Global National: Dec. 15, 2024 | Massive storm slams into BC south coast

There’s been an extreme weather event hammering British Columbia’s south coast this weekend. One person is dead after a large tree branch crashed onto a home just outside of Vancouver. And along the Canada’s scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway, a major search and rescue mission is underway after a landslide sent mud, rocks and trees crashing down the mountain and blocked the highway. The debris also crashed into a home whose residents are still unaccounted for. Heather Yourex-West reports. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will table the Fall Economic Statement on Monday and has already telegraphed that rather than sticking to some self-imposed spending restraints, the government is prepared to propose new programs. David Akin reports. Another federal initiative to improve affordability for Canadians took affect Sunday. Previously announced changes to the country’s mortgage and down-payment rules aimed at easing the financial pressure for home buyers came into effect. Candace Daniel has more. There is growing frustration on the American east coast about those persistent drone sightings. Drones started appearing above the skies of New Jersey a few weeks ago and they’ve since been spotted in neighbouring states. No public explanation has been given about the drone’s origins. And as Bianca Facchinei explains, politicians are growing frustrated with the lack of answers. With the holiday season in full swing and Canadians making a final dash to Christmas, one Winnipeg resident is going all out to spread hope and joy in his community. Daisy Woelk has more. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/national/program/global-national Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #globalnational