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CTV News with Mitsumi Takahashi. Good evening. This year, the flu season started early, and Quebec's vaccination campaign is struggling to keep up. So the campaign also starts a little earlier. Health officials are urging people at risk to make an appointment as soon as possible. Denise Roberts will tell you more. It's that time of year again. Although Quebec's director of public health says the flu is showing up a little earlier than usual. The percentage of positive flu tests is already higher than in previous seasons. This is not the highest figure in history. We saw this before the pandemic, but now we are seeing a slow increase. So we have about 2 or something percent.
And that is why the seasonal vaccination campaign in the province is already underway. You can sign up for flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccinations starting October 20. Sante Quebec reports that as of Tuesday morning, This is significantly more than last year. This is reminiscent of the beginning of the COVID pandemic. But, unlike during the pandemic, not everyone is entitled to free vaccination. This year, only people aged 65 and over, residents of nursing homes or long-term care facilities, people with certain chronic conditions, healthcare workers, caregivers of at- risk individuals are eligible. Those who do not fall under these criteria should expect to
pay between $30 and $50. We are already out of the pandemic, thank God, and therefore we must rethink how we spend money and how we reach those who need it with vaccination. vulnerable Quebec residents were vaccinated. This year, the goal is 80% to prevent hospitalizations. Where we don't see the level of coverage we would like is in these groups. So I'm not asking for 80% coverage of the entire population. I would really like the target groups to be well vaccinated. The effectiveness of the vaccine varies from year to year. But Dr. Caroline Kuach Tan says that while last year's strain wasn't a perfect match for the vaccine, it did its job.
You can sign up online through Clic Santé or directly at pharmacies. Denise Roberts, CTV News. are warning about possible measles infection. This happened at Trudeau Airport and Saint-Justine Hospital last weekend. The sick and contagious child flew into Montreal on Friday and was taken to the hospital on Saturday. Health authorities who has been in the international arrivals area or in the emergency department of Saint-Justin is advised to monitor their health until the end of the month, especially if they are not vaccinated against measles. People who believe they have symptoms of measles are asked to call Info-Santé at 811 before visiting a doctor.
Everything necessary is already under control in the hospital. Vaccination is carried out as post-exposure prophylaxis, and immunoglobulins are also prescribed. At the airport, people have to declare themselves, because we don't know who is traveling where, when, and how. And because measles is transmitted through airborne droplets, it can spread several meters. So, the messages have already been sent. We hope people will hear them. We really hope that people have been properly vaccinated so there won't be any new cases, but who knows. We must be vigilant. The STM is taking steps to improve safety in the metro system. There will be more constables, more trains and surveillance equipment. A word from Angela McKenzie.
The sense of safety among public transport passengers has been declining in recent years. Only about 52% of passengers say they feel safe on the subway and buses, which is 10% less than last year. The mayor wants to change that. We want every Montrealer to feel safe and confident when using the metro. The city today announced a series of new measures to improve subway safety, including the hiring of 52 new special constables by the end of 2027. This fall, police patrols in the subway will be increased by 12 more officers. The metro surveillance system will be upgraded: screens will be added to monitor cameras in real time and more social services, including the After all, the subway and public transportation are not a refuge. We need to
direct people to the right resources, and we have increased the number of 24-hour heating points. " We were heard," said Kevin Granier, president of the constables' union. And while he calls these measures a good first step, he wants the city to move further. The STM recently decided not to arm its special constables, who complain of constant violence and aggression on the job, with only telescopic batons in their arsenal. The city also announced that it will increase the frequency of subway services by 5% starting in 2027, mainly in the evenings and on weekends, so that people spend less time waiting on the platform. Angela McKenzie, CTV News. The considered closing two of its
English-language schools, but decided to postpone the decision. This came after a public meeting last week. Now, Caroline, the council says it wants to explore the use of all its schools first. Like other English-language school boards in the province, the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board has faced declining student numbers and is operating with a budget deficit. It is estimated that closing some schools and transferring students would save about a million dollars, but the board says it will look into all options in more detail, although it still believes that closing some schools will ultimately be necessary. One of the schools that was scheduled to close was Our Lady
of Peace Elementary School. This would mean job cuts as well as transferring children to other elementary schools in other areas. Another school being considered is Phoenix, an alternative high school for students who have failed to succeed in a regular school environment. It only has about 50 students, and the board had planned to move it to a dedicated space at Laval Senior Academy, a large regular high school, for the 2027-28 school year. But this move will now not happen next fall. However, consultations on the future will continue.
