On this episode of Global National: A massive explosion on the only bridge connecting Russian-occupied Crimea with mainland Russia caused the partial collapse of a key supply route for Moscow’s military in its ongoing war in Ukraine. Russia says three people were killed in what appears to be a truck-bomb attack. This isn’t just a logistical blow to Moscow, it’s deeply symbolic. As Jennifer Johnson reports, it could lead to a major escalation in a conflict that’s already heating up on both sides.
British Columbia at this time of year is normally cool and wet – deserving of its reputation as the “wet coast.” However, this year things are pretty different. Across the province, nineteen different temperature records were shattered on Friday. As David Akin reports, much of the province is facing serious drought conditions that are disrupting its fishery and agricultural activities.
From droughts that threaten the water supply to devastating floods, hundreds of millions of people are now facing new and ongoing climate threats. As Reggie Cecchini explains, a new study suggests catastrophic scorching heat events are becoming more frequent.
New details are emerging in a sexual assault scandal involving police officers in Newfoundland and Labrador. A lawsuit filed on behalf of seven women in St. John’s outlines a range of violations between 2001 and 2017 and the impact the assaults had on the alleged victims. Ross Lord reports.
Danielle Smith has been Alberta’s premier designate for just a few days and she’s now campaigning for a seat in the legislature. But before this week’s victory, she was already ramping up rhetoric appealing to controversial ideas involving Alberta sovereignty, while endorsing baseless conspiracy theories – a direction that outgoing Premier Jason Kenney admits he’s not quite comfortable with. Mercedes Stephenson reports for The West Block.
The first Indigenous leader of the Canadian Medical Association is new to the job. But as the president of the largest group representing doctors in this country, Dr. Alika Lafontaine has his work cut out for him. Neetu Garcha reports for The New Reality.
Many families across Canada will find it difficult to put food on the table this Thanksgiving. But one woman in Calgary is making a difference one hamper at a time. As Norma Reid reports, a setback in her own life inspired her to help others.
