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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, after reports Epstein files include a letter from Trump to the convicted sex offender? Also: Maybe diamonds AREN'T forever. Hundreds of people are being laid off in the North West Territories, as production stops at one of the area's open pit diamond mines. It’s part of a growing trend reshaping the industry.... Plus: Stephen Colbert’s show is cancelled, antisemitism in schools, the rise of daytime partying, and more.

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 ceasefire. Syria’s leadership is struggling to assert control and international officials are calling for calm. Also: The next U.K. general election isn't expected for a few years. But when it happens, the government wants the electorate to be larger and younger. The government intends to lower the voting age to 16. Plus: An experimental treatment uses the DNA of three people to create embryos without mitochondrial disease, Calgary defense lawyers say a police officer charged with double murder is getting preferential treatment, Arsenal pays $1.84 million for Canadian soccer star Olivia Smith, and more.

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 down, but the “ready-made drink” category is booming. We look at the trend, and also at how much alcohol there is in some of those canned cocktails. Plus: Alberta probes its relationship to Ottawa, tension in Syria and Israeli airstrikes in Syria’s capital and more.

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 in June. Also: Trump is under pressure from his own supporters to release files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump has recently been refusing – even insisting it was a waste of time. But today – he’s hinting he’s changed his mind – again. Plus: Skepticism for Trump’s Russia plan, Canadian camp emergency plans, ostrich farm in court, and more.

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 peace deal in Ukraine. After that, Trump says he will impose secondary tariffs of 100 per cent on Russia. Also: The opposition is calling on Mark Carney to sell all of his assets, and get someone else to reinvest them. Plus: Canadians got more obese during the pandemic, the U.S. debates legislation on cryptocurrency, and more.

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. Also: Scarface...Goodfellas...The Godfather....Movie fans have always been in love with gangsters and mob bosses. But the reality of organized crime is far less exciting than what you see on the silver screen. A new Museum in Rome aims to shatter Hollywood's image of the mafia -- by putting a focus on its victims. Plus: A former Residential school is turned into a courthouse, Jannik Sinner wins Wimbledon, and more.

The family of an Afghan refugee is now begging the federal government to let him come to Canada. He is being held in a Texas detention centre facing deportation back to Afghanistan. His family says that would be a death sentence. And: Donald Trump announces both Mexico and the E-U will face steep, 30 per cent tariffs unless they reach a trade with with the U-S by August 1st. Also: Wildfires continue to burn across the country, displacing thousands of people from their homes. Plus: OpenAI comes for Google's crown, Families mourn the victims of the Srebrenica Massacre, and more.

U.S. President Donald Trump has thrown Canadians yet another curveball on tariffs, saying they will jump to 35 per cent as of August 1st. We have extensive coverage including political reaction, economic impacts, and how it figures into Trump’s wider trade war. And: Canada is still the heart of the measles outbreak in North America. But the epicentre has shifted from Ontario – to Alberta. Also: Should teachers use A.I. in the classroom? If so – how? A.I. companies in the U.S. are setting up an academy to teach the teachers. But there are questions about whether companies with a vested interest in A.I. success should be the ones leading the way. Plus: Wildfires on the Prairies, Trump in Texas, and more.

Manitoba is under a state of emergency – again. There are more fires and more evacuations in the northern part of the province. Thousands of people are being ordered to leave immediately. The premier is showing frustration with some U.S. lawmakers – who complained about wildfire smoke travelling south – saying it was making it difficult for some Americans to enjoy their summer. And: The assault was so violent, police thought an eight-year-old from Quadeville, Ontario may have been attacked by an animal. But now, the community is coming to grips with the reality – her attacker was human. And a teenager has been charged. Also: Love Island U.S.A. has become a pop culture sensation as a frothy, low-stakes, dating reality show. But contestants say it comes with a dark side – including accusations of racism, and cyberbullying. Plus: Canadians stick to their boycott of U.S. goods, new chemicals in illegal drugs are making it harder to counter overdoses, and more.

