Global National: April 29, 2023 | Worsening situation making it harder for Canadians to leave Sudan

Two more Canadian flights have departed Sudan according to Defence Minister Anita Anand. About 375 people have been airlifted out of the country since the violent conflict erupted two weeks ago. But as Mackenzie Gray reports, there are still hundreds more waiting for rescue and it’s becoming more challenging to get them out.

The Treasury Board says the offer it presented to the Public Service Alliance (PSAC) on Friday was “final” and included an enhanced wage offer. The union hasn’t yet commented on the offer but as Mackenzie Gray reports, the move by the federal government increases the chances it will introduce back-to-work legislation.

Newly proposed changes to the sex offender registry are expected to satisfy the Supreme Court after it determined last year that some recommendations went too far. But as Erica Vella reports, some say the registry revamp doesn’t go far enough.

A recent rise in violent crimes has Canadians concerned. Some alarming attacks were carried out by repeat violent offenders. For months, police associations have been urging Ottawa to tighten bail reform. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino told The West Block’s Mercedes Stephenson that legislation is coming.

The Toronto Dominion Bank now has the dubious distinction of being the most shorted bank stock in the world. In other words, more investors are betting that its stock price will drop. Anne Gaviola explains why TD Bank is in investors’ crosshairs and what it means for the rest of Canada’s banking industry.

A new study is underscoring potential risks that come with repeated CT scans. Its use in children has been on the rise in recent decades because of how much doctors can learn from these types of scans. But as Katherine Ward reports, data shows us that repeated use on children and youth can increase the risk of cancer.

Canadians know all too well the cost inflation is taking, as the price of everything from groceries to gas increases. It’s also posing some unique challenges for students. Alicia Draus explains.

It was nearly 70 years ago that the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place. Seven decades later the memories are still crystal clear for one B.C. man who was there in person. Jasmine King explains.

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