Global National: July 31, 2023 | BC town on edge after wildfire scare

In tonight's top story: The town of Osoyoos, B.C., is on edge after the Eagle Bluff wildfire, first discovered in Oroville, Wash., crossed into Canada, prompting evacuation orders. Heather Yourex-West speaks with residents about the tense experience and what could cause the wildfire to flare up again.

The International Longshore Workers Union (ILWU) and the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) have reached another tentative deal, marking the third attempt to end the province's port strike. Mackenzie Gray looks back at how the labour dispute reached this point, when workers will vote on the agreement and what could happen if it doesn't pass.

Many struggling Canadian business owners took out loans from the federal government under the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program to avoid going under during the COVID-19 pandemic. As Touria Izri reports, the deadline for those repayments is looming and a growing number of businesses are begging for an extension.

West African nations are demanding Mohamed Bazoum be reinstated as Niger's president, after a military junta seized power from the country's democratically-elected government. Crystal Goomansingh reports on the ultimatum given to the coup leaders and the potential repercussions of sanctions being imposed on Niger.

Plus, labour unrest has been making headlines lately, from B.C. port workers, to Toronto grocery workers, to actors and writers across North America. Anne Gaviola explains what's fuelling the work disputes and why economists are warning even more people could walk off the job soon.

And, Canada's run at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup has come to a disappointing end after a lopsided loss to Australia. Eric Sorensen reports on the defeat, the potential fate of Captain Christine Sinclair and where this could leave the team.

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