A wrap-up of world and national events from a team of national reporters and foreign correspondents, hosted by Bernie Macnamee and Alison Smith.
How Canadians can afford housing and groceries were top of the agenda as the House of Commons began its fall sitting. Opposition leader Pierre Poilivere was back in his chair after losing his seat in Ottawa, then winning a byelection in Alberta. He and Prime Minister Mark Carney faced off for the first time in Question Period. We'll have the details of how that went, and the plans and promises on the economy.And: Authorities in Utah get ready to lay charges for the murder of Charlie Kirk, but in the meantime release details about the investigation, including DNA evidence they say they found at the scene.Also: British opinion polls suggest people have a new concern eclipsing affordability — immigration. Many are expressing their anger at the illegal arrival of migrants across the English Channel — more than 30,000 so far this year.Plus: Pilot project to cut water use in Quebec, a man accused in the death of an Indian family in 2022 is now in custody, identifying the dead in Ukraine, and more.
One of Mark Carney's election promises was to building affordable housing in Canada - and lots of it. Today, the Prime Minister outlined how this government will tackle this gargantuan task - announcing the creation of a new agency that will guide the process.Also: Parliament returns from its summer break on Monday - with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre back in the house after a byelection win. And the opposition is pledging to hold the government to account. We take a look ahead at what to expect.And: It is the second school year since a cap was placed on study permits for international students. With another fall semester underway, students at Canadian colleges and universities are noticing changes to campus life.Plus: A vigil for a toddler killed in a crash at an Ontario daycare, The teacher bringing music to young people in Gaza, The seaweed industry in B.C., and more.
The U.S. President has issued his latest ultimatum on the Russia-Ukraine war. But the demand is directed at NATO. Donald Trump says the U.S. will slap major sanctions on Russia only when NATO members agree to stop buying Russian oil. It's one of several conditions the President is demanding that could cause a snag for alliance members, including Canada.Also: Parliament resumes next week in Ottawa, and the federal NDP are returning to fewer seats and shakier prospects. The tiny group of 7 MPs face a piling campaign debt -- and no permanent leader at its helm. We'll take you inside the party retreat in Parksville, British Columbia, where they are looking to regroup and strategize.And: It was the groundbreaking all-female festival of the 90s. Now, a new documentary screening at TIFF goes behind the scenes of Lilith Fair. We'll take you to the red carpet to hear from festival founder Sarah McLachlan.Plus: building a liquified natural gas plant on the East Coast, Nepal swears in new interim Prime Minister, the volunteers feeding firefighters in Nova Scotia, and more.
A 22-year-old Utah man is arrested in the killing of prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk earlier this week on a university campus. Authorities say Tyler Robinson's family and friends convinced him to turn himself in.And: CBC News has learned the federal government plans to crack down on people willfully intimidating and obstructing others who are entering places of worship, cultural community centres, and schools.Also: More than a thousand electric school buses are pulled off the road in Quebec. The fear — they might burst into flames.Plus: Pierre Poilievre on Charlie Kirk, COVID-19 rates up, Canada's oldest HIV service agency closes after 42 years, and more.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says it's time to build big, and build quickly. Today he revealed a list of five “nation building” projects, including LNG production, and small nuclear reactors. We'll look at two of those projects in a bit more detail — mines in Saskatchewan and B.C. More on the plans, the people and the pushback.And: The hunt is on for the person who shot Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk in Utah. Kirk was killed yesterday at an event on a college campus.Also: A Calgary company is banking on a big venture to digitize the dollar. It plans to launch a Canadian stablecoin next year.Plus: Canadian views on immigration, political violence in the U.S., and more.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk — founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA — died in hospital after being shot at a speaking event at a Utah college. The 31-year-old was a key ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, and influential in driving youth support for Trump during last year's election.And: Canada pledges support for Poland after multiple Russian drones violated Polish airspace overnight. Russia says it did not intentionally target Poland. But Poland has activated Article 4 of NATO's treaty, under which alliance members can demand consultations with their allies.Also: The official draw for tickets to next year's FIFA world cup is open. It's the first time the tournament will be played in Canada, and about a million tickets are available in this phase of sales.Plus: Liberal caucus plans fall session of parliament, international condemnation of Israeli Qatar strike, pointing the finger at major carbon emitters, convicted sex offender charged with attacking a toddler, and more.
