Diplomacy and Reality TV: A Cultural Contrast

Manitoba is under a state of emergency – again. There are more fires and more evacuations in the northern part of the province. Thousands of people are being ordered to leave immediately. The premier is showing frustration with some U.S. lawmakers – who complained about wildfire smoke travelling south – saying it was making it difficult for some Americans to enjoy their summer.

And: The assault was so violent, police thought an eight-year-old from Quadeville, Ontario may have been attacked by an animal. But now, the community is coming to grips with the reality – her attacker was human. And a teenager has been charged.

Also: Love Island U.S.A. has become a pop culture sensation as a frothy, low-stakes, dating reality show. But contestants say it comes with a dark side – including accusations of racism, and cyberbullying.

Plus: Canadians stick to their boycott of U.S. goods, new chemicals in illegal drugs are making it harder to counter overdoses, and more.