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>>> South africa's wider case here accuses israel of state-led genocide against palestinians. A decision on that could take years but the icj has rejected israel's request to throw the case out. Heather? >> Heather: ctv's jeremie charron in ottawa. Thank you. Ceasefire negotiations for the war in ukraine may be back on the table but one that recognizes the current battlefield line. [Speaking Alternate Language] russian president vladimir putin told reporters peace talks must resume but based on common sense. In ukraine, president volodymyr zelenskyy visited a printing house that was destroyed by a russian missile attack that killed at least 7 people. >>> In france, beaumont hamel was the site of a devastating battle during the first world war. The newfoundland regiment suffered catastrophic losses, within minutes of launching a major offensive. More than 100 years later, officials are preparing to return the remains of an unknown soldier home to canada. Ctv's garrett barry is in beaumont hamel. And you've connected with a very special group. >> Reporter: heather, it was another emotional day for canadian officials and veterans here in beaumont hamel, anticipation is building for tomorrow's big event, especially among a small group who have been given the honour of walking closely with that unknown soldier as he makes his final trip home. >>> They've been practicing all week. The pressure is on. Tomorrow's event, it's once in a lifetime. >> Big honour, lots of weight on your shoulders to perform to your highest standards, really. It's to go out there, make sure you look the part, act the part. You're bringing home one of your own. >> Reporter: for the newfoundlanders in this group it's a very special job. Bringing a countryman home for the first time in a hundred years. >> Something hard to put into words, to be a newfoundlander and as far as I can think back, everybody's a newfoundlander from burin is where my family's from. >> Reporter: many put their hands up to walk alongside the casket so to be picked is a real honour. >> There's a lot of history around it obviously. Being in the military, I have family also in the military, I want to take it personal and it's a great honour to be on something like this. >> Reporter: pallbearers from france will hand the unknown soldier back to this canadian group at a ceremony at beaumont happen el tomorrow. That same group will accompany the unknown soldier as he's laid to rest in st. John's at the national war memorial on july 1st newfoundland and labrador's memorial day. >> We saw people in your story wearing a special lapel, that you also have on.

>>> Tell us more about that. >> Reporter: these small blue flowers are forget-me-nots, similar to the poppies that you will see on remembrance day. It was actually a hundred years ago that the veterans association of newfoundland adopted these as their official symbol. They sold them as part of the project to open that national war memorial in downtown st. John's and to this day, people in newfoundland and labrador will wear these blue flowers as remembrance for their soldiers who fought in world war I and ii. >> Heather: a beautiful tribute. >>> Thank you. >>> Coming up, celebrating morgan spurlock's cinematic legacy. >> You caused some major harm to your heart, liver, blood. >> You're going to die. You'll die. >> Heather: remembering the filmmaker who sparked a conversation over america's relationship with fast food. >>> Plus, millions of cicadas on the move. [ ] [ ] [ ] [Ambient Sounds] [Ambient Sounds] [Ambient Sounds] [Ambient Sounds] [Silence] This is her why. What's yours? Discover the science behind managing weight at truthaboutweight.ca. 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. ( ) ( ) Daisy Wild, The New Eau de Parfum, by Marc Jacobs. Looking at these scenes, no one wants to imagine a wildfire. However, extreme weather and wildfires threaten the places we love. The Government of B.C. is working with communities, indigenous partners and experts, taking action to help lessen risks. You may ask, how can I help? Take steps to protect your home and community, make a safety plan and check local bans and alerts. Let's come together and be wildfire ready. This spring. Why not get away somewhere different? Like space. Space to unwind. Space to savor and enjoy. So this spring be a little more adventurous. Visit Cowichan! Explore our space. Sky Avenue Kitchen and Lounge in Surrey is Central City's hottest new dining destination, providing carefully crafted cuisine. One of North America's largest whiskey collections and carefully crafted cocktails, we are committed to the craft. >> Heather: a devastating story to tell you about from barrie, ontario. A toddler has died after being struck by a recycling truck earlier this week. Police say the child who was nearly two years ago old was struck thursday afternoon and suffered life-threatening injuries. The child later died in hospital. Police say it's too early to know the details of the incident and it's unclear whether any charges will be laid.

>>> The filmmaker who rose to fame with documentaries about the fast food industry has died. Morgan spurlock's super size me was nominated for an academy award. His family said he died of cancer complications. Ctv's kamil karamali has more. >> Double quarter pounder with cheese meal. >> Reporter: putting his body and his health on the line, became a part of morgan spurlock's legacy. >> I think I'm going to have to go super size. >> Reporter: known for his mega hit super size me, the documentary filmmaker ate nothing but McDONALD'S for an entire month. >> You're going to die, you will die. >> I want more, more, more. >> Reporter: despite his deteriorating condition. >> I think that people don't realize that just these types of diets can be very dangerous. >> Reporter: the movie took a bite out of the fast food industry raising awareness of america's obesity crisis. McDONALD'S discontinued their super size menu and included healthier options. >> Because of him, it changed from super size changed from a bargain to an epidemic in the pop cultural imagination. >> Reporter: spurlock used the film's success as a springboard... >> Yoohoo, osama. >> Reporter: releasing, where in the world is osama bin laden. >> Do I want to try to make films that don't really polarize an issue or polarize people. I want to try to make things for everybody. >> Reporter: directing a film for one of the most famous boy bands in the world one direction and hosting his own show on cnn. Spurlock stepped down from his production company in 2017, after admitting to sexual misconduct. The west virginia native died from complications due to cancer at the end of 53. His brother saying morgan gave so much through his art, ideas and generosity, today the world has lost a true creative genius and special man. I'm so proud to have worked together with him. >> Became an actor in his own documentary. >>> He did further pave the way for reality television. Even the way he changed entertainment and how we consume it was a huge impact. >> Reporter: most will remember him for a film that showed his hunger to the world, what followed was continuing to make films that everyone had an appetite for.

