Jacob Hoggard testified he did not sexually assault a woman in Kirkland Lake in 2016. Michelle Mackey has the latest from the trial in Haileybury.

Escalating tensions in the Middle East are impacting oil markets. Plus, a major port strike could slow North America’s supply chain, and Ontario’s minimum wage is going up. Business Editor Ari Rabinovitch reports.

For the 2nd time in 2 weeks, a Conservative motion declaring no confidence in the government has failed. Meanwhile, the Bloc Québécois use its opposition day, to try and advance its pension top-up bill.

The death toll from Helene has risen to at least 137 across six states, including 56 people in North Carolina. Marybel Gonzalez with the desperate search for those who are still missing.