Part of the reason for considering closing the schools was also the expiration of the lease of another facility, the CDC Vaudreuil adult education center, as increased costs would add financial pressure to their current deficit. According to council officials, the center is too large to move to the high school, but it could be moved to the Phoenix building to save costs. As always, parents are very concerned about their children transferring from schools, but as you will hear in this question from a parent read by a council worker, some parents of Phoenix students are particularly worried about the stigmatization of their children if they are forced to transfer to a larger high school.
Is there a possibility of moving CDC Vaudreuil to vacant space in LSA? This would be traumatic for Phoenix students who left LSA precisely because of bullying is not enough available space at LSA to accommodate the current CDC Vaudreuil warehouse. The council's president said in a statement today that consultations on the proposed relocation of CDC Vaudreuil and Phoenix will continue, although the Phoenix school will remain open and operate as a separate facility next year. However, consultations will continue, with further meetings planned with staff and the public in October, and the council will make a final decision in January.
We're coming back to you, Mi. Thank you very much, Caroline. Classes were canceled at two schools in NDG this morning. This happened due to a burst water pipe. Students at Mackay Centre and Philippa Layton schools were already on their school buses when the cancellation of classes was announced. Most drivers, however, were able to turn around and return the children home. A water pipe burst on the second floor, causing significant flooding of about a third of the building. This was discovered this morning when the caretaker came. We immediately
warned all the parents, but it was a little late and many buses had already left for their routes. Tesla was ordered to pay compensation after a Quebec resident's car caught fire. The fire was determined to have been caused by an electrical fault, and after a year-long legal battle, the company was ordered to pay $162,000. Reporting by Kelly Greig. Well, that's the evening my Tesla caught fire. Sasha De Santis says it all started with the smell of smoke after turning on the heater, and ended with this.
Quite impressive. As soon as the flames burst from the dashboard, they spread to the seats. It, you know, just swallowed the whole car. So, in about 2-3 minutes the car was completely engulfed in fire. It was a 2020 Tesla Model X. The car was completely destroyed. It was a real nightmare. It was a nightmare because you just don't believe it, you know? You think: this is not.this is not true. It's like a fake flame, and then you see it grow into a fire, and fire, you know, everywhere, it's just.it's crazy. The fire occurred in March 2023. De Santis filed a claim with Intact Insurance and says he was advised to buy a new car. So at that point I had a few days to choose from, so I
just bought another Tesla because it was the easiest solution. De Santis received $162,000 from Intact to replace the car, but the legal battle between his insurance company and Tesla dragged on for years. According to Quebec Superior Court documents, a Tesla representative tried to argue, " I know that car fires are usually caused by misuse or vandalism"-an argument that, as the judge noted, an insurance adjuster had already refuted. In late September, the automaker's request to suspend the decision was rejected, and it was ordered to pay. Intact told CTV that they would not comment because Tesla could still appeal the decision.
Tesla did not respond to CTV's request for comment. After the fire, De Santis said, his insurance premiums nearly tripled- to about $1,000 a month. My insurance went through the roof because they had to pay for the cost of the car, you know? But the fault was precisely on Tesla's side. When asked if he regretted buying a second Tesla, he said, " They're great cars, but I almost died in a fire." Even after 3 years, he still can't believe how quickly it happened. Kelly Gregg, CTV News. Goliath roller coaster, and two rides at Toronto's Wonderland Park are also closed. These measures were taken after a man died on a similar roller coaster at an
amusement park in Georgia. Reporting by Heather Wright. Canada's Wonderland is closing two of its roller coasters, Behemoth and Leviathan, after a fatal accident near Atlanta on Monday. La Ronde Park in Montreal is also temporarily closing its Goliath ride after a man died while riding Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia. Several other people were injured. He turned on his side and spun in the air. He fell right on our cart. Officials have not yet said exactly how the man died or how others were injured, but witnesses say he was ejected from his seat during the ride.
