Global National: June 5, 2023 | Canada projected to have worst year of wildfire destruction

Canada is experiencing the worst spring wildfire season in its history, raising concerns about whether the federal government has the necessary resources to extinguish the hundreds of wildfires raging across the country.
Mike Armstrong looks at what's burning in several provinces, including how one village has been completely wiped out. Meanwhile, Eric Sorensen explains what's being done now to douse the flames, and how experts believe the response needs to improve.

Tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating following a dangerously close encounter between the two countries' warships in the Taiwan Strait. Mackenzie Gray reports from the HMCS Montréal with a look at the strong show of force by Canada and other western countries in the East China Sea, the growing fears China could invade Taiwan, when the Pentagon could believes such an attack could happen, and how the West might respond.

The Russian government has released footage suggesting it thwarted a major Ukrainian offensive. Redmond Shannon explains the Ukrainian government's cryptic response to the claim, as Ukraine makes apparent gains near the destroyed city of Bakhmut.

Many Canadians are struggling to afford a home and industry experts warn the need for affordable housing is quickly outpacing possible solutions. As Mike Drolet explains, one Guelph, Ont. startup is pushing an idea that can be found right in backyards.

Plus, Apple has unveiled Vision Pro, its much-anticipated headset which blends the virtual world into reality, for a hefty price tag of about $5,000. Jeff Semple reports on the various uses for VR, and why there are doubts about how successful Apple's device will be.

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