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fees, and mounting complaints. D.O.J. is also alleging that ticketmaster is maintaining grip on the industry. Eli glasner with more on what this means for fans. >> Reporter: in the war between music and live nation, a new party has entered the plan: the U.S. department of justice, arguing that it must be broken up. >> We are not here because live nation's ticket policy is inconvenient or frustrating, we are here because as alleged that conduct is anticompetitive and illegal. >> Reporter: the D.O.J. which approved the merger of live nation and ticketmaster in 2010 now says the company exerts too much power all as fees and customer complaints have sky rocketed. >> The justice department filed this lawsuit on behalf of fans who should be able to go to concerts without fees standing in their way. >> Reporter: the company released a statement, adding artists set prices for their tickets while venues set and keep the majority of ticket fees. >> It was for my daughter's birthday. >> Reporter: but centreoncert goers don't buy it. This mother had dozens of friends registering to get taylor swift tickets. In the end, a friend came through. >> You can't be charging little girls who want to go see their idols $5,000 a ticket. >> We risk cutting at the sort of development of newcomers and also frankly new music companies, as well. >> Reporter: some even say a split between live nation and ticketmaster doesn't go far enough. >> I think we need to break the stronghold between venue promotion and ticketing. Then we might want to break up ticketing by region so that we encourage competition. >> Adrienne: so people very vocal about live nation in the past. Eli, what are you hearing tonight? >> Reporter: not a lot. I've looked up people who have spoken out in the past: taylor swift, bruce springsteen, eddie vedder, and they haven't said anything. I reached out to the competition bureau who said they are aware of what's happening in washington but can't confirm whether they are launching their own investigation at this time. >> Adrienne: eli glasner, thank you. >> Reporter: my pleasure. >> Adrienne: the fate of red lobster restaurants here in canada is in limbo. This just days after dozens of restaurants across the U.S. were closed. Sophia harris looks at what went wrong. >> Reporter: the casual dining chain that served up seafood to the masses is in hot water. Red lobster has filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. and is in the process of doing the same in canada, closing hundreds of locations and putting hundreds out of work. >> This is in a nightmare, separating from something that's been a part of your life for 20 years. >> Reporter: there are 20 red lobsters in canada that employ about 500 people. >> They filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection which effectively gives them a lot of runway to sort of figure out whether they are going to operate in canada. >> Red lobster's endless shrimp is kind of a big deal. >> Reporter: it's speculated that red lobster got into trouble by offering all you can eat shrimp, but experts speculate that red lobster did not change with the times. Red lobster's canadian restaurants remain open, and loyal customers hope it stays that way. >> One of my favourite restaurants to eat actually. >> We'll continue to eat there now. >> Can the canadian red lobster restaurants be saved? >> You know, with the new group coming in, management and

leadership team, red lobster canada restaurants could be al salvaged. >> Reporter: sophia harris, cbc news, toronto. >> Adrienne: london drugs says corporate data recently stolen by hackers has now been leaked on-line. In a statement, the retailer says some of these files macon tain some employee information and adds that this is deeply distressing and that london drugs is taking all necessary steps to protect from these acts. All 79 stores in western canada were closed for over a week due to the hike. >>> Well, a new report concerning the first nation of grassy narrows is still being poisoned. Industrial pollution is making the water and the fish that live in it even more toxic. >> Reporter: >> Reporter: researchers say a slow motion crisis is unfolding. >> Can hewe decided to release this because of the urgency of the situation. >> Reporter: a new report shows that mercury dumped from the paper mill is combining with ingredients from decades ago is combining to form methyl mercury. Judy da silva says she and many others in grassy narrows first nations live with debilitating neurological systems. >> For me, it's swallowing. Sometimes I choke on my food. >> Reporter: an estimated nearly 100% at the first nation have signs of mercury poisoning, mainly from eating fish living in the contaminated water. In the 1960s and 70s, the dryden pulp plant dumped 9,000 tonnes of mercury into the river. >> And still, they wonder why we get upset. >> Reporter: the chief of grassy narrows first nation wants money to clean the river now. >> Especially with the new generation and the children growing up, we should be compensated because they're still taking mercury into their system. >> Reporter: the mill's owner, dryden paper canada, says it only recently acquired the mill from another company, domtar, and that it will review the report before commenting. The federal government has committed $77 million to build a mercury care centre on the first nation, with construction set to begin this summer. Juanita taylor, cbc news, yellowknife. >> Adrienne: several severe storms ripped through texas, including at least one tornado. So the city of temple was hit with that twister. Multiple homes and businesses were destroyed, the force of the wind so powerful, clearly roofs were ripped off the structures. While there weren't any reports of serious injuries, the city has declared an emergency and opened a shelter for those who have lost their homes.

