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An Oakville, Ont. school went into lockdown for the entire day after it received a bomb threat on Wednesday. Oakville Trafalgar High School has been cleared to reopen, but the threat is causing a lot of concern. Global News has learned that the threat is connected to a teacher who had gained international attention for their appearance. The teacher was previously pictured wearing large prosthetic breasts in class. After the images went viral back in September, the school board conducted a dress code review. And just last week it was ultimately determined that the teacher wouldn’t be subject to a dress code while in class. Global's Erica Vella has more. #GlobalNews #oakville

Members of the Royal Canadian Navy regularly spend months at sea, but sailing the Arctic Ocean is unlike anything most have experienced because it's so remote. They’re far from home, almost entirely cut off from the outside world as they patrol the far north of the country. Jeff Semple reports from the newly commissioned HMCS Margaret Brooke, with a look at the small comforts aboard this big navy ship. #GlobalNews #Canada #Arctic

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared an emergency on Tuesday in parts of the state ahead of what she called “a major, major storm.” “As of 10 a.m. this morning, we are under a state of emergency in the 11 counties that have been identified as most at risk," said Hochul. “This is considered an extreme event, an extreme weather event. That means it's dangerous. It also means it's life-threatening.” She added that some areas in the state “could possibly see anywhere from four to six feet total between now and Sunday.” The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm watch for the Buffalo area, warning that multiple feet of lake-effect snow could cripple the city and surrounding area. Hochul urged New Yorkers to “stay off the roads, be safe.” #GlobalNews #Buffalo #NY #BuffaloStorm #NYStorm

After a rare public confrontation between Chinese president Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during the G20 summit, the Chinese foreign affairs ministry responded by saying it was "quite normal" and that it shouldn't be interpreted as Xi criticizing or blaming anyone. Another reason the confrontation between Xi and Trudeau is so remarkable is it's a rare glimpse into Xi's personality from a leader who's normally highly choreographed. The rare display of annoyance by the Chinese leader was likely sprung from reports that Trudeau had brought up "serious concerns" about alleged spying and Chinese "interference" in Canadian elections. #GlobalNews #g20summit

Some better than expected news today about the cost of living in Canada — despite the high price of gasoline, inflation is holding steady in October and some grocery prices began to level out. Economists were expecting worse, but inflation still remains hot at 6.9 per cent for the second month in a row. Some items are seeing price increases due to exacerbating factors. Lettuce rose over 30 per cent during the month of October, partially due to a key California region being hit with diseased crops in a growing season already impacted by drought and extreme heat. With inflation still elevated, money markets expect yet another rate hike from the Bank of Canada in December. Global's Anne Gaviola reports. #GlobalNews #inflation

Former U.S. president Donald Trump has officially launched his 2024 White House bid, a week after his fellow Republicans were unable to produce a "red wave" during the midterm elections. Trump will attempt to become the second person in American history to serve as president in non-consecutive terms, with Grover Cleveland having done so in the late 1800’s. Jackson Proskow examines the challenges Trump will have to overcome, and the divisiveness spreading among Republicans. #GlobalNews #Trump #US

With the Democrats keeping control of the U.S. Senate, Republicans are reflecting on their performance in the midterms. Most of former president Donald Trump's endorsed candidates lost. While the Republicans are still expecting to take control of the House, the party has focused a lot of the blame on the Trump and the MAGA method. Jackson Proskow reports on what Republicans are reportedly urging Trump to do now, and the criticism against him from an unlikely source. #GlobalNews #Trump #US

White supremacy poses an active threat to and within the Canadian Armed Forces, according to a new report from the National Security and Intelligence Agency. The review focused on the Canadian Forces National Counter-Intelligence unit and its domestic efforts to identify insider-threats. Eric Sorensen reports on the review's findings, and the military's history with this kind of extremism. #GlobalNews #CAF #Military #Canada

The war in Ukraine is on the minds of many world leaders attending this year's G20 summit, as Western countries look to convince Russian allies to take a stronger stance against President Vladimir Putin. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau led by example on this, by announcing a half-billion dollar military aid package to support Ukrainians. Mackenzie Gray explains what Canada could risk by pushing the issue, and which prominent Canadians that Russia has just sanctioned. #GlobalNews #G20 #Canada #Russia