Israel strikes the headquarters of Hamas political leaders in Qatar. Hamas says five of its members are dead. Israel calls it retaliation for a gun attack yesterday in Jerusalem. Qatar calls today's strike a cowardly criminal assault. The escalation is drawing condemnation from other countries in the Middle East, and around the world.And: Barrie, Ontario becomes the latest city to declare a state of emergency to address homeless encampments. The mayor says there aren't enough services for the people, and there has been an uptick in crime.Also: U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff regime is creating havoc for businesses trying to keep up with the changes.Plus: A Canadian “men's nationalist" group prompts concern about the rise of extremist organizations, Nepal's prime minister steps down, CAF ship in the Arctic to practice protecting Canada's sovereignty, and more.
Prime Minister Mark Carney rolls out his strategy to brace the Canadian economy for a long-term tariff war. He and his ministers announce the details of millions in spending to help businesses — and employees — survive.And: Alberta's government reveals the latest plan on sexually explicit books in school libraries.Also: Canadian doctors say sports betting ads promote dangerous behaviour, and could have an effect on youth. Addiction experts says problem gambling is linked to an increased risk of suicide.Plus: Deadly attack in Jerusalem, protests in Nepal, U.S. Supreme Court lifts order that barred immigration agents from stopping people solely based on race/language/job/location, and more.
People in Ukraine are on edge after Russia launched its largest air assault of the war so far. Kyiv's main government building was struck for the first time - and multiple people were killed. You'll hear about the scale of the bombardment, and reaction from Ukraine's western allies.Also: People are returning to Whati, Northwest Territories - after an evacuation order was lifted this weekend. But more than eighty wildfires continue to burn out of control across the Northwest Territories - leaving other communities are still under threat.And: High in the Arctic, the Canadian military and the Canadian rangers are taking part in Operation Nanook. The annual exercise aims to train the armed forces for any number of threats and challenges - including climate change. CBC News is on board a coast guard vessel taking part.Plus: Chicago protests potential National Guard deployment to the city, Israel destroys more high rise buildings in Gaza, Refugees return to Sudan's capitol, and more.
Canadians are remembering hockey legend Ken Dryden, who died yesterday at the age of 78. During his career, Dryden was a Hall of Famer - with six Stanley Cups under his goalie pads - and was a key part of the Montreal Canadiens in the 1970s. He was also a lawyer, author, politician AND NHL executive. We'll take a look back on his long and storied career.Also: The Toronto International Film Festival kicked off this week for its 50th anniversary. Festival goers are being treated to a slate of films from all over the world - as well as some standouts shot right here in Canada. You'll hear about the state of the festival, and some of the most anticipated releases.And: He was the teenager known as God's Influencer. Now, he's about to be canonized by the Pope. We'll take you to Rome to hear about the miracles - and the websites - that led to the first Millenial Saint.Plus: A new Inuktitut translation app powered by AI, South Korean workers arrested in an immigration raid, and more.
Canada's unemployment rate is at its highest in nearly a decade, excluding the first years of the pandemic. The economy lost 66,000 jobs last month. Particularly hard hit – industries most exposed to tariffs.And: Prime Minister Mark Carney announces billions in funding he says will transform that faltering economy. He calls it the most comprehensive suite of trade measures in Canadian history. We have all the numbers you need to know. At the same time, the federal government is delaying the requirement for car makers to sell a certain amount of EVs every year. Also: A Quebec couple is among the dead in Lisbon's funicular crash. The trip was meant to be a celebration. Plus: Canadian triumphs at the U.S. Open doubles final, Israel destroys building in Gaza City, and more.
Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba is mourning the death of an 18-year-old, who was killed in a mass stabbing by her brother this morning. Another seven people from the community were injured. We'll have the latest details.Vaccines were front and centre as a U.S. senate committee grilled Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Senators asked about his decisions to replace all expert members of a vaccine advisory panel, and to fire the head of the CDC just a few months into her tenure.The global demand for water bombers to fight fires is soaring. Production of a Canadian-made superscooper is ramping up after a hiatus lasting nearly a decade. But each plane takes time to build, and the first 22 are already spoken for. Which means… Canada won't be getting one for quite a while.Plus: Canadians missing after Lisbon funicular crash, TIFF opening, the fashion world remembers Giorgio Armani, and more.
Prime Minister Mark Carney warns American tariffs on Canada won't likely be lifted any time soon. His cabinet met to talk about walking the tightrope of boosting defense spending and protecting the economy from tariffs, all while “spending less”.And: Carbon capture is a key part of industry's plans to mitigate climate change. But it turns out the world's storage capacity is a lot smaller than we thought it was.Also: It's called eastern equine encephalitis, but people are most likely to get it from a mosquito — not a horse. We'll have more on the first human case in Canada this year, and what the risks are.Plus: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wants the temporary foreign worker program scrapped, vulnerable N.W.T. evacuees, reaction to U.S. attack on a boat in the Caribbean, the tragedy of hunger in Gaza, and more.