People were reaching out, trying to grab him, everyone was trying to save this man, but we couldn't. Witnesses say the victim, a 42-year-old father, hit the ride several times before falling to the ground. We saw the mechanics and paramedics running downstairs, and we realized that something terrible had happened. Canadian Ben Edwards was among those who had to be rescued from the ride after the incident. This is very tragic. The first thing you think about is the people next to you on the ride. In a statement, Canada's Wonderland, owned by Six Flags, said: "For safety reasons, we have temporarily closed similar attractions across all of our parks." "
The safety of our guests and team members remains one of our top priorities." Investigators in Georgia will now investigate what happened on a roller coaster that reaches speeds of over 110 km/ h. Experts say the main focus will likely be on the locking bar. The Goliath uses a single shell-type restraint without an additional seat belt. If we think back to years past, many roller coasters had a double safety system, but most of them disappeared both for the thrill of the ride and because of the speed of boarding and disembarking passengers, right? Now, both Behemoth and Leviathan here at Canada's Wonderland have additional seat belts that were added to the rides after they were installed. There is no information yet on when these two rides or the one
at La Ronde in Quebec will reopen. Heather Wright, CTV News, Vaughan, Ontario. Four Akwesasne residents have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to smuggle firearms into Canada. It is believed that more than 51 firearms were illegally imported from New Hampshire through Vermont into Canada through the Mohawk territory of Akwesasne. 10 of these weapons were recovered from various crime scenes in Canada. The arrests were made as part of an investigation that initially involved a kidnapping. Prime Minister-designate Paul Saint- Pierre Plamondon met with outgoing Premier Christine Frechette in Quebec today. This is part of the process of transferring power.
Christine Frechette called this an important milestone to ensure a smooth transition. In last Monday's election, the Quebec Party won 59 seats, forming a minority government. The CAQ party disappeared from the electoral map, and Frechette stepped down as leader. The newly elected members of the National Assembly will be sworn in on Thursday. So, right now, Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutrick is in orbit on the International Space Station. Today he called home to share news about his trip. With us is Genevieve Boschman. Uh, we're about to fly over, um, Vancouver. I'm looking at Through a cosmic connection to Earth, Canadian space explorer Joshua Kutrick described the view from above.
This is only one world. It hangs in the cosmic darkness, and you don't see all the countries, all the problems, and all the challenges. You only see this little piece of perfection that we, uh, really have to try to protect Kutrik arrived at the International Space Station on October 1st along with a Russian cosmonaut and two NASA astronauts. He says he took with him on the journey of a lifetime a bold vision for Canada. We are reaping many benefits from these missions, and we hope to continue Canada's strong space legacy in the future. Go, Falcon!
Just a week after starting, Kutrik had already lost 2.3 kg. He now spends hours exercising and is running a Canadian experiment called "AstroFit." It helps monitor astronauts' health in the long term using wearable technology that's on me. And more Canadian developments are on the way. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket delivered more than 2,700 kg of supplies and scientific equipment to the ISS. And this pre-dawn launch created the so- called jellyfish effect. This is a spectacular phenomenon caused by the interaction of rocket exhaust gases with sunlight.
The scenery, as you can imagine, is simply spectacular. But from the ISS porthole, Kutrik most admired the northern lights at the beginning of the mission. To see the whole Earth, the curve of the Earth, wrapped in this blanket of dancing fluorescent oranges, yellows and pinks. Uh, magical. Sharing with his neighbors at the station a spectacle he often observed as a child, but from a completely different angle. Kutrik has just settled in for a 6- month mission that he expects will be full of adventure. Genevieve Boschman, CTV News, Montreal. And then there's Donald Trump's diesel deal.
