Canadian grief from Iran’s crackdown, snowstorm paralyzes central Canada, housing sales tepid in 2025, and more

A griefstricken Montreal man tells CBC News his family was killed in Iran during the recent uprising. Iranians have endured weeks of government crackdowns and violence. The tragic news comes as Ottawa confirms the first known Canadian death in Iran, at the hands of the Iranian regime.

Also: A ferocious winter storm pummels Ontario and Quebec, shutting schools, snarling traffic and travel across two provinces, and causing dozens of crashes on major roads and highways.

And: What to expect for 2026 in Canada’s housing market, after tariffs triggered widespread anxiety among both homeowners and buyers, sending the sector to a limp to the finish line for 2025.

Plus: Trump offered Nobel peace prize medal, threats to Minneapolis, Carney’s MOUs with China, Ukraine’s energy nightmare, and more.