The first day of school is a lunch bag letdown for students at Dalhousie University in Halifax. A lockout means most classes have been cancelled, and it's not clear when they will start up again.And: The military has a spare parts problem. A CBC exclusive on Canada's battle readiness.Also: The legacy of Graham Greene. The Oscar-nominated Canadian actor died yesterday. He lit up stages and screens for decades, leaving a powerful legacy for Indigenous talent.Plus: Landslide in Sudan, Trump says he will send the national guard to Chicago, Chinese students launch a class action lawsuit over delayed study permits, rebuilding the Kibbutz Nir Oz near the Gaza border after October 7th, and more.
Evacuees are arriving in Hay River, N.W.T. from multiple communities. Residents of Fort Providence are watching and waiting as a fast-moving wildfire bears down on their homes. The smoke is spreading to other parts of Canada.And: In Newfoundland and Labrador, kids and families are trying to navigate the first days of school under the shadow of one of the province's worst wildfire seasons — with classrooms destroyed and smoke in the air.Also: Drought in Canada could be leaving Monarch butterflies hungry. New research shows they can't get the nectar they need to fuel their migrations.Plus: China hosts a summit with an eye to reorient the global trade map, earthquake recovery in Afghanistan, the possibilities of “open skies” in Canada, and more.
Hundreds of people in the Northwest Territories are out of their homes due to rapidly spreading wildfires, with Fort Providence becoming the latest community under evacuation order. More are getting ready to go, at a moment's notice. Dry conditions and high winds creating ideal conditions for wildfires - and officials calling the fire situation "critical".Also: Alberta's premier is halfway through a series of town halls that may have a Canada-wide impact. Danielle Smith and a group of panelists are hearing directly from residents on potential referendum questions about Alberta sovereignty. But that idea means many different things to different people. And: Las Vegas was doing big business in the post-COVID era. But now, Sin City is in a slump - with the number of tourists down sharply, including a large number of Canadians. Casino operators and their employees say they're struggling, since they depend on Canadian cash.Plus: Promoting Indigenous culture in classrooms, Flag football, and more.
Wildfires have ravaged much of Canada during this summer. First, it was the Prairies, then Atlantic Canada - now, wildfires are leading to evacuation orders in the North. The small community of Whati, Northwest Territories is nearly empty - as an encroaching fire threatens the community.Also: A federal appeals court decision on Friday ruled many of President Donald Trump's tariffs are illegal. The tariffs have been left in place for now. But the Trump administration says it plans to file its own appeal of the ruling - all the way to the Supreme Court.And: After more than five decades and a journey of more than 13-thousand kilometres, a Sixties Scoop survivor makes it back to Manitoba to finally meet his biological mother - after spending his life in New Zealand.Plus: First Nations teenagers travelling for high school, Cottage owners battle increasing fees on short-term rentals, and more.
From classics to contemporary works, more than 200 books are being removed from libraries and classrooms by the Edmonton Public School Board. It follows a provincial directive targeting literature with sexual content.And: A stabbing at an Ottawa grocery store is being investigated as a hate-motivated crime that targeted a Jewish woman. Politicians have been condemning the attack that has left the Jewish community shaken. Also: Parents and government officials are grappling with the impact of social media on young minds. Opposition politicians in Nova Scotia plan to introduce legislation that will ban access for kids under the age of 16. Will it work?Plus: Canadian rocket launch, settler violence in the occupied West Bank, Ukraine talks and more.
A new national report on sports highlights ‘widespread abuse,' and a ‘culture of silence' is occurring at all levels. The Future of Sport Commission in Canada says the federal government needs to do better to protect our athletes from maltreatment, and made 71 recommendations, including the creation of an independent watchdog for sport.And: Members of a U.S. family are suing the makers of artificial intelligence app ChatGPT, alleging the chatbot — a computer program built to simulate conversations with human users — encouraged their teenaged son to take his own life.Also: Canadian small business owners are fretting over the end of the de minimis exemption. As of Friday, parcels shipped to the U.S. containing goods under $800 will no longer have duty-free status, and be subject to tariffs. President Donald Trump scrapped the exemption as part of his ongoing trade war.Plus: Wildfires send Canada's pollution levels soaring, hunt for motive in Minneapolis church school shooting, Russia bombards Kyiv in major attack, and more.
