Global National: Sept. 21, 2024 | Israel limits gatherings over fears of a Hezbollah retaliation

WARNING: Video contains images that may be disturbing to viewers. Discretion is advised. Fears over recent Israel-Lebanon confrontations unravelling into a full-scale war are mounting around the world. The Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah was hit hard this week, with Israel launching its largest strike on Beirut since 2006. Meanwhile, Israel cancelled large gatherings and enforced public restrictions on Saturday, ahead of an expected retaliation from Hezbollah. Bianca Facchinei has the details. Early on, it looked like this would be a runaway for the incumbent NDP in the B.C. provincial election. But after the collapse of one of the two right-leaning parties, how has the outlook for this election changed? Richard Zussman explains. In Toronto, the Gardiner Expressway is a major artery connecting the city. This weekend, a closure of the highway is proving to be a major source of headaches for drivers. The expressway — already a traffic nightmare due to construction — is completely closed for maintenance and repairs until Sunday morning. The disruptions come as both the Toronto City Hall and Queen's Park are proposing ways to ease gridlock in the city. Sean O'Shea reports. Plus, the investigation into what went wrong with the OceanGate Titan submersible’s voyage continues. The U.S. Coast Guard's highest level officials are hearing more about the doomed passengers final moments, and the calls to stop the journey before it even began. With one more week of testimonies to come, the board will eventually offer conclusions and recommendations to prevent another tragedy from happening. Morgan Black reports. Latin American nations are facing natural threats unlike anything they have ever seen. Brazil is facing the worst drought in recorded history, resulting in energy supply issues and wildfires. As Kyle Benning explains, environmentalists are noticing even more severe impacts to wildlife. The integrity of Canada's immigration system is facing growing scrutiny, following recent arrests of terror suspects and more evidence of Iranian regime officials living in the country. Immigration Minister Marc Miller is facing tough questions over how such lapses are possible. Mercedes Stephenson reports. Five months ago, residents of a Winnipeg apartment complex were forced to leave one evening with just hours notice, after it was discovered the building was at risk of collapse. The structural problems were repaired throughout the summer, and the building owner now says residents could start coming home next month. But as Melissa Ridgen reports, they hope their situation leads to better inspections and maintenance across the country. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #GlobalNational