Global National: July 24, 2024 | Wildfire reaches outskirts of Jasper, Alta., townsite

In tonight's top story: Two wildfires that sent thousands of people fleeing from Jasper, Alta., are rapidly closing in on the town. Heather Yourex-West reports on the anxiety among residents, what crews have installed to try to save the community and the growing fire risk across Alberta and neighbouring British Columbia.

The Canadian Olympic women's soccer team has sent home two staff members after an alleged attempt to spy on New Zealand's team by flying a drone over their practice. Crystal Goomansingh explains what we know about an embarrassing start for Team Canada in Paris.

Millions of Canadian households are receiving a small measure of relief, as the Bank of Canada has dropped its key interest rate to 4.5 per cent. Mackenzie Gray explains what's behind the rate cut, what it means for homeowners now and the new worries both they and the central bank have for the future.

The Democrats appear to be re-energized, with U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris poised to win their party's nomination in the 2024 presidential election. It means Donald Trump, who has spent months preparing to take on Joe Biden, is now switching strategies. Jackson Proskow explains how the Republicans are responding by ramping up their political attacks against Harris.

While the federal government had pledged $320 million for communities to start searching suspected burial sites at residential schools across Canada, it is now capping funding at $500,000 on any new searches. Melissa Ridgen explains why the spending is being scaled back and how the announcement surprised Indigenous leaders.

Plus, from the medallists hoping for a return to glory, to the fresh faces ready to break out on the world's biggest stage, Canada is ready for a strong showing at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Eric Sorensen looks at the Canadians with the best shot of a podium finish.

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