Young people and skin cancer, AI now conducts job interviews, solar in India is life changing, 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.
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Wildfires Smoke, Rising beef prices, Canadian staycations, 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.
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Canada Post future, Tropical plants in Canada, 'Recession Pop', 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.
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Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs; Witkoff in Gaza, pool shortages in Canada, 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.
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Lytton evacuates again, no tariff deal in sight, Canada on Palestinian statehood, 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.
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