From Global News
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Heat hold off Raptors for 112-103 victory
The Toronto Raptors put themselves in holes they just couldn't dig out of Wednesday night. And head coach Darko Rajakovic said discipline, or a lack thereof, was a factor.
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Health Canada says Ozempic shortages to continue into 2024
Along with Ozempic shortages, Eli Lilly, which markets Trulicity and Mounjaro, is also expecting lower supplies of both drugs throughout early 2024.
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U.S. Senate fails to advance Ukraine, Israel aid amid border policy fight
The vote came after Biden said it was "stunning" that Congress has not yet approved tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance for Ukraine as funding runs out.
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Poilievre threatens to delay rise of Parliament unless carbon-pricing plan revised
The Tories are also eyeing amendments that could delay passage of legislation to implement measures in the government's fall economic statement.
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Canada, G7 banning direct import of Russian diamonds
The announcement comes after G7 leaders announced a commitment to reduce Russia's revenue from the export of non-industrial diamonds mined, processed or produced in the country.
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Prof: Many potential benefits to an Ohtani signing
A so-called "overpay" for top free agent Shohei Ohtani would be worth it for the Toronto Blue Jays considering all the extra benefits such a signing would create, a Canadian sports management associate professor said.
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U.S. investigating murders, kidnappings of citizens by Hamas: Garland
Attorney General Merrick Garland made the comments on Wednesday when asked if the department was looking into "war crimes" when it came to actions by Hamas.
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UN chief invokes rare Security Council warning on Gaza conflict’s global risks
Antonio Guterres invoked Article 99 of the U.N. Charter that allows him to raise "any matter which in his opinion may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security."
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House of Commons votes to have committee review Speaker’s video controversy
Fergus apologized for the video, in which he appeared in his ceremonial robes and thanked the former interim leader of the Ontario Liberals, at the party's convention last weekend.
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Experts warn that the U.S. is headed for a ‘syndemic’ this winter
A syndemic, much like a "tripledemic," happens when multiple epidemics collide.
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Assembly of First Nations headed to third round of voting to elect new national chief
It's election day for the Assembly of First Nations, where chiefs in the assembly or their proxies will decide who's best suited to lead the organization.
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Former U.S. Speaker Kevin McCarthy leaving Congress by end of year
It took a record 15 votes over four days early this year for McCarthy to line up the support he needed to win the post he had long coveted, to only be ousted in October.