This is a global agreement. This is not a US deal. But the Prime Minister of Canada and many others have a different opinion. Also about the Pope's surgery: The Vatican provides updated information. Men's clothing from Ernest, perfecting style since 1958. The Pope underwent surgery today, and while the Vatican says it was successful, the statement also states that part of his lung had to be removed due to a cancerous mass being discovered . Dad is 71 years old. The Vatican reported that the lower lobe of his right lung was removed. The operation lasted 90 minutes and went without complications. Oncologists say the prognosis is excellent because the tumor was removed at an early stage.
Prime Minister Mark Carney today sharply criticized Donald Trump's new diesel fuel deal with Russia. The war in Iran and the war between Russia and Ukraine have led to a sharp increase in prices, especially for diesel fuel. Mike Lukichauer reports This is a global agreement. This is not a US deal. President Donald Trump defended his diesel deal, claiming it was already lowering fuel prices, when in fact oil prices jumped after the news. He also claimed victory for brokering an apparent truce between Russia and Ukraine over attacks on energy infrastructure.
Even though Kyiv claims that the Kremlin is violating this agreement. They strike one after another, but all this will come to an end. They both. they both want it to end. They just don't know how to get there. But a bipartisan group of U.S. senators says the deal is not a way to end the war. Twelve Republicans and Democrats signed a letter to Trump warning that lifting sanctions on Russian diesel only gives Putin more money to fund his war machine and allows Russia to continue its brutal attacks on This comes amid warnings from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the country's capital is less prepared to withstand winter energy disruptions caused by the war.
Well, after speaking with Zelensky on Sunday, Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized the Russian diesel deal, saying it would help fund the war against Ukraine. A few hours later, after speaking with Trump, Carney praised the president for achieving an energy truce. A senior government source explained that Canada views these arrangements as two separate initiatives. The Conservative leader says Carney missed an opportunity by failing to agree a trade deal with the US this summer. This is what is so frustrating about our lack of agreement. We could sell that diesel from the Canadian oil sands, refined in Canadian After speaking with Trump, Carney's office said Canada would continue to maximize its exports of oil and
diesel to the United States, which provides more than a million barrels of global diesel supplies per day. By Mike LeCouter, CTV News, Ottawa. The FBI has arrested a Canadian man suspected of having ties to a large group of cybercriminals. Our partners at the Dutch National Police have announced the arrest of one of the alleged leaders of the Shiny Hunters group, which is involved in cyberattacks in the US, the Netherlands, and around the world. The Dutch police's high-tech crime unit arrested the suspect in accordance with Dutch law.
Reuters identified one of the suspects as Edward Dubrovsky. He is a Canadian cybersecurity expert who has been charged with two criminal offenses. The FBI says it has been the victim of a cyberattack by the Shiny Hunters group. Typically, the group demands a ransom for the return of confidential data. Actress Selma Blair will stand trial on multiple assault charges following an incident on board a plane. Blair is accused of biting one flight attendant and injuring another during a flight from Los Angeles to New York. She is also accused of kicking a police officer and a nurse. Blair pleaded not guilty and could face additional charges. Her lawyer told the court that Blair had a medical emergency. And Dwayne Davis
was convicted today in Las Vegas for the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur On the count of first- degree murder, you are sentenced to years to life in prison. As for the use of a deadly weapon, you are sentenced to a mandatory additional term of imprisonment of 20 years to life. The total sentence is from 40 years to life. You have 731 days spent in custody credited towards the term of this sentence. Davis was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for his role in orchestrating the murder of a hip- hop star. Shakur died in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas 30 years ago.
