CBC News: The National | Ontario wildfires evacuees describe their escape

July 16, 2026 | Evacuees describe their escape from fast-moving wildfire flames in northwestern Ontario. U.S. politicians slam Canada as dangerous smoke drifts south. And Donald Trump uses primetime to make claims about election interference. 00:00 The National for July 16, 2026 01:20 Wildfires force Ontario residents to flee 04:50 Smoke prompts air quality warnings 07:27 B.C. wildfire evacuation orders 08:05 U.S. politicians slam Canada over smoke 10:18 Trump attacks U.S. election integrity 12:59 Deal to open Gordie Howe bridge 13:33 AFN questions fast-tracked major projects 15:56 Protest in Kyiv over defence minister's removal 16:25 Ebola outbreak spreading, WHO warns 18:50 Early-stage Alzheimer's treatment 19:15 1st Chinese-made EVs arrive in Canada 22:18 Taco Bell lettuce cyclosporiasis link 22:43 Argentina World Cup Falklands banner 23:11 Quebec math rock duo Angine de Poitrine 26:15 Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s next prime minister 32:44 The dangers of drifting wildfire smoke 36:02 What happens when the last mill closes 44:01 The Moment | Cockroach vs. reporter #news #latestnews #canada The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNa... More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news