>>> Kamil karamali, ctv news, toronto. >> Heather: still ahead, one-on-one with a five time olympic medallist, reflecting on the pwhl's historic first season. [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ Female Announcer:At home, at work, on the road. I want your love Home of theNat & Drew show. I need a girl like you Vancouver's Move 103.5. Since you been gone Listen on the freeiHeartRadio app. . Roland garros on tsn and tsn+ I heard it swallowed an entire family's camping gear. My sister says she saw it playing in the mud. I hear it came from the future! The new Subaru Crosstrek. The true Urban Legend. Arghhh!!! [woman sneezing] Don't let airborne allergens scare you. Aerius provides fast relief of your 15 worst allergy symptoms. So you can love the air again. Aerius. If you're retired,self-employedor recentlylost benefits, medical and dentalbills can add up. But what if you couldprotect yourself from costs not covered byyour government health plan? Introducing Freedomto Choose Health and Dental Insuranceby Canada Life, the flexible planthat gives you the power to choose the coverageyou need. So you can stay smilingwhile you're at the dentist. See the savingsat the optometrist. And feel good at the pharmacy. We even have plans for peoplewith preexisting conditions. Plus Freedom to Choose covers, chiropractors, physiotherapy, massages and much more. It's easy. Apply in under 15 minutes and get coverage for life. Freedom to Choose. We've got you covered. Visit Canada Life.com/my plan to start protecting yourself from unexpected medical and dental costs. This spring. Why not get away somewhere different? Like space. Space to unwind. Space to savor and enjoy. So this spring be a little more adventurous. Visit Cowichan! Explore our space. Okay, and root beer to drink? No. [gasping] What? He didn't get root beer? I'm getting frozen root beer. Oh! Try frozen a&w root beer with sweet cream. (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 >> Heather: this is a busy time of year for hockey fans. The edmonton oilers are the last canadian team left in the race for the stanley cup. The memorial cup tournament kicks off tonight on tsn and tsn is also where you will find game 3 of the pwhl finals with the series tied between boston and minnesota. To talk more about the very successful first season of the wphl, we're joined by jayna hefford, the league's senior vice-president of hockey operations and five time canadian olympic medallist.

>>> How would you describe the first season of the pwhl? Has it exceeded expectations? >> This first season has been incredible. It's been remarkable the amount of work put in to get to where we are today and it's exceeded all expectations from attendance, merchandise sales, sponsorship sales, viewership, the support of so many people and the demand has proven to be real for women's hockey and we couldn't be more excited for this season and the launch. And now currently in our first playoffs and getting prepared to hand out a championship is really exciting. >> Heather: and a little different for those viewers, the pwhl also introduced interesting rule changes including the jail break, where a shorthanded goal gets a player out of the penalty box. So, what was the idea behind some of these unique rules? >> Well, we're a single entity league which means we can make decisions really easily and the mind-set and I think the core part of our culture is not to be afraid to make mistakes. And so we wanted to think outside of the box, we wanted to be creative and innovative in how we present the game to our fans and our players and wanted to really try something a little bit different. It's been an overwhelming success I think in terms of response from the fans, from the media, from the players and the jail break is one that's been really popular. We had the pick your own opponent in the playoffs, we had the gold plan which means teams had to earn the first overall pick. So all of these things will just different elements we thought we could provide to the game to offer more entertainment value to the fans but not change the traditionalism of hockey tez. >> Heather: as a former player yourself, do you wish it could have been around earlier so you could have perhaps played in the league? >> I would have loved something like this, and dreamt for many years to be professional hockey player and be able to do that full time. And but at the same time, I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to play the role that I have in terms of the senior vice-president of hockey operations and really have a hand in working with the players and making key decisions to bring this league to life. So, I'm just really excited for the current players that get to be a part of this and for all the young girls who now have something to dream of. >> Heather: so, okay, we've had a great first season. We've seen the excitement, we've seen the sold out arenas. What plans are underway for next season? Will it be longer, can we expect a change in arenas and of course team names perhaps for next year? >> We have lots on the go right now. Season 2 has already started planning within our group and yes, team names and logos are well underway. We're working on that. There will be more regular season games. Each team will play 30. Next season. This year we only played 24. We'll continue to look at ways to be innovative and creative around the game. The demand has been great. Fans have shown an interest and want to be part of the league so in many markets we're looking at bigger venues potentially but at the same time we want to be strategic about how we grow and it's really exciting what's ahead. >> Heather: jayna hefford with the pwhl, thank you for joining us.

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