Former Hamas hostage speaks out, plastics conference, Mexican timeshare scam
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It’s been 200 days since October 7th – the day Hamas militants charged into Israel, murdering and abducting hundreds. Hamas is still holding more than 100 hostages. Aviva Siegel was a hostage for 51 days. She talks about her ordeal, fears for her husband and the sexual violence experienced by female captives. And: An international meeting begins in Ottawa with one goal: a global treaty to reduce plastic waste. Plus: An Alberta couple faces financial ruin after being scammed out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Police say the elaborate fraud is the latest venture for a Mexican drug cartel infamous for its brutality and bloodshed – now targeting Canadian seniors and their retirement vacation homes.
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