As COVID-19, RSV, and flu cases strain Canadian hospitals, Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario's chief medical officer of health, is urging people to wear masks in all indoor public settings. The divide in public opinion on the potential return of mask mandates, and what Ottawa is doing to address the shortage of children's medications, like acetaminophen and ibuprofen. The war in Ukraine is on the minds of many world leaders attending this year's G20 summit, as Western countries look to convince Russian allies to take a stronger stance against President Vladimir Putin. What Canada risks by pushing the issue, which prominent Canadians have now been sanctioned by Russia, and what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had to say when he made a surprise visit to the liberated city of Kherson. As Republicans reflect on their disappointing performance in the midterms, what former president Donald Trump is reportedly being urged to do now, and the criticism against him from an unlikely source. Plus, how the Canadian Armed Forces is ill-equipped to deal with white supremacy, according to a new report. And sailing the Arctic: what life is like on one of Canada's largest navy ships, and the small things the crew takes comfort in. #GlobalNews #GlobalNational

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro called on protesters on Wednesday to put an end to blockades they had set up on roads across the nation in the days since the presidential runoff election. "I'm just as upset, as sad as you. But we have to keep our head in place," he said, calling demonstrations welcome as part of democracy but the blockades on the nation's highways are making ongoing demonstrations illegitimate. He called on his supporters to choose other ways to demonstrate. Authorities said they were making headway in their efforts to clear blockades, but there are still concerns the demonstrations were disrupting fuel distribution, industrial activity and food deliveries. Bolsonaro has not conceded his loss to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, though he said he would follow the constitution, indicating a transition was likely to take place. #GlobalNews #Brazil

China's foreign ministry on urged the Canadian government on Nov. 3 to stop the "suppression" of Chinese companies to provide a "fair, just and non-discriminatory" business environment for its domestic firms. Canada's government ordered three Chinese firms on Wednesday to divest their investments in Canadian critical minerals companies on grounds of national security. The three firms ordered to divest their investments are Sinomine (Hong Kong) Rare Metals Resources Co Ltd, Chengze Lithium International Ltd, also based in Hong Kong and Zangge Mining Investment (Chengdu) Co Ltd. The government ordered the divestiture after a "rigorous scrutiny" of foreign firms by Canada's national security and intelligence community, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said in a statement. #GlobalNews #China #Canada

An emergency alert for people in parts of central and northern Japan to seek shelter was triggered on Thursday following North Korea's latest multiple missile launches, including a possible failed intercontinental ballistic missile. "At the moment, there are no reports that they (the missiles) fell inside Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)," Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told a news conference. North Korea's multiple launches on Thursday came a day after the country fired at least 23 missiles, the most in a single day, including one that landed off South Korea's coast for the first time. #GlobalNews

Drivers in Alberta experienced a snowy commute Wednesday morning, as the first snowfall of the season blanketed the region. The snow began falling Tuesday evening and didn’t let up overnight, leading to snowy conditions on area roadways. Dozens of collisions were reported Wednesday. Just before 4:30 p.m., police closed multiple roads in Edmonton including one due to a cement truck that rolled. Police said road conditions are believed to be a factor. #GlobalNews #weather #alberta

Former U.S. president Barack Obama confronted a heckler at an Arizona rally on Wednesday, calling on supporters to "stay focused" during the heckles. Amid midterms, Obama was talking about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic inequality when he addressed someone yelling from the audience. He challenged the heckler, calling on him to "set up your own rally" to air his views. "You know, you have to be polite and civil when people are talking then other people are talking, and then you get a chance to talk," he told the heckler. #GlobalNews #Politics #Obama

WARNING: This story contains disturbing details. Viewer discretion is advised. After Myles Sanderson went on a deadly stabbing spree in Saskatchewan in September, his long-time partner Vanessa Burns is now speaking out in an exclusive interview with Global News journalist Ashleigh Stewart. When Sanderson died at age 32, he'd been charged with 125 crimes, according to the 47 cases filed against him in the province's criminal courts. Those include two attempted murders and 18 assaults prior to the September stabbings. Nathaniel Dove looks at the years of abuse Burns says she suffered at Sanderson's hands, the loved ones she lost in the rampage, and how she's trying to move forward. #GlobalNews

Russia announced on Wednesday that it would renew its participation in an agreement allowing Ukraine to export grain via the Black Sea, just four days after suspending its role in the deal. The U-turn followed a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday, and repeated conversations between their defence ministers. Russia had suspended their participation on Saturday after it blamed Ukraine for a drone attack on Moscow's fleet in Crimea. Kyiv has not claimed responsibility and denies using the grain program's security corridor for military purposes. #GlobalNews #BlackSea #russiaukrainewar

Several NDP MPPs were ejected from the Ontario legislature on Wednesday as a debate over the government's response to contract negotiations with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) descended into chaos. #GlobalNews #USA #UK #Biden #America #US #Today The government has said it would return to the table if the mediator asks, and had wanted to hear if CUPE’s new offer was “reasonable.” But Stephen Lecce said Wednesday any new proposal must include cancelling a strike planned for Friday. The 55,000 workers such as early childhood educators, educational assistants and custodians plan to walk off the job, despite looming legislation that would make it illegal. CUPE has not indicated whether the strike would go beyond Friday. The Ontario government has introduced a bill – and is hoping to pass it this week – to impose a contract on the education workers and ban them from striking upon threat of steep fines. #GlobalNews #USA #UK #Biden #America #US #Today

