COVID Cases Rise, October Heat Wave, Spy Agency & More: CBC News Highlights

🦠 COVID cases on the rise again, with an estimated 20-30,000 new cases daily.

💉 A new COVID vaccine is being rolled out, targeting the latest strains of the virus.

🌡️ Unusually warm October weather in parts of Canada and its impact.

🔑 The Breakthrough discovery has had a significant impact on blunting the pandemic and has potential applications in fighting allergies and cancer.

💉 The World Health Organization has approved a new malaria vaccine that is cheaper and easier to manufacture than existing options.

🗳️ Manitoba is experiencing a close election, with leaders from different parties vying for support and focusing on key issues such as taxes, healthcare, and reconciliation.

⚖️ Donald Trump's civil fraud trial has begun, with allegations of inflating net worth and committing fraud in securing loans.

Republican house Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces opposition from Hardline Republicans.

California appoints lefon Butler as the third black woman to serve in the Senate.

Unusually warm weather in Southern and Eastern Ontario in October.

🔍 The United Nations Security Council has approved a multinational force to be sent to Haiti to address widespread violence.

💣 Allegations have been made about India's possible involvement in a murder on Canadian soil, leading to strained relations between the two countries.

🎤 Taylor Swift's attendance at NFL games has had a significant impact on ratings, social media followers, and jersey sales.

📌 India's external intelligence agency, RAW, operates under the prime minister's office, allowing for little legislative oversight.

🔍 There is evidence of a shift in India's approach to using force in international politics, with increased funding for the agency and support for crushing terrorism.

🌐 The recent killing of a Sikh activist in Canada raises questions about a potentially more aggressive approach from Indian intelligence.

📚 The request to repatriate Prince Alam Mayu's remains from the UK to Ethiopia is being denied due to practical difficulties and concerns about disturbing other remains in the chapel.

🍎 There is a renewed push for a national school food program in Canada, as increasing food prices make it difficult for families to provide nutritious food for their children.

🌍 Canada is the only G7 country without a nationally funded universal school food program, highlighting the need for government action to address the affordability crisis.

🍎 Advocates argue that providing free meals to children in schools can reduce obesity and diabetes rates and support working women.

💰 The Canadian government has promised to invest $1 billion over 5 years in a national school food program, but it has not yet been included in a federal budget.

🎃 A Canadian pumpkin grower from Richmond, BC, won the North American Title for his giant pumpkin, weighing 2,212 lbs.