Global National: Nov. 9

Israel is refusing calls for a ceasefire in its war on Hamas in Gaza. Yet it has begun daily four-hour humanitarian pauses in the region, allowing people to flee south and avoid the worst of the bloodshed. Why the situation for civilians remains dire as supplies dwindle and Israel's intensifies its assault. Plus, the consequences of the Middle Eastern conflict in Canada, as the crisis sparks clashes and violent threats in Montreal. The federal Liberals have tabled legislation which would ban employers from hiring replacement workers during strikes in federally regulated industries. How the major change to Canada's labour code is also a core demand of the NDP's supply-and-confidence deal supporting the Liberal minority government. The union for Hollywood's film and television actors has reached a tentative deal with major U.S. studios and streaming services, ending nearly four months of striking that ground the industry to a halt. A look at the pay raise and new protections performers have gained as they get back on set. Plus, making the transition from military service to civilian life is often challenging, but a Nova Scotia pottery artist is trying to change that by helping Canadian veterans connect with their creativity. How the Cerberus Helmet Project helps veterans rediscover their identity, by turning their equipment into art.