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Quebec terror plot details, opioid deaths down, be on the lookout for Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and more

Quebec terror plot details, opioid deaths down, be on the lookout for Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and more

New details emerge on an alleged terror plot near Quebec City. One of those charged spoke openly about another Waco massacre. Four men — including two serving soldiers — are accused of hoarding a massive cache of weapons to supply an anti-government militia and a plot that included violence against government authorities.Also: Opioid deaths in Canada were down last year. The reasons are varied, including cleaner drugs, and how people are taking them. But also — many people had already died, due to fentanyl poisoning.And: A human case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever has been reported in Canada.The tick-borne disease, which can be deadly if not treated early, is more common in the U.S. Climate change is changing tick migration patterns.Plus: Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe heading to China to talk canola, Israel intensifies mission in Gaza City, and more.

Your World Tonight · CBC

August 21, 202527m 14s

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New details emerge on an alleged terror plot near Quebec City. One of those charged spoke openly about another Waco massacre. Four men — including two serving soldiers — are accused of hoarding a massive cache of weapons to supply an anti-government militia and a plot that included violence against government authorities.


Also: Opioid deaths in Canada were down last year. The reasons are varied, including cleaner drugs, and how people are taking them. But also — many people had already died, due to fentanyl poisoning.


And: A human case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever has been reported in Canada.


The tick-borne disease, which can be deadly if not treated early, is more common in the U.S. Climate change is changing tick migration patterns.


Plus: Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe heading to China to talk canola, Israel intensifies mission in Gaza City, and more.