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Some progress is being made in British Columbia's recovery from its extreme weather disaster, as a crucial rail line reopens while some residents return to the hard-hit city of Merritt. The new rules they'll have to follow for now. Plus, what's missing from the Trudeau government's throne speech, as it lays out a very familiar list of priorities. Also, how Canada's resettlement program for Afghans is tearing families apart. And you could call it El Salvador's boulevard of blockchain dreams: how the nation is doubling down its bet on Bitcoin by planning to build an entire city backed by the cryptocurrency, and why it involves a volcano.

British Columbia braces for another atmospheric river, while the province still tries to clean up and assess the damage from a flooding disaster. How farmers are trying to tally their losses, and how the military is assessing the devastation from the air. Plus, a battle sprouts over spuds: why Prince Edward Island's potatoes are banned from being exported to the U.S. Also, a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin turns into a crime scene after an SUV mows into the crowd. What police say the suspect was trying to escape. And an update on the mission to award Canadian Armed Forces Pte. Jess Larochelle, who faced impossible odds, with the Victoria Cross, the country's highest military honour.

British Columbia imposes new restrictions on gasoline purchases and non-essential travel, as disastrous flooding affects the supply chain, and the military arrives in Abbotsford on a mission to repair a breached dike. Plus, it's official. Canadian children aged 5 to 11 are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19. What parents need to know. With Ottawa now scrapping that pricey PCR test for certain trips to the U.S., who will still need to get one? Also, the celebration and indignation over the verdict at Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial. And ramifications of the rural rush: what's driving Canadian urbanites to the countryside, and the big problems being caused in these small towns.

British Columbia's flooding catastrophe sends a crushing blow to farmers, as livestock and livelihoods are lost. Why the disaster has also dried up some gas pumps. Also, with Health Canada set to approve the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11, there's advice for parents on how to prepare their kids for the shot. Plus, what happened to Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai? Her mysterious disappearance after accusing one of the country's top politicians of sexual assault. And heartfelt and hearty meals: how one group in Kamloops, B.C. united to help stranded truck drivers.

British Columbia declares a state of emergency as catastrophic flooding cuts off multiple communities. The fears a pumping station in Abbotsford could fail, the Merritt residents defying evacuation orders, the lengths some farmers are going to save their livestock, and how the difficulty of getting goods in and out of the province is adding stress on the already strained supply chain. Plus, when Canada is expected to drop that pricey PCR test requirement for short trips to the U.S. And a beautiful victory in the beautiful game: how Canada is making history on the road to the 2022 World Cup.

Extreme weather in British Columbia leaves thousands homeless, communities submerged, and roads in ruins, as a Global News photographer describes how he narrowly escaped death in a mudslide. Plus, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole finds support within his party as he takes action against Sen. Denise Batters, who has been demanding a leadership review. And the international condemnation over Moscow test-fires a missile into space. The danger the test posed to crews at the International Space Station, the anger it's provoked, and the questions about what the Kremlin is really up to.

Canada is experiencing some "turbulence" in its COVID-19 recovery, according to chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam. Her advice on keeping out the virus as more people head indoors, what parts of Canada are seeing a surge, and when Canadian children might finally get their shot. Plus, Britain sends military reinforcements to Poland over the migrant crisis, as Belarus warns it's ready for battle. Also, from police officer to prisoner: Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Const. Doug Snelgrove is sentenced for sexually assaulting a woman in 2014. How there's now a review of policing in Newfoundland and Labrador. And the homecoming of Canadian soccer superstar Alphonso Davies sets the stage for the World Cup qualifiers in Edmonton.

Crowds return to Ottawa to honour the country's fallen for this year's Remembrance Day. A look at the gratitude, the grief, and the security scare that delayed the ceremonies. Plus, the escalating migrant crisis at the border between Belarus and Poland, as Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko issues a new threat. Also, the murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse is gripping a divided America. Why Judge Bruce Schroeder lashed out at the prosecution. And the sacrifice and service of one of Canada's most decorated Indigenous soldiers. Why was Francis Pegahmagabow denied the recognition he deserved?

A draft deal emerges from COP26, but climate activists say it's lacking certain details. How countries are being pushed to take concrete action, as two of the world's worst polluters issue new pledges. Plus, the excruciating pain for patients who have had their surgery postponed due to the pandemic. How long will it take to clear the backlog? Also, a Global News exclusive on the man accused of running down a Muslim family in London, Ontario. What and who may have inspired the alleged killer. And a century-old tale of bravery: a long-lost, heartbreaking letter reveals the poignant story of First World War pilot Canadian Lt. James Gordon Moore.

Dropping temperatures are fuelling concerns COVID-19 cases will rise over the winter. What is Canada's pandemic outlook as more people head back indoors? There's news for Canadian adults about booster shots, as Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole butts heads with vaccine skeptics within his caucus. Also, another search begins for more unmarked graves, this time at the former Mohawk Institute Residential School, one of Canada's longest running residential schools, in Brantford, Ontario. And the reality check on the promises made at COP26, as scientists issue a new assessment on how fast the planet is warming. Plus, Canada celebrates 100 years of the poppy. How did the delicate flower come to represent remembrance?