Heather Wright

BREAKING: Hezbollah confirms leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Israeli airstrike yesterday that targeted the group’s Beirut headquarters. Hezbollah says
 it will continue to battle Israel “in support of Gaza and Palestine, and in defence of Lebanon…”

NEW: Canada among group of 11 countries (along with EU) calling for immediate 21 day ceasefire across the Lebanon-Israel border. Statement calls the current situation “intolerable” and adds “diplomacy however cannot succeed amid an escalation of this conflict.”

In a statement, Global Affairs Canada said they are "aware of the deaths of two Canadian" and have "received one request for consular assistance related to injuries recently sustained during the attacks." GAC continues to urge Canadians in Lebanon to leave while they can.

According to their family, the Tabajas first came to Canada as refugees in 1989, returning to Lebanon and then immigrating to Canada again in the mid-1990s. Their son describes them as hard-working parents who raised 6 children and were enjoying life as grandparents.

Two Canadians - Daad & Hussein Tabaja - are among those killed in southern Lebanon. Their son says they were trying to leave their home in the south and were hit by an airstrike while stuck in heavy traffic.

Canada lost a legend today - thank you @markmackinnon for sharing this amazing story about Donald Sutherland

An Ontario mother says her daughter was almost a third death following tonsil surgery at McMaster Children’s Hospital, which has paused all scheduled tonsil & adenoid surgeries after 2 children died following the procedures. An external review is underway ctvnews.ca/health/mother-…

@CityCynthia Congratulations Cynthia!

New set. New job. New title. I’m honoured to now be the Chief Correspondent and 5:00/6:00 anchor for CityNews. The best part is I will still be able to do in depth reporting on critical issues. I’m very grateful and excited for this new role.

NEW: Global Affairs Canada has changed its travel advisory for Israel, urging Canadians to "Avoid All Travel." (Was previously "Avoid All Non-Essential Travel") This is due to a "heightened risk of attack" w/ a retaliatory strike from Iran expected in the coming days @CTVNews

The drone war - how everyday Ukrainians are fighting Russia’s invasion ctvnews.ca/video/c2873563…

@HeatherCTV reports on renewed calls for peace in Ukraine as world leaders mark a somber second-year anniversary of Russia's invasion ctvnews.ca/video/c2873371…

Justin Trudeau has arrived in Ukraine to mark the 2nd anniversary of Russia’s invasion. He will participate in bilateral events today with Ukrainian officials and leaders from other countries. #cdnpoli

In an age of disinformation, people rely on the work of journalists and local news stations for unbiased and balanced information. However, giant media companies buy up local outlets and soon after liquify them. (1/2)

Gaza’s hospitals are teetering on the edge of collapse as their supplies run thin after new rounds of airstrikes send civilians fleeing for care. @HeatherCTV ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2…

BREAKING: A second shipment of 17 trucks bringing aid to besieged Palestinians has crossed into Gaza, Egyptian media reports. apnews.com/article/israel…

Hamas has released two American hostages while 200 more hostages still remain in Gaza. @HeatherCTV reports. ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2…

Inside the world’s largest fortified hospital - a parking garage in Haifa has been converted into a 2,000 bed hospital as tensions with Hezbollah in the north grow ctvnews.ca/world/everythi…

Update from Global Affairs: 5 Canadians now confirmed dead in Israel while 3 remain missing. 300 citizens & permanent residents are stuck in Gaza with no specific timing on when the Rafah border with Egypt might open.

Approx 150 Canadians remain in Gaza as plans to allow foreigners to cross into Egypt at Rafah were cancelled. Israel told Western embassies “due to concerning information we received, we instruct everyone to go back immediately & stay from the area & wait for further updates.”

Demonstration in Tel Aviv one week after Hamas’ terror attack - many people here with loved ones kidnapped by Hamas. They are desperate for answers and worried about what will happen once an anticipated ground invasion into Gaza begins