Northern Manitobans are facing a second wave of wildfire evacuations. We look at the challenge of getting medically vulnerable people out of danger and somewhere safe – that can support their needs. And: Stories of survival and strength from Texas. One woman tells how her two children – both at camp – were rescued from the deadly flooding. Also: His name is Josh. He’s a white man who says he can't get a job at Tim Hortons because immigrants took them all. His video complaints about it went viral. He’s also fake. CBC’s Visual Investigations team tracked down his creators to get some answers. Plus: College employees say it’s the largest mass layoff in Ontario history, the RCMP says it's ready to take on more responsibility in Nova Scotia, and more.

Police charge three Quebec men with terrorism, linked to an alleged plot to create an anti-government militia and seize land around Quebec City. A fourth man is charged with possessing firearms and explosives. Police also say some in the group are active members of Canada's military, without naming who. And: U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s imposing a 50 per cent tariff on copper. Business correspondent Peter Armstrong will tell us how that affects Canada. Also: Hope of finding survivors is fading in Texas. At least 109 people are now confirmed dead and crews are still searching for more than 160 missing people. Plus: The Competition Bureau investigates Amazon, Israeli official suggests relocating Palestinians to a walled city, bank phone scams, and more.

Debris and destruction are spread for 100 kilometers along the Guadalupe River in Texas. Teams are still searching for the missing, and more than 90 people are confirmed dead. Adding to the heartbreak: questions over whether enough was done to warn people to get out. And: Canada doesn’t have a flash flood alert system. And some are saying it should. Its river plains could be at risk, and so could the people who live along them. Also: People in Saskatchewan are coping with the other side of the extreme weather spectrum – a severe lack of rain. Several communities have declared emergencies because of drought. Plus: U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet at the White House, Ontario police associations start major recruitment, Australian guilty of poisoning her in-laws, and more.

Authorities in Texas say -- they are not ready to give up hope. Three days after devastating flash floods, rescue workers are still digging through debris in a desperate attempt to find survivors. There are also questions about how the floods caught officials by surprise - and whether possible warning signs were missed. Also: Today is the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday. He is one of the world's most influential spiritual leaders - and a symbol of hope and freedom for Tibetans. We'll take you to Dharamshala, India - where the Dalai Lama lives in exile - to hear about the festivities, and simmering tensions over how his eventual successor will be selected. And: In the face of trade tensions with the U.S., some auto industry leaders in this country say it's time for Canada to steer our own destiny - by building cars entirely within Canada's borders. But some experts say that task is easier said than done. Plus: Colombia's rebel groups recruit teens through TikTok, Homes in Canada's biggest cities going unsold, and more

Devastating flash flooding has killed more than 30 people in Texas - including at least a dozen children. More than two dozen young girls are missing after being swept away from a campsite by rising waters. You'll hear more on the damage - and how State and federal officials are responding. Also: A Toronto woman is facing impaired driving charges after allegedly crashing her car into a downtown café early Saturday morning. Toronto police say large numbers of people still do it every year. We take a look at what makes people take that risk. And: One way to beat the summer heat is take a dip in your local watering hole. But for Parisians, that's been difficult. For over a century, swimming in the River Seine has been banned because of high levels of human waste in the waters. But not anymore. We'll take you to Paris to hear how people are jumping in - or not. Plus: Israel to send mediators to Qatar for ceasefire talks, The dance school in Mumbai's largest slum, AI identifying whales in Newfoundland and Labrador, and more.

Dozens of Canadians are believed to be in U.S. immigration detention. We have the story of one of them. Cynthia Olivera was taken into custody on the way to her green card interview. And: Pounding attacks in Kyiv signal Russia’s lack of interest in stopping its war in Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump spoke to Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin in the past two days. And while there’s still no progress on a ceasefire, Ukraine is hoping to secure more U.S. support. Also: Health experts are warning some people to stay away from the Calgary Stampede. They say the risk of measles is just too high. Plus: Hamas responds to ceasefire proposal, how to come back from long COVID, Canada's lone Major League Baseball team puts American rivals to shame, and more.

