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   Number 1: Canadians missing in Nepal, Ottawa’s negotiator on breakdown of talks, politics effect on health, and more

   Intensive search efforts for thousands of missing people after the terrible flooding on the border of Nepal and Tibet. More than 30 Canadians are among the nearly 2,000 still missing. And: Canada’s chief negotiator is speaking out for the first time since trade talks with the U.S. collapsed a week ago. Janice Charette says the government is willing to get back to the table, under the right conditions. Also: Politics can be stressful — reading about it, thinking about it, listening to it. Contested elections. Referendums. Trade wars. Renaming lakes. Researchers say it's also bad for our health. Plus: Canada’s GDP rebound, Alberta data centre pushback, Grand Theft Auto video game leak, and more.

   August 28, 2026·27min
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   Number 2: Deal or no deal, Keystone revival possible, cancer vaccine breakthrough, and more

   Trade secrets: There may be a deal between Ottawa and Washington, but it’s still not clear what’s in it. The U.S. president says American farmers and manufacturers are going to be thrilled with the deal. The prime minister says it secures the best terms for Canada’s important sectors. And: As part of talks with Ottawa, U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a revival of the Keystone XL oil pipeline. The plan was to take oil from Alberta -- south to Nebraska. Also: A potential vaccine for skin cancer has positive trial results Plus: settler violence in the West Bank, calls for Ukrainian elections, and more.

   August 19, 2026·27min
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   Number 3: Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs, but also Ukraine, Iran sanctions, and more

   Anger and frustration from politicians and citizens in both countries, and fear and uncertainty among industry. U.S. President Donald Trump has added to his tariff threats two days after he imposed 50 per cent tariffs on about $28 billion worth of Canadian goods. And the two sides aren’t even talking. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will go back to the table when the U.S. shows “the right attitude.” And: Stress and anxiety — so prevalent among youth since the pandemic — appear to be going down. We’ll have the details of a new survey of teens in Ontario. Plus: Ukraine needs more than missiles, hospitality industry hurt by cuts to temporary foreign workers program, U.S. targets Iran economy, and more.

   August 24, 2026·28min
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   Number 4: Searching for survivors in Nepal, The CIA's secret meeting in Russia, Great Lakes protection efforts in jeopardy, and more

   Nepal's Foreign Minister says the bodies of hundreds of flood victims have been recovered. But there is not enough space in the country's morgues - so its asking for international help to get freezers to preserve the bodies. Those catastrophic floods have killed more than 670 people in Nepal and Tibet. Nearly 3,000 people are still missing, including 31 Canadians. CBC News is on the ground in Kathmandu with the latest developments. Also: Spies, as a general rule, don't like to draw attention to themselves. Which is why a conspicuous visit to Moscow this week by the top U.S. spy has set European capitals abuzz. CIA director John Ratcliff delivered a message to members of Russia's security apparatus on Wednesday. The content of that message - and why it needed to be delivered in person - remain a mystery. And: Donald Trump's order this week to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America is inspiring a wide range of reactions. Everything from anger to eye rolls. The debate over naming, though, is obscuring another issue - the need for Canada and the U.S. to work together in protecting the Great Lakes. The cooperation is ongoing, but some American scientists say the work on their side is being hindered. Plus: The U.S. and Venezuela's oil deal, Dozens killed in Russia's latest drone strike on Kyiv, and more.

   August 29, 2026·27min
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   Number 5: Canada retaliates in trade war, Dolly Parton dies, new NFL brain injury research, and more

   Dollar-for-dollar retaliation. Ottawa says it will match U.S. tariffs on Canada exactly. That means tariffs on $27 billion of U.S. goods. There’s also support for Canadian businesses as they brace for the impact of tariffs from both countries. And the insults and threats continue — including the U.S. president threatening to rename one of the Great Lakes, and to stop doing business with Ontario. Plus: Legendary country singer, actor and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died. Also: Every tackle takes a toll, and for some football players, the effects can last a lifetime. New research suggests at least one in four NFL players will develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and the true number is likely much higher. And more.

   August 25, 2026·28min
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