Best Driver’s License Reinstatement Podcasts (2025)

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Getting Back Behind the Wheel: Knox County's Driver's License Reinstatement Program 11:16

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Knox County Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond sits down with Barbara Davis to discuss their innovative driver’s license reinstatement program, which has helped over 3,000 people get back on the road legally. With more than 70,000 Knox County residents driving on suspended or revoked licenses, this nationally recognized program bridges the gap betwe…

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Recognizing a Palestinian state, Disney reinstates Kimmel, CFL makeover, and more 26:59

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Prime Minister Mark Carney joins several world leaders at the United Nations to recognize a Palestinian state. Carney says he is committed to a peaceful future for both Palestine and Israel, adding Canada would be willing to contribute peacekeepers to a mission in the region. And: Jimmy Kimmel will return to the air Tuesday. The popular late-night …

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Canada recognizes Palestinian state, Charlie Kirk memorial, Canola farms lose income, and more 31:13

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Breaking with decades of foreign policy, the governments of Canada, Australia and the U.K. now officially recognize the State of Palestine. Its a co-ordinated move they say will help preserve the possibility of a two-state solution. We'll have extensive coverage of the announcement, and reaction from Israeli's and Palestinians. Also: Massive crowds…

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Palestinian statehood, Trump's hefty fees on work visas, Filipino nurses on screen, and more 30:12

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Canada and a group of European allies are set to recognize an independent Palestinian state next week at the United Nations' General Assembly. As Israel pushes on with its military takeover of Gaza, Canadian officials say its the only way to salvage a two state solution. Also: This week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing hef…

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Hate crime bill, Canadians turn away from U.S., women’s rugby team off to the finals, and more 27:27

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The federal government wants to make intimidating people at places of worship — and displaying hate symbols in public — criminal offences. They’re part of legislation intended to crack down on the rising number of hate-related incidents. And: Canadians are taking a big step back from the U.S., and the American ambassador is unimpressed. Pete Hoekst…

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Backlash to Kimmel’s benching, Trump in the UK, rice worms, and more 26:28

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Free speech advocates are sounding the alarm over the sudden suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late night talk show. They sayit’s part of a broader attack on dissent by the Trump administration. U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer sign some major tech and nuclear deals. They also sidestepped several thorny issues that hav…

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Bank of Canada rate cut, adding citizenship to driver’s licenses, Trump gets royal reception, and more 26:53

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In a sign it is expecting some rough waters ahead for the economy, the Bank of Canada has lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 per cent. And: Alberta’s privacy commissioner raises red flags about the province’s plan to add citizenship status to driver’s licences. She says the benefit is unclear. Also: U.S. President Donald Trump …

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Food insecurity grows in Canada, Kirk suspect charged, Freeland steps down, and more 27:28

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Food insecurity is up in Canada. That means more people don’t know where their next meal is coming from, or how much food they will be able to afford. And: Leaving the cabinet, leaving elected politics… Chrystia Freeland says it’s time for her to seek fresh challenges. That means a cabinet shuffle, just over a month before budget day. We’ll have th…

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Parliament resumes, Kirk investigation, U.K. immigration, and more 27:32

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How Canadians can afford housing and groceries were top of the agenda as the House of Commons began its fall sitting. Opposition leader Pierre Poilivere was back in his chair after losing his seat in Ottawa, then winning a byelection in Alberta. He and Prime Minister Mark Carney faced off for the first time in Question Period. We’ll have the detail…

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Building affordable housing, Parliament returns, Students reflect on international student cap, and more 31:11

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One of Mark Carney's election promises was to building affordable housing in Canada - and lots of it. Today, the Prime Minister outlined how this government will tackle this gargantuan task - announcing the creation of a new agency that will guide the process. Also: Parliament returns from its summer break on Monday - with Conservative Leader Pierr…

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Trump pressures NATO, NDP retreat, Lillith Fair documentary, and more 30:39

