Ceasefire in Gaza; Help for lower-income Canadians; Pie shop's superstition

A long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza is now in place. Vincent McAviney reports on the thousands of Palestinians finally heading home, and the preparations in Israel to care for the hostages once they're freed. In Ottawa, David Akin has a sneak peek at the federal budget, and the help on the way for lower-income Canadians. Heather Yourex-West explains where measles cases are rising, where an outbreak has ended, and the status Canada could lose in a few weeks. Heidi Petracek explains how the Canadian Coast Guard's transition to the Department of National Defence helps move the needle on the country's international commitments. Jackson Proskow reports on Russia bombarding Kyiv's key energy infrastructure, leaving large of the city in the dark; and how Ukraine has inflicted major damage on Russia's oil and gas sector. Eric Sorensen explains why Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has won this year's Nobel Peace Prize, and why she's in hiding. Plus, a slice of good luck? Megan King explains why the owners of a Toronto pie shop believes it could make the Blue Jays' success even sweeter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices