Eby tours B.C. fire zone; Montreal police racism scandal; Staying single

Eby tours B.C. fire zone; Montreal police racism scandal; Staying single

Author: Global News August 13, 2026 Duration: 26:29
British Columbia Premier David Eby is touring fire-ravaged parts of the province's Okanagan region, where it's feared many homes may have been destroyed by the Bald Range wildfire. As Sarah MacDonald reports, it seems every evacuee knows someone who lost everything to the fire. Mackenzie Gray looks at how trade talks between Canada and the U.S. countries are heating up, and the sticking points in negotiations. And Jackson Proskow explores the potential consequences for Canadian businesses and jobs if a deal isn't struck. Phil Carpenter reports on how some Montrealers grilled police chief Fady Dagher about allegations of racism within the force; and what kind of action the community is calling for. Redmond Shannon explains why there is anger against Colombia's new government over its response to Monday's deadly earthquake. Also: single and unwilling to mingle. Touria Izri explains why more people are embracing singlehood, as the hit show "Love Is Blind" comes to Canada looking for contestants. Plus: a display of divinity. Eric Sorensen explains why thousands of Chicago White Sox fans were wearing black hats last night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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