Chris D'Entremont, the former conservative MP who crossed the floor to join the Liberals this week, speaks to CBC News in an exclusive interview. He says the treatment he recieved from some of the party's senoir members - is what convinced him to leave.

Also: Typhoon Fung Wong has made landfall in the Philippines. It slammed ashore with winds reaching 200 kilometres an hour and torrential rain...forcing thousands to flee. Its the second typhoon to hit the country in less than a week - after Typhoon Kalmaegi killed over 200 people.

And: Thousands of Quebec doctors and their supporters packed an NHL arena today - protesting a new provincial law some of them call draconian. It changes how they're paid and is based, in part, on certain performance targets. That has many of those doctors considering leaving the province entirely.

Plus: U.S. government shutdown reaches 40 days, Albertans vying to oust politicians from office, A veteran's family fights for his recognition, and more.

First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples have a long history of military service to this country. Though every major conflict -- and in times of peace. From before Canada was even a country, up to the present day. Their contributions are being honoured across the country today - as part of Indigenous Veterans Day.

Also: Canadians so far are dodging the worst of American flight cancellations brought on by a U.S. government shut down that shows no signs of ending. But hundreds of flights are still being cancelled or delayed for many Americans - as the busiest travel holiday of the year looms.

And: It's far from the bright lights of the NHL. But for fans of the Northern Premier Hockey League, it might be even better. Putting up high quality games and fierce local rivalries in some of Ontario and Quebec's smallest hockey towns. We'll take you to Lindsay, Ontario for one of them.

Plus: Microplastics in Nova Scotia lobsters, the CFL's financial woes, and more.

The federal budget has passed its second big test in the House of Commons, as federal Conservatives wrap up a difficult week. One of their MP's crossed the floor to the Liberals, another says he is leaving Parliament altogether.

And: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency culls the ostrich population on a farm in Edgewood, B.C. Yesterday, the Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal to save the flock. Tests last year detected avian flu in some dead ostriches on the farm. The fate of the birds has been hotly debated, as the farm owners and supporters have demanded they be saved.

Also: Drought is forcing many Canadians who rely on wells to turn to bottled water. And the line to dig new wells just keeps getting longer.

Plus: Onboard a NATO surveillance plane, what’s next for pharmacare, U.S. flight cancellations, and more.

Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux resigns from Parliament. His decision didn’t come with an explanation. It makes it more likely the Liberals will be able to pass the federal budget in a few weeks.

Also: The CFIA moves in to cull an ostrich herd in B.C., after a fight that went all the way to the Supreme Court.

And: The U.S. government shutdown could have an effect on your travel plans. Airports at major hubs across the U.S. are cutting the number of flights starting tomorrow. The Federal Aviation Administration says, because of the shutdown, air traffic controllers are working without pay. And many have not been coming in to work.

Plus: Researchers will test a hundred thousand people in Ontario to see if they carry genes that put them at a higher risk of cancer and heart disease, COP30 begins in Brazil, will a boost in funding for school meals be enough, and more.

Budget day brought a political shock, and a clearer indication of where Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to take the government. The shock—a floor crossing. MP Chris d’Entremont left the Conservatives to join the Liberals, saying Pierre Poilievre’s leadership style is too negative. And d’Entremont has hinted he may be the first, but won’t be the last. We’ll have that, and also reaction from small business owners, and a deeper look at what the Carney government is proposing for immigration levels in Canada.

Also: The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments about whether President Donald Trump's tariffs are legal.

And: Assassination is shockingly commonplace in Mexico. We’ll bring you the story of the killing of mayor Carlos Manzo, known for his outspoken opposition to drug cartels and organized crime.

Plus: The tragedy unfolding in El Fasher, Sudan; Democrats win key U.S. races, and more.

Mark Carney’s government -- now has a blueprint. An economic plan -- focused on capital upgrades to infrastructure, industry, housing and defence. It includes a 78-billion dollar deficit. And a political price -- still being calculated. 

Canada is back on the list of approved countries for Chinese group tourism. Beijing banned group tourism to many places during the pandemic. It has been slow to open up to some – including Canada. The change comes less than a week after Prime Minister Mark Carney met President Xi Jinping, and the two pledged to tackle “irritants” in the countries’ relationship. 

Also: It looks like a human – sings like one – and has garnered enough radio play to make a Billboard chart. But this is AI. We’ll look at the success of Xania Monet, and what it means for the future of music. 

Plus: The death of one of the most consequential vice presidents in U.S. history - Dick Cheney, voters reflect one year after Trump’s win, and more.

The finance minister has new shoes, and tomorrow the new government will release its first budget. The pressure from the U.S. trade war is immense, and this is the government’s first fiscal update in almost a year. Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising a “generational” budget – one that will reset Canada’s economy. But the Liberals are three seats short of a majority – so they need to convince other MPs to agree on the path they set out.

And: Fighting, fear, and famine. The tragic situation in Sudan.

Also: If you’ve watched Yellowstone and dreamed of staying on a farm with cows, two Alberta ranchers may have what you’re looking for. They are converting old grain bins into hotel rooms for people who want a taste of Canada’s prairie life.

Plus: Cuban workers in Canada forced to pay Havana most of their wages, New York City election, and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is back from Asia - and facing a delicate political test at home. His government's first budget lands on Tuesday, setting the stage for a crucial confidence vote. He’ll need opposition support to pass it and right now - it's not clear where that will come from. 

Also: Voters cast their ballots across Quebec today for municipal elections. In Montreal, there are more than 420 candidates running for dozens of positions - including the mayor. We'll look at the issues that dominated the campaigns.

And: White-nose syndrome has devastated bat populations in caves across eastern Canada. Now, as the fungal disease threatens to spread west to British Columbia, one scientist is fighting back with a unique tool: a probiotic cocktail. 

Plus: Yukon election, Getting aid to Jamaica and Haiti, Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico, and more.

It all comes down to this. Two teams, Nine innings - and a World Series title on the line.

The Toronto Blue Jays have the hopes of an entire country on their shoulders, as they head into a winner-take-all final against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Also: The U.S. federal government shutdown has now passed the one month mark. As of today, a food benefit program - relied on by more than 40 million Americans - is set to end. And a political impasse is showing little sign of a breakthrough.

And: A recent study finds strong evidence many Canadian boys and young men are encountering online misogyny - and that they're bringing harmful ideology about women into the classroom. Teachers say they need more resources to challenge it.

Plus: APEC summit wraps up, Virtual ER care, Retracing the steps of a Canadian soldier, and more.

Baseball fans around the country are on tenterhooks—waiting to see if the Toronto Blue Jays will win the World Series. A win tonight or tomorrow will seal the deal.

And: U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s not resuming trade negotiations with Canada any time soon. He’s still angry about an ad by the Ontario government using a Ronald Reagan speech about tariffs. Trump says Prime Minister Mark Carney apologized, but that’s not enough to restart talks.

Also: Food, drugs, alcohol, motivation—research suggests GLP-1 drugs could blunt your desire for all those things. And scientists are trying to figure out how to balance the positive effects with the negative.

Plus: Carney meets Xi, the risks of intravenous therapy, a view of Gaza, and more.