The National | Frank Stronach confronts allegationsNewsDuration 45:11August 6, 2024 | A woman accusing Frank Stronach of sexual assault speaks out as the Canadian billionaire addresses the allegations for the first time in a CBC News interview. Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz make their first campaign appearance. Plus, Camryn Rogers takes the gold in women’s hammer throw.

The Canadian Armed Forces is pre-positioning assets in case its fleet is needed to evacuate Canadians from Lebanon amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to government officials. Over the weekend, a Canadian Globemaster aircraft, used in humanitarian and peacekeeping missions, was spotted on a flight tracking website landing in Beirut. In a statement late Tuesday night, the Department of National Defence said the military is currently pre-positioning assets in the Eastern Mediterranean region in case evacuation planning and logistical support is needed. Adding to those concerns is Iran's anger over the assassination in Tehran last week of the head of the militant group Hamas. You can reach her at catharine.tunney@cbc.ca Follow Cat on Twitter (new window)With files from Raffy Boudjikanian and Reuters

Dump it here: Winnipeg group invites neighbours take junk to its binNewsDuration 1:07The Spence Neighbourhood Association is encouraging West End residents to clean up streets and alleys by taking large items to a dumpster set up outside its community centre on Langside Street. CBC's Emily Brass speaks with Kristy Muckosky of the association about the initiative.

Canadian Golfers Set For Olympic Glory Brooke Henderson and Alena Sharp aim for medals at Paris 2024 after building years of camaraderie and successCanadian golfers Brooke Henderson and Alena Sharp have forged one of the most inspiring stories within the world of sports as they prepare to represent their country for the third time at the Olympic Games. With years of friendship under their belts and impressive resumes on the golf course, the duo is ready to face the exciting challenges of the Paris 2024 Olympics. It was the first Olympic Games when golf was included; it was really cool to be part of it," she stated, recalling the vibrant atmosphere from her Olympic debut. This year's Olympic competition will take place at Le Golf National, which requires both women to adapt their strategies slightly. Henderson and Sharp encourage aspiring golfers to pursue their dreams just as they did, emphasizing the importance of resilience and determination.

The long-term prognosis is maybe a little bit less rosy in terms of overall control of the wildfire, Shepherd said during a news conference Tuesday. We're geared up and braced that we might be dealing with wildfire for as long as that. WATCH | Jasper's wildfire damage and the fight to save community:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. The province and Alberta wildfire officials are holding a telephone town hall for wildfire evacuees on Tuesday evening from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Evacuees can join online at alberta.ca/emergency or by phone at 1-833-380-0691.

One doctor on shift: Inside Ontario's ERs in crisisNewsDuration 15:03CBC News followed the lone ER doctor on shift at the North Shore Health Network in Blind River, Ont. During its exclusive access inside all three hospitals in the region, CBC looked at how the care measures up to larger centres and how they avoid closures.

Conservative MPs are calling on the House public safety committee to investigate the case of a father and son in Toronto charged with multiple terrorism-related offences. Ahmed Fouad Mostafa Eldidi, 62, and his son Mostafa Eldidi, 26, were arrested last month and face a total of nine charges. Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer told reporters Tuesday his party has questions about the immigration screening process for both men. WATCH | Conservatives call for committee hearings on alleged Toronto terror plot:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget.

The health and safety of temporary foreign workers in Canada is a responsibility I take very seriously, Boissonnault said in a media statement. Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. construction industry too reliant on temporary foreign workers: trade union group:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget.

Within the first five months of 2024 alone, the 988 hotline received approximately 180,000 calls and texts from people in crisis. Nika Khossravi, a crisis responder based in Ottawa, spoke to CBC Ottawa's All In A Day last week about her involvement with the hotline. Enlarge image (new window) Within the first five months of 2024 alone, the 988 hotline received approximately 180,000 calls and texts from people in crisis. Calls and texts to 988 are directed to a network of partners in communities across the country offering suicide prevention services such as counselling. When someone calls 988, they first hear a greeting notifying them they've reached the suicide prevention line and are asked which official language they wish to use.

This parasite attacks P.E.I. What you should knowNewsDuration 2:13Multinucleate sphere X (MSX), a disease that attacks oysters, has been discovered in some P.E.I. CBC's Wayne Thibodeau explains that while it's still safe for people to eat oysters, the parasite could have a huge impact on the oyster industry.

It is believed this may have prompted the shift from fentanyl and fentanyl analogues being imported into Canada illegally toward domestic production in Canada, the Health Canada briefing note reads. Enlarge image (new window) Health Canada says it can only take a few grains of fentanyl to kill someone. WATCH | How a fentanyl crime ring used a Canadian bank to do business:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. Last year, police agencies across Ontario busted a fentanyl production ring that included chemical storage facilities in Toronto and Vaughan and labs in Stouffville and Smithville.

We're making sure Alberta has everything they need to respond to these fires and help rebuild Jasper, Trudeau wrote. WATCH | Residents still don't know when they can go home:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. WATCH | Alberta wildfire update on firefighter death:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget.

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Who’s likely to be Kamala Harris’s running mate? NewsDuration 6:37With Kamala Harris expected to announce her running mate before Tuesday, The National’s Ian Hanomansing talks to political journalists Chris Cillizza and Linda Feldmann about the importance of the choice and why they agree it will be Josh Shapiro.

The alert, sent at at 10:35 a.m. PT, urged residents anywhere along the banks of the Chilcotin River from Hanceville to the Fraser River, and anywhere along the banks of the Fraser River from the Chilcotin River to the Gang Ranch bridge around 25 kilometres downstream, to evacuate immediately. WATCH | Water spills over Chilcotin River landslide: Chilcotin River breaches landslide Duration 0:19 Water from the Chilcotin River has begun to spill over a landslide which has blocked the river since the July 30. Water levels along the Chilcotin River are expected to rise far above normal spring melt levels, while water levels along the Fraser River are expected to be below spring levels. "Once the water hits the Fraser River from the Chilcotin River, it'll go where it can," Pinchbeck said. River Forecast Centre also issued a flood warning for the Fraser River from the Chilcotin River confluence to Big Bar.