Toronto starts weekend off with overnight snowfall
Toronto saw a blast of winter weather kick off the weekend, with up to 10 centimetres of snow by Saturday morning.
The snow started falling on Friday evening and continued throughout the overnight hours.
Toronto Pearson says it saw eight centimetres of snowfall overnight and expects about another centimetre to fall Saturday morning. The airport adds that it doesn't "anticipate the continuing snowfall to impact operations."
Milder conditions are on tap for the rest of the weekend, with daytime highs of 1 C on Saturday and – 1 C on Sunday.
Environment Canada ended the weather advisory on early Saturday morning for parts of east Toronto.
The weather agency warned motorists of unsafe driving conditions due to the snow.
Travel along Highway 401 could be hazardous during the morning hours on Saturday, the advisory said.
Due to the harsh weather, the city is activating five warming centres for people experiencing homelessness. Additionally, two more sites will be opened if the temperature drops below -15 C.
Here's a list of the operational warming centre locations:
- 136 Spadina Road (Downtown)
- 55 John Street (Metro Hall)
- 75 Elizabeth Street (Near City Hall)
- 12 Holmes Avenue (North York)
- 885 Scarborough Golf Club Road
The city also has three 24-hour respite sites, including a 300-bed program at the Better Living Centre, which aim to be operational until April.
You can find more information about the city's efforts to help those experiencing homelessness here.
Shopping Trends
The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
'It's not realistic': Former PM Chretien thinks Trump will back off trade war
Former prime minister Jean Chretien says U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is likely to walk back his threat of punishing tariffs and the resulting trade war with Canada, because the Americans are too reliant on a number of Canadian exports, namely in the energy sector.
This Canadian teen lost her hands and feet to an infection. She's on a mission to share her story
A Canadian teen is reaching audiences around the world with powerful social media videos showing life without hands and feet – the price she paid after developing sepsis.
Vancouver strip club's X account suspended over cheeky marquee message
The marquee at The Penthouse strip club in downtown Vancouver is known for its edgy comments on politics and pop culture.
'I'll never call him dad again:' Gisele Pelicot’s daughter says she suspects her father also drugged her for sexual abuse
Caroline Darian, the daughter of Gisele Pelicot who sustained years of horrific sexual abuse by her then-husband and other men, has described how she’s certain her father drugged her and strongly suspects she was raped too.
Tough lesson: Thousands of 'unqualified' teachers in Quebec schools
Monique Henry has been teaching English in Quebec for the better part of two decades without official certification. As a so-called "unqualified" teacher, she has had to learn her profession the hard way.
'I didn't want to go cold turkey:' Environment Canada's David Phillips on why he keeps working after retirement
When Environment Canada Senior Climatologist David Phillips retired this past September, he wasn’t quite ready to call it a career.
With their Los Angeles-area homes still smoldering, families return to search the ruins for memories
Since the flames erupted in and around Los Angeles, scores of residents have returned to their still smoldering neighborhoods even as the threat of new fires persisted and the nation's second-largest city remained unsettled.
Man dies after falling into sink hole at Fernie Alpine Resort
An investigation is underway by Elk Valley RCMP after a man died Wednesday after falling into a sink hole at Fernie Alpine Resort.
The implications for Canada if Trump goes through with his punishing Tariffs
A trillion dollars worth of Canadian goods and services are exported out of the country annually with a third of it going to the United States. One economist says if Trump imposes a 25 per cent tariff on those goods, it will be detrimental to the Canadian economy.
Montreal
-
Tough lesson: Thousands of 'unqualified' teachers in Quebec schools
Monique Henry has been teaching English in Quebec for the better part of two decades without official certification. As a so-called "unqualified" teacher, she has had to learn her profession the hard way.
-
27 years after Quebec ice storm, Montrealers find themselves in L.A. wildfire's smoke
Montrealers, accustomed to ice storms, snow and cold, found themselves in Los Angeles this week as major wildfires raged throughout the region.
-
Armed assault leaves teen injured in Montreal North
Montreal police (SPVM) confirmed that a 15-year-old was injured during an armed assault in Montreal North on Friday night.
Ottawa
-
‘People are excited’: Portion of Rideau Canal Skateway opens for the first time this year
A section of the Rideau Canal Skateway has opened for the first time this winter.
