5 things to know for Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc meets the man behind his life-saving transplant, some popular natural landmarks that were lost to Fiona, and a look at how much more Thanksgiving dinner will cost Canadians this year. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

1. 'I would have died': A stem cell transplant will forever connect Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc with a young man from Germany.

2. Pipeline problems: The Danish prime minister says she 'cannot rule out' sabotage after three leaks were detected on Russian natural gas pipelines running under the Baltic Sea to Europe.

3. Natural wonders: An iconic sandstone rock formation in P.E.I and a striking solitary tree in Nova Scotia are among the natural landmarks destroyed by post-tropical storm Fiona.

4. Port aux Basques: Days after post-tropical storm Fiona carried destruction through Port Aux Basques, the small southwestern Newfoundland community of about 4,000 people is assessing the damage and their uncertain future.

5. Costly Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving dinner will come with a hefty price tag for Canadians this year, according to data compiled by Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab.

One more thing…

Play ball: Here's what the end of border restrictions could mean for the Blue Jays in the playoffs and next year.

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) at bat in the fourth inning American League MLB baseball action against the New York Yankees in Toronto on Monday, September 26, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston)

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