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The U.S. President has issued his latest ultimatum on the Russia-Ukraine war. But the demand is directed at NATO. Donald Trump says the U.S. will slap major sanctions on Russia only when NATO members agree to stop buying Russian oil. It's one of several conditions the President is demanding that could cause a snag for alliance members, including Ca…

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Kirk suspect arrested, new hate crime laws, electric school buses, and more 27:49

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A 22-year-old Utah man is arrested in the killing of prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk earlier this week on a university campus. Authorities say Tyler Robinson’s family and friends convinced him to turn himself in. And: CBC News has learned the federal government plans to crack down on people willfully intimidating and obstructing others w…

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Nation-building projects, manhunt for Kirk shooter, Canadian stablecoin, and more 27:32

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Prime Minister Mark Carney says it’s time to build big, and build quickly. Today he revealed a list of five “nation building” projects, including LNG production, and small nuclear reactors. We’ll look at two of those projects in a bit more detail — mines in Saskatchewan and B.C. More on the plans, the people and the pushback. And: The hunt is on fo…

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Charlie Kirk shot, drone attack over Poland, World Cup tickets, and more 27:12

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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk — founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA — died in hospital after being shot at a speaking event at a Utah college. The 31-year-old was a key ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, and influential in driving youth support for Trump during last year’s election. And: Canada pledges support fo…

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DUI Court: A Second Chance on the Road 11:52

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Knox County Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond talks with Judge Chuck Cerny about the county’s DUI Court program. They discuss how it works, who qualifies, and the intensive steps participants take to break the cycle of impaired driving, covering everything from treatment and monitoring to the program’s life-changing impact. Highlights: (0:52) Miche…

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Israel targets Hamas in Qatar, homeless encampments in cities, navigating US tariffs, and more 27:23

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Israel strikes the headquarters of Hamas political leaders in Qatar. Hamas says five of its members are dead. Israel calls it retaliation for a gun attack yesterday in Jerusalem. Qatar calls today’s strike a cowardly criminal assault. The escalation is drawing condemnation from other countries in the Middle East, and around the world. And: Barrie, …

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Tariff relief plan, Alberta’s book ban plan, kids and gambling warning, and more 26:35

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Prime Minister Mark Carney rolls out his strategy to brace the Canadian economy for a long-term tariff war. He and his ministers announce the details of millions in spending to help businesses — and employees — survive. And: Alberta’s government reveals the latest plan on sexually explicit books in school libraries. Also: Canadian doctors say sport…

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Massive drone strike on Kyiv, Returning to Whati, Operation Nanook, and more 30:36

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People in Ukraine are on edge after Russia launched its largest air assault of the war so far. Kyiv's main government building was struck for the first time - and multiple people were killed. You’ll hear about the scale of the bombardment, and reaction from Ukraine’s western allies. Also: People are returning to Whati, Northwest Territories - after…

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Ken Dryden dead at 78, TIFF opening weekend, The first Millennial Saint, and more 31:28

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Canadians are remembering hockey legend Ken Dryden, who died yesterday at the age of 78. During his career, Dryden was a Hall of Famer - with six Stanley Cups under his goalie pads - and was a key part of the Montreal Canadiens in the 1970s. He was also a lawyer, author, politician AND NHL executive. We'll take a look back on his long and storied c…

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Hurt and help for Canada’s economy, delay on EV sales targets, Quebec couple dies in Lisbon, and more 27:01

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Canada’s unemployment rate is at its highest in nearly a decade, excluding the first years of the pandemic. The economy lost 66,000 jobs last month. Particularly hard hit – industries most exposed to tariffs. And: Prime Minister Mark Carney announces billions in funding he says will transform that faltering economy. He calls it the most comprehensi…

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Mass stabbing in Manitoba, RFK grilled by senate committee, water bomber orders up, and more 27:53

