Trump/Putin summit, Air Canada uncertainty, park pass popularity, 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.
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Flights grounded, canola pressure, measuring hurricanes, 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.
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Air Canada impasse, walkable cities, reboot summer, 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.
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Thousands affected by NL fires, fewer houses being built, using teeth to restore sight, 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.
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Fires and heat, Trump takes over DC police, shipwreck cleanup, 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.
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