Global National: May 22

Ontario and Quebec residents are cleaning up after a severe thunderstorm swept through both provinces Saturday. And residents in the Ontario township of Uxbridge, which was hit hard by the storm, have been left speculating if it was more than a regular thunderstorm. U.S. President Joe Biden is continuing his trip through Asia, but he is facing a growing chorus of criticism on his handling of domestic issues. Back in Canada, there is hope a recent coroner’s report into the handling of COVID-19 in a Quebec long-term care home could help improve seniors’ care across the country.
Meanwhile, in just six months, Canada will play in its first FIFA World Cup in 36 years, but women are set to also make history by being the referees making the calls during the global event.