Global National: Aug 17

In attempt to legitimize their regime, the Taliban try to strike a new tone after their swift takeover of Afghanistan, but Canada isn’t buying it. Thousands of at-risk Afghans continue to flee the country, while women and girls fear for their rights and safety under Taliban rule. Plus, a first look at how Canadians across the country plan to vote in the federal election. But will the results of Nova Scotia’s own nail-biting provincial election also set the tone for the federal one? Also, Quebec and Ontario rollout new mandatory vaccine measures, while national childcare affordability enters the forefront of the federal election, as parties offer different pitches to make it a reality.