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Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba is mourning the death of an 18-year-old, who was killed in a mass stabbing by her brother this morning. Another seven people from the community were injured. We’ll have the latest details. Vaccines were front and centre as a U.S. senate committee grilled Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Senators asked abo…

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Carney on tariffs, carbon capture, equine encephalitis, and more 27:27

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Prime Minister Mark Carney warns American tariffs on Canada won’t likely be lifted any time soon. His cabinet met to talk about walking the tightrope of boosting defense spending and protecting the economy from tariffs, all while “spending less”. And: Carbon capture is a key part of industry’s plans to mitigate climate change. But it turns out the …

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Serving Those Who Served: Inside Knox County’s Veterans Recovery Court 10:16

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Knox County Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond sits down with Judge Chuck Cerny to share the story behind the county’s Veterans Recovery Court. They discuss how the program began, the unique role of veteran mentors, and how it helps veterans facing addiction, PTSD, and nonviolent criminal charges rebuild their lives. Highlights: (0:50) How Veterans …

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Dalhousie lockout, lack of spare military parts, remembering Graham Greene, and more 26:26

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The first day of school is a lunch bag letdown for students at Dalhousie University in Halifax. A lockout means most classes have been cancelled, and it’s not clear when they will start up again. And: The military has a spare parts problem. A CBC exclusive on Canada’s battle readiness. Also: The legacy of Graham Greene. The Oscar-nominated Canadian…

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Fires in N.W.T., back to school after wildfires, butterfly drought, and more 27:10

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Evacuees are arriving in Hay River, N.W.T. from multiple communities. Residents of Fort Providence are watching and waiting as a fast-moving wildfire bears down on their homes. The smoke is spreading to other parts of Canada. And: In Newfoundland and Labrador, kids and families are trying to navigate the first days of school under the shadow of one…

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Evacuations in NWT, Town Halls on Alberta sovereignty, Leaving Las Vegas, and more. 30:22

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Hundreds of people in the Northwest Territories are out of their homes due to rapidly spreading wildfires, with Fort Providence becoming the latest community under evacuation order. More are getting ready to go, at a moment's notice. Dry conditions and high winds creating ideal conditions for wildfires - and officials calling the fire situation "cr…

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NWT wildfire, U.S. tariffs ruled illegal, Sixties Scoop survivor meets his family, and more 31:33

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Wildfires have ravaged much of Canada during this summer. First, it was the Prairies, then Atlantic Canada - now, wildfires are leading to evacuation orders in the North. The small community of Whati, Northwest Territories is nearly empty - as an encroaching fire threatens the community. Also: A federal appeals court decision on Friday ruled many o…

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Book bans in Alberta, hate-motivated stabbing in Ottawa, proposed social media ban and more 27:03

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From classics to contemporary works, more than 200 books are being removed from libraries and classrooms by the Edmonton Public School Board. It follows a provincial directive targeting literature with sexual content. And: A stabbing at an Ottawa grocery store is being investigated as a hate-motivated crime that targeted a Jewish woman. Politicians…

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Canadian sport in ‘crisis’, lawsuit links ChatGPT to teen suicide, anxiety over end to U.S. duty-free shipping, and more 27:11

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A new national report on sports highlights ‘widespread abuse,’ and a ‘culture of silence’ is occurring at all levels. The Future of Sport Commission in Canada says the federal government needs to do better to protect our athletes from maltreatment, and made 71 recommendations, including the creation of an independent watchdog for sport. And: Member…

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Mass shooting at Catholic school in U.S., cell phone searches on the rise at U.S. borders, new twist in Trump’s Greenland dreams, the risks of caffeine pouches, and more 27:20

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More Canadians are getting caught up in U.S. President Donald Trump’s border security crackdown. New data shows American agents are searching more mobile phones than ever before, even though trips south of the 49th parallel continue to plummet. And: Denmark has summoned the head of the U.S. Embassy over claims three Americans linked to Trump are ru…

