Ukraine's guarded optimism; War of words; Canadians in Epstein files

There's cautious optimism in Ukraine peace is on the horizon. Mackenzie Gray reports on the concessions President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is making, what Russia wants, and the sticking points. Is it censoring free speech or fighting disinformation? Candice Cole explains why the U.S. has imposed visa bans on a group of Europeans combatting online hate and disinformation. Parts of western North America are being hit by a sharp weather contrast this Christmas Eve. Neetu Garcha looks at the heavy rain and flooding in California, the storm system heading to Canada, and the extreme cold putting pressure on Yukon's power grid. Anne Gaviola looks at the predictions for Canada's housing and rental markets in 2026. And Reggie Cecchini looks at the fears of what U.S. President Donald Trump may do to the election process, as the commander-in-chief's popularity slides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices