Good morning, Canada!
Here’s your daily roundup of 5 things you need to know this morning:
It's Friday and CTV News has 5 things you need to know before kicking off your weekend: they may have only been here a few months but Syrian refugees are looking to help Fort McMurray residents; firefighters from across Alberta are volunteering to help battle the wildfire around Fort McMurray; the Canadian Revenue Agency has launched legal proceedings; North Korea is holding its first party congress in 36 years; and Aeroplan's point structure has some consumers upset.
And for "Flashback Friday," a look back at Expo '86 in Vancouver.
1. Pay it forward: They’ve only been in Canada for a few months, and have little money or possessions, but a group of Syrian refugees in Calgary has launched a donation drive to help support displaced residents of Fort McMurray.
2. Heroic work: Firefighters are working non-stop to battle the wildfire in Fort McMurray. And despite the dangers and extreme heat, other firefighters from across Alberta are lining up to join the effort.
3. CRA comes calling: The Canadian Revenue Agency has launched legal proceedings to get the Royal Bank of Canada to produce client records related to Mossack Fonseca, the law firm at the centre of the Panama Papers tax avoidance scandal.
4. North Korea: North Korea has launched its first party congress since 1980, with the intention of showcasing the country's stability and unity under Kim Jong Un.
5. Aeroplan points: Since April, Aeroplan members have been able to fly cash-free, using points to cover taxes and surcharges on their flights. But there's a catch: the fees needed for flights can almost equal and sometimes surpass the points needed.
And one more thing for "Flashback Friday": On this day in 1986, Prince Charles and Princess Diana open Expo '86 in Vancouver. They even caught a ride on the then-new Skytrain.
