Man dies after workplace accident in Pointe-Claire

Ahead of the Fall Economic Statement on Monday, the federal Finance Minister declined to talk about how big the deficit will be. Instead, Chrystia Freeland now says the more important figure is Canada's debt-to-GDP ratio.

"We will grab as [much] snow as we can," says City of Montreal spokesperson, Philippe Sabourin, as a rainfall warning of up to 40 millimetres is in effect for the region. The city's snow loading operation starts Tuesday evening.

"Dear Santa," read 7-year-old Gemma Cardillo who delivered her letter to Santa at a special mailbox in Montreal North, ensuring all letters will be answered before Christmas amid the Canada Post strike. Pamela Pagano reports.

“They're breaking up our family,” said Lorraine Muller, a letter carrier at Canada Post, about the closure of the NDG depot, where she worked. She’s picketed since Nov. 15 with her colleagues, with no end in sight to the strike. Erin Seize reports.