Global National with Dawna Friesen

Melting snow and heavy rain are creating dangerous conditions and have flooded some communities. Heather Yourex-West reports from Banff on the damage and what's ahead in the forecast.

Keith Baldrey reports on the British Columbia Conservatives, the province's official Opposition, choosing Kerry-Lynne Findlay as their new leader; how she won by a slim majority; and what it might mean for B.C.'s politics.

Candice Cole reports on U.S. President Donald Trump's calls for "Freedom 250" to be cancelled, as a growing number of artists withdraw from the festival celebrating America's 250th birthday; what Trump is planning instead; and the other upsets he's facing.

On the heels of news the Snowbirds will be temporarily grounded for a few years while Ottawa buys replacement planes, Sania Ali reports on the fight to keep them flying.

Touria Izri reports on the research showing beluga whales have self-awareness, and what it all means.

Plus, pedal pride: Felicia Parrillo reports on the thousands who hit the streets of Montreal to celebrate cycling.
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The U.S. defense secretary isn't ruling out more strikes on Iran, as peace talks to open the Strait of Hormuz drag on. Plus, why more university students in Alberta are being forced to use food banks. And the Montreal celebration for the women's hockey team living up to its name.
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Kenneth Law, the Ontario man who peddled poison online to help people die by suicide, strikes a plea deal. Eric Sorensen has the details of the deal, and the reaction from victims' families.

Heidi Petracek reports on what it means now that Canada has entered technical recession territory.

Mackenzie Gray looks at how Canada's auto industry is reacting to the Wall Street Journal's report the White House wants half of all new vehicle parts to be made in the U.S. in order to qualify for lower tariffs.

David Akin explains why Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi's visit to Ottawa is fuelling accusations Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is putting business ahead of human rights.

Jackson Proskow reports on Blue Origin's fiery failure that lit up the night sky over parts of Florida, and what the explosive setback means for the company and NASA.

Redmond Shannon looks at the concerns Russia's war on Ukraine is spilling over into Romania, a NATO member country.

Plus, break point: Mike Armstrong explains how that war is looming large over the French Open.
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Canada's wildfire forecast is out. Eric Sorensen looks at the predictions and the preparations.

Caryn Lieberman reports on what Toronto police are saying after Esther, the 14-year-old girl who vanished on May 16, was found safe today.

David Akin reports on Prime Minister Mark Carney's trip to New York, where he met with investors and business leaders to say a stronger Canada will help make America great again.

Mackenzie Gray looks at how Canada's housing sector is withstanding pressure from higher mortgage rates better than expected.

Jackson Proskow reports on the White House reaching an agreement with Iran to extend their ceasefire by 60 days.

Redmond Shannon explains why the European Union has slapped online retailing giant Temu with a €200 million fine.

Touria Izri explains how the attorneys general in New York and New Jersey are investigating ticket prices for the FIFA World Cup, and how some ticket holders say they're feeling deceived.

Plus, a Canadian with cancer conquers Mount Everest. Mike Armstrong introduces you to the woman who just hiked her way into the history books.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his proposal to purchase new surveillance aircraft from Sweden, instead of the U.S. Mackenzie Gray reports on how this reinforces Carney's pledge to rely less on the U.S.,
what the military fleet is capable of, and how Canadian companies could help manufacture it. Jillian Piper reports on Canada agreeing to sell one million tonnes of liquified natural gas (LNG) per year from a proposed export terminal in northern British Columbia to Germany. David Akin explains what Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault's departure means for Carney's razor thin majority government, and how it signals a further shift in the Liberals' environmental policies compared to those of former prime minister Justin Trudeau. Phil Carpenter explains why the Montreal police's hate crimes unit is investigating a pro-Palestinian rally. Redmond Shannon reports on the World Health Organization's warning that the Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a "catastrophic collision of disease and conflict" as the country tries to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak. Mike Armstrong reports on how five men have been found alive deep inside a flooded cave in Laos, where they've been trapped for more than a week. Jeff Semple explains why a UFC cage is being built outside the White House. Plus, one traffic ticket gets millions of online views: hear about the driver who did nothing wrong, and the police officer getting roasted online for refusing to admit he was wrong.
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