The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/08/03 at 14:00 EDT

Episode Date: August 3, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/08/03 at 14:00 EDT

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From CBC News, the world is our. I'm Wayne Thibodeau. Canada and US Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he expects Prime Minister Mark Kearney and US President Donald Trump will speak in the next few days. LeBlanc appeared on a CBS News program this morning saying he thinks the two countries can reach a deal to strike down newly imposed tariffs. We think the economies of both countries are strengthened when we do things together. The trading relationship between Canada and the United States is unlike other partners. One description which I thought was very apt, we don't sell things to each other as much

as we build things together. And that's why it's difficult in this relationship when so much is integrated, but we remain very optimistic. The 35% levy that took effect on Friday is only on Canadian goods not covered by the KUSMA trade agreement, but does apply to significant industries including steel, aluminum, automotive and softwood lumber. An aggressive wildfire on Vancouver Island is threatening homes. The Wesley Ridge Fire is burning out of control northwest of Nanaimo and Little Coquicklam Falls Park. Christy

Howes is a fire information officer. The fire is largely burning and difficult to access in the operable terrain. Fire conditions throughout the day yesterday proved to be challenging, requiring extensive aircraft operations to hold critical flanks. Meanwhile, officials say a wildfire burning south of Linton in the Fraser Valley hasn't grown much, but putting it out still proving to be a challenge for crews. This is Fire Information Officer Carly DeRogier. It's burning in an area of high steep slopes, dangerous for crews to access, challenging conditions. Even when temperatures drop across the board, that's generally quite a hot area.

So a number of challenges that crews are still facing in that region. As well there are also severe thunderstorm watches covering much of the eastern half of BC which could spark more fires. The smoke from wildfires is being felt in just about every region across the country. The Northwest Territories has already experienced some of the worst air quality in Canada this weekend. Environment Canada had a number of active air quality warnings and statements stretching from Eastern British Columbia and into Western Quebec, varying in severity. Ukraine says it struck several targets inside Russia in strikes overnight.

They appeared to target energy infrastructure. But Russia has also hit back with attacks of its own. Dominic Velaitis has more. The massive fire at the oil depot in Russia's Black Sea resort Sochi can be seen for miles. Officials say more than 120 firefighters are now tackling the blaze, which was sparked after a Ukrainian drone slammed into the site. Initial assessments suggest the attack targeted fuel storage tanks at the facility.

Eyewitness footage also caught the moment Ukrainian drones hit an oil refinery in the Samara region of Russia. In all, Russia's defence ministry says its air defences intercepted more than 90 Ukrainian drones. Meanwhile, Ukrainians are dealing with the aftermath of a Russian missile strike in Mikolayev, the city's mayor, says at least seven people were injured in the strike. Dominic Vlases for CBC News, London. Israeli's far-right security minister is again calling for the country to take over Gaza and quote, encourage Palestinians to leave.

Itamar Ben-Vir made his declaration in front of a site that is holy to both Jews and Muslims. Jews call the temple Mount, while Muslims call it the Al-Aqsa Mosque. It's the first time a government ministry openly prayed at the contentious site. Palestinian leaders, as well as Jordan and Saudi Arabia, are condemning Ben-Vir's actions as provocative. are condemning Ben Veer's actions as provocative. And that's your World This Hour. For CBC News, I'm Wayne Thibodeau in Charlottetown.