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History has been made on both Parliament Hill and Capitol Hill. First, Liberal MP Greg Fergus is the new Speaker of the House of Commons, replacing Anthony Rota, who stepped down after celebrating a Ukrainian veteran who served in a Nazi unit during the Second World War. The light-hearted and serious comments Fergus made about his new role, how he's making history, and what he says he'll try to do as Speaker. In an unprecedented move over in Washington, D.C., the U.S. House of Representatives has voted to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker, a job he relentlessly campaigned for and held for barely nine months. What led up to this decision, what McCarthy is being accused of, how the White House reacted, and the search for a successor. Toronto's afternoon rush hour was thrown into chaos after CN Rail experienced a network-wide system failure. The frustrated commuters, and the potentially pricey alternative for people trying to get home. Plus, history will be made in Manitoba, as the province heads to the polls. The swing ridings, and why one Ontario First Nation will be watching the results with significant interest. And break out the Blood Marys! How police took "stalk" of an enormous pile of celery that spilled onto an Ontario highway.

Hungarian scientist Katalin Karikó and her American colleague Drew Weissman have won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, for making mRNA molecule discoveries that paved the way for COVID-19 vaccines. How decades of perseverance paved the way for scientific achievement. After Parliament celebrated Yaroslav Hunka, who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War, the federal government is being urged to release secret details about suspected Nazi collaborators who were allowed to enter Canada after the war ended. The push to declassify the 1986 report from the Deschênes Commission, which investigated alleged claims that Second World War criminals found refuge in Canada. Donald Trump's civil fraud trial is underway in a Manhattan courtroom. He, his two eldest sons, and the Trump Organization are accused of lying about his real estate empire in order to secure loans. What both Trump and New York Attorney General Letitia James have said about the lawsuit and what he stands to lose. The world's greatest gymnast of all time makes history again. What Simone Biles just did at an international competition following a two-year absence. Plus, owning a home isn't common for people in most Indigenous communities, but that dream has come true for residents in Nisga'a Nation in northern British Columbia. How it's empowered this community, and what work still needs to be done.

As the pressure mounts on governments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Canadian politicians announced a massive new electric vehicle battery production plant, slated to be built on Montreal's south shore. A look at the multi-billion dollar deal with a Swedish manufacturer, and the skepticism over whether it will pay off for Canada's economy. Three years after livestreaming her final hours in a Quebec hospital, documeting how she was ignored by staff and insulted with racist taunts, Quebec community members are remembering Joyce Echaquan. How Echaquan's family and Indigenous communities are honouring her, and working to ensure what happened is never repeated. The separatist government of Nagorno-Karabakh has announced it will dissolve itself and that the republic will "cease to exist," with Armenian officials saying more than half the region's population of 120,000 has already fled. We look at the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and the region's growing humanitarian crisis. Plus, Sir Michael Gambon, the actor best known for playing the role of Albus Dumbledore in six "Harry Potter" films, has died at the age of 82. We look back on how Gambon's career transcended the wizarding world.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologized on behalf of Parliament for paying tribute to Yaroslav Hunka, a Ukrainian man who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War. Why Trudeau's apology isn't being well-received by critics, and which MPs are vying to become the new Speaker of the House of Commons. Calgary authorities are charging Fueling Minds Inc. over the E. coli outbreak linked to several daycares that made hundreds of children sick. The charges the catering company is facing, what the source of the infection likely was, and why frustrated families might have to wait a while for concrete answers. Wineries in B.C.'s Okanagan are struggling to pick up the pieces, after their operations were affected by a devestating wildfire season. The evolving research to mitigate the effects of wildfires on the wine industry. Authorities in Iraq have ordered an investigation into a massive fire at a wedding celebration, which killed more than 100 people and left at least 150 others injured. What's known so far about how the celebration turned into a tragedy. Plus, U.S. President Joe Biden's dog, Commander, appears to have a bit of a biting problem. The two-year-old German shepherd nipped a Secret Service agent at the White House earlier this week. But it's far from the first time the presidential pup has been a little overaggressive with guests.

Anthony Rota has resigned as Speaker of the House of Commons over his September 22 tribute in Parliament to Yaroslav Hunka, who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War. The reaction; what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is being pressured to do; and when a new speaker could be elected. A mass tragedy has struck at a wedding in northern Iraq. What may have ignited a fire that killed at least 100 people. Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has addressed the United Nations, making an indirect reference to Canada, amid the diplomatic spat between the countries. What he said; the unfounded claims Indian media are levelling at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; and the accounts of what security video shows when Hardeep Singh Nijjar was murdered in Surrey, B.C on June 18. With the cost of living rising, food banks are becoming increasingly vital for Canadian families struggling to make ends meet. How each province is being graded on its efforts to reduce poverty. Inflation is also being blamed for fuelling the rise in violent shoplifters. The potential solutions, and why implementing them won't guarantee solving the problem in the long-term. Plus, most Yellowknifers have returned home after being displaced by this past summer's devastating wildfires, and the road to recovery could be difficult. How some business owners are worried about the winter ahead.

