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Author: Eric Atkins
Publication Date: January 26, 2026 - 10:24

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Weekend storm hobbles airports with flurry of flight cancellations and delays

January 26, 2026

A weekend snowstorm continued to disrupt air travel on Monday, as airports in Canada and the United States posted long lists of cancellations and delays.

More than 80 morning flights were cancelled by 9 a.m. at Toronto Pearson International Airport and most other departures were delayed, some by several hours, according to the airport’s website. The cancellations include domestic, vacation and U.S. destinations.



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