Politics
Green Party Reaches Settlement Over Exclusion from Federal Leaders' Debates
The Green Party of Canada has settled with the Leaders' Debates Commission after being excluded from the 2025 federal election debates. Details of the agreement remain confidential.
Business
VIA Rail Train Halts Near St. Marys, Ont. Due to Mechanical Problems
A VIA Rail train experienced mechanical failure, forcing an unscheduled stop near St. Marys, Ontario on December 30, 2025. No injuries were reported. Learn the details.
Sports
Curling Legend Ryan Harnden Announces Retirement After Storied Career
Canadian curling icon Ryan Harnden, an Olympic gold medallist and three-time Brier champion, will retire at the end of the 2025-26 season. Read about his legendary career.
Lifestyle
B.C. SPCA Rescues Kittens Found Huddled for Warmth on Vancouver Porch
Two kittens named Shortbread and Gingersnap were rescued by the B.C. SPCA after being found huddled together for warmth on a porch. Read their heartwarming rescue story.
Entertainment
Health
Environment
Ontario Winter Storm Forces Road Closures, Whiteout Conditions
A severe winter storm continues to batter Ontario, forcing multiple road closures and creating dangerous whiteout conditions. Officials urge residents to avoid travel as more snow is expected.
Northern Manitoba First Nation may have power restored Dec. 31
Pimicikamak Cree Nation (Cross Lake) could see electricity restored by New Year's Eve following an outage. Get the latest on the situation impacting this northern Manitoba community.
Fire Truck Rolls Over on Icy Roads in Sturgeon County
A fire truck in Sturgeon County rolled over due to hazardous icy conditions. Officials confirm the incident, highlighting winter driving dangers for emergency crews.
Calgary's warm spell with strong winds continues Tuesday
Southern Alberta, including Calgary, braces for continued unseasonably warm temperatures and strong west winds on Tuesday and Wednesday. Get the latest forecast details.
Edmonton snow volume doubles, parking bans in effect
Edmonton has seen 72 cm of snow since November, nearly double last year's amount. City crews work non-stop as Phase 1 parking ban ends, with Phase 2 imminent. Get the latest on cleanup priorities.