This transcript is a news report discussing various topics including an E. coli outbreak in Calgary, a public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada, a political debate between the Liberal and Conservative parties, a record-breaking wildfire season in Canada, an American cave specialist stranded in a Turkish cave, the sentencing of actor Danny Masterson for rape, Bruce Springsteen postponing his concerts due to health issues, a debate over a 310-year-old windmill in Quebec, and the death of Canadian journalist Peter C Newman.
In the Calgary E. coli outbreak, there are now 128 confirmed cases of infection, with 25 children hospitalized. Nine of them have a syndrome which can cause kidney damage. The outbreak first declared on Monday involves several daycares and schools that all shared the use of essential kitchen operated by the Fueling Brains Academy. Alberta Health Services has found violations of Public Health regulations related to food handling in the past.
A judge with the Quebec Court of Appeal has agreed to lead a public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada. The inquiry will investigate foreign interference by China, Russia, and other foreign State and non-state actors. The Trudeau government is trying to counter China's influence with an outreach in Southeast Asia and a major announcement back home.
The Liberal and Conservative parties are in a good mood as they have been united behind their leader and have a fundraising machine collecting more money than all other parties combined. The Tory party has had a big lead over the Liberals in several polls over the last few months.
Canada's record-breaking wildfire season has resulted in more than 6,000 fires, 284 evacuation orders, and over 230,000 evacuees. Experts believe we will see more like it in the future.
An American cave specialist, Mark Dickey, is stranded in a Turkish cave more than 900 meters below ground. Rescuers believe they can get him out but it will be very difficult due to the complexity of the cave.
Danny Masterson, a former sitcom star and convicted rapist, has been sentenced to at least 30 years in prison for the rapes of two women. He will serve two 15-year sentences consecutively and must register as a sex offender.
Bruce Springsteen has postponed all of his September concerts on the advice of his doctors. He says he's receiving treatment for peptic ulcers.
There is a debate over what to do with a 310-year-old windmill in Quebec. The windmill is falling apart and there's no agreement about how to restore it.
Canadian journalist Peter C Newman, who was one of Canada's most prolific journalists and authors, has died from complications related to a stroke. His impact on Canadian discourse was felt throughout his decades-long career.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. There is an ongoing E. coli outbreak in Calgary, Alberta, affecting more than 100 children.
2. Alberta Health Services has confirmed 128 lab-confirmed cases of the infection, with 25 children currently hospitalized.
3. Nine of the hospitalized children have a syndrome that can cause kidney damage, which doctors are most concerned about.
4. The outbreak has been traced back to several daycares and schools that all shared the use of a kitchen operated by the Fueling Brains Academy.
5. The source of this outbreak has not yet been officially confirmed, but the Fueling Brains Academy kitchen and one of its daycare locations had been found in violation of Public Health regulations related to food handling.
6. An American cave specialist named Mark Dickey is stranded in one of the world's deepest caves, more than 900 meters below the ground, after falling ill during an expedition.
7. Rescuers are working to extract Dickey from the cave, which is described as having many small twists and turns, complicating the rescue process.
8. A former sitcom star, Danny Masterson, has been sentenced to at least 30 years in prison for the rapes of two women. He will serve two 15-year sentences consecutively and must register as a sex offender.
9. Bruce Springsteen has postponed all of his September concerts on His World Tour due to health reasons. He is receiving treatment for peptic ulcers, a common and often painful stomach condition.
10. A city on Montreal's West Island is struggling to decide what to do with a 310-year-old windmill that serves as a symbol of the city but is crumbling and falling apart.
11. A Florida man has been arrested for trying to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a human-powered hamster wheel. He was discovered by the U.S Coast Guard off the coast of Georgia attempting what they call a manifestly unsafe voyage.