>>> Well, new predictions from weather scientists warn that the upcoming hurricane season could be a bad one. Severe forms -- storms and more of them are expected to intensify quickly. >> Reporter: when storms snuck up on florida and acapulco last year, it was bad, but this year looks worse. >> This season is looking to be an extraordinary one in a number of ways. >> Reporter: all the elements in place for an explosive storm season. El nino giving way to opposing climate pattern la nina, usually linked with more severe storms. A lack of strong upper winds which can help weaken a hurricane, and the big one, ocean warmth. In parts of the tropical atlantic, temperatures are mimicking august already. >> The level of heat in the water right now is pretty much unprecedented. >> Reporter: noaa predicts 17 to 25 named storms, 8 to 13 hurricanes and four to seven major ones, up, as well. >> The forecast is the highest that noaa has ever issued for the may outlook. >> Reporter: typically, canada sees about 25% of the southern severe storms. Lee hit nova scotia and new brunswick last fall after feeding on southern atlantic waters. Another worry? Fast moving hurricanes. Otis in the gulf of mexico went from a tropical storm to a killer overnight. >> When you see storms like this, you're looking at the intensity and rate of intensity, as well. >> Reporter: noaa names hurricanes. Remember fiona? It's picked 21 names this year, and that may not be enough. >> Adrienne: so susan, when people talk about climate change affecting hurricanes, what's the mechanism there? >> Reporter: good question. The oceans are absorbing more heat from the atmosphere, so they use that energy from the ocean and get stronger. Climate scientists are saying that more severe rainfall will happen during the storms. Here's the positive side. Hurricanes drum up cooler water which can help soothe those coral reefs right now. >> Adrienne: a sudden gust of wind caused a deadly stage collapse in mexico. It happened during a campaign rally for a long shot presidential candidate. At least nine people were killed, including a child and hundreds others were injured, some? In serious condition. The presidential candidate was not injured and said the gust came without warning.

>>> Back in this country, the government has moved to reinstate citizenship for kids of foreign born canadians who were born outside the country. They've been barred from citizenship for the past 15 years, but now, a new bill aims to undo that, and as raffy boudjikanian reports, there are an unknown number of lost canadians waiting to be found. >> Reporter: right now, catherine burton's sons can enjoy this view but much of it is out of reach. >> My boys could not receive citizenship. >> Reporter: she could not pass on hers to them as both she and they were born in the U.S. >> It is not a citizenship of convenience. For us, it is a fundamental acceptance into a country. >> Reporter: in 2009, former prime minister stephen harper changed immigration law to crack down on so-called canadians of convenience, facing pressure after ottawa paid $85 million to extract canadian citizens from lebanon during a war three years earlier between israel and hezbollah. >> This is not about convenience, this is truly a technical fix to a bill that should have been done a while ago. >> Reporter: a court order last december found a law that would contravene the charter. >> Not everyone is entitled to it, but for those who are, it needs to be fair. >> Adrienne: marc miller are proposing foreign born children of canadian parents who have spent three cumulative years in this country would be eligible. Not clear who would be impacted, but it does have the N.D.P. support. >> I've talked to parents where their children are deemed stateless, lost in the system because of this unjust, punitive, unconstitution law. >> Reporter: conservatives say they're only studying the bill, but the clock is ticking. Ontario superior court says the government has to fix the law in less than a month. Buttigieg raffy boudjikanian, cbc news, ottawa. >> Adrienne: confirmation today that toronto is getting canada canada's first wnba tip. Idil mussa has more on when they're set to tip off and what this could mean for the country. >> Reporter: it's official. As cbc news first reported, the wnba is coming to toronto, the league's first international franchise, the 14 overall. >> It's a huge part of growing our fan base, enhancing the value of the wnba team here and around the world. >> Reporter: the announcement was star studded with canadian rap superstar drake, former raptors great kyle lowry, and current star scottie barnes there. Larry tanenbaum is already a minority ownership chairman of the company that owns the 2019 nba champions the toronto raptors. Tanenbaum reportedly paid $115 million U.S. for toronto's new wnba team. Compare that to the money needed to lure an nba franchise to the city. >> If you build it, they will come. You've seen it with the wnba over the last few years. Investing in women's basketball is a smart thing to do. >> Reporter: but for some of those younger players in toronto, it's the inspiration that's invaluable. >> I'm excited. I can't wait to watch the games. >> Most of the women's basketball teams are in america, and this gives us the option to have one. >> They inspire me to keep on trying. >> Reporter: toronto's wnba team will play out of the coca-cola coliseum starting in may 2026, but the team will have the chance to play at the nearly 20,000 seat scotiabank arena as well as games in toronto and montreal throughout the season. >> Adrienne: T.D. bank is facing some massive fines and change to stop money laundering. >> The fines in the U.S. are meant to punish and to be large enough to hurt your reputation and your bottom line. >> Adrienne: what T.D. admits to doing wrong. [ ] >> Adrienne: celine dion gives

