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Saskatchewan RCMP say highways in the Regina area have reopened after 100-kilometre-per-hour winds and blowing snow forced closures Friday morning. Environment Canada issued wind and blowing snow warnings for Regina and much of southern Saskatchewan, with reports of collisions, vehicles in the ditch and hazardous driving conditions across the region.

It’s been called a historic snowstorm, with more than two feet of snow dumped on the Greater Toronto Area over the course of one day. Sunday saw significant lake-effect snowfall, with high winds causing major whiteout conditions on the roads, hundreds of cancelled flights, and school closures for students across the region. Lexy Benedict reports.

A new CAMH Monitor report shows that while fewer Ontarians are drinking overall, the harmful alcohol habits that emerged during the pandemic are still lingering, and in some cases intensifying. Dr. Leslie Buckley, Chief of the Addictions Division at CAMH, joins Noor Ra’fat to discuss which patterns are most concerning, who remains most at risk,...

BC Ferries has cancelled multiple sailings between the mainland and Vancouver Island on Monday due to high winds.

Several sailings between Tsawwassen, West Vancouver and Vancouver Island were cancelled Monday, due to high winds. Two people have died in a trailer fire in Surrey and another person died in a head-on collision on Highway 1.

B.C. Ferries cancelled numerous sailings between Vancouver Island the mainland on Monday, blaming high wind and waves in the Straight of Georgia. Those cancellations threw off holiday plans for thousands of travellers. Aaron McArthur reports.

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.

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...

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...

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....

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...

From record high temps to wicked winds and power outages — a major change in weather tonight.

Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, and Seth Rogen wore “ICE out” pins at the Sundance Film Festival this weekend. This comes as tensions remain high in Minneapolis after a federal agent shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti. Meanwhile, Mike Myers made a statement on Saturday Night Live by pointing out his Canadian badge while dressed in...

Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Beijing, China Wednesday on a two-day high-stakes mission to reset Canada’s ties with its second-highest trading partner, as pressure grows to find alternatives to the United States.

With holiday credit card statements hitting mailboxes and budgets stretched thin, many Canadians are feeling overwhelmed. Personal finance expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq joins Miranda Anthistle to break down smart strategies for managing high-interest bills, finding extra cash, and making simple, sustainable cuts that don’t feel punishing.

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 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...

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...