More Canadians are getting caught up in U.S. President Donald Trump's border security crackdown. New data shows American agents are searching more mobile phones than ever before, even though trips south of the 49th parallel continue to plummet.And: Denmark has summoned the head of the U.S. Embassy over claims three Americans linked to Trump are running an influence campaign in Greenland. The trio is suspected of promoting the territory's split from Denmark to the U.S.Also: The rising popularity of caffeine pouches. Teens like them for their energy rush, but medical experts warn the products may pack a bigger punch than users bargained for.Plus: Deadly Catholic school shooting in Minnesota, the struggle to control a legionnaires' outbreak in Ontario, A Cree community's push to become a new First Nation, and more.
The Prime Minister hints at upcoming plans for the country's port infrastructure. On a stop in Germany during his European trip, Mark Carney says an announcement on new investments is coming within weeks, pointing to upgrades to ports in Montreal and Churchill, Manitoba that will help ship energy and minerals to European customers.And: Thousands of people march though the streets across Israel, as families of hostages held by Hamas stage a day of action to demand their return, and an immediate ceasefire deal. Some blocked roads and burned tires, as Palestinians in Gaza mourned the killing of five journalists.Also: Giving the ‘ick': U.S. officials confirm a rare human case of screwworm — a parasitic infestation of fly larvae that's known to nest in the wounds of warm-blooded animals and slowly eat them alive.Plus: Trump ratchets up his fight against the U.S. Federal Reserve, a different approach to battling Canada's wildfires, Alberta farmers ‘soak' up the summer, and more.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the high-ranking Trump administration official and television personality, is urging the Canadian government to step in, and save a B.C. herd of ostriches from being culled. The farm's owner lost a legal bid last week to stop the destruction of the birds, following an outbreak of avian influenza. Dr. Oz says the ostriches may hold clues to help control the virus.And: The prime minister continues his trip through eastern and central Europe, deepening international ties. In Poland, Mark Carney announced a new security partnership, and visited Canadian troops stationed there. The visit comes a day after Carney made a surprise stop in Kyiv, and said he was open to sending our soldiers into Ukraine, if the fighting with Russia ended.Also: A Canadian health taskforce delivers new recommendations on how to quit smoking. Spoiler alert — vaping is not recommended.Plus: Threatening wildfires in Nova Scotia lead to new evacuations, deadly strikes on a Gaza hospital, Trump's ongoing crime crackdown, and more.
In a surprise visit to Kyiv, Prime Minister Mark Carney re-affirmed Canada's commitment to help re-arm Ukraine. It was Carney's first visit to the war torn country since becoming Prime Minister. We'll also look ahead to his meetings with allies in Poland, Germany and Latvia in the coming days.Also: Donald Trump is threatening to expand what he calls a crackdown on crime. The U.S. President suggested he could deploy the National Guard to more Democratic-led cities, like Chicago and Baltimore. But local leaders are pushing back, and accusing him of stoking fear.And: This week, Canadian aerospace company NordSpace hopes to be the first to launch a Canadian made rocket into space from Canadian soil. The company is hoping the launch will open the doors to a lucrative industry for this country, and help Canadian engineering talent stay home.Plus: Crackdown on Smithsonian museums, Canada Games comes to an end, and more.
The blue and yellow Ukrainian flag is flying across the country today. Today is flag day, which marks the eve of Ukraine's independence from the Soviet Union. Now, 21 years after the first official flag day, Ukrainians are again fighting for sovereignty from Moscow. And weary Ukrainians are desperate for the war with Russia to end - but are struggling to imagine how a peace deal can be secured. Also: There's more reaction to Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to drop retaliatory tariffs against most U.S. goods. Losing some levies is being welcomed by some businesses. But others worry it's a sign of a losing battle.And: British superstar band Oasis will be playing two sold out shows in Toronto this weekend for their reunion tour - their first time performing in Canada 17 years. You'll hear how fans are preparing and what they are hoping to see for the long anticipated concerts.Plus: Monsoon season in India and Pakistan, EV planes, the challenges of moving to Canada, and more.
Canada is taking the tariffs off goods from the United States that are covered by the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. The prime minister says the move will push forward trade talks with the U.S.; the opposition leader calls it capitulation.And: The world's leading authority on food insecurity says there is famine in Gaza City. The UN backed IPC estimates a half a million Palestinians face starvation, destitution and death. Israel says — the numbers are wrong and there is no famine.Also: “All of our agents are busy helping other callers.” It's a phrase people trying to get help from the Canada Revenue Agency are hearing more and more.Plus: There are ten million salmon in the Fraser River this year — three times initial estimates, the FBI raids the home and office of former Trump adviser John Bolton, and more.
