Jamaica damage, Carney and Trump at APEC, Blue Jays fans in LA, and more
“Total devastation” — that’s how officials in Jamaica are describing the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa. And aid will be slow to arrive, as most of the country has no power, and the international airport is closed. What’s not helping — the AI-generated images of the storm and the aftermath.And: Their eyes met, but there’s no sign that Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump are ready to move their relationship beyond that. But both are at the APEC summit in South Korea, and there is still a chance of talk. Back in Canada, Premier Doug Ford is saying the U.S. ambassador should apologize for screaming expletives at Ontario’s trade rep.Also: Canadian expats in California are gearing up for game five of the World Series. They've turned Dodger Stadium into a home away from home — coming together to root on their country's team.Plus: New Alzheimer’s treatment approved in Canada, Taiwan watches the U.S./China relationship, more than 100 people killed in Brazil police raid, and more.
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Melissa hits Jamaica, Amazon layoffs, epic World Series game, and more
A massive Category 5 hurricane slams into Jamaica. Melissa made landfallas the strongest storm to hit the Caribbean island since records were first kept — 174 years ago. Hundreds of thousands are without power, and it will take days to assess the damage.And: Amazon lays off 14,000 corporate employees as the company invests in artificial intelligence.Also: It was one of the longest games in World Series history, lasting 18 innings. But the Toronto Blue Jays came up short — setting the stage for game four of the fall classic for tonight.Plus: Mass executions in Sudan, ceasefire in Gaza holding… for now, Alberta teachers legislated back to work, and more.
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Ford on Reagan ad, Alberta’s teachers to be legislated back, U.S. biometric scans for visitors, and more
Ontario’s premier says he’s not sorry for the ad that the U.S. President is blaming for cancelling trade negotiations with Canada. Donald Trump says he won’t be talking to Prime Minister Mark Carney for a while. But Doug Ford says Trump is mad because the ad worked.And: Alberta tables legislation to order teachers back to work.Also: Say cheese! The U.S. says getting your photo taken for biometric scanning will soon be mandatory at ports of entry and exit.Plus: Jamaica prepares as Hurricane Melissa bears down, Denare Beach, Sask. rebuilds, food bank use doubles since 2019, and more.
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U.S. Canada trade woes, Hurricane Melissa, Alberta to force teachers back to work, and more
There's been a wave of reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat on Canada. We have the latest on how both sides of the border are addressing it. Meanwhile, Mark Carney is in Malaysia for the ASEAN summit - trying to make the case that, in the face of global economic uncertainty, Canada remains a dependable trading partner.Also: People in Jamaica are preparing for Hurricane Melissa to make landfall on Monday. The Category 4 storm is gathering strength as it heads for the island's southern coast - bringing fears of powerful floods and storm surge along with it. You'll hear more about the preparations on the ground from Kingston.And: After three weeks of job action, there’s still no deal between Alberta's teachers and the provincial government. But those teachers could soon be forced back to the classroom - as the the province prepares to introduce back-to-work legislation. And other unions are watching closely.Plus: Nunavut election, replacing lead pipes in Ontario, and more.
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Trump threatens another tariff on Canada, New rules for Ontario medical residents, Blue Jays lead World Series, and more
Donald Trump says he's hitting Canada with a new tariff of 10 percent. The U.S. President made the latest threat Saturday, in a social media post that took even the Carney government by surprise, according to sources who spoke to CBC News. Its a further response to an anti-tariff ad put out by the Ontario government Also: You've no doubt heard about the critical shortage of family doctors affecting communities across Canada. Ontario's made a change to its medical residency policy that it says will ensure local grads get opportunities to stay in the province. But international graduates say the change leaves them in limbo - all because of where they went to high school.And: The Toronto Blue Jays are riding high heading into Game 2 of the World Series, after a stunning 11-4 win against the LA Dodgers Friday night. Fans are optimistic about the team's chance to win it all, but there are still challenges ahead.Plus: Marco Rubio in Israel, How ports are cutting ship emissions, Using solar power to curb food waste at open air markets, and more.
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