Global National: July 8, 2023 | 500 days since Russia invaded Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has reached another sombre milestone: it’s now been 500 days since Russia invaded the country. Since February 24th of last year, there have been 25,170 civilian casualties that include more than 9,000 killed and more than 15,000 injured. Military casualties on both sides are difficult to establish and verify. More than 6 million Ukrainians have become refugees since the start of the war. And there is no end in sight to the fighting which has forced some families to say goodbye to their loved ones and others, picking up the pieces shattered by conflict. Mackenzie Gray reports.

Police in Ottawa are sounding the alarm over a significant rise in hate crimes in the city. Since January, there have been over 200 hate-motivated incidents. “We’re six months in, so it’s around 30-35 files that are coming into our office,” says Sgt. Ali Toghrol of the Ottawa Police Service. As Easton Hamm reports, it’s an alarming trend being seen right across the country.

It’s the first weekend of the Calgary Stampede and for the first time since the pandemic, international visitors seem eager to come back to the 10-day event. Early ticket sales have surpassed 2019 levels with American and European tourists helping to drive numbers up. With international borders free of pandemic restrictions this summer, there’s hope the tourism sector is finally on the rebound. Heather Yourex-West reports.

Canada’s labour market continues to churn out jobs providing momentum for a consensus among economists who expect a small rate hike on Wednesday. Now, all six of Canada’s largest commercial banks expect a quarter of a percentage point increase in the Bank of Canada’s key interest rate. Anne Gaviola has more.

Since Meta’s ‘Threads’ launched Wednesday, it has become one of the most rapidly downloaded apps, surpassing 80 million users. It’s targeting those who are looking for alternatives to Twitter after some unfavourable changes to the platform. Now, Twitter is accusing it of legal action accusing its rival of being a copycat. Mike Drolet reports.

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[tom]

Russia needs to pay for rebuilding Ukraine 🇺🇦.. Ukraine

[Dracoool]

500 days of grifting and billions in profits for the grifters involved.

[starbright]

Ppl got money for parade but no money for groceries?

[Ivansyoykov]

Russia losed this war. Russia should just go home its embarrasing

[supercatalyst]

maybe Gay can keep itr to them selves?

[benjaminnadeau]

I am 1 month away from being completely debt free.. And I am so glad I took care of it early before this crisis

[haekalafrizal]

One Winners 🏆🥇 Global National Season 2023 🇨🇦

[sergeikhripun]

Are you still talking about Snake Island? Gee, Western MSM are getting pretty desperate about the situation. The great Ukrainian counter offensive we heard so much about didn’t turn out so great after all. Who saw that coming?

[masaharumorimoto]

At least Trudeau can flip a pancake, that's a lot more than 90% of world leaders can

[korky]

It’s been 499 days since the comedic actor and nato lost the war but continue to sacrifice innocent lives..

[Ms.BeaHavenOXO]

Love the story of former spy using his unique skill to bring people out of hiding! 💜💙💜

[TH-tlsy]

If I did social media I would totally download Threads just to help it along and put an end to Twitter.

[HJ-bzet]

yo go Ann!! what a breeze of fresh air. i like your prounciation and intonation (delivery is so smooth) - much like kate snow... good job!

[Aaron-rwlv]

Day 500 of the 3 day operation the Russian border is not secure and Putin has lost control of Russia 😂

[ronron]

Hmm? How many low wage part-time jobs would it take to pay rent?

[alive]

Hate crimes always go up as the citizenry of a country are put in situations where they feel hopeless against the economic and political situation in a country. In Canada we have had and have Political leaders so corrupts or useless for years the citizens are afraid.

[djackl]

THEY BEEN THERE SINCE 2014...NOT 500 DAYS...CHRIMEA RING A BELL?

[CazadoraDSicópatas]

Just a question, why is it that no one is doing or saying anything about the racism and discrimination against none Caucasian people? I have been a victim of that virus through work, through landlords, and in many places. However, if I say anything about it, it lands in deaf ears, blind eyes, and mute mouths. I wonder why, this big fuss and protection for one group of people, and another group, gets totally neglected⁉️⁉️⁉️

[jonathonjones]

Love wins pft haha sure, us gays stand for love. Im a gay man and I can understand why people are getting sick of us. The ABC community is no better than religious groups.

[worksmart]

God will judge then punish to those who doesn't obey the bible. 😢