August 23, 2021 | B.C. unveils a vaccine certificate amid the threat of rising COVID-19 cases. The Conservatives and Liberals trade jabs as they lay out their health-care promises on the campaign trail. Plus, a persistent drought on the Prairies has ranchers making tough choices.

00:00 The National for Aug. 23, 2021
01:00 COVID-19 fourth wave in Canada
01:40 B.C. announces vaccine passport
04:39 TIFF, Blue Jays require proof of vaccination
06:52 9 Edmonton Elks players have COVID-19
07:10 N.S., P.E.I., announce back-to-class plans
07:33 Quebec CEGEPs resume in-person classes
09:48 Rising fourth wave COVID-19 cases
11:41 Canada Votes: health-care spending
13:53 Canada Votes: Singh focuses on climate
14:56 Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
15:30 Pressure for U.S. to delay Afghanistan withdrawal
17:45 Will the Taliban allow terror groups to grow?
21:23 Andrew Cuomo steps down as N.Y. governor
21:42 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval
24:35 The challenges diverse candidates face
33:09 Pandemic Reunion: So close but so far
39:10 Cleanup after Tropical Storm Henri
39:31 Record-breaking heat in Ontario, Quebec
39:53 Manitoba drought forced ranchers to sell cattle
42:55 The Moment

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