New details emerge on an alleged terror plot near Quebec City. One of those charged spoke openly about another Waco massacre. Four men — including two serving soldiers — are accused of hoarding a massive cache of weapons to supply an anti-government militia and a plot that included violence against government authorities.Also: Opioid deaths in Canada were down last year. The reasons are varied, including cleaner drugs, and how people are taking them. But also — many people had already died, due to fentanyl poisoning.And: A human case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever has been reported in Canada.The tick-borne disease, which can be deadly if not treated early, is more common in the U.S. Climate change is changing tick migration patterns.Plus: Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe heading to China to talk canola, Israel intensifies mission in Gaza City, and more.
Air Canada says people need to “pack their patience” as they try to rearrange their flights. Tens of thousands of passengers are calling — trying to get information now that the airline is resuming operations.And: The U.S. places sanctions on a Canadian judge at the International Criminal Court. We'll have more on who, and why.Also: Fruit growers in B.C. have had a hard few years, due to climate change — extra heat, too many fires. But this year, some orchards have gone from barren… to bursting.Plus: Israel approves a plan to build thousands of homes for settlers in the occupied West Bank, Trump moves to change museum content, fire insurance in the east, and more.
Air Canada says operations will resume, now that it has reached a tentative deal with the union representing its flight attendants. Thousands of flights were disrupted when the strike started on Saturday. We have details on how quickly things will get back to normal.And: If you're wondering why prices are up at the grocery store, the culprit may not be what you suspect. Don't think trade, think climate.Also: Pierre Poilievre has decisively won the byelection in Battle River-Crowfoot. He has a seat in the House of Commons. He still has to face a leadership review in January, but until then he can resume his role as leader of the opposition.Plus: The Canadian Army is dealing with another incident of alleged hateful conduct. Five Quebec-based soldiers have been suspended after a video surfaced of people making Nazi salutes at a party; assessing the damage of East Coast wildfires, Ukraine negotiations, and more.
Air Canada flights are still grounded, as flight attendants defy a back-to-work order and continue their strike over wages and unpaid duties. The disruption, which the government has called illegal, has disrupted hundreds of thousands of passengers since it started Saturday.Plus: Ukraine's president returns to the White House for a summit over the Russian war, with reinforcements. Volodymyr Zelenskyy and EU leaders sat down with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss ways to end the fighting, and signalled this meeting could lead to trilateral talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin.And: Raging wildfires in Eastern Canada affecting community after community.Also: Breaking down a recent study that suggests children who exclusively breast-fed as infants are less likely to experience early puberty, Gaza ceasefire talks, Pierre Poilievre eyes return to Parliament in Alberta byelection vote, and more.
Thousands of unionized Air Canada flight attendants were supposed to be back work. But they are still on the picket lines in defiance of the federal government's return to work orders - and the airline remains grounded. That's leaving many to wonder - what comes next?Also: Voters in the Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot will decide if Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre gets a seat back in the House of Commons on Monday. You'll hear why this byelection is unlike any before.And: There's a shift happening in the war for your eyeballs. Streaming platforms like Netflix are starting to realize that the big stars aren't in Hollywood - they're on YouTube. And they're bringing in big-name content creators to grow their subscribers.Plus: Saskatchewan's bid to keep its coal plants, Sudan's humanitarian crisis, and more.
Air Canada flight attendants made good on their promise to walk off the job. But they weren't on the picket lines for long. After only a matter of hours, the federal government stepped in - ordering both sides to arbitration and allowing the airline to resume operations.Also: Ukraine's President Volodomyr Zelenskyy will travel to Washington on Monday to meet with Donald Trump. Zelenskyy was left out of yesterday's meeting in Alaska between the U.S. President and Russia's Vladimir Putin. And that summit is being met with concern by key European leaders trying to ensure the U.S. doesn't give in to Russia's demands. And: A Canadian citizen says he was wrongfully detained in the U-A-E for ten months. While imprisoned, he says he was denied access to life-saving medications. He also claims Canada's embassy did little to help.Plus: Honour killings in Pakistan, B.C. seeks appeal of an Indigenous rights ruling, The search for FIFA World Cup volunteers, and more.
