Global National: October 8

A massive explosion on the only bridge connecting Russian-occupied Crimea with mainland Russia. It caused partial collapse of a key supply route for Moscow’s military in its ongoing war in Ukraine and could lead to a major escalation. In Canada, British Columbia has a reputation as the “wet coast,” but this year serious drought conditions are disrupting the province’s fishery and agricultural activities. Plus, new details emerge in a sexual assault case involving police offers in Newfoundland and Labrador, the lawsuit filed on behalf of seven women and the impact it has had on the alleged victims. And many families across Canada will find it difficult to put food on the table this Thanksgiving. How a setback in one woman’s life inspired her to help others this holiday.