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investigation to say. >> Heather: investigators believe the shooting happened just before 5:00 A.M. by more than one person. There will now be an increased police presence in the north york neighborhood. >>> More than 24 hours after the university of toronto issued a trespass notice to pro-palestinian protesters, the encampment still stands. Tensions remain high at many of the country's leading universities with a growing riff between the student body and the schools. Ctv's kamil karamali reports. >> Reporter: not willing to go quietly, protesters of the university of toronto's pro-palestinian encampment continue to march forward, despite a looming deadline to dismantle the tents by monday morning or face legal action. >> It has definitely strengthened the resolve. >> Reporter: it was on friday afternoon special constables handed out trespass notices. And while the situation continues to escalate here, other post-secondary institutes across canada are also seeing a growing divide in negotiateions between the school and its student protesters. Mcgill university in montreal had two failed legal bids. No end in sight also for protests at the university of british columbia. >> We are staying strong. >> Reporter: while the university of quebec in montreal filed an injunction this week with a judge set to make a decision on monday. The university of alberta called in law enforcement earlier this month, now facing backlash. Faculty members passing a vote of nonconfidence against the school's president amid calls for him to resign. But at least one school seems to have found a successful outcome. Mcmaster university in hamilton says it's come to an agreement to end the encampment by agreeing to disclose its investments and making up to $200,000 available annually for palestinians and other students. At u of t, growing concerns among some jewish student groups >> We're hearing from jewish students at the u of t and all across the province who are experiencing increased anti-semitism. >> Reporter: but these protesters promise only peace, with one final hail mary, a meeting between the two sides set for tomorrow evening. Kamil karamali, ctv news, toronto. >> Heather: and in the middle east today, attacks in gaza with dozens more killed, according to palestinian health officials. This just a day after the u.n.'s top court ordered an end to israel's military operation in rafah. Ctv's jeremie charron takes a closer look tonight at why the ruling may not have the direct impact many are hoping for. >> Reporter: bodies carried away in bags. Israeli strikes in the enclave have killed more than 40 people today, according to palestinian health officials. [Speaking Alternative Language] >> Reporter: we were sitting peacefully and boom, a missile from a drone. This man says. The israeli defence force pressing on, despite a new order from the international court of justice for a ceasefire in the city of rafah. [Speaking Alternative Language] >> Reporter: we want the operation to stop completely, this man says. We want a final ceasefire. Israel has condemned the ruling, saying it has the right to defend itself against hamas. It isn't the first attempt the court has made to pressure israelis to pull back. Instead, they've pushed ahead with their operations. >> Israel's argument is that this is a defensive war. Something that was brought on israel. That there was a ceasefire on october 6th, and this is not a war choice but something necessary to ensure the safety of its population. >> Reporter: and the real challenge for the world court is enforcement. >> What would need to happen would be that the icj would need to refer their ruling to the U.N. security council, which would then need to vote in favour of forcing israel to stop this invasion. >> Reporter: while the security council could enforce the order, it's highly unlikely it would be voted through with the U.S. having voting power. >> It's up to states but it's also up to global civil society to take the ruling and then to try to implement political gains in terms of pressuring other countries to force israel to comply by the rule. >> Reporter: that pressure could be felt during ceasefire and hostage release negotiations, which are now expected to resume next week led by qatary and egyptian mediators with help from the U.S. as well. Heather. >> Heather: children are among the 27 people killed at a massive fire at an amusement park in western india. Flames caused its roof to

