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Spring 2023 was off to a rocky start in Quebec as the province was hit with an ice storm at the beginning of April. The storm knocked out power to one million Quebecers and there were three fatalities as a result. Our reporters were on the ground during the storm, speaking to people, getting updates...

Recent stories of sexual abuse, exploitation and sextortion involving children have made headlines. Alarming material that those trying to put a stop to these cases must witness on a daily basis. Marney Blunt gives us an inside look at the RCMP’s ICE Unit.

Tomorrow may be the last day of February but mother nature giving us a stark reminder that we are still in the thick of winter. The latest winter storm swept through the region Tuesday night – it caused some major traffic back-ups and turned roads into ice rinks and as Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, the...

He suffered a serious cut on the arm from an opponent’s skate that nearly cost him is hockey career. Now, Flames prospect Jeremie Poirier is back, happy, healthy, and contributing on the ice. Moses Woldu has his story.

The first major winter storm of the season swept across Peterborough Tuesday, bringing a mix of snow, ice pellets and rain. The weather prompted a travel advisory and bus cancellations due to poor driving conditions. Robert Lothian has more on the efforts to clear the region.

A major storm could bring a mix of snow, ice and rain to Quebec starting Tuesday. Widespread winter storm warnings have been issued by Environment Canada and many fear the messy weather cocktail could be the perfect recipe for power outages. As Global’s Felicia Parrillo reports, some people are already on edge — especially in...

Prepare for a romantic rollercoaster ride as ‘Dating Unlocked’ returns with its second season, premiering on Valentine’s Day! Creator Charlie David and host Yaz Harris join us to talk about what’s in store for this season’s LGBTQ singles seeking genuine connections. From emphasizing the importance of communication, consent and fun ice-breaking activities.

B.C. to improve post-secondary education for international students. A Vernon shoe store is appealing to the public following a smash-and-grab. About a dozen sailboats have been removed from Okanagan Lake after being weighed down by ice during the cold snap.

A number of families throughout Peterborough county and the city are still waiting on daycare. Advocates are now calling on local government to implement changes when it comes to funding and wage control for ECE’s. Tricia Mason has the story.

Looking back at Canadian weather in 2023, “unprecedented” is a description that comes to mind. From record-setting wildfires, spring ice storms and devastating hurricanes to dangerous tornadoes, Canadians across the country experienced all manner of extreme events. Global News takes a look back at the wild weather across Canada in 2023.

A Halifax-area tent encampment is facing a number of weather-related challenges following recent wind and ice storms. As Megan King reports, damages have taken a toll on those living rough – but the group is finding reasons to celebrate ahead of the holidays.

A balmy winter has taken Canada by storm, with people across the country dealing with a warmer holiday season — and resulting in tragedies where people have fallen through ice in Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta. Kyle Benning has more on the dangers of thin ice.

Firefighters in Peterborough, Ont., sprang into action when a dog recently went through the ice on Thompson Bay in the Trent Canal. The dog’s owner and officials are using the scary incident to remind residents to be wary of the ice and keep your pets on a leash. Tricia Mason has the story.

What do you do when it’s’ five degrees Celsius on Christmas Eve? You head over to Kelowna’s Stuart Park, lace up your skates and hit the ice. Sydney Morton has the story.

Canadian blind hockey programs across Canada already provide partially sighted and blind people the chance to hit the ice. But a national player in New Brunswick is working to take the sport to the next level. Shelley Steeves has the story.

Thousands of teddy bears flew onto the ice at The Aud in Kitchener, Ont., on Tuesday after hockey player Cameron Mercer notched the Kitchener Rangers’ first goal in a 5-2 win over the Guelph Storm, video posted on social media showed.

As the Israeli Defense Forces conduct a “precise and targeted operation” in Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital, there are reports of mass graves being dug outside the facility. How conditions just keep getting worse at Gaza’s largest hospital. Canadian-Israeli peace activist Vivian Silver, who died in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, is being fondly remembered. Her final...

Ontario is boosting the minimum wage of early childhood educators (ECE) in most licensed child-care centres next year. Colin D’Mello has the story.

With a messy mix of snow, ice pellets and freezing rain in the forecast for the region, city officials have been busy prepping for the impending weather system. As road conditions worsen, Peterborough Police Service reminds drivers to use extra caution out there. Sam Houpt has the story…

Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi has put forward a motion for an additional $5 million over three years towards the snow and ice control program. Sohi said the funding will reduce the time it will take this winter to clear areas around transit stops by nine days. Slav Kornik has the story.