Environment Canada expects the sun to be out today with a high of 0°C and winds up to 15 km/h. This morning will be -13°C with a wind chill and will rise to -3°C in the afternoon. There will be clear skies tonight until midnight with the temperature dropping to -16° overnight.
Canada labels 13 groups, including Proud Boys, as terrorists
Canada’s Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announced that the federal government will classify the Proud Boys and other white nationalist and neo-Nazi groups as terrorist identities. More on CBC.
Schools will reopen, including in Toronto, Peel, York
Ontario announced that most schools will reopen on Monday and schools in Toronto, Peel Region, and York Region are set to open on Feb. 16. The decisions are based on advice from local medical officers of health and Ontario’s top doctor, the National Post reports.
City to renew and expand e-scooter program
Despite safety concerns, Ottawa’s transportation committee unanimously approved a plan to renew and expand the city’s e-scooter pilot program putting the devices back on the streets this spring. The proposal still needs a full sign-off from city council, Global News reports.
Canada’s Olympic Committee to decide participation in Beijing games
The Trudeau government has passed the decision about participating in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics to Canada’s Olympic Committee. They will make the decision alone in the midst of widespread calls for countries to boycott. More on The National Post.
Ford hints at announcement about reopening of economy
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says that there could possibly be an announcement next week about the reopening of Ontario’s economy. More from CTV.