House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota has apologized for honouring Yaroslav Hunka, who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War, during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's September 22 visit to the House of Commons. David Akin looks at the calls for Rota to resign, and the questions over how Rota's past wasn't flagged beforehand. Demonstrators rallied outside Indian consulates across Canada, one week after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed agents of India's government were involved in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh leader. The action protesters are pushing the federal government to take against India. The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, ending nearly five months of historic strike action. Which shows will resume production, and why others can't return just yet. A popular comedian and actor is under now police investigation in the United Kingdom. The growing allegations of sex abuse against Russell Brand. Thrill-seekers got an unexpected scare at Canada's Wonderland when a ride at the amusement park became stuck, trapping dozens of people upside down for almost a half-hour. How one witness describes the chaos and the panicked passengers. Plus: roadblocks. Why Lego says it's abandoning its plan to make its famous bricks from recycled plastic bottles, and how the blocks are still one of the more sustainable uses of plastic.

The diplomatic dispute between India and Canada keeps deepening, with India now suspending handing out travel visas to Canadians. Why India is targeting visas, according to one foreign policy expert; how a grieving Canadian woman is trying to travel to India; and why one Toronto radio show host is refusing to take listeners' calls on the issue. After initially doubling down on the controversial Greenbelt deal, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has made an astonishing U-turn. Why he's reversing course on the land swap, his apology, and the political consequences he might face. The RCMP is now investigating the July 2021 death of 57-year-old Wei Hu, a Canadian man who says he was once targeted as part of a foreign interference campaign by the Chinese government. What Hu once ominously told a friend that still haunts her to this day. Plus, beloved merchandise that will be Deere-ly missed. How an Alberta couple is giving up the John Deere treasures they've spent a lifetime collecting.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on the United Nations Security Council to get rid of Russia's veto power, and deemed the organization "ineffective." How Zelenskyy pleaded his case; who was and wasn't around to hear it; how Russia tried to stop Zelenskyy from speaking; and the growing uncertainty over how much aid Ukraine will get in the future. India is warning its citizens against travelling to Canada, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cited "credible evidence" of the Indian government's alleged involvement in the June 18 murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The details of the advisory; how Canada's allies are now walking a diplomatic tightrope; India's growing influence on the world stage; and how Indian media have become more friendly toward Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Protests and counter-protests have been held across Canada over sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) policies in schools, and the rights of queer and trans children. What happened on Parliament Hill, the site of one of the country's biggest protests. Plus, pride and prestige for a picturesque place in Canada. Why Quebec's Anticosti Island has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Canada and India have both expelled top diplomats in each other's countries, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said there was "credible evidence" connecting the India government to the June 18 murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh leader and activist of the Khalistan movement, which supports a separate Sikh homeland. What's at the heart of Sikh separatism; what India has previously said about Nijjar; what India has long accused Canada of; the new questions for Canadian intelligence agencies; and how some Western allies have been a bit muted with their response to the explosive claims. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is touring North America, beginning with a visit to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. His plea to UN members; and his warning about what could happen if Russia succeeds in its full-scale invasion. Canada's inflation rate rose to 4 per cent in August, renewing concerns of another upcoming interest rate hike. The frustration from renters and homeowners; and how some tenants are trying to stop their rent from hitting the roof. And something fishy: how a former textile factory in Montreal is now making a splash as an eco-friendly, urban fish farm.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada's security intelligence agencies suspect the Indian government is involved in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The Canadian man, 45, and prominent Sikh leader was fatally shot in Surrey, B.C. on June 18. What's known about the investigation and intelligence; how this has led to the expulsion of an Indian diplomat; and the souring relations between Canada and India. Senior members of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet have met with the bosses of Canada's biggest grocery chains about high food prices. Why one CEO says the issue is complicated, and whether the summit accomplished anything. Retailers are blaming rising prices for the rise in shoplifters, and more incidents of violent thieves. How one merchant who kept moving locations over safety concerns, and the growing frustration among businesses about the lack of repercussions for shoplifters. Plus: progress and powering forward. The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) has held its first draft as interest in women's sports surges around the world. How the new league could set the bar for hockey's next generation of players, and how the sport's culture is long overdue for change.