Global National: July 21, 2023 | Emails show staff anticipated fallout over Bernardo prison transfer

In tonight's top story: Notorious serial killer and rapist Paul Bernardo's prison transfer is under sharp scrutiny, and emails obtained by Global News show Correctional Service Canada (CSC) anticipated the public relations fallout. David Akin looks at the details of how the penitentiary move unfolded.

And, summer temperatures in the southern U.S. are soaring to new extremes for prolonged periods of time, with experts concerned about how long people can withstand these heat waves. Jackson Proskow reports on the desperate measures to keep cool and why scientists are also worried the heat could negatively affect the U.S.'s hurricane season.

Meanwhile, tens of thousands of people in Israel are planning to protest the country's proposed judicial reforms, which would remove the Israeli Supreme Court's ability to strike down government decisions which the court deems unreasonable. Crystal Goomansingh reports on the fight to uphold Israel's democratic values.

In the entertainment world, Tony Bennett, the eminent and timeless musician whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards, such as "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," died Friday at the age of 96. Mike Drolet looks back on his life and his incredible career.

Also, Canada's quest to win the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is off to a tense start, with a 0-0 draw against Nigeria. Farah Nasser speaks with former Canadian national team goalkeeper and Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Labbé about the match, Canada's chances of survivng the group stage of the tournament and the upcoming "Project 8" women's pro soccer league in Canada.

Plus, the "Barbie" movie is finally in theatres, completing the iconic toy's jump from the doll box to the box office, but there's a complicated legacy alongside the blockbuster's release. Touria Izri looks at Barbie's real-world rebrand and the early reception to the film.

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[chrisjoseph]

Some crimes are beyond rehabilitation. This type of offender must never leave maximum security imprisonment.

[MessagefromMichael]

Privacy of the offender? You have to be kidding. Damn him. He is EVIL

[tylesveque]

What about Trudeau no making a speech in Bellville because he was heckled by protesters

[kaitlynbecker]

What the hell does changing the law now do for the victims families? If they can change it so quickly like that then why can't they put him back in maximum because he's a public risk and most of all be the only way they can apologize to the victims families for this hugs slap in the face.

[edwinniles]

Trudeau in Telivive. Trudeau needs to look after his house (Canada) first and stop giving advice to other leaders.

[blurtam]

Our government is very sick going easy on Bernardo and going easy on Homolka. Very sick.

[josephsmith]

If there is all this outrage about what prison he’s in, maybe prison is not the solution at all, and Canada should consider adding the death penalty to our justice system.

[albertbangma]

They should transfer him to a 6 ft. hole in the ground.

[ronpeer]

Where are they going withy this Bernardo thing. It looks like they are thinking he can be rehabilitated and he will eventually get out. Thats where they are going with this. These Liberals really need to go.

[francesbernard]

Wasn't there the same kind of circus which staff anticipated when Karla Holmolka got a different place to live after she got jailed too?

[scuffmacgillicutty]

Moonlit backdoor move by the sitting government.
That is exactly how PB operated as well.

[arrow-lojf]

People forget he was a rapist for years until he met the real devil Karla, that's when people started dying, how they let that pig out is just beyond belief, she is walking a round right now, at least I know where Benardo is.The guy was ordering pizza in maximum security prison folks, so I do not get this, he is not going any place. Karla > Where is the out rage, she is the real killer and its on tape, , , , Her own sister, but Benardo is a guy, I get it now, , ,

[jasmines.]

Democracy must be protected, there need to be check and balances to keep those at the top accoountable

[jasmines.]

Ban private jets, require cruise ships to be zero emission

[BudzzableRides]

Is this the same committee that released the murderer in Saskatchewan last year? The ones responsible for the deaths of multiple innocent people there. I hope they sleep well at night knowing they are responsible.

[DukeOfDunlopSt.]

SCTV helped revive Tony’s career, that’s cool af

[freedomfreedom]

No No their negligence is no being swepted under the rug by you guys the MSM

[karendadd]

how did paul bernardo have access to a form to fill out for the movement in the institution???

[roman]

Who cares about the prison transfer. Let’s talk about gas price which affects everyone.

[tessietesoro]

It shows victims are not important, since they're already dead, that's the reason they're moving Bernardo to meduim security. How ironic is our legal system, this criminal is non-rehabilitated case, however lenght of incarceration you give this guy. 😵‍💫😡👿