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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 aff...

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 a...

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:...

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 m...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 app...

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-st...

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...

Gaza's health ministry says dozens of Palestinians have died from hunger in recent weeks, due to a lack of food aid. In response, Israel says it is allowing a limited amount of airdrops and will give access to the UN to deliver more. The airdrops come as international outrage from governments and aid agencies over the humanitarian situation in Gaza grows. Also: The U.S. President is taking a worki...

Joy as three workers are freed after 60 hours trapped in a copper mine in northern B.C. And: U.S. President Donald Trump suggests there may be no deal with Canada on tariffs. Those tariffs are slated to take effect August 1. We’ll talk about what that means for the negotiations – which are still underway. Also: It's a trend many parents are touting on social media… they call it feral summer, wild...

The judge in the trial of five former Team Canada hockey players has ruled they are not guilty of sexual assault. In her reasoning, she said the victim’s testimony was “not credible or reliable.” And: The company that runs the Red Chris mine in B.C. says work has begun to dig out three workers trapped behind 30 metres of debris. Newmont Corp. says specialized drones are assessing the conditions un...

Three workers – trapped in a Northwest B.C. mine. The company that runs the Red Chris mine says the team went to a refuge after an earth collapse. Another one cut off their exit, and they couldn’t get out. And: The United Nations’ highest court says countries that fail to protect the planet could be breaking international law. The ICJ says a "clean, healthy and sustainable environment" is a human...

Fans are mourning the death of Ozzy Osbourne. He took the rock and roll scene by storm with his dark lined eyes, leather pants, and outrageous acts on stage. And: Canada’s first ministers are in Huntsville, Ontario trying to talk tough on tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney kicked off his meeting with the premiers with a promise to battle the Trump administration at the negotiating table. The goal...

Four U.S. senators are in Ottawa trying to smooth the trade relationship between the two countries, ten days before the latest Trump tariff deadline. And: Israel’s military is shelling Deir al Balah. The central Gazan city is one of the few places considered somewhat safe… it’s critical to aid groups, and may also be where Hamas is hiding many of the remaining hostages. Also: Canadian women say th...

We are now just days away from a trade deal deadline with the United States. Canada has until August 1st to cut a deal. If it doesn't, the Trump-administration is threatening steep tariffs on many Canadian exports. The U.S. commerce secretary says free trade with Canada is alive and well. But even if a deal is struck, it is likely some tariffs are here to stay. Also: It's been one of the dead...

Former Hudson's Bay workers are putting their faith in Ruby Liu. The B-C billionaire is on a hiring spree - hoping to attract workers for her own stores at former Hudson's Bay locations. The catch? The stores haven't opened - and Liu hasn't even leased out the buildings. Also: A U.S. brokered ceasefire in Syria to end violence between sectarian groups is on shaky ground. The truce also had the bac...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants an apology from the town of Jasper. The town’s report on last summer’s devastating wildfire says demands from the provincial government made the job of firefighters more difficult. And: U.S. President Donald Trump has changed his mind about the Epstein files – again. Now he says grand jury testimony should be released. But will it be enough to silence critics,...

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promise of “prosperity for generations” is not convincing all of the Indigenous leaders he met with today. They’re worried about legislation to push through infrastructure projects. The leaders say they aren’t being consulted. And: Reports of more clashes between Druze and Bedouin groups and another Israeli airstrike in Southern Syria are putting pressure on a fragile...

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is cracking down on cheap, foreign steel coming into Canada. The steel industry has been affected by the trade fight with the U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian steel. And: Indigenous groups say federal and Ontario bills to fast-track infrastructure projects are a threat to their rights. Also: Sales of wine and beer may be do...

Prime Minister Mark Carney says there’s no evidence the U.S. will back down on imposing tariffs. He points to deals U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed with other countries. Carney met with his cabinet today, to discuss a plan of action. And: That tariff uncertainty may be nudging up Canada’s inflation rate. Statistics Canada says it affected clothing prices, as inflation rose to 1.9 per cent...

Canada is vying for all the wrong kinds of records: It’s already the second-worst wildfire season on record. This morning – thanks in part to all the smoke – Toronto was the second-most polluted major city in the world. In Quebec, residents are cleaning up after a massive storm knocked out power, and flooded streets and homes. And: U.S. President Donald Trump says Russia has 50 days to reach a pea...

From northern Ontario...All the way to British Columbia...Wildfire season is taking a toll. Thousands of people -- mostly in remote communities -- Are leaving their homes and running to safety. And: Quadville, Ontario is still searching for answers after last month's brutal attack on an 8-year-old girl. Police held a town hall on Saturday to provide some clarity about their investigation. Als...