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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: 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 3: Toronto storm cleanup, Canadians avoiding U.S. travel, Gloria Steinem dies, and more

   Downed trees. Damaged homes. Drivers rescued from submerged cars. Major damage to an outdoor concert venue. Toronto and other southern Ontario cities are cleaning up after severe thunderstorms. And: Business owners in Vermont talk about the effect of Canadians refusing to travel to the U.S. — and their fears that the problem will only get worse. Also: Celebrated activist and writer Gloria Steinem, one of the most visible symbols and powerful voices of the U.S. women's movement, has died at the age of 92. Plus: Ottawa’s guidelines for data centres, B.C.’s Conservatives in turmoil, Ontario changes its student financial assistance, and more.

   September 03, 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: Ottawa extends gas tax relief, Tumbler Ridge families sue, retailers eye used market, and more

   Ottawa is extending the federal excise tax holiday on gasoline and diesel until 2027. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the goal is to help Canadians with the cost of living. But businesses and consumers say the price of gas is still hitting their bottom lines. And: Court filings in a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO provide more detail on what happened the day of the shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.. The lawsuits allege that even those with no physical injuries are suffering from what they witnessed in the attack in February. Also: Canadian companies are trying to get a bigger slice of the used clothing market pie. Lululemon is the latest to allow customers to buy and sell pre-owned items on its site. Plus: More comments from Trump on Canada as his trade representative answers questions from fellow Republicans, the Iran-U.S. war is pulling in Arab neighbours — again, and more.

   September 02, 2026·28min
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