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Wildfires Smoke, Rising beef prices, Canadian staycations, and more.

Wildfires Smoke, Rising beef prices, Canadian staycations, and more.

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Officials on Vancouver Island are hoping a change of weather will help them fight an out of control wildfire burning north of Nanaimo. Evacuation orders have been issued for hundreds of properties. The B.C. wildfire service says efforts are focused on protecting homes and keeping people safe. Also: Where's the beef? Its one of the busiest grilling weekends of the year...But price conscious cooks might want to serve chicken burgers this year, because the price of beef is surging faster than inflation. And: Canadian travelers are choosing Toronto over Tampa - and Calgary over California. Canada is having a strong summer tourist season, partly thanks to a rise in staycations. And the federal government is hoping some new measures will help bring more international tourists here too. Plus: Summer McIntosh wins more gold medals, A First Nation in Saskatchewan is celebrates a multi-million dollar settlement with Ottawa, and more.
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