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about young girls. But knowing this team is coming in. And also we, I mean, we've seen the women's hockey come in. How important are they having professional leagues for them? >> I haven't talked to any young women yet, you know what, the announcement just being a few hours ago, but several of my colleagues over the years between the preseason games in canada have talked to a variety of stands in that it ended the preseason games in canada. And you know, one of them said something along the lines of, I know this is going to be my last game. You know, I hope that that is able to now make it out too. The more you know, coming from outside of and getting that opportunity to watch wnba not just on the tv year and but now in person as well. Ok, natalie, thank you very much for joining us today. Thank you for having me. >> Not only have run is a wnba writer with the next. Well, the U.S. department of justice today filing a sweeping anti-trust lawsuit against ticketmaster and its parent company. Live nation accusing the entertainment giant of running an illegal monopoly over live events in the u.s.. >> Allege that to sustain this dominance. Live nation relies on unlawful anti-competitive conduct to exercise its monopolistic control over the live events industry in the united states. And over the fans, artists independent promoters and venues that power the industry. >> In the lawsuit, the justice department accuses live nation of using a slew of tactics, including threats in retaliation to suffocate the competition to maintain its stranglehold on the live entertainment industry. Now canada's competition bureau says it is aware of the U.S. lawsuit, but can't confirm whether or not it will be conducting its own investigation into live nation. The competition bureau is required by law to conduct its work confidentially. Well, the conservatives going at the liberal government in during question period today over affordability. It comes after food banks. Canada released its poverty report card yesterday showing the high cost of living and housing are pushing more people below the poverty line. >> After 9 years, this ndp-liberal prime minister is not worst. The homelessness. And hunger. He doubled the debt. Increased taxes and caused inflation. Said it was all to fund generous programs that would end homelessness. Homelessness is 38% and a quarter of canadians are skipping meals because they can't afford them. That's because he's greedy government is consuming every saying canadians earn. Why is the ndp and liberals forcing canadians to feed this morbidly obese government instead of feeding their >> Mister speaker, we will take no lessons from the voting against those supports 10 dollar-a-day childcare early. >> Food banks canada says one in 10 canadians now live in poverty up substantially from a few years ago. The federal government is introducing legislation that would extend canadian citizenship by descent b on the first generation. The proposed legislation will extend citizenship by descent be on the first generation in a way that is inclusive and upholds the value. >> For citizenship. >> Bill c 71 would automatically confer citizenship to persons born or brought to a canadian parents who was also born abroad prior to the legislation coming into force. It would also restore citizenship to the so-called lost canadians. Individuals who lost her never acquired citizenship as a result of previous legislation. >> The bill is really in response to an ontario superior court decision that was made back in december. 2023 and the court made a very important finding. The court found that the current citizenship last before this bill was tabled were in fact, discriminatory because they violate section 15 equality rights under the canadian charter of rights and freedoms. >> The laws had been put in place by the conservative government in 2009 in response

to evacuation of canadian citizens. But the situation in lebanon at the time. A major medical breakthrough to tell you about. And for the first time, researchers are using artificial intelligence to help identify rare genetic disorders in children. For more on this, let's bring in ctv's renee rodgers. Renee, this is amazing news. Tell us a little bit more about it. >> High roger, it really is amazing. We've I write research papers, we've seen it compose music. But now researchers at the children's hospital of eastern ontario or cheo, as it's often referred to, are harnessing the power of a eye to help diagnose children and youth who may have an undiagnosed rare genetic disease. There are about 6,000 rare genetic diseases and they are not always diagnosed immediately. In fact, it can take years for people to get a diagnosis. But now researchers at cheo have developed an algorithm and they call it think rare. Essentially what it does, it will scour through all the electronic medical records at the hospital and it flags children who may possibly have a rare genetic disease. That child is then referred to get genetic testing. Now one of the children who I have this genetic testing was flagged. And then how the testing was anthony with staff. He's a 10 year-old boy, he'd been in and out of hospital his entire life. No clear diagnosis, though, to the health issues