Global National: Sept. 22, 2024 | Hezbollah warns conflict with Israel entering “new stage”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Sunday to take "whatever action is necessary" to diminish the threat from Hezbollah, while the deputy leader of the Iranian-backed Lebanese militia said the conflict with Israel is entering "a new stage." Evidence of the increased cross border attacks appears to be already happening, and the Israel Defense Force’s (IDF) chief of staff says Israel's strikes will intensify, in what could be a sign that Israel is shifting focus from Hamas in Gaza toward Hezbollah in Lebanon. Bianca Facchinei reports on the devastating and deadly toll the expanding conflict is having on civilians. Justin Trudeau is in New York for the Summit of the Future at the United Nations (UN). World leaders have gathered in an attempt to tackle some of the biggest international issues, such as the crisis in the Middle East and Russia's war on Ukraine. As Trudeau faces plenty of political headaches in Ottawa, the UN summit could be a welcome distraction for Canada’s prime minister. Mackenzie Gray has more. Party leaders in British Columbia and New Brunswick have kicked off their fall election campaigns, with the respective incumbent premiers hoping to hold onto power. For voters on both coasts, there are some common issues that could influence how they cast their ballots, from the cost of living to struggling health-care systems. Heidi Petracek breaks down the issues at play, and what federal party leaders will likely be watching for from Ottawa. A Syrian family seeking a new beginning in Canada saw their hopes for stability shattered after getting their third eviction notice. Despite their efforts, finding housing remains a major challenge. As Neetu Garcha reports, experts highlight the need for a more integrated approach to address both refugee resettlement and the broader housing crisis. The official start of autumn also means the start of the respiratory virus season. RSV is one of the most common viruses, and it can also be one of the most concerning when it causes complications. It causes respiratory tract infections such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia, and most often hits infants and kids under two years old. There is now a children's vaccine for RSV, but access depends on where you live. Katherine Ward explains. Manitoba chiefs are asking a judge to legally recognize Lake Winnipeg as a person with Charter rights. If successful, it would be the latest Canadian waterbody to have such a designation. The Magpie River in northern Quebec was granted personhood in 2021, as part of a growing global movement that aims to protect waterways. Melissa Ridgen reports. 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 #Canada