CBC News: The National | B.C. wildfire emergency, Yellowknife evacuation, COVID concerns

Aug. 18, 2023 | B.C. declares a provincewide state of emergency as crews in Kelowna battle wildfires on both sides of the lake. The final push to get out of Yellowknife ahead of the evacuation deadline. Plus, expert concerns about a late-summer COVID-19 wave. Watch The National live on YouTube Sunday-Friday at 9 p.m. ET Subscribe to The National: Connect with The National online: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | More from CBC News | 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 and Ian Hanomansing, our team of trusted reporters help you make sense of the world, wherever you are. The National was named Canada’s Best National Newscast by the Canadian