Global National: Aug. 12, 2025 | New NL evacuations ordered as wildfire roars near St. John’s

From Global News.

New evacuation orders are in place for parts of Newfoundland and Labrador, where wildfires are now threatening homes near St. John’s. Heidi Petracek looks at the stress among evacuees and the province’s growing firefight.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin won’t include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Redmond Shannon explains how that’s not sitting right with Zelenskyy and several European Union leaders — and what the White House says won’t happen at the meeting.

Canada’s canola industry is urging Ottawa to act as farmers brace for steep losses after China announced a planned 75.8 per cent preliminary tariff on canola seed from Canada. Mackenzie Gray reports on the escalating trade dispute.

Plus, Calgary’s National Music Centre is celebrating the life and music of the late Oscar Peterson for what would have been his 100th birthday. Heather Yourex-West looks at the piano prodigy’s influence and how the jazz genius is being introduced to a new generation.

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