The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/08/09 at 14:00 EDT

Episode Date: August 9, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/08/09 at 14:00 EDT

We're in the midst of the dog days of summer. And it's called that because during this period, Sirius, the dog star, rises with the sun in the morning. Not because it feels like several dogs are breathing their humid breath on you all the time. Can you tell he's a cat person? Hello, I'm Neil Kerkstel. And I'm Chris Houghton. We're the co-hosts of As It Happens.

But throughout the summer, some of our wonderful colleagues will be hosting in our place. We will still be bringing you conversations with people at the center of the day's major news stories here in Canada and throughout the world. You can listen to As It Happens wherever you get your podcasts. From CBC News, The World This Hour. I'm Peter Dock. There was little growth in the three wildfires burning in Newfoundland and Labrador last night. Today, though, the winds are picking up, causing active fire behavior.

CBC reporter Mark Carcassol has the latest. Provincial authorities in Newfoundland and Labrador now say a total of about three thousand people are under evacuation orders. Of course, that Kingston fire continues to be the biggest, most stubborn one. It has destroyed nine homes. Provincial officials in Newfoundland and Labrador also say they've received some information that there are fires being set intentionally in the province, and that's why they've partnered with crime stoppers to announce this historic reward. An offer of $5,000 reward will be available for information that leads to the identification and arrest of anyone who's responsible for.

intentionally starting a fire, and this person will remain anonymous, and that is guaranteed. One more thing that people who have been evacuated from their homes in Newfoundland and Labrador should know about if you've been evacuated from your home, and it's your primary residence, and you have registered with the Red Cross. Officials say you are eligible for a $500 payment via the Red Cross. Mark Carcassol, CBC News, Toronto. Meanwhile, the Premier of Nova Scotia is responding to criticism. His government's wildfire response is going too far. Last week, the province banned hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities in forests.

It's meant to reduce the risk of sparking new wildfires. Many people say the ban is unreasonable, an example of government overreach. Premier Tim Houston is pushing back. The experts came to me and said their recommendation is that we should restrict travel and put some serious fines on there just to really to support our firefighters and first responders. So the experts gave the advice. I agreed with it to make sure that we're doing everything. we can to protect people, to protect property and try and just get through this fire season and

pray for some rain. There's a $25,000 fine for breaking the ban. Unlike other provinces, almost all wildfires in Nova Scotia are caused by human activity. Ukraine's president says his country will not surrender territory to Russia. Vladimir Zelensky's comments follow Donald Trump's suggestion that Zelensky should be prepared to swap territory for peace. Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday to discuss the war. So far, Zelensky has not been invited. CBC reporter Julia Chapman has more. When Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet next week, they'll do so without Ukraine's leader. Officials in Kiev worry their country's interests will be ignored. Vladimir Zelensky says Russia mustn't be rewarded for its war. It has to end it. And he

insists no territory will be handed to occupiers. Donald Trump, appears to have other ideas. President Zelensky has to get all of his, everything he needs, because he's going to have to get ready to sign something. The US president says under his proposals, some territory would be swapped. But Ukraine doesn't hold much Russian land, so in practice, that's likely to mean concessions. Alexander Hara is a former advisor to Ukraine's Minister of Defense. Certainly we would love to have a ceasefire, but not with political concession.

irreversible political concession. Julia Chapman, CBC News, London. Also in London. Arrest the people complicit in the genocide. Arrest the people that are selling arms. They're bombing. More than 200 people were arrested today for supporting the protest group Palestine Action.

Last month, the British Parliament banned the group under anti-terrorism laws. Members had broken into an Air Force base and damaged two planes. The ban makes it a crime to be a member of the group. It carries a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison. Palestine action has gone to court to try to overturn the ban. And in Abbotsford, British Columbia, a 17-year-old boy has been arrested

after a series of pellet or airsoft gun attacks on pedestrians in the Fraser Valley. The victims reported being approached by a light-colored SUV. One person suffered a minor injury in the attacks. And that is your world this hour. For CBC News, I'm Peter Duck. back. Thank you.