Global National: Feb. 19, 2024 | 2 seniors, 3 children dead in Saskatchewan house fire

On this episode: The bodies of five people, including three children, have been found in a burned out house in Davidson, Sask. Katherine Ludwig reports on what RCMP are saying about the tragedy.

International criticism is mounting on Israel's war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip, where tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians have died since Oct. 7, 2023. As Redmond Shannon reports, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is now examining the legality of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories and the ongoing construction of Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

With Ukrainian troops losing ground in its defence against Russia's full-scale invasion, pressure is growing on Western allies to keep financially supporting Ukraine. Mackenzie Gray looks at how Canada's drone donation could help Ukraine's military and how the U.S. is at a political standstill in its own funding.

Days after the death of Alexei Navalny was announced to the world, the body of the Russian opposition leader still hasn't been released. His widow, Yulia Navalnaya, believes she knows why. Mike Armstrong explains what her theory is, what she's calling on Russians to do and how she's vowing to carry on her husband's relentless fight against Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Dozens of American politicians, judges, and political commentators have recently been the victims of "swatting" attacks. That's when people call 911 to falsely report a crime or emergency, hoping it will trigger a deadly police response. As Jackson Proskow reports, experts are warning this trend will lead to more violence and intimidation in the buildup to the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

The effects of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza are present beyond the Middle East, as Canada has seen a dramatic surge in antisemitism. Jeff Semple speaks with some of the victims affected by this alarming wave of hatred.

Plus, on Heritage Day, Nova Scotia celebrates one of its important historical figures: William Hall. Heidi Petracek explains how Hall fought off racism and battled in wars in the 1800s, how he made history and how he's being fondly remembered for his skills and determination.

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[romalisa]

Very sad to hear about a family losing their lives on Family Day

[Rastelle]

Can the Canadian government invest as many million dollars to the Canadian housing crisis? Help the homeless, families and drig crisis???

[johannafriedt]

Tragedy on a Family Day weekend.😢condolences to families and friends 😢🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[asuraphreak]

What a heartbreaking ordeal on family day.

[Aydabatrisyia]

Instead of sent million dollars for help other country to kill babies, Canada need that money for Canadians, canada need free universal medication, free universal dental care, low home prices and electricity, gas, water, food, etc!!!

[souwa]

“Why you are holding random Jews accountable for the actions of Israel” he asked. I will ask you what are you doing there holding the Israeli flag?? If you are not holding yourself accountable for their actions, don’t go protest for them.

[kenlandsman]

Probably the hardest story a journalist will ever cover. Such sadness everywhere. Thoughts and Prayers are just automatic . Fires are so terrifying ...

[maggiesmith]

People - we all need to realize that there are people (most in leadership) that are fostering hatred between groups. Most average people just want peace and nothing to do with the conflicts going on.. Political division will not end well for anyone.

[peanutsmumwide]

Took them long enough to recognize William Hall from Nova Scotia but they didn’t say what town or city he was from.

[AnwerHashimSamnani]

May Love Peace Prevail in The World....

[souwa]

When I hear antisemitism I think they are talking about arabs too. It’s so stupid to call Arab antisemitic.

[davidtruckcoe]

canada should build homes in canada not pay to kill in ukraine

[akhilWilson]

Let’s make houses with cardboard and sell for 1 million

[rfcbass]

Blows my mind how so many people can die in a house fire.

[mhiebendaal]

Thx Bill. Nice to see You helping Ukrainians and Not Your own plp in Canada.
Are You paying too?

[AhmadKhan-zqcz]

Canada have to support 90 % of their own citizen dying from Hunger Here in canada

[johnguenter]

3children how sad, and also 12000 children killed in Palestine by nathanyahu also very sad!

[umklyvf]

I just don’t get how none of you scene this coming when you let millions of people into our country like it was the new cool thing to do all I can say is I told ya so

[cl]

GlobalNews, stop talking about the dead Russian criminal A.Navalny, talk about Julian Assange, who is not a criminal and illegally determined in UK prison

[wisdomlife]

How much more of our tax dollars will be spent on foreign counties? Houses crisis ia getting out of hand 😢