B.C. wildfire destruction; Spokane fire arrest; Breath test for cancer

B.C. wildfire destruction; Spokane fire arrest; Breath test for cancer

Author: Global News August 5, 2026 Duration: 25:33
Angela Jung reports from Vernon, B.C. on the people racing to escape fast-moving flames, and how hundreds of homes have been lost. Heather Yourex-West has made her way to Spokane, Wash. to survey the smouldering ruins left in the wake of devastating wildfires. She'll also tell you about the arrest police have made, and meteorologist Anthony Farnell explains how Spokane's wildfires became so disastrous. Heidi Petracek reports on the fresh lawsuits aimed at stopping U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Trump is warning the latest talks between the U.S. and Iran are the “last chance” for the latter to forge a deal. He's said this before, though. Could it be different this time? Jackson Proskow reports. Jillian Piper reports on the pressure on the Canadian government to protect the life of Moninder Singh, a prominent Sikh leader in British Columbia. Plus, Ella Macdonald reports on the simple breath test that could detect breast cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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