Ed Kleiman, a freelance reporter based in Toronto, discusses the recent significant Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv, highlighting the complex dynamics of the ongoing conflict. He addresses the humanitarian crisis stemming from the war, alongside urgent local issues like student housing struggles in Ottawa. Kleiman also touches on the reopening of California's Pacific Coast Highway after devastating wildfires, and the impact of climate change on both wildlife habitats and sports events, painting a vivid picture of global crises and local challenges.