Trump and Putin meet in Alaska. The opening scene included warm handshakes, and a shared ride in a presidential car. Despite the casual atmosphere the stakes are high, as they talk about the future of the war in Ukraine.And: The union representing Air Canada's flight attendants has rejected the company's request for binding arbitration. The union says it wants to keep negotiating. Without a deal, hundreds of flights have been cancelled, with a strike set to start early Saturday.Also: The federal government is encouraging the trend of vacationing inside Canada this year by offering free admission to national parks, and discounts on train travel and museum visits. The pass has been successful — maybe too much so, as the parks struggle to handle the crowds.Plus: Global talks to end plastic pollution collapse without a deal, a groundbreaking rocket launch from Cree territory in northern Quebec, and more.
Air Canada and its flight attendants are pointing fingers — blaming each other for the growing impasse. Meanwhile, passengers are left stuck... or scrambling to make other travel arrangements.And: New Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola seed take effect. Ottawa is facing pressure to respond, while the industry braces to lose one of its biggest customers.Also: The latest tropical storm is taking shape in the Atlantic. And as scientists are assessing its strength, they're also measuring the effects of a slew of cuts to the U.S. agency that tracks and predicts these kinds of storms.Plus: German soccer superstar Thomas Müller has arrived to join the MLS Vancouver Whitecaps, Donald Trump is shifting his tone and sounding more confident the night before a meeting with Putin in Alaska, and more.
Canadian travellers face chaos as the country's largest carrier makes moves to suspend operations. A strike and lockout notice have the airline cancelling some flights for tomorrow and warning of much more to come.And: It sounds like a no-brainer — where you live influences how much you move. But a new study shows just how much and why it matters. Researchers tracked thousands of people who moved between cities and found their walking habits shifted with their surroundings. They say it's a powerful case for considering public health in urban design.Also: From How to Train Your Dragon, to Freakier Friday, Happy Gilmore and The Naked Gun — this summer Hollywood is all about rebooting and recycling.Plus: Zelenskyy and European leaders talk with Trump about his upcoming meeting with Russia, eastern Canada on high alert for wildfires, and more.
Parts of Newfoundland and Labrador are shrouded by thick smoke as four wildfires burn out of control. More than 13,000 people are on evacuation alert. The fires are also affecting venues for the Canada Games. While Canada has one of its worst fire seasons on record, some are asking: Why isn't there a national fire response plan?And: Is Canada moving quickly enough to build new homes?Also: A medical story you have to hear to believe. A surgery to restore sight to the blind using teeth. We'll tell you how it works and introduce you to one of the first people in Canada to benefit.Plus: China escalates canola dispute with Canada, extreme heat and wildfires in Europe, National Guard deployed in D.C., and more.
New Brunswick is looking for — and getting — some help to battle multiple wildfires. Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Maine are sending a total of 30 firefighters. Newfoundland and Labrador is also struggling with several out of control fires. High wind and high heat aren't helping.That heat is the story across the country — with higher than normal temperatures, and drought-like conditions. We have more on how people are coping.And: The U.S. President is deploying hundreds of National Guard troops in the nation's capital — to crack down on crime. But the stats show crime in Washington D.C. is at a 30-year low.Also: It ran aground off the coast of Newfoundland six months ago and now the race is on to clean up the MSC Baltic III before hurricane season causes more damage — and possibly an environmental disaster.Plus: How Canadians watch UFC could soon change, EU reacts to planned meeting between Trump and Putin, and more.
There is fear and uncertainty for many Newfoundlanders this weekend. Volatile weather is making it even more challenging to fight wildfires in that province. At the same time in Nova Scotia, critics say the government is overstepping by banning people from hiking and camping in the woods.Also: Israel's Prime Minister is defending his government's plan to take over the whole of Gaza. Benjamin Netanyahu insists it is the best way to defeat Hamas and end the war. But several other countries are warning the plan risks violating international humanitarian law.And: An expo showcasing Korean culture and content is drawing big crowds in Toronto — the first of its kind in North America. Organizers say the high turnout is a testament to how popular Korean culture has become. We'll take you inside for a firsthand look.Plus: An infestation killing trees in Newfoundland, The creative ways NATO allies are meeting military spending requirements, and more.
From a spark to a serious fire - in a matter of moments. Canadian officials say that is the risk of this year's volatile wildfire season. It's already the nation's second worst season on record. Resources for firefighters and evacuees are strained. And even in places that have skirted the threat of wildfires, the smoke and uncertainty are keeping communities on edge.Also: Canada's most prestigious national sports competition has officially kicked in off St. John's. The Canada Games have brought together the nation's up-and-coming athletes for nearly six decades. You'll hear about the athletes participating, and how organizers are dealing with the threat of wildfire smoke.And: They're tangy, crunchy, sometimes sweet, sometimes spicy - and they are disappearing from Canadian grocery store shelves. Bick's pickles once dominated the condiment aisle. But the popular brand has become another victim of the U.S.-Canada trade war. Plus: Nigeria's drug crisis, Collecting cans and bottles for extra cash, Using improv to manage climate anxiety, and more.
