Global National: Aug. 31

Hundreds of fans gathered at the Saddledome to pay respects to former Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, who tragically lost their lives in a crash caused by an alleged drunk driver. Meanwhile, plans to reform health care in Alberta have raised concerns about potential reduced access to services such as abortion, medical assistance in dying, and in-vitro fertilization. In Gaza, an urgent effort is underway to stop the spread of a life-threatening disease after the detection of polio. Additionally, a man is set to face misdemeanor charges after disrupting a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania. Fisheries tensions are heightening criticism of the federal Fisheries Minister, while the Canadian International Air Show celebrated its 75th anniversary in Toronto.