The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/08/09 at 09:00 EDT

Episode Date: August 9, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/08/09 at 09:00 EDT

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call today. Visit no more debts.org. From CBC News, the world this hour. I'm Claude Faye. Three wildfires are burning out of control in Newfoundland and Labrador. There are six in total with three deemed under control. It's the latest string of flames in an unprecedented wildfire season for the province. It's prompting the provincial government to clamp down on people who are disobeying a province-wide fire ban. All this, as thousands of athletes descend on St. John's for the Canada Games.

Jessica Singer has more. Thousands of people have had to flee their homes and cabins as a series of wildfires rip through Newfoundland and Labrador. Meanwhile, the provincial government says it's being inundated with reports of people setting fires intentionally, despite a province-wide fire ban. Premier John Hogan is angry and says it needs to stop. I'm frustrated that this is reckless and irresponsible behavior. Fines now range from

$50,000 to $150,000 as well as up to a year in prison. Smoke from nearby wildfires is affecting the air quality in St. John's, but it isn't putting a damper on the excitement for the Canada Games. For now, organizers say everything is going ahead as scheduled and they are ready to let the games begin. Jessica Singer, CBC News, St. John's. The New Brunswick government has placed restrictions on some forestry operations to decrease wildfire risk in the province. The restricted forestry activities include harvest, chipping, and all pre-commercial thinning and cleaning until Tuesday. There's also a burn ban in place for the entire province, including all provincial parks.

Meanwhile, much of Manitoba and Saskatchewan remain under air quality warning. warnings. Environment Canada says wildfire smoke continues to contribute to the very poor air quality in the region, and it could lead to reduce visibility in the coming days. The agency says Saskatoon in the northwestern Manitoba City of Flinflon are expected to see an air quality index of over 10 throughout the day. It's advising residents in those regions to limit the time that they spend outdoors. London police have begun to arrest protesters for voicing support for Palestine Action. The activist organization was recently designated a terror group under UK law, with expressing support for the group labeled a criminal offense. To date, hundreds of

people have been arrested for allegedly supporting the Palestine Action Group. Dominic Valaitis has more from London. Supporters of Palestine Action protesting in central London earlier this summer. The group was later banned under UK anti-terrorism laws, being a member or supporters. it is now a criminal offence punishable after 14 years in prison. More than 200 Brits have been arrested since the ban took legal effect last month. Today, hundreds more are expected to defy that ban at a demo in central London, at which protesters are planning to hold placards in support of Palestine action. London's Metropolitan Police has warned that anyone showing support for the group of the event

can expect to be arrested. The group accuses the UK of being an active participants in the Gaza genocide. The government said the group's actions had put the country's security at risk and met the legal definition of terrorism. Dominic Velizers for CBC News, London. Despite criticism of its plan at home and abroad, Israel is moving ahead with an escalation of the war in Gaza. The country's security cabinet agreed to take control of Gaza City.

That's where Israel believes remaining hostages are being held. after being kidnapped by militants during the Hamas attacks on Israel in 2023. Some countries, including Canada, are against the new operation. Israel's leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, has said Gaza will transition to some form of civilian control after the military takeover. And that is your world this hour. For CBC News, I'm Claude Fagg. Thank you.