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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.

U.S. President Donald Trump rates it “12 out of 10.” He says his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was “amazing” and the U.S. will now trim its tariffs against China, as long as Beijing cracks down on the illicit fentanyl trade. He says China will also resume buying U.S. soybeans, and remove barriers to rare earths exports. And: Prime Minister Mark Carney is kicking the tires on some submarines in South Korea. It’s one of the countries vying for a multi-billion-dollar contract to sell subs to Canada. Carney is there to take part in tomorrow’s APEC summit where he will have his own sit down with Xi. Also: The CBC’s Jorge Barrera joins families on a search for remains on the southern edge of Mexico City to learn more about the people known as the ‘disappeared.’ Plus: Sudan slaughter, ancient rhino species, Inuit social media movement, and more.

“Total devastation” — that’s how officials in Jamaica are describing the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa. And aid will be slow to arrive, as most of the country has no power, and the international airport is closed. What’s not helping — the AI-generated images of the storm and the aftermath. And: Their eyes met, but there’s no sign that Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump are ready to move their relationship beyond that. But both are at the APEC summit in South Korea, and there is still a chance of talk. Back in Canada, Premier Doug Ford is saying the U.S. ambassador should apologize for screaming expletives at Ontario’s trade rep. Also: Canadian expats in California are gearing up for game five of the World Series. They've turned Dodger Stadium into a home away from home — coming together to root on their country's team. Plus: New Alzheimer’s treatment approved in Canada, Taiwan watches the U.S./China relationship, more than 100 people killed in Brazil police raid, and more.

A massive Category 5 hurricane slams into Jamaica. Melissa made landfall as the strongest storm to hit the Caribbean island since records were first kept — 174 years ago. Hundreds of thousands are without power, and it will take days to assess the damage. And: Amazon lays off 14,000 corporate employees as the company invests in artificial intelligence. Also: It was one of the longest games in World Series history, lasting 18 innings. But the Toronto Blue Jays came up short — setting the stage for game four of the fall classic for tonight. Plus: Mass executions in Sudan, ceasefire in Gaza holding… for now, Alberta teachers legislated back to work, and more.

Ontario’s premier says he’s not sorry for the ad that the U.S. President is blaming for cancelling trade negotiations with Canada. Donald Trump says he won’t be talking to Prime Minister Mark Carney for a while. But Doug Ford says Trump is mad because the ad worked. And: Alberta to table legislation to order teachers back to work. Also: Say cheese! The U.S. says getting your photo taken for biometric scanning will soon be mandatory at ports of entry and exit. Plus: Jamaica prepares as Hurricane Melissa bears down, Denare Beach, Sask. rebuilds, food bank use doubles since 2019, and more.

There's been a wave of reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat on Canada. We have the latest on how both sides of the border are addressing it. Meanwhile, Mark Carney is in Malaysia for the ASEAN summit - trying to make the case that, in the face of global economic uncertainty, Canada remains a dependable trading partner. Also: People in Jamaica are preparing for Hurricane Melissa to make landfall on Monday. The Category 4 storm is gathering strength as it heads for the island's southern coast - bringing fears of powerful floods and storm surge along with it. You'll hear more about the preparations on the ground from Kingston. And: After three weeks of job action, there’s still no deal between Alberta's teachers and the provincial government. But those teachers could soon be forced back to the classroom - as the the province prepares to introduce back-to-work legislation. And other unions are watching closely. Plus: Nunavut election, replacing lead pipes in Ontario, and more.

Donald Trump says he's hitting Canada with a new tariff of 10 percent. The U.S. President made the latest threat Saturday, in a social media post that took even the Carney government by surprise, according to sources who spoke to CBC News. Its a further response to an anti-tariff ad put out by the Ontario government Also: You've no doubt heard about the critical shortage of family doctors affecting communities across Canada. Ontario's made a change to its medical residency policy that it says will ensure local grads get opportunities to stay in the province. But international graduates say the change leaves them in limbo - all because of where they went to high school. And: The Toronto Blue Jays are riding high heading into Game 2 of the World Series, after a stunning 11-4 win against the LA Dodgers Friday night. Fans are optimistic about the team's chance to win it all, but there are still challenges ahead. Plus: Marco Rubio in Israel, How ports are cutting ship emissions, Using solar power to curb food waste at open air markets, and more.

