CBC News: The National | Extreme heat blankets much of Canada

Canadians face widespread extreme heat and rising financial burdens from weather-related damages, while national attention focuses on issues ranging from infrastructure rights and public safety to international sporting bids and geopolitical tensions.

• Extreme heat — Temperatures reached high 30s with a humidex near 45°C, triggering warnings across multiple provinces [01:25].

• Ontario wildfires — Over 100 fires continue to burn in the northwest, forcing the evacuation of a CN train [05:07].

• Insurance costs — Homeowners face rising premiums as extreme weather events occur more frequently [05:47].

• Trump’s threat — The US president abandoned plans to impose a 20% toll on ships in the Strait of Hormuz [08:23].

• Workplace voyeurism — Police are investigating a BC FedEx location where a recording device was found in a staff washroom [11:38].

• Parasite outbreak — US health officials suspect lettuce caused a large cyclosporiasis outbreak, but no linked cases have been reported in Canada [13:36].

• Barn fire — A massive blaze in southern Ontario caused the deaths of 20,000 hogs [15:28].

• First Nations — Leaders gathered in Ottawa to advocate for safe drinking water standards and indigenous rights in infrastructure projects [15:47].

• Murder investigation — Indian police are searching for a murder suspect in the death of singer Inder Kaur, alleging the individual fled to Canada [27:16].

• Olympic bid — India is campaigning to host the 2036 Olympic Games, facing skepticism regarding past management and infrastructure needs [36:48].

• How does the proposed water legislation for First Nations differ from previous versions?

• What barriers does India face in its campaign to host the 2036 Olympic Games?