After more than two weeks of anxious waiting, Yellowknife residents have finally got the message they’ve been looking for. Starting this Wednesday, some 20,000 evacuees scattered across multiple provinces will be able to return home as crews have managed to push back wildfires impacting the capital of the Northwest Territories. It’s a big relief for many, but officials are warning things could still change as the weather continues to fuel the more than 200 wildfires burning in the territory. Mackenzie Gray has more.

Legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett passed away at the age of 76 on Friday night. His rum-soaked songs led to a near cult-like following, scoring more than a dozen billboard singles, a Broadway musical, and a net worth of $1 billion. As Reggie Cecchini reports, Buffett lived what he sang about – a beach-bum lifestyle that paid off.

It is pride weekend in Calgary, but as the LGBTQ2+ community prepares to celebrate, many are doing so under a cloud of anxiety. Police in the province say they’ve seen an increase in protests and hate-motivated attacks this year, prompting heightened security at several events this weekend. But as Heather Yourex-West explains, their best protection could have people turning out in strong numbers.

There is a growing auto theft crisis in Canada prompting some insurers to add a heavy surcharge to the most commonly stolen vehicles. Anne Gaviola explains how you can avoid paying more than you need to and what is driving this trend.

With students across the country back in class or preparing to head back after Labour Day, there’s a new challenge facing teachers this year. The rise of artificial intelligence apps like ChatGPT, is opening new avenues for learning and cheating. Joining us for more on how schools are handling the shift is Karsten Blundell with the University of Alberta.

According to UNICEF, more than 1,300 schools in Ukraine have been destroyed since Russia’s invasion began. So with the Day of Knowledge marking the new school year, millions of students are once again learning online. Those in Kharkiv can also study in the city’s metro system where underground classrooms have been built. Crystal Goomansingh talks with the city’s mayor about what the year ahead could bring.

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