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A major breakthrough is made on the first day of COP28, former Chicago Blackhawks player Corey Perry apologizes and filmmakers in Bruce Peninsula "accidentally" discover a 128-year-old shipwreck. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

1. COP28: This year's conference saw a major first-day breakthrough as nearly all nations finalized the creation of a fund to help compensate countries struggling to cope with loss and damage from climate change.

2. Israel-Hamas war: Israel resumed fighting in Gaza minutes after a temporary ceasefire deal ended, and accused Hamas of having violated the truce. Hamas blames Israel, saying it declined offers to free more hostages.

3. Drug shortage: Experts say the number – and length – of drug shortages has gradually increased in Canada over the last decade or so, putting patients in difficult, and sometimes dangerous, positions.

4. French: A Conservative MP has apologized after drawing criticism from other members of Parliament for asking Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge to answer questions in English at a committee meeting.

5. Corey Perry: The former Chicago Blackhawks player says he has started seeking help for his struggles with alcohol following his release from the team.

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Filmmakers in Bruce Peninsula 'accidentally' discover 128-year-old shipwreck

The “Africa” shipwreck, found accidentally by a pair of documentary filmmakers in June 2023 off the shores of the Bruce Peninsula. (Courtesy of Inspired Planet Productions)

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