Global National: March 4, 2023 | Toronto area digs out after biggest snowfall of the season

On today’s top story: Much of southern Ontario is digging out after a winter storm blanketed much of the province. The biggest snowfall of the season in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) dropped as much as 30 centimetres of snow in some areas; grounding flights, knocking out power for thousands of homes and even unleashing a rare phenomenon called “thundersnow.” As Touria Izri reports, that storm system is now working its way east.

Global News’ senior meteorologist Kristi Gordon has more on “thundersnow,” a closer look at how much snowfall the GTA actually saw and what to expect for the rest of the weekend.

Canada’s defence chief has wrapped up his first trip to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion began over a year ago. His visit comes as Russia appears to be on the cusp of its first major victory in months. Reggie Cecchini reports on the situation in Bakhmut.

For days now the Liberal government has faced political pressure to hold a full public inquiry into allegations Beijing tried to interfere in Canadian elections. So far, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has resisted saying Parliamentary committees are already investigating. But that has done little to quell the calls, including from some experts who say the government should start planning new legislation now. Ottawa bureau chief Mercedes Stephenson reports for The West Block.

Trying to moderate the time children spend staring at their screens is a familiar challenge for families. But now research from the U.S. is adding new urgency to that discussion – the study found a link between excessive screen time and suicidal behaviours in pre-teens. As Katherine Ward explains, there are some simple steps families can take to moderate the risks.

You’ve probably heard of quiet quitting, the term for employees who put minimum effort into their jobs. but have you heard of quiet promotion? As Anne Gaviola explains, it may not be as beneficial as it sounds.

A Saskatchewan high school is preserving Indigenous culture and history by looking to the future. Students are receiving lessons in computer science and coding and then learning how to use those skills to remix Indigenous Music. Kabi Moulitharan explains.

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