A 17-year-old boy is dead, and another teenager is missing, after four teens fell through the ice on Ottawa's Rideau River. What is known about the incident so far, and how it adds to a growing list of ice-related accidents amid a warmer-than usual winter across Canada. Judih Weinstein Haggai, the only Canadian citizen who was still believed to be missing after Hamas' surprise October 7 attacks on Israel, has been confirmed dead. The reaction to her death, and the urgent calls for action in Gaza, as the danger for hostages and civilians rises amid Israel's siege. Health experts in Canada are calling on the federal government to implement a lifetime ban on cigarette sales to anyone born after 2008, with the hope of creating a smoke-free generation of Canadians. What health experts think about a potential prohibition of tobacco, and how it compares to other countries like the UK and New Zealand. And from politicians, to entertainers and athletes, we look back at some of the many incredible individuals we bid farewell to in 2023.

Global National: Dec. 28

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Professional Canadian hockey player Alex Formenton turned himself over to police in London, Ont., on Sunday. The former Ottawa Senators left winger was seen entering the police station around noon. This comes as the latest in the ongoing investigation into allegations that members of the 2018 World Junior team sexually assaulted a woman. On Thursday, five players, including Formenton, were asked to turn themselves in to the police regarding the allegations. Plus, as the conflict in Gaza wears on, divisions between Israel and the United Nations are growing by the day. UN Secretary General António Guterres is pleading with nine countries to restore funding for the UN's relief agency. Canada the U.S. and others suspended funding after Israel alleged 12 staff members at UNRWA were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. And in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the funeral of the first provincial First Nations premier, Ed Broadbent, on Sunday. Generations of political leaders gathered to bid a final goodbye to the left-leaning luminary.

Global National: Jan. 28

Saturday is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It's a time to reflect and remember one of the darkest times in human history. As part of the campaign in Canada, public venues across the country, including monuments, city halls, public legislatures, and more will be bathed in yellow light in memorial of those murdered. And German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says there are growing concerns as right-wing groups gain significant political support among Germans, including one part that has sparked protests over revelations its members took part in a secret meeting with extremist groups. Plus, as the U.S. campaign trail heats up, there are fears our southern neighbour is becoming less attractive to Canadians taking on foreign posts. Personal safety and health care are high on the list of growing concerns. The union representing Canada's foreign service officers is urging the federal government to take those issues more seriously.

Global National: Jan. 27

While the rest of Canada is used to snow, southwestern British Columbia isn't, and a serious dump of heavy, wet snow has brought that region to a standstill. The headaches for drivers and air travellers in Metro Vancouver; the power outages affecting more than 20,000 people on Vancouver Island; what's in the forecast; and the efforts to keep the less fortunate warm and safe, as temperatures drop and shelters become filled up. While Hamas and Israel's violent conflict has been covered by media from around the world, both sides are attempting to control the narrative and influence the public opinion. Foreign journalists, including Israelis, cannot get into Gaza. Daniele Hamamdjian looks at the information war. Plus: two surgeries and two Royals. The separate health conditions sending Princess Kate and King Charles to the hospital. And the University of Victoria is expanding its research beyond Canadian waters, teaming up with Spanish researchers to deploy an underwater observatory in the Antarctic Ocean. What scientists are hoping to find in one of the world's most remote regions.

Global National: Jan. 17

Canada's high inflation rate is stubbornly sticking around. What this could mean for interest rates. And as Canadians lament the rising cost of food, now the country's largest grocer is reducing its discounts on items that are about to expire. The fresh backlash against Loblaw, and the calls for the Competition Bureau to investigate. On the second day of the public inquest into the Saskatchewan stabbing rampage, RCMP have released new details about what happened. What the victims' families learned; and the RCMP's timeline of what happened in the days leading up to the mass killings. Former U.S. president Donald Trump has opened the 2024 primaries with a landslide victory in the Iowa caucuses, and remains the overwhelming favourite to win the Republican nomination for the presidential election. How Trump's momentum is growing despite his legal troubles, and whether any of his rivals can catch up. And 'The Bear,' a comedy-drama about the challenges of running a restaurant, nabbed six awards at the 75th Primetime Emmys. Canadian chef and restaurateur Matty Matheson serves as an actor and producer for the series. How Matheson's spicy acceptance speech stole the show, and how the quirky cast member once hit rock bottom.

Global National: Jan. 16

After Albertans were warned to conserve power because the electrical grid was under unprecedented pressure due to frigid weather, there are now concerns about what the grid can handle. How Saskatchewan stepped in to help while firing shots at the federal government; and the potential solutions to ease the strain. It's been more than 100 days since Hamas devastated Israel with a surprise attack, taking hostages and triggering Israel's siege of the Gaza Strip. Daniele Hamamdjian speaks with Maoz Inon and Gil Dickmman, two men with family members being held captive. Find out why Inon believes peace is possible; and why Dickmann believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is needed right now, despite not being a fan of him. Palestinians in Canada are scrambling to file visa applications for loved ones trapped in the Gaza Strip. How applicants may have to make some impossible decisions. The Iowa caucuses are the first big test in the battle for the White House. How Donald Trump has a hold over the Republicans, and the race for second place in the caucuses. And Ross Hamilton was a soldier and popular female impersonator who entertained Canadian troops in two wars. Then the military kicked him out after learning he was gay. How one Nova Scotia woman is now trying to right a wrong with a commemorative stamp of honour.

Global National: Dec. 28

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