that he was facing now through this new technology, doctors have discovered that he has something called chong jansen syndrome. And his father says this diagnosis has been a game-changer. Take a listen. >> It is a rare disease that does about only 400 people in the world known with this disease right now as we speak. And he's actually the first one day knows with this disease and north america and all that takes to heal. And now we can actually. For the rest. Your questions and know exactly what. Anthony have. >> And roger, not only can a clear diagnosis help get the child on a path to treatment, but it can also open other doors. For example, anthony school was able to apply for and receive government funding, then they use to help address some of his specific needs. >> And what I love is what a cheo is doing with this ai with what they've created here. The sharing. >> Yeah, that's, that's right. Others know I've plan to monetize this. Cheo wants to essentially give it away for free to any other hospitals who want to see it, which could mean that we could be seeing this, you know, far beyond ottawa. It could be across canada and even across the world. And cheo says it's very exciting because this is what is going to get the diagnosis sooner for children and then get them on the path to treatment rather than what can happen, which is children are ping pong through the medical system, just trying to come up with a diagnosis. And sunny, for example, have been to 100 outpatient appointments at without a clear diagnosis. So very exciting and new technology, which we could be seeing more and more watcher. Alright renee, thank you for that update. Will come ctv's renee rodgers. >> The new study finds mercury levels in the water near grassy narrows first nation in ontario have gone worse. Researchers from the university of western ontario found mercury contamination in the english wabigoon river have significantly grown due to industrial pollution. They found that wastewater discharge from the dryden paper mill combined with existing mercury, created high levels of methylmercury in that there's an even more toxic compound. The river system has been contaminated since the 60's, when the pulp and paper mill dumped about 9 tons of mercury into the water. And 90% of grassy narrows population has symptoms of mercury poisoning, which can include tremors, insomnia, memory loss, neuromuscular effects as well. Hurricane forecasters in canada and the U.S. are calling for a very busy atlantic hurricane season. >> Not only are we getting rid of the el nino that we had last year. But the water temperatures are are at record values in the tropical atlantic right now. And that's why we're expecting a very active hurricane season this year. >> The U.S. national oceanic and atmospheric administration is predicting between 17 and 25 named storms with 8 to 13 achieving hurricane status. And 47 of them could potentially become major hurricanes with winds in excess of 180 kilometres an hour. This is the busiest forecast in

the 25 years that noah has been issuing them. The new edition is coming to the rcmp's classic red serge uniform. Officers will now be allowed to wear a traditional indigenous ribbon skirt with their surgey commissioner mike duheme says that on on social media that the skirt is to meant to symbolize the mounties commitment to reconciliation and to build bridges between first nations and the police force. Officers are also allowed to incorporate eagle factors and the metis sash to their uniform. >> Still ahead, the U.S. president joe biden speaks out against the icc's steps toward issuing arrest warrants for israel's prime minister and (Dramatic music) (Cheering) There's so much pressure these days. Work doesn't seem to stop. And parenting never does. So when my time comes, I want to make things as stress free as possible for my family. Welcome to Seniors Choice. How can I help? I'd like to get a quote please. If you're a Canadian Resident aged 50-80, you can choose the right amount of coverage for you and your family up to $250,000. Okay. You can choose to apply over the phone now in just minutes. With no medicals or blood tests, just a few health and lifestyle questions. It's that easy? Depending on the coverage you choose, it would be as little as $14.88 a month. That's just 49 cents a day. That's cheaper than I thought and this coverage could save my family from having to pay for my funeral when the time comes. There might even be some left over as a gift for them. I'll go ahead. Seniors Choice are the #1 Direct Choice for Canadians Over 50. To get a free, no obligation quote, call one of our trusted insurance advisors today at 1-844-848-8154 or visit seniorschoice.ca. 