Davis is now 63 years old and is a former gang leader. He declares his intention to appeal. Remember when the cargo was being delivered and my younger brother would go up to the refrigerator and say, "We're rich"? Because there was food in our refrigerator And now a new cargo terminal has opened in Ottawa that promises to help. Regarding the referendum in Alberta, early voting has already begun. The newly elected members of the National Assembly will be sworn in on Thursday. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, the Parti Québécois is preparing to take over power, transitioning to a new minority government. Pablo Rodriguez is a former Liberal cabinet minister and former leader of the Liberal Party of Quebec. Thank you very much
for joining us tonight, Pablo. Always good to see you, Mr. Coffin. You know, Pablo, you know something about minority governments, don't you? Yes, I was elected six times, and five of them were minority parliaments. I have some experience. OK. Then you are the perfect person to talk to. Because I never thought about the fact that just because a government is called a minority government doesn't mean it doesn't have the power to act independently. A government in a minority parliament remains a government. He still has executive powers. He can make decisions on many issues. For example, regarding the level of immigration, they can independently
decide to reduce it. They will simply notify the National Assembly. They will submit a report, and that's it. They make decisions. They decide who will represent us internationally. Who will be our general delegate to UNESCO, Paris, London, New York? They can change government programs. They can cancel programs. I mean, they can do a lot. The only thing they cannot do is pass a bill without the support of one of the other parties. And there is also a faction leader. The choice of faction leader is very critical. Why is that? any government, and especially in a minority government, I was the faction leader for 2 years. And I'll tell you this. The faction leader is the main strategist. This is the negotiator. This is
a person who must enjoy the 100% trust of the Prime Minister and the team. This is the person to whom the Prime Minister, in this case, comes and says, " Okay, I want this program to work." "Now go and collect the votes." Therefore, the faction leader must have, on the one hand, the trust of the Prime Minister, and on the other, be able to build trust with other parties. Build trust where it traditionally doesn't exist. Now you mentioned other parties, and that's another thing I never realized. So there's a lot of focus on that right now. The Quebec Party will study the platforms of all other parties.
Certainly. They did this during the election campaign. They looked at the platforms to find angles for attack. But now they are rereading the platforms from a different angle: what do we have in common? Where can we collaborate? For example, they will read the "Quebec in Solidarity" platform and say, "Well, you know what? Maybe we can do something about housing with them. Maybe we can work on shrinking government with the Conservatives, building on what they say in their platforms. So, right now, a lot of Quebec government employees are reading and working on these platforms. You mentioned that a minority government cannot just pass a bill. So how can a minority government ensure the passage of a bill?
Talks. This means negotiations. I remember, on one particular bill, I spent 16 hours on the phone, mostly with the Bloc Quebecois, to make sure it would pass. You approach different parties or sometimes one particular party with an intention for the bill, the idea behind it, and say, "This is what we want." And if the party is interested, we start negotiations, they ask to make certain changes, to introduce new concepts that are not in your bill. And when you reach an agreement, you receive the support of this party from the beginning to the end of the consideration of the bill. That is, from the introduction of the bill, second reading, consideration in committee, and to the final reading. And this has to be done for each bill separately
. You never have to be bored I'm sure not. And there's also the so-called vote of confidence, right? This is the moment when the government can resign or hold out. Yes. And this is a serious matter, because not every vote is a vote of confidence. Sometimes the government can lose a vote on a bill, and they just move on and do other things. But votes of confidence are key because the government can fall. And you go to the polls again if they lose this vote. For example, there will be one such vote soon-this is the opening speech, right?
The government's first speech, when they announce their intentions and agenda. This is a vote of confidence. The budget is another vote of confidence. Sometimes the opposition can bring its own vote of confidence through a motion of no confidence, simply stating that the National Assembly has lost confidence in the government, or the government has lost the confidence of the National Assembly. And then the vote takes place. So these votes are absolutely crucial and the government needs another party to survive. The good news for the government in this situation is that they have a strong minority, so they only need the support of one party to survive.
Good. Well, this is all very exciting. Uh, next week they're going to present the cabinet. We'll invite you back to find out how they formed the cabinet, okay? I think this is a really interesting topic. Thank you very much, Pablo. Please. Thank you. Early voting began in Alberta today. People are voting in a referendum that could pave the way for a future vote on separation from Canada. Mason De Parti will tell you more from Calgary. People had hoped to avoid queues on referendum day by voting in advance, but today they still had to wait. At this polling station, voters say they stood in line for an hour and a half, and we're seeing similarly long lines at polling stations across the
city. Today is the first of five days of early voting. Albertans are answering 10 questions, but the one that is garnering the most attention is whether the province should remain part of Canada or begin the legal process of preparing for a future mandatory referendum on separation. This vote, in itself, does not remove Alberta from Confederation. The Alberta Elections Commission urged people to familiarize themselves with the questions in advance to avoid confusion and delays. There are mixed feelings among today's voters about the 90-minute wait at the ballot box. A little too long. We are having a nice day. But I think that will scare off a lot of voters. There seems to be some plan or design to make this method of voting less attractive.
