Huge winter storms are making their way across Canada. Much of Ontario, Quebec, and parts of the Maritimes and Prairies are being hit with everything from heavy snow, to blowing winds and below freezing temperatures. You'll hear how people in multiple regions are coping with the intense weather.

Also: European leaders sound the alarm after the White House cuts them out of talks for a Ukraine peace plan. Some leaders are deeply concerned Washington will sell Europe down the river to get a quick deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 

And: We'll take you to Iqaluit, where future winter Olympians got to take part in an elite speedskating camp, taking lessons from an Olympic veteran.

Plus: The potential cancellation of a Canada - U.S. water treaty, an obstetrician shortage in northern Ontario, and more.

'Canada First' was the message today from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre at a rally in Ottawa. Poilievre outlined his vision for the country - as polls show his party's long held lead has narrowed.

Also: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rebukes U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance - after he accused European leaders of censoring free speech of parties like the far-right AFD. And Germans across the country are reacting.

And: It's a flag day like none other. With the country teetering on the edge of a trade war and threats of annexation from our closest ally - you'll hear how Canadians are coming together to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Canadian flag.

Plus: A professor returns to his destroyed classroom in Gaza, The push to watch more Canadian films, and more.

JD Vance is at the Munich security conference, where he accused the European Union of retreating from its fundamental values. The U.S. vice-president said countries are censoring free speech. Germany’s leaders were furious. Vance also met with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, working on a critical minerals deal that would be part of an agreement to end the war.

The Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa. The MPs are united on several things, including criticizing the Liberals. A main target: Mark Carney, who polls suggest is the front-runner in the leadership race.

And: New details from the Fifth Estate about the gold heist at Pearson Airport. Police allowed one of the main suspects to leave the country. They made the calculation – tip their hand, or let him get away?

Also: Saturday is the last day to take advantage of the three-month GST holiday. We look at whether it was worth it for businesses, or the economic fortunes of the country.

Plus: Iodine deficiency, auto tariffs, “Buy Canadian” apps, and more.

The call heard around the world… European leaders stand by Ukraine – one day after U.S. president Donald Trump calls Russian president Vladimir Putin about the war. Trump says Russia wants peace, and they agreed negotiations should start now. THEN he called Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Moscow is rejoicing at having Trump’s ear, while Kyiv is left to insist on having its voice heard.

And: Drugs and guns coming into Canada from the U.S.

Also: It’s cold. It’s snowy. A winter storm has walloped a good portion of central and eastern Canada. And the snow is still falling. We find out what people are doing to get through it all.

Plus: Car ramming attack in Munich, Trump’s reciprocal tariffs announced, northern premiers meet Washington officials, and more.

The premiers visited the White House as part of their push to defend Canada’s interests in Washington. Until this afternoon, their audience has mostly been made up of Canadians. But they got a chance to bring their message directly to the president’s senior advisors. It’s still not clear they’re getting any traction.

And: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Brussels, talking to European leaders about the challenge of dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump. They are all trying to find ways to cooperate more closely, and potentially deepen trade relationships. Defense Minister Bill Blair was there too, and said Trump’s demand that NATO countries spend 5% of GDP on defense isn’t realistic; he says even the U.S. doesn’t do that.

At that same NATO meeting, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says Ukraine can’t expect a return to its pre-2014 borders, or NATO membership any time soon. In Washington, Trump said he spoke to Russian president Vladimir Putin today and then Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy about negotiations to end the war.

Also: A new report suggests auto theft is down across the country. The report says a lot of the decline is because of enhanced law enforcement strategies that are part of a federal action plan.

Plus: Aluminum tariffs could hit micro breweries hard, flag sales are on the rise, and more.

Canada’s premiers are on a diplomatic mission to Washington D.C. They’re trying to garner support for their fight against tariffs. Ontario’s Doug Ford, who is chair of the Council of the Federation, says the levies could mean chaos for the Canada-U.S. trade relationship. But the question remains… is anyone listening? 

And: President Donald Trump reaffirms the U.S. will take over Gaza. He says if Hamas doesn’t return all hostages on Saturday, then “all bets are off” and the ceasefire will be over. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees – if the hostages aren’t released, the ceasefire is dead. Hamas says Israel violated the ceasefire already by blocking aid from getting into Gaza. 

Also: Flu infections are on the rise in Canada. Typically, cases would have peaked by this time of year. Emergency rooms in some cities are packed with people showing symptoms. 

Plus: Arab Americans in Michigan react to Trump’s Gaza plans, how the tariffs might affect the U.S., and more. 

U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum in order to bolster his country’s industries. Canada exports more than $12 billion worth of aluminum into the U.S. each year, and more than $10 billion worth of steel. Leaders in both industries bracing for the hit, while calling on federal and provincial politicians to be ready to act.

And: Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre says Ottawa should have more control over Canada’s Arctic. He is proposing a permanent military base in Iqaluit, more rangers in the area, and two additional ice breakers. Poilievre says he would fund the plan by cutting foreign aid.

Also: The ceasefire in Gaza is in trouble. Hamas and Israel are accusing each other of violations. Hamas is refusing to release the next group of hostages, and Israel says it is making military preparations. In a separate development, the Palestinian Authority says it will stop financially supporting families of those convicted or killed while attacking Israelis.

Plus: Ontario’s premier says he is going to Washington, Ukrainians in Canada ask for extensions on their stay, and more.

In an exclusive Fox News interview, U.S President Donald Trump once again reiterated his threat of making Canada the 51st state. He also made a surprise announcement on Air Force One - saying he'll impose new tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports as early as Monday.

Also: More and more Canadians say they want to "buy Canadian" and trade with each other - reigniting a movement to break down trade barriers between the provinces. It's also making some Canadians second-guess travel down south. 

And: Athletes from around the world are in B.C. for the 2025 Invictus Games. Prince Harry launched the event 11 years ago to honour injured military and service personnel. But this year, it's also about bridging political divides.

Plus: Super Bowl Sunday, an investigation into Alberta's health authority, more Palestinians return to northern Gaza, and more.

Officials from nearly one-hundred countries are meeting in Paris to discuss Artificial Intelligence, including Canada's Prime Minister. The risks associated with AI are top of mind -- but so are the opportunities. 

Also: U.S. President Donald Trump is proposing a trade to Ukraine - military support for rare earth resources. We'll look at why Trump wants these resources so badly, and the other countries he's eyeing to get them.

And: Toxic drugs have killed tens of thousands of Canadians, but drug dealers are rarely charged directly in those deaths. Now there is a push to hand down tough punishments on drug dealers whose customers die from overdoses.

Plus: Court challenges to Donald Trump's executive orders, Canadian doctors scrutinize the Lucy Letby case, and more.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says U.S. President Donald Trump is serious about making Canada the 51st state. Trudeau was speaking to business leaders at the Canada-U.S. Economic Summit. Cabinet minister Steven MacKinnon says the country is united by one thing: pride in being Canadian. The problem – it’s hard to predict what Trump might do next. 

And: The United Nations Human Rights Council is investigating what’s going on in Congo. Rebels have seized the city of Goma and there are reports of spiralling violence, rape and sexual slavery.

Also: Canada’s promise to take action on illegal fentanyl played a role in getting a month-long reprieve from the tariffs. But a complete crackdown would have to change how Canada deals with money laundering. 

Plus: Kanye West’s hate, Super Bowl security, pipelines and more.