-
Homicide investigation underway after man found dead in Barrhaven
A 58-year-old man was found dead Friday night in an area close to the Stonebridge Golf Course.
-
Ottawa public school board to only offer Enhanced English and French Immersion in new elementary program model
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) is looking at consolidating elementary school programs into two – Enhanced English and French Immersion - and will phase out some special education programs as part changes to its programs.
Northern Ontario
-
Northern Ont. friends prepare for 450-km ski and snowshoe trek
Jean-Philippe Marineau and Patrice Beauparlant, lifelong friends who grew up in Hearst, Ont., are training for a 450-km trek from Fort Albany to Hearst, Ont.
-
It's sick season. Here's how to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSV
While many of the germs that cause this misery can circulate throughout the year, scientists think that the winter surge of flu and cold activity may be because we spend more time indoors and the cold, dry air may weaken our defences.
-
Two charged with first-degree murder, arson in northern Ont.
A man and a woman from Blind River have been charged with first-degree murder and a third person has been charged with accessory to murder after the fact.
Kitchener
-
'It's not realistic': Former PM Chretien thinks Trump will back off trade war
Former prime minister Jean Chretien says U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is likely to walk back his threat of punishing tariffs and the resulting trade war with Canada, because the Americans are too reliant on a number of Canadian exports, namely in the energy sector.
-
Former Stratford, Ont. business owner facing 31 new fraud charges
New fraud charges have been laid against a former restaurant and business owner in Stratford.
-
Pedestrian with serious injuries after getting struck by vehicle in Cambridge
A pedestrian is in hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Cambridge early Saturday.
London
-
‘We know we have to make these bold asks’: Ark Aid Street Mission launches $5M fundraising campaign
Ark Aid is launching a fundraising campaign that is more than three times larger than any previous funding drive.
-
Sarnia woman faces charges after trying to sell stolen goods
A 55-year-old Sarnia woman is facing charges after she broke into someone’s house, and put their things up for sale in the front yard.
-
Military personnel training in Lobo area today
Training in Middlesex Centre will see a heavy military presence, with army reserve personnel training on patrolling, land navigation, snow defenses and survival in cold weather.
Windsor
-
Detroit Lions drone show to proceed tonight
Poor weather has delayed the Detroit Lions drone show to tonight – initially scheduled for Friday, tonight’s show will kick off at 7:00 p.m.
-
Arts and culture grant program open for applications
Arts and culture programs and proposals in the City of Windsor have the opportunity to apply for funding from the city - the annual Arts Culture and Heritage Fund (ACHF) grant program is open for applications.
-
Spits fall to top ranked Knights on the road
The Windsor Spitfires were in action on the road in London on Friday night in what was a top 5 CHL matchup.
Barrie
-
Former student charged with attempted murder in Collingwood school threat investigation
Ontario Provincial Police have added a number of charges to a young man who threatened Collingwood school in 2024.
-
Fisherman rescued from Lake Simcoe in Innisfil
A fisherman had a close call on Lake Simcoe after becoming stranded on an ice flow off the 30th Sideroad in Innisfil Friday.
-
Shift in bridge closes historical Bracebridge Silver Bridge indefinitely
Bracebridge's historical Silver Bridge will be closed for the foreseeable future.
Winnipeg
-
'Incredible act of kindness': Woman's final goodbye with father captured on video at Winnipeg airport
One woman is expressing her deepest gratitude to the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport after the staff helped her retrieve the security footage of her final moments with her father.
-
Crown attorneys warn of heavy caseloads and vacancies putting the public at risk
Manitoba’s Crown attorneys are sounding the alarm over rising crime, caseloads and vacancies which they say are putting the public at risk.
-
Senior safely located: Winnipeg police
A 73-year-old Winnipeg man, who had been reported missing, has been safely located.
Atlantic
-
Children rescued from fire, RCMP Halifax investigating
Fire services rescued three children from a house fire in Lower Sackville, N.S., Saturday.
-
What happened to the Oxford sinkhole? Man bought the land and now lives on it
Oxford, N.S. developer Mervil Rushton purchased a sinkhole and bought it, but geologists warn the area is still “high risk.”
-
New Brunswick man dies in two-vehicle collision
A 66-year-old man from Petit Cap, N.B., died following a two-vehicle collision in Woodside, N.B.
N.L.