collapse before crews could control the fire. The venue is privately owned and operated, and police say they will file a negligence case against the owner. >>> Canada's shelter system may be failing a growing number of seniors seeking safe refugee. Facilities are not designed to meet the physical or mental health needs of older adults, and studies show those experiencing homelessness age faster and are considered seniors as early as 50. Ctv's kathy le has more. >> Reporter: the mustard seed is a safe haven for vulnerable people, serving clients in three provinces. There has been an uptick in demand at its shelters in general, including adults over 50. >> About 8% of the individuals who stayed in our shelter were over the age of 65. We've had individuals up to the age of 80. >> Reporter: the reality is reflected in a canadian medical association journal study that analyzed homelessness across canada. >> This is not just due to individuals who are ageing within circumstances of homelessness but also a real rise in the number of individuals who are experiencing homelessness for the first time in late life. >> Reporter: the country's housing crisis and strain from inflation just some of the factors contributing to the troubling trend. >> Either they've experienced health emergency or a sudden increase in rent and they're unable to afford food, shelter, and medication. >> Reporter: add to that obstacles older people face like fixed income or health issues, like mobility issues or dementia. >> I do see a number of individuals where it's actually been their dementia that's led to difficulty with maintaining their housing. Such as not paying bills and getting evicted. >> Reporter: and the study finds most shelters aren't designed to help an older demographic with their physical and mental needs. Samantha low says their partners in an edmonton shelter do provide health care services. >> But we're not able to provide that in all our shelters because there isn't funding. >> Reporter: while collaboration is needed to address the issue, lowe says preventible measures like affordable housing is the ideal solution. Kathy le, ctv news, calgary. >> Heather: coming up, the resurgence of an almost eradicated disease. >> We're having trouble controlling those numbers. >> Heather: what's behind the skyrocketing cases of syphilis. Plus the tiny homes You really have to see aquaculture to appreciate it. You know, you have to see the positive effects that it has on a local community. You have to see all the people employed by aquaculture. Just even see, you know all the practices that are in place to ensure environmental sustainability. There's a lot more than what you read on the news when it comes to aquaculture. (Sentimental instrumental music) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) Im your host Stephen Colbert. Normal girl. Taylor Tomlinson. I am so happy to be back. She is so cool. There will be memes, emojis, murder, featuring awesome celebrity cameos. This is one of my favorite guests we ever have on Hooper Murder. in here. -It felt like merciless flashes of electricity... -Constant burning agony... They never thought they'd get shingles. 9 in 10 Canadian adults over 50 are at risk of developing shingles. Shingrix helps prevent shingles. Ask your doctor or pharmacistabout shingrix. It's covered bymost private insurance plans. >> Heather: an infection once thought to be a thing of the past is back with a vengeance. Syphilis cases are skyrocketing and risk of transmission to some of the youngest patients is a growing concern. Ctv's allison bamford explains.

>> Reporter: inside this regina clinic, nurses are screening patients for sexually transmitted infections. And a simple blood test can catch one of saskatchewan's most rampant sti's. >> It's like a really bad car crash that we're all just watching and knowing that we can prevent it. >> Reporter: syphilis, now a growing problem across north and south america. New data from the world health organization shows the continents make up 42% of new cases globally. Here in canada, saskatchewan posts the highest case rate amongst the provinces. >> It's not like we don't know how to identify or treat syphilis, it's we're having trouble controlling those numbers. Whether it's through not enough testing, barriers to access to testing or care. >> Reporter: a rise in substance use, lack of awareness, and stigma also play a role in transmission. >> The most devastating effect of syphilis in adults is transmission from the mother to the fetus. >> Reporter: transmission that could result in miscarriage orea,c baby. Canada's cases jumped nearly 600% from 2018 to 2022. An alarming surge considering provinces like manitoba went decades without recording a single case. >> We didn't really see it for decades, so it's important to educate. >> Reporter: syphilis can look like other infections and sometimes show no symptoms at all. Which is why experts say pre-natal care and routine testing should be a top priority. Because if caught early, typically a simple penicillin treatment can clear it right up. Allison bamford, ctv news, regina. >> Heather: the professional golfing world is mourning the shocking death of a player. Grayson murray died one day after he with drew from a tournament. There were no immediate details on the circumstances. Murray was just 30 years old.

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