Eastern Canada has been getting walloped by a messy storm that’s brought freezing rain, blowing snow and strong winds. We’ve been seeing freezing rain in Nova Scotia, as has PEI. From the east side of central Ontario to southern and western Quebec, Environment Canada issued winter storm warnings.  Across Toronto and southern Ontario, there have been snow squall warnings posted.  Winter storm, freezing rain and snowfall warnings have covered the whole of New Brunswick.

New Glasgow Regional Police say a 45 year old Halifax man faces multiple charges after damage and thefts at two stores in New Glasgow.  On December 20th, Police received a complaint from a local sports store indicating that a man had damaged a display case and stole merchandise in excess of $10,000.

The man had immediately fled the store before police arrived.  In their investigation, New Glasgow Regional Police identified the suspect, and he was arrested after two off-duty officers observed him at another business on December 24th and say they saw him commit a theft.   He’s been remanded into custody as he faces a court appearance.

A former Cold War fallout shelter in Debert is being converted into high-end doomsday condos.

Project co-owner Paul Mansfield says renovation of the two-storey, underground bunker started less than a year ago, but the project has already attracted attention from several wealthy buyers seeking refuge from global crises.

The price range for the 50 condos is a secret — unless the vetting process determines you can afford one.

Mansfield says about 15 suites are expected to be finished next year and the rest by the end of 2027.

Hollywood has wrapped up an up-and-down 2025 with big ticket sales for “Avatar: Fire and Ash” and “Marty Supreme.”

Canadian director James Cameron’s latest trip to Pandora dominated ticket sales over a busy holiday weekend in theatres, collecting an estimated 88-million-dollars U-S.

The 1950s-set table tennis drama “Marty Supreme” starring Timothee Chalamet made about 27-million dollars.

Hollywood is ending the year with its best Christmas Day box office since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

In sports,

Canada cruised past Denmark at the world junior hockey championship last night.

The Canadians thumped Denmark 9-1 to improve their all-time record against Denmark to seven-and-oh.

Next up for the Canadians is Finland on New Year’s Eve in a battle for first place in Group B ahead of the medal round.