Global National: July 9, 2021 | Calgary Stampede kicks off Canada’s 1st big event of pandemic

Canadians are closely watching Alberta as the Calgary Stampede kicks off the country’s first major event since the start of the pandemic. Heather Yourex-West looks at the safety plans to prevent a super spreading event.

A COVID-19 vaccine maker has announced plans to seek emergency approval for a third booster shot. Mike Le Couteur explains why experts say now is not the time to focus on that.

At least 17 suspects have been arrested in connection to Haitian President Jovenal Moïse’s assassination and police say they’re still searching for eight more. As Mike Armstrong reports, plans are also being made to fix the country’s political power vacuum.

Wimbledon's defending champion, Novak Djokovic, has defeated Canada's Dennis Shapovalov during a dramatic match at the semi-finals of the tournament. Crystal Goomansingh reports on the emotional end to Shapovalov’s time at the tournament and the support he’s garnered from fans.

Two of the world's richest men, Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, have announced plans to travel to space this month. Mike Drolet has more on the one-upmanship over zero gravity goals.

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