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British Columbia fires, Berlin Pride attack, Fantasia Film Festival celebrates 30 years, and more

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More than 140 wildfires are burning across British Columbia. Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes, and thousands more on on alert to leave at a moment's notice. Dozens of structures have gone up in flames. You'll hear about the ongoing efforts to protect properties and lives.


Also: German police have shot and killed the suspect in a deadly van attack on a Berlin Pride event Saturday night. Police say 21 year old Abdul Ballout is linked to Islamist extremism. Officers believe he targeted Pride celebrations, killing one person and injuring 29 others.


And: You know all about TIFF and Cannes, but there's another film festival happening that's attracting tens of thousands of people from all over the world to Montreal. The Fantasia International Film Festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Audiences come to Fantasia to watch horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and cult films. You'll hear what makes it so different from the typical film fest.


Plus: European wildfires, Soccer becomes Canada's second most-watched sport, and more.

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