Israel's latest plan could force one million people to leave Gaza City. Israel's security council has approved a mission to take over the city. Germany, the UK and Canada have said it's the wrong approach, and some say it could endanger the hostages. The CBC's Susan Ormiston talks to us from Jerusalem about how the plan is meant to work, and how it's being received in Israel.And: Members of Canada's military are getting a pay boost — as much as 20 per cent. The move is an election promise, and part of Canada's commitment to increase defense spending to meet NATO commitments.Also: Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's. New research suggests hormones could hold the answer to why.Plus: The future looks bright for Victoria Mboko, Air Canada and its flight attendants close to a showdown, and more.
Canadian tennis phenomenon Victoria Mboko's meteoric rise to the Canadian Open final. Showing up in Montreal to take on — and take down — three former women's singles Grand Slam champions. She's just the 4th Canadian woman ever to reach the Canadian Open finals.Ottawa has approved military and humanitarian help for wildfire-ravaged Newfoundland and Labrador. The province is having an unprecedented wildfire season, that's led to a sweeping fire ban. But that hasn't stopped people… and now the premier says those who disobey will be fined at least $50,000.Israel plans to take military control of all of Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the military will push ahead, despite intensifying criticism at home and abroad over the devastating almost two-year-old war in the Palestinian enclave.Plus: The Canadian military is facing a resurgence in hateful and racist conduct within the ranks, talks of a U.S.-Russia summit on Ukraine, bus travel still tricky in rural Canada, and more.
Water restrictions, bans on hiking and driving…. communities across the country are implementing measures because of the dry weather, and the threat of wildfire.And: Fires can be deadly — and new research shows the dangers last long after the flames are out. The study shows evidence of lung damage, depression, even death… months, or even years later.Also: How U.S. cuts to mRNA research could affect how we fight future pandemics and other diseases.Plus: Where Canadians are choosing to travel, devastating flooding in India, ambitions of nuclear disarmament 80 years after Hiroshima bombing, and more.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is going to “write its own story”, and that means not letting the U.S. dictate the terms of the relationship. Today, Carney announced about $1billion in support for the hard-hit softwood lumber industry.And: Entirely preventable. That's the conclusion of a U.S. Coast Guard report on the implosion of the TItan submersible in 2023. It lays the blame squarely at the feet of the company that ran it, and its CEO — one of five people killed in the disaster.Also: Dozens of Texas lawmakers have left the state rather than vote on a measure to redraw election maps. Republicans say the redistricting could result in as many as five seats swinging their way in next year's mid-term elections.Plus: Meta is wrongly accusing people of sexual exploitation — and locking them out of their accounts, sea star murder mystery, and more.
More adults, especially young ones, are turning away from sunscreen, and the results are showing up in a rise of skin cancer cases. Some doctors say a public messaging reboot is needed, and it may be time to start giving sunscreen away for free.And: That person asking questions at your online job interview could well be an AI bot.As you might expect there are glitches, glitches, glitches…Also: A lot of weather forecasters say we'll all miss the high-res satellite pictures the U.S. military is no longer sharing publicly. Especially when the major storms come.Plus: A solar miracle in the salt deserts of India, angry protest songs re-emerge in reaction to Trump policies, and more.
Officials on Vancouver Island are hoping a change of weather will help them fight an out of control wildfire burning north of Nanaimo. Evacuation orders have been issued for hundreds of properties. The B.C. wildfire service says efforts are focused on protecting homes and keeping people safe.Also: Where's the beef? Its one of the busiest grilling weekends of the year...But price conscious cooks might want to serve chicken burgers this year, because the price of beef is surging faster than inflation.And: Canadian travelers are choosing Toronto over Tampa - and Calgary over California. Canada is having a strong summer tourist season, partly thanks to a rise in staycations. And the federal government is hoping some new measures will help bring more international tourists here too.Plus: Summer McIntosh wins more gold medals, A First Nation in Saskatchewan celebrates a multi-million dollar settlement with Ottawa, and more.
