On this episode of Global National: Across Canada, many regions have been dealing with wildfires as extreme heat and dry conditions impact much of the country. In British Columbia, new fires are igniting daily and officials say current conditions and a highly-charged weather forecast are causes for concern. Kamil Karamali reports.
This same heat wave and lack of rain are killing crops and farmland across parts of Alberta. As Jill Croteau reports, the stress on farmers and ranchers desperate for rain is taking its toll.
Often called Canada’s "Cinderella" crop, the market for canola is growing yet again. New clean fuel regulations have put the spotlight on a homegrown climate solution. But as Sarah Offin reports, it’s still not clear whether the market will be able to meet the demand.
U.S. officials have dealt airlines an ultimatum amid continued airport chaos: improve your customer service policies, or the government will take action. As Jennifer Johnson reports, Washington says it’s ready to adopt new regulations if companies don’t step up to support stranded and delayed travellers.
And with a little more than two months away from crucial U.S. midterm elections, Democrats fear big losses in Congress to pro-Trump Republicans over President Joe Biden’s flailing approval. But a recent shift has suddenly left Republicans worried they may not gain anything at all. As Jackson Proskow reports, Trump’s push for erratic, untested and unqualified candidates might already be backfiring with voters.
One of the world’s biggest social platforms might be boosting a growing labour movement. "Quiet quitting" is a new TikTok trend, encouraging more employees to put mental health above extra work. As Kyle Benning explains, the idea has already been picking up steam outside the app and could shift the power balance between companies and staff.
Behind the walls of a correctional facility on Vancouver Island, B.C., dozens of inmates are taking part in a large-scale carving project. Their goal is a 12.5 m totem pole. As Kylie Stanton reports, the men are learning new skills while creating a sense of community.