Early voting will continue until Saturday, with polling stations open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Voters must use a polling station within their electoral district. Those waiting until referendum day, October 19, will have to go to their assigned polling place, and hundreds of thousands of Albertans have already chosen to vote by mail. The Alberta Elections Commission reports that it has received and distributed more than 652,000 special ballots. They now need to be completed and returned to the Alberta Elections Commission by Friday, 5 p.m., to be considered. Mason De Betty, CTV News, Calgary. memory of former TV presenter and commentator Jean- Luc Mongren.
Mongren was a defender of the common man. He was known for his indignation and anger at what he saw as injustice or sometimes just outright absurdity on the part of bureaucrats and politicians. He began his career in television in Sherbrooke, then moved to Montreal, working for TQS and LCN. Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his condolences on social media, noting that Mongren was a recognizable voice in the Quebec media space. Mongrain died of cancer. He was 75 years old. Weather forecast presented by Greasy and Scaff, "second pair free" promotion, including designer frames. Second pair free for a limited time.
Well, today's forecast was for heavy rain, and there was a lot of it, but we're not done yet. More precipitation is on the way, so Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a rain warning for parts of Southwestern Quebec. Some areas may receive up to 60 mm of precipitation. In Montreal, we are expecting up to 40 mm of rain, and if that happens, we will break the record set in 2005, which was 27.2 mm of precipitation. We have definitely reached 24 mm, so we are on schedule. We are expecting more rain tonight, heavy in places. So let's figure out what to expect over the next 24 hours. As I said, we will continue to see heavy rain in the early morning hours. However, during the day, heavy rain will change to drizzle from the morning, and then
to cloudy skies. Tomorrow is only expected to be a high of 12°C. This is certainly within the norm for this time of year, but 1°C cooler than our typical 13°C for this period. Once again, cloudy skies will dominate the forecast, so don't expect much sun until our long-term forecast. So I remind you that tonight we are dealing with heavy rain. So be sure to be careful on the roads, and the mist in the early morning hours will change to clouds, and we expect a maximum of 12 ° C. And already on Thursday we will see some sun. Slight chance of rain. It looks like 1mm later in the day, but don't hide your umbrella because another 15mm is coming on Friday. A drop in temperature is expected on Saturday. We expect a maximum of 6°C and a nighttime low of below zero,
minus one. So you might need a warmer coat that day. On Sunday, they promise partly cloudy skies with clearings, 10°C, and then the temperature will rise. On Monday we expect a maximum of 17° C with mostly cloudy skies. Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, so you can finally expect many sunny hours, and again a milder day with a maximum of just 17°C on Tuesday. And now we have an important reminder for you. Tonight Lottomax is offering a record jackpot of 85 million plus 16 Maxmillions, as well as 85 prizes of $100,000. Buy tickets in stores or online. Good luck.
Cargo planes are vital to communities in Canada's far north. Kathy Griffin will tell you more about the airline's expansion, which aims to speed up the delivery of critical cargo. These crates of fresh fruits and vegetables are headed north. This is the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Canadian North as we continue to strengthen our operations and improve our services. The Canadian North cargo terminal at Ottawa Airport opens today. The president and CEO of the airline understands how important such infrastructure is. I remember the shipment arriving and my younger brother going up to the refrigerator and saying, "We're rich." "Because there was food in
our refrigerator The airline serves over 20 destinations in Nunavut, Nunavik and the Northwest Territories. Every week, she transports thousands of boxes of groceries, essential medical supplies, and The security of a sovereign Arctic depends on the safe and reliable transportation of goods in the north. That's why this building is so important. The total load capacity has increased by 40%. Refrigeration areas have almost doubled. The goal is to process shipments faster so that deliveries are faster and fresher.
