Trade talks; Mangione's guilty plea; B.C. grapes of wrath; Sexy stories

Trade talks; Mangione's guilty plea; B.C. grapes of wrath; Sexy stories

Author: Global News August 15, 2026 Duration: 26:54
Mackenzie Gray looks at where trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S. stand, what the sticking points are, and what some premiers are considering to appease the Americans. Mackenzie also looks at how Stellantis is mulling closing its plant in Brampton, Ont. Jackson Proskow reports on Luigi Mangione admitting today to the high-profile killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024. Jackson looks at what this could mean for Mangione's sentencing. Sarah MacDonald looks at how wildfires have created another setback for British Columbia's struggling vineyards. Seán O'Shea explains why Ontario Premier Doug Ford now has the power to get rid of some Toronto bike lanes. Redmond Shannon reports on the settler siege in the West Bank, which shows no signs of ending. Heidi Petracek explains what could complicate the hydro deal between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador. Also, the results are in: Coleen Christie tells you who won the British byelection that saw Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage facing off against comedic candidate Count Binface, that man wearing a garbage can. Plus, sexy stories: Melissa Ridgen introduces you to Nisha J. Tuli, the Winnipeg author behind the steamy novels getting people all over the globe hot and bothered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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