CBC News: The National | Johannesburg fire, Interest rate plea, Hurricane Idalia

Aug. 31, 2023 | A fire rips through a rundown building in Johannesburg, leaving at least 74 dead. B.C. Premier David Eby calls on the Bank of Canada to halt interest rate hikes. Plus, Florida begins to assess the damage after Hurricane Idalia. 00:00 The National for Aug 31, 2023 00:49 Johannesburg building fire kills at least 74 people 04:10 B.C. extends its wildfire state of emergency 04:46 B.C. premier calls for halt to interest rate hikes 07:05 Doug Ford stands by Ontario housing minister 10:04 Calgary deaths investigated for links to Kenneth Law 10:29 Assessing the aftermath of hurricane Idalia 12:47 Trump waives arraignment in Georgia case 13:16 Proud Boys member gets 17 years in prison 13:35 B.C. marks overdose awareness day as deaths climb 16:02 MP Michael Chong to testify in Washington 16:29 Worrying signs of China's economic slowdown 19:27 Metro grocery store workers reach deal to end strike 19:46 Contentious new natural health product regulations 22:00 Manitoba pauses plan to waive driving tests 25:10 Oregon, 2 years after drug decriminalization 31:04 B.C.'s toxic drug crisis: Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe 34:41 The dream of studying in Canada vs. the reality 42:58 The Moment | Bull rides shotgun #News #LatestNews #CBCNews Watch The National live on YouTube Sunday-Friday at 9 p.m. ET Subscribe to The National: /user/CBCTheNational Connect with The National online: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/thenational Twitter | https://twitter.com/CBCTheNational Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/cbcthenational More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/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 Screen Awards and RTDNA Canada.

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