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Author: Andrea Woo
Publication Date: August 18, 2026 - 06:00
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How should we measure a wildfire season’s devastation?
August 18, 2026
The scale of Canada’s wildfire seasons is told through a familiar accounting each summer: the total fire count, the control status of active blazes, the total area burned, the number of evacuation orders and the tally of structures lost.
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As Canada hits America with retaliatory tariffs, U.S. President Donald Trump says that Canadian products will be banned from U.S. government contracts. Guest host Chris Holski fills us in on the latest developments in Hour 4. Plus, we preview tonight’s CTV Ottawa supper-hour newscast with Jackie Perez and Stefan Keyes.
September 8, 2026 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The Carney government has installed a series of counter-tariffs against the United States. Effective this morning, 50 percent tariffs have been placed on a variety of American dairy products, while certain steel and aluminum products have also risen from 25 percent to 50 percent. We also have 25 percent tariffs on select U.S. wood products. And yes, even makeup products are being taxed. Prime Minister Carney addressed Canadians in a 15-minute online video, warning of the tough times ahead and outlining a series of federal support measures that will be put in place. But it’s no...
September 8, 2026 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
About 350 lab technicians and technologists with Dynacare hit the picket lines in Winnipeg and other cities, while a labour board hearing is taking place to determine if the employees need to be deemed essential workers.
September 8, 2026 - 18:01 | Brittany Hobson | The Globe and Mail
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