Destruction in L.A., Rideau Canal skateway reopens, Antarctic ice research and more

Wildfires have been sweeping through Los Angeles for five straight days. Whole neighbourhoods have been turned to ash. Despite a brief lull in the winds, they are expected to pick back up - and firefighters are still having difficulty containing the flames.

Also: After a string of disappointing seasons, the Rideau Canal has opened for public skating this winter. Its the earliest opening of the skateway since 2018. But as Canada experiences warmer winters, the future of the skateway is unpredictable.

And: A team of scientists in Antarctica is studying a chunk of ice drilled from deep below the earth's surface. They're hoping ancient particles within the ice will help to understand the history and future of Earth's climate.

Plus: An apartment building in Iqaluit destroyed by fire, homelessness crisis in Ontario, and more