-
Heavy equipment used to bash into a Newfoundland bank for second time in a month
Police in eastern Newfoundland say that for the second time in less than a month thieves have used heavy equipment to smash into a bank and steal an ATM.
-
Yvonne Jones, longtime Liberal MP for Labrador, retiring from federal politics
Liberal MP Yvonne Jones speaks to reporters before a meeting of the Liberal women's caucus, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. Jones announced this morning that she will not be running in the next federal election for her seat in Labrador. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
-
Quebec energy deal touted as new chapter for Newfoundland and Labrador heads for vote
A draft energy deal with Quebec heralded as a game-changer for indebted Newfoundland and Labrador is heading for a vote Thursday night at the legislature in St. John's, N.L.
Edmonton
-
Alberta RCMP advising people to avoid travel Saturday due to poor driving conditions
Alberta RCMP are asking people to avoid travel Saturday due to poor driving conditions in areas across Central and Northern Alberta.
-
Alberta schools drafting contingency plans ahead of looming support worker strike
Alberta's Opposition NDP is calling on the provincial government to act as thousands of school support workers prepare to walk off the job in Edmonton and some nearby communities.
-
With their Los Angeles-area homes still smoldering, families return to search the ruins for memories
Since the flames erupted in and around Los Angeles, scores of residents have returned to their still smoldering neighborhoods even as the threat of new fires persisted and the nation's second-largest city remained unsettled.
Calgary
-
'Good neighbours': Montana residents share thoughts on Trump's '51st state' threat
As U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatens to annex Canada, some residents in Montana are sharing their thoughts on the idea of Canada becoming the “51st state.”
-
Alberta RCMP advising people to avoid travel Saturday due to poor driving conditions
Alberta RCMP are asking people to avoid travel Saturday due to poor driving conditions in areas across Central and Northern Alberta.
-
Backlund, Andersson named by NHL to Flames quarter century all-star team
Current team members Mikael Backlund, Rasmus Andersson and general manager Craig Conroy joined an illustrious list of Calgary Flames alumni as the NHL announced the team’s quarter-century all-stars Saturday.
Regina
-
Snowfall warning in effect for parts of southwest Sask., some areas could see up to 50 cm
A snowfall warning is in effect for parts of southwest Saskatchewan on Friday, with potential for some areas to reach up to 50 centimetres over the weekend.
-
Broncos gear up for playoff run while Pats, Warriors look to the future as WHL's trade deadline passes
While headed in opposite directions as franchises, it was a busy trade season for Saskatchewan’s Western Hockey League (WHL) clubs.
-
'Everything is gone': Sask. business owner loses Los Angeles home to wildfires
A Saskatchewan business owner lost her Los Angeles home as wildfires ravage parts of the city.
Saskatoon
-
Saskatchewan health minister signs on to federal deal for rare disease drugs
Saskatchewan Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill has signed a deal with the federal government to expand access to medication for people with rare diseases.
-
Sask. schools among those affected by recent cyberattack
A recent cybersecurity incident targeting PowerSchool, a student information software provider, has compromised data from Prairie Spirit School Division.
-
'The biggest tournament in Western Canada': BRIT 55 is underway in Saskatoon
A prestigious high school basketball tournament is underway at the Bedford Road Collegiate in Saskatoon.
Vancouver
-
Vancouver website now lists politician perks, aiming for more transparency
From hockey tickets to VIP seats for the Celebration of Light, Vancouver’s mayor and council were gifted tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of freebies in 2024.
-
Vancouver strip club's X account suspended over cheeky marquee message
The marquee at The Penthouse strip club in downtown Vancouver is known for its edgy comments on politics and pop culture.
-
‘That’s what good neighbours do’: B.C. sending help to fight California wildfires
British Columbia is preparing to deploy B.C. wildfire crews to southern California.
Vancouver Island
-
The dark side of B.C.'s capital: 'They can literally groom hundreds of youth at one time, just with a keyboard'
The picturesque city that is B.C.'s capital has an unseen sinister side that many people are not even aware of.
-
B.C. RCMP officer charged with sexual assault, uttering threats
A British Columbia RCMP officer has been suspended with pay as he faces criminal charges of sexual assault and uttering threats.
-
Does money buy happiness? It depends what you buy and where you live, study says
If you have extra cash lying around, what should you buy? For anyone analyzing their budget for the new year, researchers have a framework that might help get the most satisfaction out of spending.