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. When you back hurts, life hurts. Robax dual action formula relieves pain and relaxes tight muscles. Take back your back with Robax. When the Murrays discovered Gain Scent Beads, they fell in love with the irresistible scent. Huh, huh, so did their dog Roger. Gain Scent Beads keep even the stinkiest stuff smelling fresh. Depend offers all day protection. So you can say "yes" to alll-most anything. Yes! Yes! Yes! No! Depend. The only thing stronger than us, is you. >> A group of U.S. senators is urging prime minister justin trudeau to live up to canada's commitment of spending 2% of its gdp on defence. The letter was signed by 23 bipartisan lawmakers. It comes about 2 months before nato's next annual summit in washington, which will mark the alliance's 75th anniversary. The senators, including republicans, mitt romney and ted cruz say if canada falls short of its commitments, it will hurt nato. U.S. president joe biden today saying that the united states does not recognize the jurisdiction. The international criminal court. This comes after the court announced this week that it is seeking arrest warrants for israel's prime minister and defence ministers. And for 3 hamas leaders. >> We better position clear. On the icc. >> We don't think the rideau river 9 to church fiction. Icc where it's been extra time. And it's not simple. We don't think there's an equivalence between >> Israel has strongly denied charges of debt. A genocide saying it is doing everything it can to protect civilians as he tries to wipe out hamas militants in gaza. Well, china is holding military exercises near taiwan today and what it calls punishment for separatist forces seeking independence for the south governed island, which beijing claims taiwan as part of its territory and regularly sends ships and warplanes into the taiwan strait to try and intimidate the taiwanese people. Taiwan scrambled jets and put its defence units on alert over the exercises that in his inaugural address on monday, taiwan's new president called on beijing to stop its military intimidation. He caught after china's in a position now where you know, really they the

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it, my best shot at it, getting a good result. So it just in to opportunity to times myself against the best surfers in the world. >> And team canada's chef de mission bruny sur and says oh and no doubt inspire the next generation to follow their dreams. A london ontario teenager is taking her passion for martial arts to china, where she'll take part and one of jackie chan's stunt camps. Ctv's reta ismail reports. >> Mckay samson has been practising karate for 9 years. And in the last 5 years, she's been training in movie stunts. I joined a demo team out of toronto. >> And we went to perform at an event called movie expo, where you can be seen be heard by all different types of people in the industry. And through that, I discovered the start world firsthand. And I was really when I decide that was something I want to do. >> That passion for karate instance that has her packing her bags to head to beijing, china this june. The 14 year-old black bout has been invited to train at the one of a kind training camps called jackie chan stunned camp, where she will get to work with some of the world's most renowned experts. I was shocked. And then after that, I was just absolutely ecstatic like it's just such an amazing opportunities. So I was, I was over the mood. The head instructor at family karate where sampson trains says he's not surprised she was chosen. After all, she has a great work ethic. She is constantly working, whether she >> Has a slight injury, whether she's not feeling the best. She is always ready to give 110%, no matter what challenge or obstacles in front of her. Sampson says with the support from her sponsors, family karate in music city, canada, she was able to raise the funds to go on this trip. I would say I'm looking most forward to just learning all different styles of saint training. >> But also, we're taking a trip to the shower in temple to train, which the shaolin monks, which it's just such a historical place. Mckay hopes to inspire other youth to follow their dreams. Don't do it yourself, you know, no matter why, I know it can seem very scary, very intimidating to get into this because it's just it's such a big industry. There's so many unknowns, but just go for reta ismail ctv news. >> Coming-up major wnba news out of toronto. More on the If you don't have group health benefits at work, are self-employed, freelancing or retiring soon how can you protect yourself from continually rising health care costs not covered by your government health insurance? With SureHealth from Green Shield Canada. Working freelance, I love knowing that my SureHealth plan helps to protect me and my family from a lot of routine medical expenses. Host: Like prescription drugs, dental care and vision care. And many unexpected expenses I could face, being self-employed, if I have an accident or get a serious illness. Like physiotherapists, chiropractors, home care, emergency medical travel expenses, and more. All SureHealth plans also include online digital mental health services from Inkblot. Plus, with SureHealth, you can submit your claims online, and have the payments deposited directly to your bank account. And I really appreciate that my SureHealth plan is affordable. Host: While some plans require answering a few health questions, for most, your acceptance is guaranteed, with no health exam and no medical questions when you apply. Health care costs are rising. Why not protect yourself and your family from many routine and unexpected health care costs not covered by your government health plan? Host: Like prescription drugs, dental care, vision care, physiotherapists, chiropractors, emergency medical travel expenses and more. And remember, this is lifetime protection that won't be cancelled, regardless of your age or health, as long as payments are made. If you're self-employed, don't have health coverage at work, are recently retired or retiring soon, get SureHealth now and protect yourself and your family from rising health care costs not covered by your government health plan. Don't delay. Visit SureHealth.ca now or call the numberon your screen for your free, personalized SureHealth info package. Derek. Meredith. with the brightest smile You're my person. take me where I've never been before on a cloud above So who wants to make history? A new episode of grey's anatomy thursday at 9/10 mountain on ctv. Catch up on ctv.ca and the ctv app

