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- Thousands of British Columbians are on edge tonight as fast-moving wildfires threaten their homes. Sarah MacDonald tells you about the highways shut down, and what could further fuel the flames.
Some Ontario MPPs are under fire after billing taxpayers for unnecessary hotel stays. Premier Doug Ford says it's "unacceptable," but as Colin D'Mello explains, government emails are contradicting Ford.
The details of the Gordie Howe International Bridge agreement have now been made public. Mackenzie Gray reports on Canada's concessions, and how the specifics contradict Prime Minister Mark Carney's previous comments.
Canada's premiers are meeting in Charlottetown with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss a variety of issues, including the country's ailing health care system. David Akin explains what the premiers want every Canadian to have, and the pitch for more federal funding.
Jackson Proskow explains the fears of what the U.S. and Saudi Arabia's landmark nuclear energy deal could lead to.
Heather Yourex-West explains how Calgary police are using artificial intelligence to aid in the search for Parker Wells, 11, who vanished July 16. Heather also looks at the technology's limitations.
Plus: OpenAI says two of its models went rogue and hacked another company. Nathaniel Dove explains why it serves as a wakeup call, and how it signals how powerful this technology can be.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - Most of Canada's premiers are showing defiance in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat. Jillian Piper looks at how some businesses are reacting, and what Prime Minister Mark Carney is saying; while David Akin hears from Canada's first ministers.
Redmond Shannon reports on Canada's role in a multi-national fighter jet program, and the goal.
Ontario grapples with what's shaping up to be the worst wildfire season on record. Eric Sorensen has the angry reaction from First Nations bearing the brunt of it, as they accuse the Ontario government of leaving them on their own.
Jackson Proskow explains how the war between the U.S. and Iran is putting pressure on global energy supplies, and what President Donald Trump is vowing next.
Nathaniel Dove explains what's behind India's "Cockroach" movement and why it's gaining momentum.
Plus, baby boom: Sarah MacDonald tells you about the extremely rare birth of identical quadruplets.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - In a surprise move, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an order imposing 50 per cent punitive tariffs on most Canadian goods entering the U.S. Jillian Piper explains when the measures could take effect; and the push for Canada to retaliate.
And Trump is complaining about the smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting into the U.S. Jillian looks at how Trump is facing calls for cooperation instead of confrontation.
Candice Cole looks at how the U.S. and Iran seem open to resuming talks, but neither seems willing to stop fighting.
Jacqueline Hansen looks at the war's impact on inflation.
Redmond Shannon reports on the goals of new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, and the challenges he faces.
Katherine Ward explains why U.S. health officials are backtracking on a key finding in their investigation into that Cyclospora outbreak.
As the search continues tonight for a Calgary boy missing since last Thursday, Heather Yourex-West explains why it took two days for an Amber Alert to be issued, and the calls to change that protocol.
Plus, Spain defeated Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup, capping off a tournament that captivated billions of people from all walks of life. Eric Sorensen looks back on the highs and lows of the exhilarating competition.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - The final whistle of the FIFA World Cup as Spain wins the 2026 soccer tournament that's captivated millions around the world.
Plus, the massive mobilization to find a missing boy in Alberta.
And the escalating strikes between the U.S. and Iran, as more American troops are killed.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ontario premier's pleas amid fires; Trump's threats of jail time over elections
2026-07-19 | 26 mins.As wildfires in northern Ontario burn, Premier Doug Ford pleads to evacuees to stay clear of the flames -- though some vow to fight the fires themselves.
Plus, the Trump administration threatens U.S. election officials with jail time as the president doubles down on his question claims of voter fraud.
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Global National with Dawna Friesen is Canada’s evening national news podcast, and provides a distinctive voice and approach to the day’s top stories.
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