The bitter labour dispute between Canada Post and postal workers drags on. The union representing postal workers has rejected the Crown corporation's latest contract offer. You'll hear what some experts think the future could look like for Canada Post.Also: In Canada, the shift towards warmer temperatures due to climate change is creating new opportunities for horticulturalists. That means people could soon see bananas and palm trees sprouting in this country. And: Music from nearly 20 years ago is proving to be the perfect soundtrack to today's shaky economic times. 'Recession Pop' is making a comeback on streaming and social media. But the tradition of listening to upbeat music during economic downturns goes back nearly a century. Plus: Dealing with Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, the National Bank Open, and more.
The tariff increase — long threatened by the U.S. — kicked in today. The federal government says there is no reason to sign a deal, unless it is good for Canada. The talks will continue, but it's not clear how far apart the two sides are. We have more on Canada's reaction, the effect on businesses, and what President Donald Trump's drive for tariffs means to the U.S. economy.And: The U.S. special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, travelled to Gaza to see an aid distribution site.Also: Pool shortages mean long waiting lists for swimming lessons. Summer McIntosh's success in the pool is propelling the desire to learn to swim.Plus: How cities prepare for disastrous flooding, one of the Dionne quintuplets dies, and more.
The nightmare has returned: Residents living near Lytton, B.C. — an area that burned to the ground four years ago — are being told to evacuate again. The wildfire nearby is one of hundreds burning in the province.And: The deadline is supposed to be tomorrow, but there's no sign that Canada has reached a deal to avoid U.S. tariffs about to come into effect. Mexico announced it has got an agreement to delay tariffs for another 90 days.Also: We have more on Canada's plan to recognize Palestinian statehood. The CBC's Sasa Petricic looks at what the plan is meant to achieve, and whether it could work.Plus: The situation on the ground in Gaza, the danger of ticks, and more.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says it's time for Canada to recognize a Palestinian state, and will do so officially in September.And: The Trump administration has slapped a new tariff on copper. In the past few weeks, he has made deals with a few countries. The Bank of Canada says that has reduced the risk of a "severe and escalating" global trade war. But none of those deals include an agreement to remove existing sectoral tariffs — a fact that is worrying Canadian steel and aluminum producers.Also: Generation Z is struggling to find work. But that struggle is also driving many to become more financially savvy. New data suggests the group is better at investing and planning for the future than some older generations.Plus: Breathalyzer tests aren't easy for everyone, millions put on tsunami alert after an earthquake off Russia's coast, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's fight to get back into the House of Commons, and more.
Canada is baking under a heat dome. There are extreme temperatures across the country — including in the B.C. Interior, where temperatures are expected to reach 38 degrees. The country's largest city has spent more than half the summer under heat warnings.And: The West wants in — on the ferry price cuts announced by the prime minister yesterday. Some in B.C. are asking why the reductions only apply out East.Also: The U.S. government could be looking at your health data. Many Canadian records are stored electronically by companies based in the U.S., and subject to U.S. laws.Plus: The UK says it will recognize Palestinian statehood if Israel doesn't alleviate suffering in Gaza and reach a ceasefire, an update on the NYC shootings, and the auto industry is showing signs of strain amid the tariff uncertainty. Stellantis says it has already lost $2.7 billion in the first half of this year. GM says its profits are also down by billions.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says trade talks with the U.S. are at an intense phase. U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening a 35 per cent tariff on non-CUSMA compliant trade, starting August 1.And: More aid is getting into Gaza, but humanitarian groups say it's not nearly enough, and air drops are inefficient and dangerous. The U.S. and Israel reject the United Nations discussion about a two-state future for the Middle East.Also: Major Canadian companies are upping the pressure to get people back into the office. But after more than five years of working from home — at least some of the time — surveys suggest employees hate the idea.Plus: Protecting chimney swifts, Summer's golden summer, car thefts are down, and more.
Just days before an August 1st deadline, the U.S. and the EU have reached a framework trade deal. One that still comes with sweeping tariffs on most European exports. You'll hear what this deal could signal for Canada-U.S. trade negotiations.Also: A Venezualan man deported from the U.S. to a notorious Salvadorean prison is now telling his story of survival. Andry Hernandez is now home after being released as part of prisoner exchange just over a week ago. Hernandez says he and the other Venezuelans jailed in El Salvador were tortured.And: One down, four more to go. Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh is on a quest for five gold medals at the World Aquatic Championships in Singapore - a feat that has only been achieved once before by Michael Phelps. And McIntosh has already started pulling in the hardware. Plus: Israel temporary pauses fighting for Gaza aid deliveries, finding surrogates on social media, the Ukranian team racing in the Royal St. John's Regatta, and more.