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An evacuation order in Yellowknife, the rate of COVID infection among Canadians, an important war memorial vandalized and incoming reaction to the 'Freedom Convoy' commission's findings.

Here's what you need to know to start your day.

1. N.W.T. fires: Officials have ordered residents of Yellowknife to evacuate as wildfires burn just outside the city's borders.

2. COVID-19: 75 per cent of Canadians were infected with COVID-19 by March 2023, according to a new study.

3. Memorial vandalized: The Canadian National Vimy Memorial was vandalized with graffiti. 

4. 'Freedom Convoy' report: The Trudeau government is set to respond to the 'Freedom Convoy' commission findings this week; here's a refresher on the recommendations from the report.

5. What's driving the prices?: Gas prices are expected to reach an annual high this summer across Canada and into fall, with more than one factor causing the increase, experts say.

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'You are responsible': CFIA issues notice to retailers following several caffeinated energy drink recalls

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for six more energy drinks over their caffeine content. (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)

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A top Qatari official urges Israel and Hamas to do more to reach a ceasefire deal

A senior Qatari official has urged both Israel and Hamas to show "more commitment and more seriousness" in ceasefire negotiations in interviews with Israeli media, as pressure builds on both sides to move toward a deal that would set Israeli hostages free and bring potential respite in the nearly seven-month-long war in Gaza.

Russian drones set a hotel ablaze in a Ukrainian Black Sea city

Russian drones early Sunday struck the Black Sea city of Mykolaiv, setting a hotel ablaze and damaging energy infrastructure, the local Ukrainian governor reported, while ammunition shortages continued to hobble Kyiv's troops in the more than two-year-old war.

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DonAir force takes over at Oilers playoff games

As if a 4-0 Edmonton Oilers lead in Game 1 of their playoff series with the Los Angeles Kings wasn't good enough, what was announced at Rogers Place during the next TV timeout nearly blew the roof off the downtown arena.