Intro

Fire season has already started in Canada, with several communities having been given evacuation orders. But in British Columbia, some condo owners are still living with the consequences of a fire that was put out years ago.

And: With spring and summer taking hold in Canada, it is normally a time to see butterflies fluttering around. But according to a recent study, the numbers of butterflies are dramatically dropping. And a large part of the butterfly population has vanished. 

Also: In a league of her own. One of Japan’s top female baseball stars took to the mound for a pro men’s team in Canada. She pitched two shut out innings for the Toronto Maple Leaf Baseball team in her debut. 

Plus: child obesity, robotic healthcare, being detained at U.S. border and more.