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0:00The nation is watching Alberta and we know it. I'm Kathleen Petty, host of West of Center. Every week I speak with the people shaping Alberta politics from pipelines to separation to help you understand what's going on here and why it matters to the entire country. Pull up a chair and join me, West of Center. Find us and follow wherever you get your podcasts. This is a CBC podcast. This is World Report. Good morning. I'm Trisha Kindleman, a 45 year old woman has died in Nova Scotia after a severe storm brought widespread flooding to parts of the province. Premier Tim Houston says the province is mourning the victim whose vehicle was located near her residence on the far side of a flooded bridge in Cleveland, Nova Scotia.

1:03Heavy rain and fierce winds have left driver routes across southern Cape Bretons emerged with dozens of roads and bridges completely washed away. Power is only being restored this morning, but utility officials warn full restoration will take time. Officials are urging residents to avoid travel as local states of emergency remain active across three counties. Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on social media that the federal government is in direct contact with provincial officials and stands ready to dispatch support. In international news, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Kiev following talks in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin. They met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today marking their first official visit to Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion four and a half years ago. Yesterday's three-hour Kremlin meeting produced no breakthrough toward ending the war.

2:07Kremlin officials say those talks centered largely on economic cooperation between Washington and Moscow, while both sides agreed to a temporary three-day pause on capital city strikes to allow the diplomatic visit to take place safely. And voters are heading to the polls in the eastern German state of Saxony on Holt today. That was top candidate Ulrich Sigmund vowing to take back his country outside a polling station this morning. He's running for alternative for Germany or AFD, a far-right party. Their classified as extremist and undemocratic by the state's own intelligence agency, the party though continues to gain support in the region. If they win, it will be the first time a far-right party has taken power in a German state since World War II. Iran claims it has struck an unmanned U.S. vessel attempting to enter the strait of Hormuz, though Washington has not confirmed the attack.

3:10The development follows U.S. airstrikes on Saturday that disabled two Iranian oil tankers and sank a third in regional waters. Speaking on social media, the speaker of Iran's parliament warned that future attacks against the country will trigger a faster, heavier, and more painful response. Israel has launched fresh airstrikes across southern Lebanon today. The Israel Defense Force says the strikes were in response to two explosive drones launched by Hezbollah toward Israeli troops operating in a border security zone. Lebanon's health ministry reports at least four people have been killed. CBC's Crystal Gamancing has the details from Jerusalem. Lebanon's news sites posting images of a vacant hospital exploding. The Rander building was abandoned by healthcare workers in 2024. It's located in the same region as Arab Salim. A southern municipality, Israel Defense Forces issued an evacuation order for early Sunday.

4:12The advanced warning was followed by strikes on buildings. The IDF says are Hezbollah facilities. Friday night, Mephadun was one of several areas hit by Israel. Again, the IDF said the actions were in response to Hezbollah violations. Local health care officials say three people were killed in strikes on that day and nearly two dozen injured. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Kat stated again Friday that until Hezbollah disarms throughout Lebanon, Israel will not withdraw and will act against any threat. Crystal Gamancing, CBC News, Jerusalem. It has been almost two weeks since additional U.S. tariffs hit Canadian businesses. Abbott's Ferd British Columbia is among the most vulnerable communities according to local business owners. Beneath Brachee spoke with businesses in the region about their struggle to survive the growing trade friction. Oh, it's total slowdown. At Quantra Wood Products and Abbott's Ferd BC, the sawmill is quieter than usual.

5:16Her Jeep Greywall is the office manager. People are holding onto lumber, not shipping it here. Some orders that we expected have been held back. Already facing U.S. tariffs totaling 45 percent, the latest American levies are making a bad situation worse. At 50 percent, they apply to a range of products like plywood, doors and moldings. Greywall says most of the business here relies on U.S. exports. In the last two weeks, she says the volume in sales has gone down by nearly half for some orders. Say it doesn't recoup, it'll be layoffs. Tariff uncertainty is translating in a variety of ways. Some even unexpected. At Western canoe and kayak, a massive white canoe is sitting outside. It's being delivered to a customer in Alaska from Abbott's Ferd. While a canoe isn't facing tariffs, the trailer bought to transport it might, because it's made of steel. Mary Bays is the company's president. Probably the hardest part is dealing with the uncertainty, not knowing what to expect next. You're trying to give a quote to somebody, and you can't really tell them what it's going to cost.

6:17To help with the changing tides of trade, Bays says that they've been focused on finding a range of suppliers across the world. Meanwhile, the federal government is rolling out $7.5 billion to help whether they're new 50% tariffs. But half of that is set for rapid response, like EI supports, and more capital, including loans ranging from $250,000 to $5 million for eligible businesses. Beneath Brach, CBC News, Abbott's Ferd. It is a new school year for kids across Quebec, and for one 10-year-old girl, it is a chance to return to the classroom. She's one of thousands of students who have experienced what the province calls a break in service. Gloria Enriquez explains. This quote, like, depends 10-year-old Elias sorting through her supplies, getting ready for her new school. Nervous. Scary. A bit exciting. Elias Autistic and Has Dislexia. CBC News is withholding her last name to reduce online harm in bullying. She used to go to an elementary school in Kandyak on Montreal's South Shore.

7:19But after losing some of her in-class specialized resources, Eli was having meltdowns. The school and her mother, Kelly Harding Jones, agreed to pull her out. What essentially we're telling her is that you don't fit in the school, and you have to leave. And that's incredibly difficult. Last year in Quebec, there were more than 3,000 students sent home from school due to a lack of resources. That's a 130% increase from 2021. The visitor of the local school board, Christopher Craig, won't comment on Elias' case. But says finding the right program for kids in her situation takes time and resources. It's complex. And no, frankly, I don't think we ever have enough money for this. We've been suffering since austerity measures of the Liberals up to the massive budget cuts a few years ago by the CAC. The school board did end up finding a new school for Eli with the right resources. But she since become an advocate. Providing politicians know kids like her need help.

8:21Literally their job. Gore Enrique CBC News, Montreal. Uganda's lion population has fallen by more than 40% since 2011 to fewer than 300 animals. Habitat loss, declining prey, and human wildlife conflict are putting severe pressure on the country's remaining big cats. Senator Michael Balakay has the details from Kampala. That sound is becoming harder to hear in Uganda. The country now has just 291 lions down from almost 500 in 2011. Most live in three national parks, much so in falls, Queen Elizabeth and Kidepovale. But as people settle closer to protected areas, encounters between communities and wildlife are increasing. Edith Kava Simeh, who manages wildlife campaigns for wild animal protection, says the growing human population is putting more pressure on lion habitat. Abonization, agriculture, settlements have displaced wild animals, of course, including lions.

9:27And we have pushed wildlife almost to the edge, even to the extent that we are increasing our conflict with these animals. So human numbers are the problem. And some lions are deliberately killed, says Bashir Hange, Uganda Wildlife Authorities Head of Communication and Public Relations. Some are killed for commercial purposes. Those who want some body parts, others want body parts for rituals. James Musinghuzi, the Uganda Wildlife Authorities Executive Director, says working with local communities is becoming an important part of protecting the remaining lions. More involvement of the community in conservation will be a game changer in not only protecting lions, but other wildlife species. Mike Kubalike, for CBC News, Campala. That is the latest national and international news from World Report. I'm Prishtik Hindleman, this is CBC News.

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