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July 24, 2026 | Growing B.C. wildfires trigger more evacuation orders, but authorities say some residents refuse to leave. Canada celebrates the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. And LeBron James heads to Philly. 00:00 The National for July 24, 2026 01:04 B.C. residents flee fast-growing wildfires 04:32 Wildfire air quality alert for Calgary 04:52 Migraine risk from wildfire smoke 07:13 Wildfires burn in France and Spain 07:56 Gordie Howe bridge opening ceremony 10:47 Trump's new forced labour tariffs 13:08 Billy Bishop airport expansion plans 13:44 Alberta drug coverage changes 15:59 U.S. cyclospora outbreak expands 16:30 Venezuela earthquakes, 1 month after 18:45 Anti-government protests in India 21:55 Sea plane crash near B.C. border 22:19 LeBron James goes to Philadelphia 76ers 25:43 The promise of the Gordie Howe bridge 30:38 Why Alberta’s new pipeline route won't be easy 37:07 Shania Twain unpacks her new album 44:17 The Moment | Cross-border bridge handshake news canada latestnews The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news