Global National: July 13, 2024 | Trump rally shooting investigated as assassination attempt

On tonight’s top story: Donald Trump’s campaign says the former president is “fine” after being whisked off stage at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday after gunshots rang through the crowd. One person in the crowd was reportedly killed and another was seriously injured. As Jackson Proskow reports, the suspected gunman is also dead.

It has been a frightening day for thousands of residents who have fled a wildfire that is threatening Labrador City. The out-of-control fire is near the border with Quebec and is now just six kilometres away from the community. Global’s Mackenzie Mazankowski reports.

As residents in Nova Scotia continue to clean up after this week’s floods, it has been an especially frustrating effort for the community of Windsor. The town’s storm drainage system failed, leaving some of its streets a murky mess. As Global’s Zack Power explains, it’s not the first time residents have had to endure such problems.

While many Canadians struggle to afford a home, the Canadian government has splurged on a lavish new condo in an area of New York known as “Billionaire’s Row.” The extravagant $9 million condo will be the official residence of Consul General Tom Clark. Global’s Mackenzie Gray has the details.

There are big plans in Nova Scotia to build Canada’s largest wind farm— not to provide power to the province but to power North America’s first green hydrogen facility. Green hydrogen is viewed as an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels. But as Global’s Heidi Petracek reports, experts say there are cheaper and greener options.

A string of shark attacks in Florida and Texas have prompted a wave of concern for beach-goers this summer. And there are similar concerns on the coasts of Atlantic Canada. Scientists say the predators are spending more time father north due to climate change. Katherine Ward looks at what people hitting the water should watch out for.

And finally, New Brunswick’s longest-running festival is marking its 75th year. Global’s Suzanne Lapointe met up with organizers and attendees to talk about this landmark year for the Shediac Lobster Festival.

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[paulbooij]

Calling it an "Apparent" assassination attempt is so stupid.

[PzedP]

"Mostly Peaceful Assassination Attempt"

[RDRIV]

"possible assassination attempt" - what are you smoking? People just shooting at him intending to miss and do no damage?

[KingSteady]

This is why no one trusts the media. 😂😂😂

[oceansiderecordingstudio]

2 people dead is not an attempt but an actual shooting with an assault rifle capable of killing from a far distance. C’mon .

[DrEhrfurchtgebietend]

This is so typical of the Legacy media. You say it like it's breaking but I had better information than you do an hour before you released this

[cannednolan]

Your headline sounds like a five year old wrote it. What else other then an assassination attempt do you call it?

[reneedover]

Even if people don't like Trump, this is sickening! ❤️🙏

[ajcrum]

sickening i don’t care what political party you are you never wish harm on others . sick

[craighuntley]

CNN headline: "Trump rally interrupted" 😒

[cgbspender]

Apparent news quoting apparent headlines..

[whatdoyouwantfromme]

Yo this world is full of evil and violence in 2024

[domenicdapice]

Global news feels sorry for the loss of the shooter.

[hmac]

You people will tie yourselves in knots to avoid stating the facts. This was an assassination attempt.

[DarthOwenZ]

let us also pray for the supporter who died

[demarco]

I love trump . True president for the nations people. But for those who dont like him, how can you not want him as your president after this. 1 inch away from dieing and still cheers for its nation. Pure leadership. Thats who you want as your leader.

[ryleighloughty]

How disingenuous to call this an 'apparent assassination'.
What's wrong with you people?

[garytanck]

Im so sad about the person who died! There's no reason for this!

[curtisdonnelly]

People know he's going to win again❤

[Zinner]

Fix your headline.. there's nothing apparent about it. Toronto Star completely turned off their comments as well after their straight up, propagandas headline.