Global National: Jan. 2, 2023 | Ontario pharmacies have new powers amid doctor shortages

Ontario pharmacists are now allowed to prescribe treatments for 13 common ailments, allowing millions of people to skip a trip to the doctor's office. Erica Vella reports on the new powers, the government's goal to ease the burden on the health-care system and which province is set to follow suit.

A Regina couple's dream destination wedding is now in jeopardy because Sunwing cancelled their flight. Brody Ratcliffe has more on their heartbreaking journey over the past few years to the altar.

A Ukrainian missile has struck a building in the Russian-held Donetsk region of Ukraine, killing some Russian troops. Redmond Shannon breaks down the criticism against the Russian military, and the rare admission it's making as both sides report conflicting death tolls.

Record-breaking rain has drenched Northern California, flooding roads, and knocking out power to thousands. Jennifer Johnson looks at the efforts to save the stranded, and why the worst of the storm could be yet to come.

Also, Neetu Garcha explains how some British Columbia MPs are trying to help political prisoners in Iran.

Plus, tennis champion Martina Navratilova's new admission about her health.

And the serious accident that's landed Oscar-nominated Jeremy Renner in a Nevada hospital.

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