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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: Three byelections, U.S.-Canada lake dispute, Nepal rescue hope, and more

   It’s voting day for three federal byelections in the British Columbia riding of North Vancouver-Capilano, the Ontario riding of Beaches-East York and the Quebec riding of Chicoutimi-Le Fjord. And: The White House says it’s not a war, but Canadians aren’t taking kindly to the takeover of the name of Lake Ontario. Also: The search for flood victims in Nepal turns to tunnels under hydro-electric power plants. There’s hope hundreds of workers have taken shelter there and are still alive below. Plus: U.S.-Iran fighting ramps up again, accused Canadian NATO intern denied bail, coral crisis, and more.

   August 31, 2026·28min
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   Number 4: 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 5: Nepal flood update, Looking ahead to three federal byelections, New space telescope launches into orbit, and more

   Rescuers in Nepal are drilling and digging through debris as fast as they can. Hundreds of workers are believed to be trapped inside tunnels at five hydro power sites. The number of people killed in last week's flash floods along the border with Tibet has risen to nearly 800, and thousands are still unaccounted for. Also: The trade war looms large over three federal byelections being held on Monday. Seats are up for grabs in Ontario, B.C. and what's shaping up to be a tight, three way race in Quebec. And: A new space telescope launched from Florida today. It's being hailed as a giant leap forward in how we search for life beyond our planet. NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will look for cosmic mysteries such as dark matter but also for Earthlike planets that could harbour life. And its relying on some Canadian designed technology to do the job. Plus: Alberta day celebrations amid separation debate, A disapearing island in B.C., Quebec seniors practicing karate, and more.

   August 30, 2026·28min
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