Many locals hope that this will also mean lower prices. The project received $11 million through the federal National Trade Corridors Fund. Together with faster cargo processing and aircraft loading, truck waiting times will be reduced from an hour to 5-10 minutes. Since many northern communities are only accessible by air, it is difficult to get anything from one place to another in the north. This new facility is designed to make this task easier. Kathy Griffin, CTV News, Ottawa.
Next on the air is about the early flu season. We are witnessing the start of flu season here in Canada. And now a campaign has begun across the country to vaccinate as many people as possible. And another ordinary day in the police force-chasing a goat. For breaking news and local information, download the CTV News app now by scanning the QR code on the screen with your smartphone. Or you can go to our website ctvnewsmontreal.ca. With the support of Greasy&Scaff, a "second pair as a gift" promotion, including designer frames. Second pair free for a limited time. Cold and flu cases are on the rise across Canada. And because of the Thanksgiving weekend celebrations, there are concerns about the wider spread of the virus. Paul Hollingsworth reports. The
fall flu season has officially begun, and health authorities are warning that more Canadians are getting sick. We are witnessing the start of flu season here in Canada. Flu outbreaks are already appearing across the country. Last week, Health Canada reported more than 1,100 positive cases of the flu, with a 4.7% jump in positive tests We must take steps to better protect all Canadians, as well as those who are more vulnerable to the flu. To fight back, Nova Scotia rolled out vaccines earlier than usual this year, a step that experts call critical. are able to adjust the timing of vaccination campaigns to earlier dates, then we are doing the smart thing.
The reaction was positive. Pharmacist Jamie Flynn is already fully loaded. People book everything online, and as soon as I post free hours, they disappear very quickly. Beth Stevens works in retail, constantly interacting with people. And she gets vaccinated every year. Well, I've never gotten sick when I got the flu shot, so I think it's a pretty good experience. Dr. Isaac Bogoch urges Canadians to stay home when they are sick and get vaccinated to minimize the spread of the virus.
Currently, flu vaccination rates in Canada remain stubbornly low. It remains stable in the range of 30 to 40 percent. Year after year, we see fairly consistent flu vaccination rates. We need to work better. Experts say that even if you've already had the flu, you should still get vaccinated because the vaccine protects against many strains of the virus. Paul Hollingsworth, CTV News, Halifax. Teens are increasingly turning to ChatGPT for both advice, but there are warnings about its use. John Benvelly Rao explains. In August, OpenAI launched ChatGPT for teens, promising enhanced protections amid growing concerns about children and AI chatbots.
We don't necessarily think for ourselves anymore You may realize that AI is hindering your learning when you rely on it. Some teenagers use it to write off homework. Others reach out to him to talk about self-harm, something OpenAI aims to address by automatically switching the chatbot to teen mode if it thinks the user is under 18. This is a special experience focused on educating teens, with additional safeguards and safeguards. But a new report from digital safety group Common Sense Media claims that ChatGPT still poses an unacceptable risk to children.
Apparently, there were many concerns about ChatGPT, and they are now only being confirmed. So our recommendation at this time is that teenagers should not use this product alone. OpenAI said that notifications should be sent to linked parent accounts if their child appears to be at risk of self-harm. However, testers found that this did not work reliably. Most of the parental notifications never arrived. The report also stated that while some protective measures worked, the chatbot could not reliably determine the user's age. He still talks to
teenagers as a friend, despite fears that it could cause emotional dependence. And the educational functions turned out to be easy to bypass. It should guide you through a guided process of learning and research to find the answer. But in many cases, the "show answer" button appeared instantly, even in learning mode. OpenAI disputes this, stating its deep commitment to the safety of teens and adding that Common Sense Media's testing does not adequately reflect the performance of ChatGPT's protections.
The company claims that testers may have given too little time to activate parental controls. Meanwhile, Common Sense Media says that teen mode is still better than nothing. But for now, they believe that access to ChatGPT should be restricted to adults until the security measures are fixed. Jonathan Avli Rao, CTV News, Toronto. A Quebec writer has admitted to plagiarizing some of his early works. Tal Assane Aurelien's book "C'était ça ou mourir" has come under scrutiny after an anonymous social media account claimed it was written by AI. Since then, other works by Aurelien have also been revised.
