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Weather alerts were issued for every province and territory on Friday. From double digit temperatures and high winds on the East Coast to freezing cold on the Prairies, Canadians are bracing for wild weather ahead of the holidays. Heidi Petracek walks us through some of the extremes.

An Alberta clipper swept across the province on Wednesday, dropping several inches of snow while high winds created blizzard conditions in some areas. Katherine Ludwig has more on the road conditions in and around Edmonton.

We are back in Abbotsford for the latest on the flooding and we are in the eastern Fraser Valley as high winds and heavy rain is causing havoc for residents there. A young mother was killed by a falling tree limb in Chilliwack on Monday and we take a look at the efforts taken to...

The Edmonton region is bracing for as much as a foot of snow while forecasted high winds prompt a winter storm warning for surrounding rural areas. Ottawa is giving Alberta more time to comply with methane emission targets. A north Edmonton man creates a supersized ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ tree in his neighbourhood. Alberta distillers are...

In the Middle East, Palestinians in war-torn Gaza are facing an additional threat this week: the weather. High winds and heavy rains have caused chaos in the makeshift camps where thousands of people, who have lost their homes, are seeking shelter. This situation is worsening Gaza’s already dire humanitarian crisis. Vincent McAviney reports on the...

Heavy snow and high winds create blizzard-like conditions across Alberta and a massive pileup shuts down the QEII near Calgary. Reaction to Skate Canada’s decision to not hosting events in Alberta going forward amid new Alberta gender in sport legislation. Two Edmontonians aim to bring 1,000 smiles to seniors through flowers donated by Sherwood Honda....

Police have arrested three men in Ontario, accused of trying to kidnap several women from the streets of Ontario. Police say the attack was motivated by hate and specifically targeted Jewish Canadians. Plus, President Donald Trump’s tariff threats will once again be front and centre in the New Year, as trade talks between Canada and...

Some Manitobans were still without power Tuesday morning after high winds, rain and wet, heavy snow caused outages in various parts of the province over the Thanksgiving weekend. Katherine Dornian reports.

First responders in Alaska have carried out dozens of rescues after Typhoon Halong battered the region, leaving two villages devastated and officials scrambling to find shelter for more than 1,500 people. The weekend storm brought high winds and storm surges that swept away homes in low-lying Alaska Native communities along the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta in the...

A major highway through Abbotsford begins to reopen as flood waters recede. After the Sumas Prairie was flooded in 2021, the federal government promised infrastructure upgrades to mitigate future weather events, but local leaders say the feds have failed to follow through on those pledges. With flooding top of mind as waters remain high on...

The morning after a Christmas party, your house normally looks like a gorgeous mess: tables covered with remnants of a fantastic evening, sticky floors, wine stains where you swear they didn’t exist the previous evening, and filthy dishes piled high. Melissa Maker, a cleaning specialist, offers top-notch products to make even the biggest post-party clean...

A persistent fire burning between two Thorncliffe Park towers is sparking concern over combustible particle board hidden inside older high-rises. Engineer Sally Thompson joins Candace Daniel to break down how common it is to find this type of construction, whether other buildings could face similar risks, and what residents should know about codes, inspections, and...

WATCH: Regina mayor Chad Bachynski says he’s hoping city council can find a way to whittle its record-high budget of 15.6% down to single-digits in advance of budget talks later this month.

The non-profit Credit Counselling Society tells Consumer Matters the frequency of people finding mistakes on a credit report can be as high as 30 per cent and can negatively impact your credit score. Consumer reporter Anne Drewa explains.

Alberta teachers reject the provincial government’s request to end the strike and enter mediation. Edmonton police chastize online vigilantes spreading misinformation while sharing how the remains of Samuel Bird were found. A highly anticipated report into allegations of corruption in Alberta Health Services contracts finds conflicts were widely known. Lac la Biche RCMP charge the...

Roswell High School’s Trey Smith won homecoming king, but immediately handed his crown and sash to his biggest fan, senior Jake Jeffries, who has Down syndrome and never missed a game. The heartfelt gesture brought the crowd to tears and applause, showcasing true kindness and sportsmanship.

Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Washington on Monday for his second high-stakes face-to-face meeting with the U.S. President. Pressure is mounting on Carney to find an off-ramp from U.S. tariffs that are hammering Canadian steel, aluminum and auto industries, among others. Nathaniel Dove reports on the prospects for a breakthrough.

Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Washington on Monday for his second high-stakes face-to-face meeting with the U.S. President. Pressure is mounting on Carney to find an off-ramp from U.S. tariffs that are hammering Canadian steel, aluminum and auto industries, among others. Protests erupted across the U.S. on Sunday against President Donald Trump’s plans to...

The FBI provided an update on Thursday regarding the shooting of American right-wing personality Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Kirk was shot and killed on stage. FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert Bohls confirmed the recovery of a “high-powered bolt-action rifle” believed to be the weapon used in the shooting, located in a “wooded area where...

In Newfoundland, firefighters are battling dangerous and challenging wildfire conditions. High winds and hot, dry weather are fueling three major fires across the island, two of which are on the Avalon Peninsula. While the majority of out-of-control wildfires are in the northern Prairies, there are intense hot spots on the West Coast and across Atlantic...