Global National: May 15, 2023 | Stellantis halts construction of Ontario EV battery plant

In tonight's top story: Dutch automaker Stellantis has stopped construction on a $5-billion electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont., claiming the government isn't living up to its end of a deal both sides agreed on in May 2022. Touria Izri reports on the reaction to the company threatening to pull the plug altogether on the planned project.

Emergency crews are racing to stop a growing wildfire from approaching Fox Creek, Alta. Marney Blunt reports from the community on high alert, while meteorologist Tiffany Lizée has the immediate and long-term outlook of B.C.'s and Alberta's wildfire season.

Some Canadians in Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec will head to the polls on June 19 to elect new MPs in vacant ridings. While the outcomes won't upset the balance of power in Parliament, David Akin explains why there are some interesting races to watch, including why one retiring Conservative MP has decided to vote for a competing party in his riding.

As the weather begins to heat up, so is Canada's housing market. We tell you how much the average home price is now. Plus, Vice Media has filed for bankruptcy protection. We report on what's expected to happen as its assets are sold off.

While hockey is a quintessentially Canadian sport, the Stanley Cup is staying south of the border once again, with the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs being eliminated from the NHL playoffs. Eric Sorensen takes a shot at why our teams can't seem to bring home hockey's ultimate prize.

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