Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada used exceptional powers under Montreal's charter to secure new funding for emergency shelters, preventing closures during a severe cold snap. Learn how the city acted to protect its unhoused population.
A recent Arctic cold snap severely tested Yukon's electrical grid capacity, prompting officials to outline ongoing power reliability concerns. Learn about the strain and the planned responses.
West Vancouver Sea-to-Sky candidate Yuri Fulmer is entering the B.C. Conservative leadership race, as the party prepares for both a contest and a potential early provincial election. Discover the implications.
Analysis warns Canada is losing people and capital due to unstable tax policies and a poor economic climate. Learn why competitiveness is key to reversing the quiet exodus.
B.C. Conservative MP Scott Anderson reveals party's dual strategy for a leadership contest and a potential early provincial election. Get the latest on B.C. political maneuvering.
Residents across Atlantic Canada are bundling up as a cold snap grips the region to start 2026. Environment Canada reports a colder, snowier December than usual for areas like Ottawa.
The City of Edmonton has deactivated its extreme cold weather response as daily lows are forecast to stay above -20 degrees Celsius. Learn about the protocols and community impacts.
Environment Canada warns of extreme cold in parts of New Brunswick. Stay informed on the forecast, safety tips, and other major Canadian news for January 4, 2026.
A January cold snap and fresh snow have created ideal conditions for cross-country skiing in the Ottawa area. Skiers are hitting the trails in force, marking a hot start to the 2025-2026 season. Discover the local impact.
Ottawa shelters and drop-in centres report a sharp rise in demand as temperatures plummet. The Ottawa Mission's nightly waitlist has doubled, while centres scramble to provide meals, warmth, and winter gear.
Residents of Ottawa are urged to bundle up as frigid temperatures are forecast to persist through the weekend. Get the latest weather details and safety tips for the prolonged cold spell.
Calgarians face a frigid weekend before a significant warm-up arrives. Get the latest forecast details and tips for navigating the cold snap safely.
Despite dangerously cold weather, Ottawa residents are finding creative ways to stay active. Discover how the city is coping with the deep freeze and what officials are saying.
Montreal prepares for dangerously cold temperatures plunging to –13°C with wind chill hitting –30°C this weekend. Stay informed and bundle up.
Ottawa greets the first Friday of 2026 with cold temperatures, cloud cover, and scattered snow flurries. Get the full weather details and how it fits into the national forecast.
More than 200 people plunged into icy waters at Britannia Beach on Jan. 1, 2026, to kick off the new year. The event, hosted by Ottawa Cold Plunge & Ritual Recovery, is a bold local tradition.
Windsor-Essex endures a persistent cold snap with snow flurries and dangerous wind chills on New Year's Day 2026. Stay updated on local conditions and advisories.
Thunder Bay police have made arrests in the 2014 slaying of a local man, marking a breakthrough in a long-standing cold case. Get the latest details on the investigation.
Toronto rings in 2026 under an extreme cold warning. Bundle up for outdoor celebrations as temperatures plummet. Get the latest forecast and safety tips here.
New SNAP waivers in Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and West Virginia restrict purchases of soda and candy. Critics warn of implementation chaos and increased stigma for recipients. Learn about the policy shift and its impacts.
Braeburn, Yukon, recorded a historic -55.7°C, Canada's coldest December temperature since 1975. Explore the extreme cold snap and its global weather context.
Ottawa faces a sharp drop in temperatures as winter reasserts itself. Get the latest forecast and learn how the city is coping with the renewed deep freeze.
Southern Alberta emerges from its first major cold spell of the season, with forecasts predicting a prolonged stretch of milder conditions for Calgary and Lethbridge. Stay informed on the regional weather shift.
Meteorologist Colleen Bready details the chilly conditions closing out 2025 in Winnipeg. Get the latest forecast and prepare for the cold snap.
Vancouver activates additional emergency shelter spaces to protect vulnerable residents from a severe cold spell. Learn about the city's response and available resources.
Calgary battles extreme cold with wind chills near -30°C, causing flight delays, closed ski hills, and health warnings. Here's what you need to know if you must venture out.
A dangerously cold north wind is sweeping through Calgary, putting the city's homeless and vulnerable populations at significant risk. Learn about the immediate dangers and community response.
Montreal faces a severe cold snap with wind chills reaching -28°C. Environment Canada warns of frostbite risks. Here's how to stay safe and the weekend forecast.
B.C. Premier David Eby ends a troubled year hinting at a possible snap election, despite the enormous risk. Analysis of the NDP's readiness and the precarious political math.
Calgary EMS issues urgent frostbite warning as temperatures plunge well below seasonal. Health officials detail the rapid risks and essential safety tips for residents during the extreme cold.