Global National: Aug. 27, 2022 | Vancouver on edge after unprovoked attacks

In our top story: The city of Vancouver, B.C., is on edge this weekend as police are alerting the public about another unprovoked attack. This one took place during the city's Pride weekend and is being investigated as a hate crime. Attacks on strangers appear to be on the rise in the West Coast city, with more than 10 a month reported to police since March. Catherine Urquhart reports.

On both sides of the border, inflation continues to hit people's pocketbooks. In the U.S., Americans are looking for a break but it's unlikely to happen anytime soon. Jennifer Johnson explains.

And in Canada, while the inflation rate has dropped slightly, Canadians are noticing another part of their everyday life getting more expensive: tipping. From takeout to hair salons and restaurants, the expected gratuity amount has gone up and some experts say it's here to stay. Anne Gaviola reports.

With the return to school coming soon, some parents in Canada are calling for the expansion of COVID-19 booster eligibility for their kids. Shallima Maharaj reports on where some parents are travelling in order to get that elusive shot.

A group of student scientists in Halifax are working to get the next generation of Black and Indigenous youth interested in ecology. Through workshops and fair compensation, they hope to turn the tide on a field that is predominantly white and full of barriers for many persons of colour hoping to break into the discipline. Ashley Field reports.

After decades of waiting, some residents of the Cowichan tribes, the largest single First Nation band in B.C., finally have clean drinking water. Kylie Stanton reports on what the community has faced, what it took to get to this moment and still needs to be done.

Two Canadian siblings have managed to conquer one of the world's best-known puzzles: the Rubik's Cube. Jayme Doll spoke with the Calgary kids and their father about the cube's benefits beyond the fun.

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