deadly random attack
12:06 Synthetic materials causing house fires to burn faster
14:51 Converting office space into rental housing
17:39 LGBTQ advocates call for more inclusive senior housing
20:37 P.E.I. preps for Canada Winter Games
22:51 11-year-old joins U20 hockey team at Arctic Winter Games
26:22 Tips for tackling debt while enjoying life
34:52 EU leaders deny fast-tracking Ukraine's membership
35:33 Wagner Group defector speaks out
40:29 Connor Bedard returns to Regina team
43:02 The Moment | Sask. boy lends hockey socks to Connor Bedard

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