Global National: Oct. 31

Israel and Hamas’ violent conflict has seen both sides provide conflicting information on several deadly incidents, and those claims are nearly impossible to independently verify from the Gaza Strip, where nobody is allowed in or out. The info war being fought; Israel’s deadly bombing of Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza; and the UN’s warning of an imminent public health catastrophe. With Israel’s war on Hamas showing no signs of slowing down, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is encouraging civilians to arm themselves. How gun licence applications in Israel are soaring, and speaks with some new first-time gun owners. Immigrants and temporary residents helped spur Canada’s historic population increase in 2022, and hundreds of thousands of newcomers are expected in 2024. Why the rise is raising concerns, and why more newcomers have ended up leaving Canada. Plus: a shifting strategy. A British Columbia company’s unique approach to extinguish wildfires. And it’s nothing to snicker at: how the foul flavour of inflation is leaving a sour taste in the mouths of Halloween candy shoppers.