Global National

We look at the cautious optimism across Canada, as the country's vaccination campaign accelerates. Why are some provinces like Quebec faring better out of the third wave, while the biggest outbreaks in Alberta's oilsands are only getting worse? Plus, calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict persist, as bombardments displace tens of thousands and destroy essential services. And the truth is out there - why the United States military is finally admitting to unexplained UFO sightings.

The crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, as the deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas sees yet more civilians caught in the crossfire. U.S. President Joe Biden is now joining international calls for a ceasefire to end the violence - but why did he take so long do so? Plus, we take a look at the strain on Manitoba's hospitals as the province becomes Canada's worst COVID-19 hotspot. And finally: a new study by the World Health Organization explains why piling up the work hours comes with some potentially fatal risks.

We look at the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as Israeli Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu vows to keep up air strikes on Gaza, even as civilian casualties among the people of Gaza continue to mount. Plus, how vaccinating adolescents could change the game when it comes to cutting COVID-19's transmission in provinces. Meanwhile in the United States - what does Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney's ousting mean for the party, as Donald Trump's grip lingers on? And we try to explain the eroding employee engagement in Canada, as the country sees a "resignation boom."

Ontario and Alberta halt doses of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccines as concerns linger over an extremely rare and potentially fatal blood clotting linked to the shot, while Canada sees an uptick in mRNA vaccine supplies. Plus, the calls to shut down Alberta's oil sands as outbreaks continue to worsen among workers. Meanwhile, rockets and airstrikes are exchanged between Israel and Gaza after weeks of tensions in contested Jerusalem. And the years-long ordeal for a Canadian man detained in the Middle East finally comes to an end.

We look at the critical cyber attack on a major U.S. pipeline that's left it shut down for days, and could wreak havoc on the economy. How vulnerable are Canadian companies to these hackers as their methods grow more sophisticated? Plus, the escalating gang war in British Columbia behind a brazen, deadly shooting at the Vancouver International Airport. And how genetics has helped unearth the past of a long lost sailor of a doomed expedition.

We look at Canada's COVID-19 hot spot, Alberta, as it faces tougher new restrictions to halt its surging infections, and the vocal protests across the province that claim the public health measures go too far. Plus, American states are cancelling vaccine orders, as the country's vaccination rate declines. Will it impact U.S. President Joe Biden's goal for herd immunity? Meanwhile, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing more pressure to back vaccine patent waivers to boost global supply. And an accidental conquest - a Belgian farmer's tractor annoyance results in a peculiar border dispute with France.

On this episode of Global National: Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is facing blowback after new guidance over which COVID-19 vaccine people should prioritize contradicts with earlier advice. Can provinces be able to mix and match different kinds of vaccines to accelerate second doses? Plus, Alberta imposes new pandemic measures to fight its overwhelming surge in hospitalizations. And some tech-savvy Torontonians launch a text message system to help more Canadians get vaccinated.

On this episode of Global National: Ontario's long-term care minister deflects findings and dodges questions over a scathing report detailing the province's failures to protect care homes in the pandemic. Plus, Alberta premier keeps waiting to act as worsening a COVID-19 crisis puts hospitals in jeopardy. Meanwhile, there are accusations of a cover-up by the federal government in Ottawa after a meeting investigating sexual misconduct in the military is cancelled without explanation. And as hopes shrink on reaching herd immunity in the United States, will Canada be able to eradicate the virus for good?

Alberta's hospitals are nearing their breaking point as the province now had the most active COVID-19 cases in Canada. Plus, the threat of an ambulance strike looms over Ontario, as that province still struggles with surging hospitalizations. Meanwhile, Canada has already pledged millions in aid to India - but what else can it do to help COVID-battered country? And Britons step up to do the 100 challenge in honour of the late Capt. Sir Tom Moore.

On this episode of Global National: Ontario receives some health-care help from Atlantic Canada, as the province fights with the feds over its sick pay promises. Plus, the first reported death due to a blood clot linked to AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Canada, and why health officials won't budge on the current vaccine strategy. Meanwhile, as Canada's income tax deadline looms closer, how much has the pandemic complicated filing your return? And how the lockdown in Alberta inspired a labour of love and literature between three care-home residents in Calgary.