He has now admitted that he copied the works of authors he admired early in his career, but insists that he Business News is presented by Au Vieux Duluth -always generous and delicious meals. Two big blockbusters helped Cineplex attract viewers. Morella Fernandez will tell you more Cineplex reported record revenue for September, taking in $45 million. That's up $7 million from the same month last year, and it boosted the movie theater chain's quarterly revenue to $215 million. Viewers chose to watch Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey in premium formats, which gave Cineplex an additional revenue boost. Here are the results of the day. The Canadian dollar fell to $0.7033.
West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose to $94.14 per barrel. Western Canadian Select crude oil rose to $65.21. And the TSX index rose 319 points today. It was all business news. Morella Fernandez was with you. Formula One racing will return to Africa after a break of nearly 40 years. Rwanda will host the race starting in the early 2030s. The African Grand Prix will be held under a 10-year contract. The route will be located southeast of Kigali. The last time Formula 1 was held in Africa was at the South African Grand Prix in 1993. The Canadiens play the Sabres tonight at the Bell Centre in Montreal. The game has already started.
Yes, the puck drop was a little earlier, at 6:30 p.m., the Habs are playing at home against the Buffalo Sabres, and by the way, tonight is "la soirée québécoise," so the Bell Centre will be celebrating Quebec culture. What better way to celebrate than with a game of hockey, beer, and maybe some poutine. And we will also talk to a doctor from the Jewish General Hospital. He is a palliative care specialist. Tonight, he will talk to us about misconceptions about palliative care, and we will also watch a new documentary produced by Santé Quebec that talks about the humanity, connection, and dignity that define palliative care. So all of this will be on our nightly broadcast along with a review of the "Gabs" matches at 11:30, Mitsumi.
Thank you very much, Caroline. And FYI: watch "CTV National News" with Omar Sachedina today at 11:00 a.m., also on Crave. Stay with us. Tonight on CTV you'll find another packed evening of great shows. Download the CTV News app and stay up to date with local news as it develops. increasing number of abandoned buildings Customize your feed and watch live wherever you are. CTVmontreal.ca is your news source. Kozel is now living his best life after a run-in with the law. This is Danny News.
Grab the goat. Apparently, not many Dayton police officers could have shouted those words before. Was this your fastest chase as a sergeant? This was probably my slowest chase. Sergeant Sally Jones was one of the officers who responded to complaints in August about a runaway goat that was consistently damaging cars and yards in the Ohio area. To be precise, he ran away from home at least seven times. Some complaints were about him jumping on cars, trampling lawns, and so on. That is, he just behaved like a goat.
Sergeant Jones says they found him on the porch and then it took 90 minutes of chasing before they were finally able to catch him. They then transported him to the Greater Dayton Humane Society, where Officer Jones was given the right to name this elusive terrorist. We got to the Society, and I said, "Oh, I named him Cardio because that's what he did to me today." It was a joke, but they left it at that.
Well, when Cardio's previous owners refused to take him home this time, Cassie and Josh Keaton happily welcomed Cardio to their farm, which is home to over 50 goats. He told us when he arrived that he had escaped because he couldn't go back to prison. Yes. They've been running a goat therapy program for years, but recently founded the nonprofit "Delilah's Place " to take in unwanted animals. Eva, are you watching her? In fact, Cassie says that Cardio already has a girlfriend at his new place named Eve, and now that he has a chance to escape, he simply left the pen early without a harness or leash, and went straight back after the flock. He had no
intention of running away. He found his flock. I had no idea goats were so gentle. Me too. So, they had a lot of rain there. That's right. We are expecting heavy rain until around midnight, so a shower warning is still in effect in Montreal. We can expect up to 40 mm of precipitation. If you leave the house today, be aware of periodic reduced visibility, as well as the possible formation of puddles on roads or lowlands. So it's worth taking that into account. At night the temperature will drop to 7°, and in the morning it will be 8°. A light drizzle is possible in the early morning then the sky will be overcast with clouds
that will remain throughout the day, tomorrow the maximum will be 12 °, but at least the sun will come out on Thursday. Take care of yourself. Don't get wet. Good night