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Inside Recovery Court: Judge Chuck Cerny on Breaking the Cycle of Addiction 9:55

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In this episode, Knox County Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond speaks with the Honorable Judge Chuck Cerny about the county’s Recovery Court, also known as Drug Court. Judge Cerny shares how the program works, who qualifies, and the rigorous steps participants take to break free from addiction and the criminal justice system. From weekly court appe…

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The Prime Minister looks to expand Canadian ports, Israel’s ‘Day of disruption’ for Gaza deal, a rare case of a flesh-eating parasite in the U.S., and more 27:31

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The Prime Minister hints at upcoming plans for the country’s port infrastructure. On a stop in Germany during his European trip, Mark Carney says an announcement on new investments is coming within weeks, pointing to upgrades to ports in Montreal and Churchill, Manitoba that will help ship energy and minerals to European customers. And: Thousands o…

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A celebrity doctor’s plea to save B.C. ostriches, the prime minister talks trade and security in eastern Europe, new guidelines for smokers, and more 27:23

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Dr. Mehmet Oz, the high-ranking Trump administration official and television personality, is urging the Canadian government to step in, and save a B.C. herd of ostriches from being culled. The farm’s owner lost a legal bid last week to stop the destruction of the birds, following an outbreak of avian influenza. Dr. Oz says the ostriches may hold cl…

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Carney in Ukraine, Trump threatens more national guard deployments, Canadian aerospace ambitions, and more 31:47

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In a surprise visit to Kyiv, Prime Minister Mark Carney re-affirmed Canada's commitment to help re-arm Ukraine. It was Carney's first visit to the war torn country since becoming Prime Minister. We'll also look ahead to his meetings with allies in Poland, Germany and Latvia in the coming days. Also: Donald Trump is threatening to expand what he cal…

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Ukraine's independence day, Retaliatory tariffs, Oasis comes to Canada, and more 26:48

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The blue and yellow Ukrainian flag is flying across the country today. Today is flag day, which marks the eve of Ukraine's independence from the Soviet Union. Now, 21 years after the first official flag day, Ukrainians are again fighting for sovereignty from Moscow. And weary Ukrainians are desperate for the war with Russia to end - but are struggl…

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Counter tariffs off, famine in Gaza City, CRA phone wait times, and more 27:28

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Canada is taking the tariffs off goods from the United States that are covered by the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. The prime minister says the move will push forward trade talks with the U.S.; the opposition leader calls it capitulation. And: The world’s leading authority on food insecurity says there is famine in Gaza City. The UN backed IPC esti…

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Quebec terror plot details, opioid deaths down, be on the lookout for Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and more 27:14

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New details emerge on an alleged terror plot near Quebec City. One of those charged spoke openly about another Waco massacre. Four men — including two serving soldiers — are accused of hoarding a massive cache of weapons to supply an anti-government militia and a plot that included violence against government authorities. Also: Opioid deaths in Can…

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Passengers still scrambling for flights, U.S. sanctions Canadian judge, farmers adapt in B.C., and more 27:19

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Air Canada says people need to “pack their patience” as they try to rearrange their flights. Tens of thousands of passengers are calling — trying to get information now that the airline is resuming operations. And: The U.S. places sanctions on a Canadian judge at the International Criminal Court. We’ll have more on who, and why. Also: Fruit growers…

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Traffic Tickets 101: Navigating Knox County’s Roads to the Courtroom 10:18

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In this episode, Knox County Criminal Court Clerk Mike Hammond sits down with Mandy Branch, a General Sessions Office supervisor specializing in traffic cases. Together, they break down what happens when you get a traffic ticket from moving vs. non-moving violations to how points on your license work, when you need to appear in court, and options t…

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Air Canada deal, what’s behind food price increases, Poilievre byelection victory, and more 27:51

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Air Canada says operations will resume, now that it has reached a tentative deal with the union representing its flight attendants. Thousands of flights were disrupted when the strike started on Saturday. We have details on how quickly things will get back to normal. And: If you’re wondering why prices are up at the grocery store, the culprit may n…

