Global National: Dec. 21, 2022 | Airport anarchy: Snowstorms delay, cancel flights across Canada

In tonight's top story: Airports across Canada continue to deal with mass flight delays and cancellations due to intense snowstorms. The severe weather has left thousands of passengers stranded with no clear timeline for when their travels can resume. Tracy Nagai reports on the lack of communication between airlines and travellers, and how the cold could affect your travel plans.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is at the White House to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden, marking his first known trip outside his country since Russia invaded in February. Jackson Proskow breaks down the importance of Zelenskyy's visit to D.C., as Democrats and Republicans become increasingly divided on their support of Ukraine.

The first phase of Canada's nationwide single-use plastic ban is now in effect, meaning disposable plastic such as straws, cutlery and grocery bags will soon become things of the past. But as Touria Izri explains, the transition to reusable replacements may not be as fruitful for the environment as we think.

Plus, a Winnipeg business owner and philanthropist who died earlier this year willed a $500 million donation to the Winnipeg Foundation, the largest gift to a Canadian charity by an individual. Melissa Ridgen explains the late businesswoman's background, and how her generosity will support the community for generations to come.

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[dneu]

Hey its an interesting memory being stuck in an airport near christmas. Waiting area camp over ! I am surprised more airports don't have mini hostel pods or mats for bumps or emergency layovers . Those airport are huge I'd camp in one !

[marinvrabelj]

They Canceled my flight and didn't pay for a hotel! Also another girl, same flight, but did for another guy! Lol Welcome to "Air Canada" 🇨🇦 NEVER AGAIN. Hello Westjet 👋 🫂

[BenjaminWSong]

i remember a time when they used to ask... "paper or plastic?" one day society stopped offering paper bags.. now, even plastic is gone... Funny how companies are now switching from plastic to papers... hope they come up with something to line my trash can.. LOL

[Womba]

every christmas, every christmas and we hear again and again how stuck people are.. and yet people still travel!

[justworkingfortheweekend]

Next they will just demand we shop less. Or only once a month so less bags will be used

[Landis_Grant]

White makes Dawna Friesen look even bigger.

[marlenemcmillan]

Never travel during the holidays.it's stupid..

[bigboy]

The youth criminal act should be abolished for violent offenders. It's a disgusting, ridicules, counterproductive, stupid law.

[woonawoona]

Release the Ontario politicians who received support from the CCP already

[DavidHalverson]

Time for the recycling industry to educate themselves on the proper methods of recycling these plastics instead of just complaining about them, or not accepting them in the municipal recycling bins. Research and Develop new methods of destroying these items so they don't become a landfill hazard, but can be recycled back into consumer products.

[dk]

That weatherman sounds like Justin Trudeau. It seems like a good fit for him. Hes good at lying and broken promises.

[winstonsmith]

Qualifications to work at YVR. Can you handle baggage like a gorilla? Can you think like a gorilla, can gorillas make CEO of an Airport? Then you are acceptable material.

[hirsch]

At this point, if I was stuck in Vancouver and lived there, I would just cancel and get my refund. Rebook for a less busy time. 🤷‍♂️

[leahluostarinen]

Well it's good thing me and my family aren't flying✈ anywhere any time soon were just staying put at home

[RedDevilMoto]

#1 We cant control the weather, it happens when it does.

#2 We have weather updates LONG before you get to the airport, and the airports don't control the weather!

#3 Would you rather the planes take off anyways!?

#4 Its Canada, this happens in winter!

[createone]

Bring back the trains and put an end to this airline shitshow. Thank you Gabor Lukacs for your tireless advocacy on behalf of airline passengers in Canada!

[Frogfrog]

Save the oil and gas, but let batteries become a new form of pollution. Typical shortsighted stupid government.

[polishtheday]

If you can remember your umbrella you should be able to remember your reusable bag. I’ve been carrying one for a couple of decades, do my grocery shopping with an insulated backpack that contains all the reusable produce bags I have. Those considering upgrading to an electric vehicle should first ask if they need a vehicle at all. Some do, but if you drive infrequently and can use an auto co-op maybe you don’t need a car.

[lynnewilliams]

Thank you so much for the huge donation to the winnipeg foundation. wow.

[TM-frgh]

You can't force people to buy something they don't want