20,000 people remain under evacuation orders in British Columbia, as crews struggle to contain blazes in the Okanagan Region. Vassy speaks with Erick Thompson in Hour 1. He is with the Penticton District's Regional Emergency Operations Centre, and he is also among the list of evacuees.

On today's show:
CTV National News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur joins us live from D.C. with the latest on trade talks.
The Explainer with Dr. Celine Bouchard, the President of the Canadian Menopause Society and practicing OBYN in Quebec City: What to know about AbCellera's new menopause drug.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Stephanie Levitz, and Michele Cadario.
Roger Hilton, a Defense Fellow with GLOBSEC, explains how Europe is responding to threats to civilian infrastructure from state actors like Russia.

20,000 people remain under evacuation orders in British Columbia, as crews struggle to contain blazes in the Okanagan Region. Vassy speaks with Erick Thompson in Hour 1. He is with the Penticton District's Regional Emergency Operations Centre, and he is also among the list of evacuees.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>CTV National News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur joins us live from D.C. with the latest on trade talks.</li>
<li>The Explainer with Dr. Celine Bouchard, the President of the Canadian Menopause Society and practicing OBYN in Quebec City: What to know about AbCellera's new menopause drug.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Stephanie Levitz, and Michele Cadario.</li>
<li>Roger Hilton, a Defense Fellow with GLOBSEC, explains how Europe is responding to threats to civilian infrastructure from state actors like Russia.</li>
</ul>

The top newsmakers, political headlines, your go-to daily debrief. Vassy loves politics and she’ll make sure you do too. The Vassy Kapelos Show will keep you informed through hard-hitting interviews with the major players, entertaining analysis and debate with your favourite pundits and all the details and context you need on breaking news as it comes into our newsroom.

The top newsmakers, political headlines, your go-to daily debrief. Vassy loves politics and she’ll make sure you do too. The Vassy Kapelos Show will keep you informed through hard-hitting interviews with the major players, entertaining analysis and debate with your favourite pundits and all the details and context you need on breaking news as it comes into our newsroom.

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Officials plead for patience as B.C. wildfire evacuees wait for answers

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, and the Canada-USA trade war keeps on rolling. In the latest chapter, the Carney government has announced new reciprocal tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of U.S. goods following the collapse of Friday's trade talks. CTV National News correspondent Michael Serapio has the latest.

On today's show:
Listen live as Federal Ministers take questions from the media on Canada's tariff response.
Graham speaks with Reynolds Mastin, the President and CEO of the Canadian Media Producers Association, about how the Online Streaming Act became a key sticking point in the derailed trade talks.
Money Talk with John Klotz: Back-to-school shopping without breaking the bank.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the New York Times' Canada Bureau Chief, outlines what she's heard about the collapsed trade talks.
A new study is shedding light on just how prevalent CTE is among former NFL players. We dig deeper with Tim Fleiszer, the Executive Director of the Concussion Legacy Foundation of Canada.

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, and the Canada-USA trade war keeps on rolling. In the latest chapter, the Carney government has announced new reciprocal tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of U.S. goods following the collapse of Friday's trade talks. CTV National News correspondent Michael Serapio has the latest.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Listen live as Federal Ministers take questions from the media on Canada's tariff response.</li>
<li>Graham speaks with Reynolds Mastin, the President and CEO of the Canadian Media Producers Association, about how the Online Streaming Act became a key sticking point in the derailed trade talks.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: Back-to-school shopping without breaking the bank.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojoud Al Mallees.</li>
<li>Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the New York Times' Canada Bureau Chief, outlines what she's heard about the collapsed trade talks.</li>
<li>A new study is shedding light on just how prevalent CTE is among former NFL players. We dig deeper with Tim Fleiszer, the Executive Director of the Concussion Legacy Foundation of Canada.</li>
</ul>

Canada announces new retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, effective September 8th

Guest host Tim Powers speaks with CTV's Michael Serapio, as the Americans continue their ongoing trade war with Canada. As of Saturday, a new series of 50% Trump tariffs officially kicked in. And depending on how the next few months play out, bigger sectors could be hit by Trump on New Year's Day.

On today's show:
Shachi Kurl, the President of the Angus Reid Institute, offers new data on how people are feeling about the trade war.
Dan Kelly, the President and CEO for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, on the concerns and needs of Canada's business community in light of the trade war.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: How the trade war could impact the Tech sector.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sabrina Grover and Tom Mulcair.
Brian Kingston, the President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, reacts to the new Auto tariff threats from U.S. President Trump and the ongoing trade war.
Dr. Hayley Hamilton, the Co-Director for the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research at CAMH, highlights the recent findings from the Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey.

Guest host Tim Powers speaks with CTV's Michael Serapio, as the Americans continue their ongoing trade war with Canada. As of Saturday, a new series of 50% Trump tariffs officially kicked in. And depending on how the next few months play out, bigger sectors could be hit by Trump on New Year's Day.
On today's show:
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<li>Shachi Kurl, the President of the Angus Reid Institute, offers new data on how people are feeling about the trade war.</li>
<li>Dan Kelly, the President and CEO for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, on the concerns and needs of Canada's business community in light of the trade war.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: How the trade war could impact the Tech sector.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sabrina Grover and Tom Mulcair.</li>
<li>Brian Kingston, the President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, reacts to the new Auto tariff threats from U.S. President Trump and the ongoing trade war.</li>
<li>Dr. Hayley Hamilton, the Co-Director for the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research at CAMH, highlights the recent findings from the&nbsp;Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey.</li>
</ul>

Trump threatens future additional Auto, Steel tariffs as Canada-USA trade war continues

Tim Powers fills in on the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch us every single Friday from Noon until 2PM. Today, we check in with Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker about the stakes of potential steel tariffs, and how they could impact his community. But first, we get the complete picture from CTV's Jeremie Charron.

On today's show:
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham chimes in on Canada-USA trade, plus the proposed Churchill Falls energy deal with Quebec.
Mark Holland, the CEO of the Canadian National Exhibition, highlights what's on deck for the annual event's 147th spectacle.
Eric Ham, a U.S. political analyst for CTV News and a former U.S. Congressional Staffer, reacts to U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance's trade comments.
Ian Lee, an Associate Professor at Carleton University's Sprott School of Business, on what different trade negotiation outcomes might mean economically for our country.
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim on an incoming plebiscite on strengthening open-air drug use laws.
TSN 1050 host Matt Cauz talks about a big series in The Bronx for the Blue Jays, as Toronto tries to make a late-season push for the American League's last playoff spot.

Tim Powers fills in on the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch us every single Friday from Noon until 2PM. Today, we check in with Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker about the stakes of potential steel tariffs, and how they could impact his community. But first, we get the complete picture from CTV's Jeremie Charron.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham chimes in on Canada-USA trade, plus the proposed Churchill Falls energy deal with Quebec.</li>
<li>Mark Holland, the CEO of the Canadian National Exhibition, highlights what's on deck for the annual event's 147th spectacle.</li>
<li>Eric Ham, a U.S. political analyst for CTV News and a former U.S. Congressional Staffer, reacts to U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance's trade comments.</li>
<li>Ian Lee, an Associate Professor at Carleton University's Sprott School of Business, on what different trade negotiation outcomes might mean economically for our country.</li>
<li>Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim on an incoming plebiscite on strengthening open-air drug use laws.</li>
<li>TSN 1050 host Matt Cauz talks about a big series in The Bronx for the Blue Jays, as Toronto tries to make a late-season push for the American League's last playoff spot.</li>
</ul>

Officials plead for patience as B.C. wildfire evacuees wait for answers

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