>> This means great things for him, it's possible in this country, but it's also part of a bigger movement of women's professional sport and is for all of this century. >> After months of speculation, the wnba announcing the city of toronto is officially getting a team. >> It is time to break it up. >> The U.S. department of justice has filed a lawsuit against live nation, arguing the company's ticketmaster unit illegally inflated concert ticket price. >> Most kids who have a suspect, a great to see saint nick to us and we're looking for the ones that got missed a long wait. Rarchers at the children's hospital of eastern ontario have developed the world's first >> Algorithm powered by ai to identify a rare genetic disorders in children. You're watching ctv news channel. I'm roger petersen. Thanks very much for joining us. >> Big news from the world of sports today, toronto officially getting the first wnba franchise outside of the united states. >> I am honoured to officially announce. >> That we have awarded the city of toronto. The 14 wnba >> The team will play out of the 8700 see coca cola coliseum at exhibition place. But able to move to the larger scotiabank arena when it's warranted team president teresa resch says the name and colours of the team are still undecided. >> Every single person has said what is this team name and colours going to be? We do know it's a clean slate, so we're very much looking forward to source seen information and suggestions from the canadian public. So keep an eye out for that in the near future. >> Joining me now is that only have been a contributing writer with the women's basketball newsroom. The next. Not only. Thanks very much for joining us today. >> Thank you so much for having me. >> I know we've heard about the orange been floating around, but to hear it officially today, this is still big news is next. >> Yes, it and even players in the wnba right now, we're really excited. No, not just for additional opportunities for players to play, but also to be playing in canada. And not just in preseason games. >> And I mean, we have some by we have quite a few canadian talent that we have canadian talent in the wnba already. This will give him a chance to play at home on it. >> Yes, it for canadian players, I believe currently in the wnba right now. And I just covered aaliyah edwards with the washington when they played at the connecticut sun and in college as well. So excited to see her and the rest of the canadian players in the wnba getting a chance to play close to home. >> You think of any issues with americans coming up to play like to join the team up here. That's always ben. A question sometimes with the leafs or with the blue jays players hesitating because of money situational right? You think we'll see the same with women sides this? >> I really not sure you know what it means for for them, but I think, you know, players are just excited to play in the and I'm sure you know, a lot of them enjoy the experience playing in the preseason games as well. So I'm not sure what that means, but I'm sure we'll find out soon enough with the team starting to play in 2026. >> And of they've already acknowledged are going to be playing some games in vancouver, montreal, there are 2 names are bandied about 2 cities and maybe some other canadian cities. How important is that? It's an interesting approach. >> You know, to re suresh really stressed the it not just being toronto's team, but a team for all of canada as well. And impacting young girls and women allies across the country. >> And with the rest being named, the president. What does that mean for women in sports? >> You know, I think she's really excited to take the experience that she a decade of experience for the raptors and her understanding of what professional athletes moving to canada need to be successful and support it. And she's going to use that those lessons that you and make the experience she can for the athletes coming to play for the wnba team in toronto. >> And what's the reaction been like if you had a chance to talk to you, to younger women about a young girls. But knowing this team is coming in. And also, I mean, we've seen the women's hockey come in. How important are they having professional leagues for them? >> I haven't talked to any young women yet, you know what, the announcement just being a few hours ago, but several of my colleagues over the years between the preseason games in canada to talk to a variety of stands in that it ended the

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