Your World Tonight NWT wildfire, U.S. tariffs ruled illegal, Sixties Scoop survivor meets his family, and more
Aug 30, 2025
Justin Bowditch, a cottage owner in Muskoka, shares insights on the challenges facing short-term rental hosts amid rising fees and new regulations. He discusses how these changes affect rental strategies in Ontario's cottage country. The podcast also highlights a wildfire crisis in the Northwest Territories, showcasing the emotional toll on First Nations communities and the resilience of displaced youth. Additionally, it touches on the impact of recent legal rulings regarding U.S. tariffs and a Sixties Scoop survivor's poignant reunion with his biological family.
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Northern Community Evacuated By Wildfire
- Josephine Bishop and other Wati residents fled an encroaching wildfire and were bused 163 km to Benchocon and Yellowknife.
- Evacuees report smoky, scary conditions and uncertainty about when they'll return home.
Tariff Ruling Leaves Global Trade In Limbo
- A U.S. appeals court found many of Trump's tariffs exceed his authority but kept them temporarily in place.
- The decision creates legal limbo and likely pushes the final outcome to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Support Youth Moving For High School
- Thunder Bay's DFC program prepares First Nations students arriving from remote communities with supplies and orientation events.
- Communities should greet and support incoming students to ease mental-health and identity challenges.