CFCN - Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 07:00 p.m. (ET) - Segment #4

>>> Many people struggling right now to buy essential items like groceries. A critical part of the social safety net is under a lot of strain. New numbers on poverty in canada come with a stark warning that if more isn't done the food bank system in the country could fail. Ctv's heather wright has been digging into the details. Heather, how bleak is this outlook? >> Merella, we know many canadians are struggling to make ends meet, but a new report from food banks canada is painting a picture of just how many people are relying on food banks, a number that keeps going up. Poverty and food insecurity in canada are worse today than they were a year ago according to this report which handed out report cards to province, territories, and the federal government grading how the different jurisdictions are tackling poverty. Most provincial governments received grades in the "d" range, while 7 out of 10 got a d- for what the report called an insufficient approach to poverty reduction. >> We're not doing enough as a country to make sure people are able to make ends meet right now. >> Reporter: nearly half of those surveyed feel they are doing worse financially compared to last year, while one in four people say they are experiencing food insecurity. A lack of affordable housing and stubbornly high food prices have created a perfect storm of need in many parts of the country, and there are concerns the system simply can't keep up. >> The word I hear the most often when I talk to food bankers is that it's unsustainable. That they cannot continue to meet the growing demands with the amount of food and donations that are coming through the doors. And even then, no system is designed for, you know, growth like we see. >> Reporter: the report says some provinces like pei and nova scotia are making legislative progress, but it criticizes what it calls an overall lack of urgency at all levels of government in tackling poverty. Merella. >> Merella: yeah, pretty sad situation there, heather. Thank you. >>> Donald trump's real-life rise to real estate mogul has been written about many times, but now there is a movie about the former U.S. president. It premiered at the cannes film festival. It's called "the apprentice." the director says it's inspired by true events. Trump's campaign team says it's pure fiction and wants to sue. Ctv's washington bureau chief joy malbon reports. >> Reporter: it's the buzzed-about movie about donald trump and his rise to power as a new york real estate tycoon starring the "succession"'s jeremy strong and sebastian stan as trump. The apprentice made its world repremier at the -- world premiere at the cannes film festival making headlines for controversial scenes. A disturbing scene shows the future president sexually assaulting his first wife avan in a who died in 2022, and that's not the only thing trump would find objectionable. From pill popping to surgery to remove a bald spot, not exactly a flattering portrait. The film, a canadian, irish, and danish coproduction was shot in ontario. The director defended his film saying it was inspired by true events, even inviting trump to see for himself. >> I don't necessarily think he would like it. I think that he -- I think he would be surprised you know, and I -- you know, like I said before, like, I would be happy -- I would offer him to go and meet him wherever he wants and talk about the context of the movie, have a screening and have a chat afterwards. >> Reporter: the trump re-election campaign lashed out threatening a lawsuit. In a statement saying "this garbage is pure fiction which sensational ices lies that have been long debunked. It belongs in a dumpster fire." here's what the dex her to say. >> -- director had to say. >> Everyone talks about him suing a lot of people. They don't talk about his success rate you though. >> Reporter: suing the filmmakers is the least of trump's problems. He faces 88 charges and will be back in court next week as his mush money trial continues. Merella.

>>> JOY MALBON IS IN WASHINGTON. >>> COMING UP, THE VERY REAL RISK FROM THE TINY TICK. >> THEY'RE MOVING FURTHER NORTHWARD. THEY'RE EXPLORING NEW TERRITORIES. >> Merella: WHY THERE SEEMS TO BE MORE OF THEM IN MORE PLACES. >>> PLUS FUR VERSUS FEATHERS AND THE OUTCOME COULD SURPRISE YOU. When you live with diabetes,confidence comes from knowing your glucose levels and where they're headed. Manage your diabeteswith confidence with Dexcom G7. (sigh) Italy... KFC's $5 Sandwich of the Day is back. Only in Canada. Have a great trip... What? Sit down. Not everyone's happy. But you will be. ( ) New Beneful IncrediBites. Serve a little joy in every bite. Beneful gives them big taste just for small dogs. With real veggies and chicken, salmon or lamb. It's variety your small dog is going to love. Joyful. Healthful. Beneful. (Clock ticking)TYLENOL Rapid ReleaseGelcaps are scientifically designedto quickly release medicine and effectively relieve pain. TYLENOL. Rapid Release. Rapid relief. ( ) ( ) Stop dreaming. Start shopping. Red Tag Days are on at Toyota, with great offers on select models. Find yours today, at ShopToyota.ca Leon's Spring it on event ends Wednesday! Get incredible deals on furniture. Save up to 50% on select clearance mattresses. Save up to $1,000 on select Appliance and TV packages. Last chance to spring into savings. Abel: Hi, I'm Abel. Mom: I often forget to mention that he's an amputee because Abel will try any activity he can. Abel: My arm helps me with basically everything! Mom: He doesn't see what he can't do, he sees what he can do. Abel: Yeah, this is helping. Mom: The War Amps has just given him the ability to do all the activities every kid can do. Abel: When youdonate to The War Amps, you help kidslike me. Thank you!

