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Trump closing arguments, wine mildew, tick uptick
After six weeks and more than 20 witnesses, closing arguments began today in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. And: For nearly 200 years, mildew has been a problem for winemakers. Now, there is a made-in-Canada non-toxic solution which could save grape growers money. Plus: Be careful when you go for that walk in the woods. Lyme disease is on the rise as ticks spread into more areas in Canada.
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Dozens dead in Rafah, anti-semitism in Canada, Papua New Guinea mudslide
An Israeli airstrike kills at least 45 people and injures hundreds in Rafah. Israel’s Prime Minister calls it “a tragic mistake”. Other world leaders are more blunt - including French President Emmanuel Macron, who says there is no safe place for civilians in Rafah.
And: Anti-semitism was on the agenda at a Parliamentary committee – just days after shots were fired at a Jewish girls’ school in Toronto. Plus: Two thousand people have died in a landslide in Papua New Guinea. Nearly 200 homes were destroyed. The remote location, damage to the road and tribal fighting are all slowing rescue efforts.
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Deadline looms for U of T encampment, Quebec vs. social media, Canadian artist in Paris
The clock is ticking for pro-Palestinian protesters camped out at the University of Toronto, who have been given until Monday morning to clear out - or face consequences. Also: Quebec Premier Francois Legault calls social media companies "virtual pushers"-and says he wants to stop kids from getting hooked, as the province considers putting in a social media ban for anyone under 16. Plus: Years after her death, the work of a Haitian-Canadian artist is getting a second life on display in Paris.
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Campus protesters make a deal, Clean water shortage, the surge in women's sports
Pro-Palestinian student protesters at McMaster University have made a deal with the school - and have brought down their encampment. But across the country - demonstrators on other campuses say they won't leave until their demands are met. Also, one community in northern Quebec struggles with a lack of clean water for much of the year - and the one river they can get it from is drying up faster than usual. Plus: Women's sports have seen a surge in popularity in recent years. We take a look at what's behind it.
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ICJ tells Israel to halt Rafah offensive, alcohol in Ontario corner stores, RCMP and ribbon skirts
The International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt its offensive in Rafah. Israel says it has no plans to comply, and will continue its military operation. And: Two years in, and Canada’s childcare program is growing like a toddler. But that growth comes at a cost, and some childcare providers say it’s too high. Plus: Appropriate or appropriation? There’s mixed reaction to an RCMP decision to include Indigenous ribbon skirts in its optional ceremonial uniform.
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Grassy Narrows mercury poisoning, Live Nation accused of acting like a monopoly, a grim hurricane forecast
Grassy Narrows First Nation has suffered from mercury contamination since the 1960s. A new report says more pollution is forming a new toxin – making the problem exponentially worse. And: The U.S. Justice Department is suing the owner of Ticketmaster, saying Live Nation threatens competition and operates like an illegal monopoly. Plus: This year’s hurricane season could be a bad one. Officials predict there will be more storms that will intensify quickly and pack a powerful punch.
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Stolen vehicles found, food insecurity, Quebec sovereignty
Interpol says more than 200 stolen Canadian vehicles have been found each week across the globe since February. Also: Food Banks Canada says one in ten people in this country live in poverty. And a quarter of all Canadians are experiencing food insecurity. Critics claim governments aren't doing enough to help.Plus: Could another Quebec referendum be around the corner? The Parti Québécois is leaning into a drive for sovereignty with a new ad campaign.
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