Skin cancer is on the rise in Canada. The vast majority of cases are connected to sun exposure. One of the best protections – staying out of the sun or using sunscreen. But experts say teens and young adults are exposing themselves more to the sun, with less UV protection. So, how to turn back that trend? And: The death of a soccer star. Liverpool FC striker Diogo Jota has died in a car accident in Spain. Police say the 28-year-old Jota - and his 26-year-old brother - were killed when their car left the road and burst into flames. Also: It’s been six months since Israel’s army all but emptied the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. The people who lived there haven’t even been allowed to return to collect their belongings. There are similar operations underway in other towns and cities. CBC’s senior international correspondent Margaret Evans with a special report on the changing shape of the West Bank. Plus: So-called “pot hunting” at an archeological dig in Saskatchewan is forcing researchers to increase security, Canada’s trade surplus goes up slightly, Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill passes, and more.

Sean “Diddy” Combs is convicted on prostitution-related charges, but found not guilty of more serious sex trafficking and racketeering charges. We look at the jury’s verdict, and the reaction. And: U.S. President Donald Trump says Israel has agreed to the “necessary conditions” to get a ceasefire in Gaza. But it’s unclear what’s been agreed to – if anything. Also: Canada’s hurricane forecasters are losing information from three key satellites – with just weeks to go until peak storm season. Plus: The projects for the One Canadian Economy bill, Prime Minister Carney talks EV mandates with automakers, the Dalai Lama says he will have a successor, Trump’s spending bill faces a challenge in the House, and more.

Canadians celebrate our national day with pride fuelled in part by the US tariff war and talk of becoming the 51st state. The phrase elbows up entered the Canadian lexicon along with an attitude to hit back. It’s generated a boom for Canadian product makers, with a new ‘buy Canadian’ attitude — but has also scared off American tourists that we are trying to win back. And: Graduating from school into today’s job market is scarier now than it has been for decades. The pandemic, exploding inflation, now a tariff war mean fewer jobs, and shrinking opportunities. Finding any kind of job can be a full time job for today’s grads. Also: Canada is among several nations moving to make a climate change pipedream come true: devices that can suck deadly carbon emissions out of the air. They say they're getting close enough to attract serious investment. Plus: Sir David Attenborough has been the world’s guide to the wonders of nature for most of his 99 years on earth. In what may be his final film, he focuses on how the seas can save us from climate change, if only we can save them from industrial overfishing.

The digital services tax is off the table, and the talks are back on. Canada and the U.S. are talking trade – with the previously announced July 21st deadline still the goal. And: During his election campaign, Mark Carney promised to move fast to solve problems and meet challenges by Canada Day. Now that he’s prime minister, we look at how that’s going. Also: It's the heat AND the humidity, and centuries of burning of fossil fuels. Temperatures across Europe rise into the 40s – just as the tourists arrive in droves. Plus: Shipping LNG from the West Coast to Asia, dozens dead in Gaza after overnight attacks, Calgary adds fluoride to city water, and more.

The streets of Toronto were awash with rainbows and party goers wearing stylish costumes - for Canada's largest Pride celebration. But this year's event, and others like it, are facing ongoing pressure as 2SLGBTQ+ rights come under attack in many parts of the world. Also: It's no secret -- Canadians love their lager. One, long-gone symbol of that Canada's love-affair with beer -- the stubby. The stout, glass bottles once lined the shelves of liquor stores in every city. And in an age of rising trade tensions with the United States - the stubby is being recast as form of economic resistance. And: For many teachers in this country, school's out -- for good. They're leaving the profession in droves, and school boards are scrambling for solutions. But some say the teacher shortage can't be solved until working conditions are fixed. Plus: How IMAX is dominating Hollywood, Ukraine pulls out of an international landmine treaty, and more.