>>> A search-and-rescue operation is on in iowa after a tornado tore through the small town of greenfield. >> Sadly we can confirm there have been fatalities with this tornado. Also injuries have been sustained by residents here in the greenfield area. >> Merella: the twister caused a path of destruction ripping apart homes, crushing cars. Greenfield's hospital is damaged as well, which meant many of the injured had to go elsewhere to be treated. Residents here are in shock, but determined to get through this. >> You never think it's going to happen to you, you know. >> Everything's gone. Only thing that matters to me right now is that my family is okay. >> This stuff will get cleaned up pretty quick. It's just so steph dating. I just hope people usual devastating -- can get back in their homes and get things going again as soon as possible. >>> From iowa the storms moved east knocking out power to thousands of customers in illinois and wisconsin. >>> Severe storms also hammered parts of southern bc leaving thousands of customers in the vancouver area with no power. Wind gusts reached up to 90 kilometres per hour last night toppling trees and power lines. At one point, 28,000 customers were in the dark. Parts of the province were also soaked with heavy rain, which is welcomed during wildfire season, but fire officials say a lot more is needed to offset that dry winter. >> In terms of the fire behaviour we could see later in the season, this rain isn't necessarily going to impact what we see in result and august moving forward. >> Merella: parts of vancouver saw between 40 and 52 millimetres of rain. >>> It's the changing climate that has led to a rise in the number of ticks in canada and the irritating insects are moving further north. Ctv's paul hollingsworth joins us now with more on ticks, lyme disease, and the weather. Paul. >> Reporter: merella, warm temperatures, sunny skies across many parts of canada is pleasant for a lot of us, but, at the same time, this is the season that tick concerns are on the rise. These tiny parasites can be found in many places, and a lot of these ticks carry dangerous diseases. According to mount allison university biology professor vet lloyd, the tick population national surge is linked to changes in our climate. >> The ticks are quite happy with the milder winters that are happening in the maritimes and across canada. >> Reporter: there were more than 8,000 reported cases of lyme disease in canada from 2021 to 2023. Tick spread to new areas of canada has also reached alarming levels. >> They're moving further northward. They're exploring new territories where people are not necessarily as familiar with them. >> Reporter: concerns about ticks spreading lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses are now at their highest. >> The blackfly tick is very much a big problem all around canada. >> Reporter: the lonestar tick is also dangerous. >> It's also throughout the entire country. >> Reporter: dona lieu guard spent years battling severe lyme disease symptoms before being properly diagnosed. >> Lying in bed in the north because I had a light sensitivity, sound sensitivity, scent sensitivity, digestive issues, hearing issues. >> Reporter: lieu guard says lyme disease awareness month and the warm eason in general is the perfected time -- season -- to warn canadians ticks can be found everywhere and people should check their bodies closely after being outdoors. According to the recent data from the government of canada there are 40 different types of ticks in our country. Not all of these ticks will make you sick, but they all require our immediate attention if one of those ticks is attached to your body. Merella. >> Merella: all right, good to know. Thank you, paul.

>>> Straight ahead, all shook up. Hound dog crying all the time you ain't nothing but a hound dog >> Merella: the legal battle over the palace of the king of rock and roll well, you ain't never caught a rabbit you ain't no friend of mine watch ctv morning livewith local, breaking news weather and traffic! Ctv morning live weekdays from 6-9! Keep up with calgarys local, breaking news. Download the ctv news app on ctv ( ) At Enterprise Mobility, our experts always see another road. Because when there's no limit to how far mobility can go, there's no limit to how far businesses can go. ( ) ( ) Ooooo! ( ) (Bip) OoOooo! ( ) Ooooo! —Ooooo! —Ooooo! —Ooooo... Have a little boooooost. ( ) ( ) ( ) Stop dreaming. Start shopping. Red Tag Days are on at Toyota, with great offers on select models. Find yours at ShopToyota.ca Leon's Spring it on event ends Wednesday! Get incredible deals on furniture. Save up to 50% on select clearance mattresses. Save up to $1,000 on select Appliance and tv packages. Last chance to spring into savings. Getting in a car accident takes away from you and your family. It takes your health... Compromises your finances. ...and disrupts your whole life. Don't want for justice. Call Canada's largest personal injury firm today. To find out why there's nothing tougher than a diamond. The Sounds of Summer Sale is on now at Visions Electronics! Incredible savings on amazing tech for outdoor entertainment TVs, speakers, car audio, and more! No Interest and No Payments Until 2026 Plus a chance to Win your purchase See all the deals atVisions dot ca Here's a fresh take. We think burgers taste better when they're made with Canadian beef. Fresh onto the grill. Fresh off the grill. Never frozen. Always juicy. ( ) You've been waiting to get outand drive a New Nissan,great offersare ready So, check out all the latesttech, features and thrills - it's all happening right now. Now, at Nissan, lease select models from as low as 2.99% for 24 months. ( ) (Dramatic music) (Cheering) man: Let's go. Let's play hockey. Light 'em up, light 'em up Light 'em up, light 'em up, light 'em up >> Merella: the united kingdom will head to the polls in six weeks to decide who will be britain's prime minister after the current one called a general election. >> Earlier today I spoke with his majesty the king to request the disillusion of parliament. The king has granted this request and we will have a general election on the 4th of july. >> Merella: standing in the pouring rain outside of 10 downing street, rishi sunak said the vote would come at a time of great uncertainty in the world citing russia's war in ukraine and instability in the middle east. It also comes at a time when his party is behind in the polls with the british public appearing eager for change after 14 years of a conservative government.

Copyright protected and owned by broadcaster. Your licence is limited to private, internal, non-commercial use. All reproduction, broadcast, transmission or other use of this work is strictly prohibited.

Transcripts