One person dominating the U.S. midterms is someone not even on the ballot: Former president Donald Trump. Many of his supporters still believe the last election was stolen and they hope these midterm elections will lay the groundwork for his eventual return to the oval office. Jackson Proskow recently travelled to The Villages, Fla. to talk to people within a political movement that claims to be on a mission to save America. In this extended interview, Proskow rides in a golf cart with the president of “The Villages MAGA Club,” Valerie Jamieson, for an honest conversation: Why Donald Trump? Note: None of the claims made by the subject of this video have been verified by Global News. We do not present her as an expert in any field; rather, as a spokesperson for a political movement with a major impact and a strong following in the United States. #GlobalNews #uspoli #usmidterms

In its latest bombardment, Russia fired more than 50 missiles at Ukraine, with some of them hitting critical water and power infrastructure. The latest attack on Ukraine has crippled most of the country, including Kyiv, the nation’s capital. As the crisis crosses the 250-day mark, Crystal Goomansingh reports on the severity of the damage, the state of those affected, and how it could be a preview of a long winter. #GlobalNews #Russia

A new Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News found 84 per cent of Canadians surveyed feel the country will soon tip into a recession, a sentiment held more widely among women (89 per cent) than men (78 per cent). Eighty-four per cent of Canadians are worried that inflation will make everyday things less affordable, with women and young adults aged 18 to 34 especially worried about making ends meet. Vice-President of Ipsos Sean Simpson said the polling included a snapshot of young families and 60 per cent of those with children were more concerned about putting food on the table, compared to 40 per cent of those families without children. One in three Canadians also reported they were worried about losing their job should a recession take place. #GlobalNews #england #migrants

A teenage boy killed in a shooting outside of a high school in Toronto on Monday afternoon has been identified. Toronto police said Jefferson Peter Shardeley Guerrier, 18, died in hospital after he was shot in front of Woburn Collegiate Institute in Scarborough. After arriving at the scene Monday afternoon, officers attempted life-saving measures on Guerrier but he later died in hospital. His death marks the city’s 59th homicide of 2022. A second victim – a 15-year-old boy – went to a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound, police said. Marianne Dimain has more on the victim, and the investigation into the shooting. #GlobalNews #crime

The Canadian government is planning a massive increase in the number of immigrants entering Canada, with a goal of seeing 500,000 people arrive each year by 2025. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser revealed the new targets Tuesday, saying the move is necessary to ensure Canada’s economic prosperity. The new plan puts an emphasis on increasing the number of immigrants who will be admitted based on their work skills or experience over the next three years. Previously, Ottawa’s immigration goals planned for 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021, 411,000 in 2022, and 421,000 in 2023. #GlobalNews #Canada #cdnpoli #immigration

Emergency room doctors say patients are experiencing “dangerous” wait times in ERs across the country and they are calling on federal and provincial governments to stop pointing fingers and work together towards a solution. One of the biggest concerns is significant nursing shortages, which have led to bed closures in emergency departments and within medical units in hospitals. This means fewer available beds and personnel to care for patients at a time when hospitals are seeing an influx of sick Canadians. Additionally, many Canadians have no choice but to go to ERs as they are unable to access primary care thanks to a national shortage of family physicians. Health workers already burned out from working flat-out during the last two-and-a-half years of the pandemic are now left short-staffed amid a surge in patients due to waves of COVID-19 continuing and an unusually early start to the respiratory virus season. As Heather Yourex-West reports, doctors say long wait times have put patients’ lives at risk. #GlobalNews #health

At least 100 people were killed and hundreds more were wounded on Saturday when two car bombs exploded at Somalia’s education ministry, next to a busy market intersection. Although no group has immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, Somalian President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud blamed al Qaeda-linked group al Shabaab and warned that the death toll was likely to rise. Saturday’s attack was the deadliest since a truck bomb exploded at the same intersection in October 2017, killing more than 500 people. The first of the explosions hit the education ministry around 2 p.m. local time, while the second hit as ambulances arrived and people gathered to help the victims. Al Shabaab militants, who are seeking to topple the government and establish there own rule based on an extreme interpretation of Islamic law, frequently stage attacks in Mogadishu and elsewhere in the country. But the group typically avoids claiming responsibility for attacks that result in a large loss of life. #GlobalNews #mogadishu