Global National: Sept. 2

Anger is mounting through Israel after six hostages captured by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023 were found dead in an underground tunnel in Gaza. The growing frustration from both Israelis and Israel’s allies at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the absence of a deal to bring the remaining hostages home. Unionized workers in Canada have held more than 800 strikes from the start of 2023 to June 2024, according to Employment and Social Development Canada. What’s being blamed for the recent surge in strike action. Staffing shortages are being blamed for the closure of five hospital emergency rooms in British Columbia’s Interior over the Labour Day long weekend. How advocates say the problem needs to be urgently remedied. Dozens of journalists with decades of experience are being laid off from SaltWire, Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain, which has been acquired by Postmedia. Heidi Petracek looks at what this means for news coverage in that region, and what the loss of local journalism means for democracy. Fresh off his historic win as the world’s first male Olympic gold medallist in breaking, Canadian Philip “Wizard” Kim met with fans at an appearance in his hometown of Vancouver. How he is still trying to get used to his newfound fame while inspiring a new generation of dancers. And it’s not hello, it’s goodbye for now. Why singing superstar Adele says she needs to take a break.

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