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Beryl became the earliest storm to develop into a category 5 hurricane. Fueled by warm waters, the deadly storm is racing through the Caribbean. Experts warn this will be a long and potentially deadly storm season. And: Toronto is dealing with a surge in violence in the tow truck industry. There have been dozens of shootings and suspected arson cases. Plus: Fruit farmers in British Columbia are facing a threat to their livelihoods - a year with no crops. As climate change brings extreme weather, many growers are struggling. But some producers are trying to save their farms by adapting to new ways of doing business.

For our special holiday edition, we look at how the U.S. is solving a big Canadian problem… keeping organized crime out of the country’s most profitable export crop: baby eels. And: A Canadian solution to a common fungus that destroys vegetable and wine grape crops. Plus: Grocery chains blame professional thieves for all the metal gates and plexiglass barriers you’re seeing at the exits. But, some customers say… they’ve gone too far.

More flight cancellations as WestJet mechanics continue their strike. Thousands of passengers have had their holiday weekend plans ruined. Also: Efforts to salvage U-S President Joe Biden's re-election campaign after last Thursday's debate. And: Advocates say there is an increasing number of so-called 'rainbow refugees' seeking asylum in Canada , as many governments around the world, restrict the rights of 2SLGBTQ+ people.

WestJet has cancelled hundreds of flights over the long weekend - after aircraft mechanics walked off the job Friday night. Also: People in France will be voting this weekend in a snap election, and 28-year-old Jordan Bardella could become the country's next prime minister. We'll tell you why his rise in popularity is raising alarm bells. Plus: Social media has upended the stand-up comedy world - but some comics say its both a blessing and a curse.

Democrats in the U.S. are in panic mode after Joe Biden’s bad showing in the first debate of the presidential campaign. Many are now saying he has to drop out of the race for President only four months before the vote. And: Leadership is also on the minds of federal Liberals here in Canada. Whispers about whether the Prime Minister should step down are turning into full-throated conversations. Plus: You can subscribe to streaming services, newspapers, even cheese delivery so why not… boats. There’s a new way to enjoy being out on the water, without actually owning a boat. But inexperienced boaters out on the water are creating some safety concerns.

President Joe Biden and challenger Donald Trump head to the debate stage. The race is close, and the stakes are high. And: Polls suggest support for the far-right RN party in France is coming mostly from women. We’ll look at why, ahead of Sunday’s first round of voting in the national election. Plus: Some people never get COVID, and the reason has been a mystery - until now. Researchers in the UK say a specific gene helps destroy the virus in their bodies before they can get sick.