Global National: Aug. 6, 2026 | BC wildfire fight rages on as more international help arrives

Hundreds more people are now under evacuation alerts or orders across British Columbia, where hot and dry weather is fuelling dozens of wildfires. Sarah MacDonald reports on the new blaze that started in the Metro Vancouver area, the poor air quality across the province and how more international help is on the way. A classified intelligence report obtained by Global News is revealing how India's Bishnoi gang has exploited Canada's student visa program to get criminals into the country. As Jeff Semple explains, the crime network is accused of carrying out targeted killings and extortion in Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada was "involved from the start" of an investigation into a Canadian woman of Chinese origin, accused of spying at NATO headquarters. Jillian Piper explains what's known about the case and the suspect. Plus, huge crowds are pouring in at Toronto's National Bank Open to watch 21-year-old Alexandra Eala, who's already the highest-ranked Filipino tennis player in the sport's history. Megan King looks at how Eala is riding a wave of growing popularity. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/12012279/less-wind-dry-lightning-expected-this-weekend-bc-wildfire-fight-continues/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en GlobalNews GlobalNational Wildfire