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No end to Air Canada strike, Zelenskyy brings back up to White House meeting, eastern Canada wildfires 27:02

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Air Canada flights are still grounded, as flight attendants defy a back-to-work order and continue their strike over wages and unpaid duties. The disruption, which the government has called illegal, has disrupted hundreds of thousands of passengers since it started Saturday. Plus: Ukraine’s president returns to the White House for a summit over the…

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Flight attendants defy back to work orders, Alberta byelection, "YouTubification" of streaming, and more 31:12

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Thousands of unionized Air Canada flight attendants were supposed to be back work. But they are still on the picket lines in defiance of the federal government's return to work orders - and the airline remains grounded. That's leaving many to wonder - what comes next? Also: Voters in the Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot will decide if Conser…

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Government ends flight attendant's strike, Europe reacts to Trump-Putin meeting, A Canadian's story of detainment in the UAE, and more 29:33

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Air Canada flight attendants made good on their promise to walk off the job. But they weren't on the picket lines for long. After only a matter of hours, the federal government stepped in - ordering both sides to arbitration and allowing the airline to resume operations. Also: Ukraine's President Volodomyr Zelenskyy will travel to Washington on Mon…

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Trump/Putin summit, Air Canada uncertainty, park pass popularity, and more 27:20

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Trump and Putin meet in Alaska. The opening scene included warm handshakes, and a shared ride in a presidential car. Despite the casual atmosphere the stakes are high, as they talk about the future of the war in Ukraine. And: The union representing Air Canada's flight attendants has rejected the company's request for binding arbitration. The union …

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Flights grounded, canola pressure, measuring hurricanes, and more 27:18

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Air Canada and its flight attendants are pointing fingers — blaming each other for the growing impasse. Meanwhile, passengers are left stuck... or scrambling to make other travel arrangements. And: New Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola seed take effect. Ottawa is facing pressure to respond, while the industry braces to lose one of its biggest cust…

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Air Canada impasse, walkable cities, reboot summer, and more 27:16

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Canadian travellers face chaos as the country’s largest carrier makes moves to suspend operations. A strike and lockout notice have the airline cancelling some flights for tomorrow and warning of much more to come. And: It sounds like a no-brainer — where you live influences how much you move. But a new study shows just how much and why it matters.…

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Thousands affected by NL fires, fewer houses being built, using teeth to restore sight, and more 27:14

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Parts of Newfoundland and Labrador are shrouded by thick smoke as four wildfires burn out of control. More than 13,000 people are on evacuation alert. The fires are also affecting venues for the Canada Games. While Canada has one of its worst fire seasons on record, some are asking: Why isn’t there a national fire response plan? And: Is Canada movi…

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Fires and heat, Trump takes over DC police, shipwreck cleanup, and more 27:12

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New Brunswick is looking for — and getting — some help to battle multiple wildfires. Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Maine are sending a total of 30 firefighters. Newfoundland and Labrador is also struggling with several out of control fires. High wind and high heat aren’t helping. That heat is the story across the country — with higher than …

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Eastern Canada fires, Netanyahu defends Gaza takeover plan, North America's first K-Expo, and more 28:09

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There is fear and uncertainty for many Newfoundlanders this weekend. Volatile weather is making it even more challenging to fight wildfires in that province. At the same time in Nova Scotia, critics say the government is overstepping by banning people from hiking and camping in the woods. Also: Israel's Prime Minister is defending his government's …

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Wildfires across Canada, Canada Games begin in Newfoundland, Bick's pickles dropped from stores, and more 26:59

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From a spark to a serious fire - in a matter of moments. Canadian officials say that is the risk of this year's volatile wildfire season. It's already the nation's second worst season on record. Resources for firefighters and evacuees are strained. And even in places that have skirted the threat of wildfires, the smoke and uncertainty are keeping c…