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EPISODE · Aug 9, 2025 · 26 MIN

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

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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 communities on edge.Also: Canada's most prestigious national sports competition has officially kicked in off St. John's. The Canada Games have brought together the nation's up-and-coming athletes for nearly six decades. You'll hear about the athletes participating, and how organizers are dealing with the threat of wildfire smoke.And: They're tangy, crunchy, sometimes sweet, sometimes spicy - and they are disappearing from Canadian grocery store shelves. Bick's pickles once dominated the condiment aisle. But the popular brand has become another victim of the U.S.-Canada trade war. Plus: Nigeria's drug crisis, Collecting cans and bottles for extra cash, Using improv to manage climate anxiety, and more.

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