An anti-tariff ad provokes the U.S. president to cancel trade negotiations with Canada. The ad by the Ontario government uses the words of former president Ronald Reagan — criticizing the long-term effects of tariffs on workers and the economy. And: The Toronto Blue Jays return to the World Series after 32 years as they host the Los Angeles Dodgers in game 1. High stakes and huge fan interest have many in this country hoping to replicate the success of 1993. Also: Canadian pediatricians say doctors should discourage teens from dieting, because it harms their mental — and physical — health. Plus: More than 20 countries — including Canada — talk about supporting Ukraine, Quebec’s new scheme for paying doctors, is Vladdy worth $500 million? And more.

Pro sports, the mafia, poker, and game fixing. Police in the U.S. have arrested dozens of people — including current and former NBA players — in an illegal gambling racket that spans years, states, and could change sports gambling forever. And: Alberta prepares to order striking teachers back to work. About 750,000 students have been out of their classrooms for more than two weeks. Also: The World Series comes to town. Toronto prepares for thousands of visitors one day before the championship series begins. Plus: Diwali fireworks contribute to Delhi smog, Conservative MP launches tour of campuses to listen to young men, bail reform details, and more.

Members of Pierrre Poilievre’s own party are criticizing his recent comments about the RCMP covering up Liberal scandals. And: Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with opposition leaders to talk about the upcoming budget. He’ll need some support to get it passed, once it’s presented on November 4th. He hasn’t given many details, but is calling it a “generational budget." Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre says Carney is out of touch with what Canadians need right now — relief on the cost of living. Also: As Blue Jays fans try to get tickets to the upcoming World Series, they’re also asking why they are so expensive, especially once they hit the resale sites. Plus: Rutte in Washington to talk Ukraine, Fintrac fines crypto exchange $177 million, what Trump is pushing for in Venezuela, and more.

Canada’s only Major League Baseball team is heading to the World Series. After a full seven-game playoff, the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners to secure their spot. Also: Food prices are helping drive inflation up. We’ll look at the rising cost of living, and what it means for Canada’s economy. And: Canada’s automotive manufacturing sector takes another hit. GM won’t reopen its EV van plant in Ingersoll, Ontario. It’s a blow to the industry, but also to the town that relies so heavily on the plant. Plus: Homeowners in Richmond B.C. fear their land titles are at risk, Auditor General blasts Canada Revenue Agency, pressure on Prince Andrew, and more.

A massive outage at Amazon Web Services knocks thousands of websites and apps offline. The company provides computing power, data storage and other services to governments, companies and individuals. And: That outage even affected the ticket service for the final, winner-take-all game for the Blue Jays in their quest to make the World Series. It isn’t dampening the mood of fans as they cheer on the team for what could be Toronto's first trip to baseball's biggest stage in 32 years. Also: Feeding peanuts to your little pea works. A U.S. study shows that giving infants peanuts in the early months of life may help avoid allergy. Plus: Pistachio recall, strategy to keep pilots in military uniform not working as planned, financial crimes agency to tackle online scams, and more.

Growing worry over whether the ceasefire in the middle east will hold after Israel launched an airstrike on Gaza after saying Hamas ambushed IDF troops. And: Thieves in balaclavas break into Paris's Louvre museum, stealing priceless objects like some of the French crown jewels, before escaping on scooters. Also: High school students in Alberta worry about impacts on their post secondary future as the weeks-long teacher's strike in the province drags on. Windows for scholarships, both athletic and academic are closing. Plus: Avian flu in Alberta, Trade uncertainty with the U.S., Blue Jays face off against Mariners, Wool makes a comeback, and more.