Weird weather patterns are a topic of conversation across Canada this week as winter refuses to let go of its grip across most provinces.  Compare that to the warm weather in the Netherlands and residents there are basking under summer-like temperatures. 

The World

Global analysts are following the latest developments out of Alberta as that province moves to enforce new powers that would give the province the right to restrict the flow of oil, gasoline and natural gas leaving the province.  

Netherlands

An historic moment for the island of St. Maarten and the Netherlands as the pair sign an agreement with the World Bank to manage reconstruction of the island.