Global National: Dec. 17

In tonight’s top story: The arrest of a 15-year-old in Ottawa connected to an alleged terror plot has triggered leaders in the Jewish community to urge Canadians to stay vigilant. And, as Israel’s war on Gaza continues, international pressure for a ceasefire is growing stronger — even from within. Alarming new figures are out about how many Canadians are dying as a result of the opioid crisis. More than 3,900 lost their lives in the first half of 2023 alone. Also, in a new poll done exclusively for Global New, a majority of Canadians – 69 per cent, to be exact – feel Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should resign in 2024. As the climate crisis pushes people to look for greener solutions, there’s an effort to transform older homes into modern, energy-efficient dwellings. In Pemberton, British Columbia, Grizzly bears are regularly accessing farmland, traveling into areas that they traditionally have not traveled before, amassing major concerns from locals. Plus, Global’s Katherine Dornian speaks with Michelle Harrison, the woman behind Dream Factory: a non-profit that, for the last 40 years, has given kids facing life-threatening illnesses unforgettable experiences. Michelle, however, never thought she’d be on the receiving end of the Dream Factory experience.