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>>> And at oxford university in the u.k., police cracked down on a pro-palestinian demonstration, arresting 16 protests for trespassing after they staged a sit-in at campousus offices. >>> Well, there's been an admission by T.D. bank after a major money laundering investigation. This is raising questions about how canada punishes financial institutions. >> Reporter: a major admission from T.D. bank: criminals used its branches for illegal activity, and the bank failed to stop them. >> There were serious instances where the bank did not monitor, detect, and respond to suspicious activity. This is unacceptable. >> Reporter: the bank is one of several institutions under investigation by the U.S. department of justice and three different financial regulators. Court documents allege a former T.D. bank teller accepted bribes to launder money for drug traffickers. >> They're going to have to look at their anticorruption systems because obviously there was a gaping hole there. >> Reporter: T.D. says it's taking additional measures and have fired the tellers responsible. It's estimated the fines could cost T.D. $2 million. >> The fines are meant to address and hurt your reputation on-line. >> Reporter: experts say regulations here are less robust. >> How we've designed our institutions is simply not a match for the type of professionalism and the amounts of money that are flowing in and through canada. >> Reporter: in a separate case, T.D. was find $9 -- fined $9 million by canada's financial watchdog for questionable transactions. >> When we limit enforcement to fines alone, it's really easy for a person or a business that puts profits first, just compare this to the potential profits and take whichever one's bigger. >> Reporter: the federal government has pledged to establish a new financial crimes agency but it's not clear yet when that will happen. Nisha patel, cbc news, toronto. >> Adrienne: the edmonton oilers advance in the playoffs and the city is abuzz.

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>>> Well, edmonton oilers fans are buzzing tonight as the oilers next round of playoffs get underway, and as julia wong shows us, fans are all in. >> Reporter: when the edmonton oilers made it into the western conference final, this pub exploded with excitement. Now it's all hands on deck, anticipating big crowds, even for away games, extra staff and security have been hired, and staff are working to make game days special. >> We have a deejay playing during games so any time there's a commercial, energetic music pops up. >> Reporter: those who made the trek to dallas are showing their oilers pride, like this super fan who normally looks like this. >> Get the team going, atmosphere, put some smiles on people's faces. >> Reporter: for this alberta-born oilers fans now living in dallas, he takes the playoffs seriously. >> I took the day off to get into the right mindset. I needed to take some time to relax, clean house, and get my favourite spot on the couch ready. >> Reporter: this local burger shop once offered a burger on a blue and orange burger, but the oilers lost, so the bun had to go. >> We wanted to carry on the tradition, but they lost. >> Reporter: the dallas stars may be favored, but the oilers have their own star power.

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