Air Canada flight attendants made good on their promise to walk off the job. But they weren't on the picket lines for long. After only a matter of hours, the federal government stepped in - ordering both sides to arbitration and allowing the airline to resume operations.

Also: Ukraine's President Volodomyr Zelenskyy will travel to Washington on Monday to meet with Donald Trump. Zelenskyy was left out of yesterday's meeting in Alaska between the U.S. President and Russia's Vladimir Putin. And that summit is being met with concern by key European leaders trying to ensure the U.S. doesn't give in to Russia's demands. 

And: A Canadian citizen says he was wrongfully detained in the U-A-E for ten months. While imprisoned, he says he was denied access to life-saving medications. He also claims Canada's embassy did little to help.

Plus: Honour killings in Pakistan, B.C. seeks appeal of an Indigenous rights ruling, The search for FIFA World Cup volunteers, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

There is fear and uncertainty for many Newfoundlanders this weekend. Volatile weather is making it even more challenging to fight wildfires in that province. At the same time in Nova Scotia, critics say the government is overstepping by banning people from hiking and camping in the woods.

Also: Israel's Prime Minister is defending his government's plan to take over the whole of Gaza. Benjamin Netanyahu insists it is the best way to defeat Hamas and end the war. But several other countries are warning the plan risks violating international humanitarian law.

And: An expo showcasing Korean culture and content is drawing big crowds in Toronto — the first of its kind in North America. Organizers say the high turnout is a testament to how popular Korean culture has become. We'll take you inside for a firsthand look.

Plus: An infestation killing trees in Newfoundland, The creative ways NATO allies are meeting military spending requirements, and more.

From a spark to a serious fire - in a matter of moments. Canadian officials say that is the risk of this year's volatile wildfire season. It's already the nation's second worst season on record. Resources for firefighters and evacuees are strained. And even in places that have skirted the threat of wildfires, the smoke and uncertainty are keeping communities on edge.

Also: Canada's most prestigious national sports competition has officially kicked in off St. John's. The Canada Games have brought together the nation's up-and-coming athletes for nearly six decades. You'll hear about the athletes participating, and how organizers are dealing with the threat of wildfire smoke.

And: They're tangy, crunchy, sometimes sweet, sometimes spicy - and they are disappearing from Canadian grocery store shelves. Bick's pickles once dominated the condiment aisle. But the popular brand has become another victim of the U.S.-Canada trade war. 

Plus: Nigeria's drug crisis, Collecting cans and bottles for extra cash, Using improv to manage climate anxiety, and more.

Israel’s latest plan could force one million people to leave Gaza City. Israel’s security council has approved a mission to take over the city. Germany, the UK and Canada have said it’s the wrong approach, and some say it could endanger the hostages. The CBC’s Susan Ormiston talks to us from Jerusalem about how the plan is meant to work, and how it’s being received in Israel.

And: Members of Canada’s military are getting a pay boost — as much as 20 per cent. The move is an election promise, and part of Canada’s commitment to increase defense spending to meet NATO commitments.

Also: Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's. New research suggests hormones could hold the answer to why.

Plus: The future looks bright for Victoria Mboko, Air Canada and its flight attendants close to a showdown, and more.

Canadian tennis phenomenon Victoria Mboko’s meteoric rise to the Canadian Open final. Showing up in Montreal to take on — and take down — three former women's singles Grand Slam champions. She’s just the 4th Canadian woman ever to reach the Canadian Open finals.

Ottawa has approved military and humanitarian help for wildfire-ravaged Newfoundland and Labrador. The province is having an unprecedented wildfire season, that’s led to a sweeping fire ban. But that hasn’t stopped people… and now the premier says those who disobey will be fined at least $50,000.

Israel plans to take military control of all of Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the military will push ahead, despite intensifying criticism at home and abroad over the devastating almost two-year-old war in the Palestinian enclave.

Plus: The Canadian military is facing a resurgence in hateful and racist conduct within the ranks, talks of a U.S.-Russia summit on Ukraine, bus travel still tricky in rural Canada, and more.