Deadly Hong Kong fire, help for steel and lumber, food bank demand, and more
Dozens of people are dead after a massive fire in Hong Kong. Many people are still missing. The fire still isn’t out, and there’s no word on the cause, but many fingers are pointing to bamboo scaffolding that caused flames to spread very quickly.And: Ottawa announces support for steel and lumber industries coping with U.S. tariffs. The plan includes limits on the amount of foreign steel coming into the country, and measures to help steel and wood producers better compete in the domestic market.Also: Canadian food banks are preparing to meet demand like never before. Grocery costs are soaring, and food banks say the need is pushing them past their limits.Plus: Two National Guards members shot near White House, the debate over F35s vs Gripens, challenges ahead for Paralympian Raphaëlle Tousignant, and more.
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Remembering champion curler and broadcaster Colleen Jones, Carney’s pipeline gamble, RSV immunization accessibility, and more
Remembering Colleen Jones. The 65-year-old was a world champion curler, and a member of the Order of Canada. She was also a longtime CBC personality, telling the stories of Canadians over a career that spanned four decades, starting in 1986 as Halifax’s first woman sports anchor. Jones died today following a battle with cancer.And: For a deal that hasn't been officially announced yet, there's already a lot of debate in the House of Commons. Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Parliament today, defending a proposed energy agreement with Alberta. Plans the opposition says are moving too slow, while some in British Columbia worry about the idea itself.Also: Now that parents can immunize infants against RSV, hospitalizations are down roughly 80%. But not every province is publicly funding the pricey injections, so not all Canadians have equal access.Plus: Thomas King revelation reaction, more recall petitions in Alberta, optimism and apprehension in Ukraine peace talks, cuts to university sports programs, and more.
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Backlash to Carney’s “Who cares?” comment, Comey indictments dismissed, businesses face Black Friday pressure, and more
The federal Conservatives attack the Prime Minister for appearing fed up over recent reporter questions about U.S. trade talks. Pierre Poilievre wants to know where Mark Carney’s promised deal is. A month has passed since negotiations fell apart because of Ontario’s anti-tariff ad. Carney says he might visit the White House ‘soon.’And: A U.S. federal judge has tossed out indictments against former FBI Director James Comey, and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The move deals a blow to President Trump, who was pushing his Justice Department to target his political enemies.Also: With a sputtering economy and a pull back on spending, Canadian businesses are under pressure to capitalize on some of the Black Friday windfall.Plus: Ottawa-Alberta understanding on pipeline, Ukraine peace deal deadline looms, Nigeria school kidnappings fallout, remembering reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, and more.
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Ukraine peace plan, G20 summit wraps, Grizzly attack update, Alberta pipeline talks, and more.
The Trump administration is presenting its 28-point peace plan to end the war between Ukraine and Russia in Geneva. But some European leaders at the meeting say the document heavily favours Russia.Also: Prime Minister Mark Carney is returning to Canada from the G20 summit, one step closer to a trade deal with India. The two nations have agreed to restart trade talks after the relationship turned sour.And: An operation to capture a mother grizzly bear and her two cubs is underway in B.C.'s central coast... after a horrific attack on a group of elementary school students and their teachers on Thursday.Plus: The latest in the Middle East, protests in Serbia, financial challenges for Nigeria and more.
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G20 summit, COP30 reaches a deal, Alberta avoids healthcare worker strike, and more
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in South Africa this weekend meeting with world leaders and delegates at the G20 summit. Carney is hoping to expand Canada's trade ties beyond the United States, Trump boycotted the summit and didn't send any representatives. But there were pressing geopolitical issues, mainly Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Also: The COP30 climate conference in Brazil has concluded with a deal, but only after bitter disagreements over fossil fuels. The end of the conference was delayed as countries wrangled over what would be included in the agreement - leaving some disappointed.And: The union representing Alberta hospital workers and the province have narrowly avoided a strike. Both sides reached a tentative agreement just before the deadline. The strike would have seen 16,000 workers, including licensed practical nurses and health care aides, walk off the job.Plus: B.C. grizzly attack update, ER wait times, 'Toy Story' turns 30, and more.
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