Investigators with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada are deploying to northwestern Alberta after a pilot died in a helicopter crash while fighting a wildfire. A 41-year-old man from Whitecourt, Alta., was fatally injured in the crash. 41-year-old victim was from Whitecourt, Alta., RCMP say Investigators with the Transportation Safety …
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Family member ‘incredibly emotional’ after grave of Canadian WW I soldier identified
The family of a Canadian soldier who served in the First World War say they're "incredibly emotional" to learn that his grave has finally been identified. Sgt. Arthur Melvin enlisted with the Canadian Expeditionary Force in Calgary in 1915. Sgt. Arthur Melvin enlisted in Calgary, was buried as 'unknown soldier' …
Read More »How do your federal carbon tax costs compare to your rebates? This tool helps you calculate that
This interactive tool helps you get a better sense of how the federal carbon tax is affecting your household finances if you live in one of the provinces where it applies. Use this app to figure out how much you're paying and how much you're getting back Carbon taxes have …
Read More »How the Barbie movie marketing machine tapped into a cultural zeitgeist
The Barbie movie arrives in theatres on Friday, but a tidal wave of hot pink has preceded it, thanks to a supercharged marketing campaign that lends a whole new meaning to rose-coloured glasses. Canadian designer Hilary MacMillan, footwear brand Aldo have launched Barbie collections The Barbie movie arrives in theatres …
Read More »Mississauga, Ont., mosque attacker who planned ‘mass casualty event’ pleads guilty to 3 charges
The man who assaulted worshippers at a mosque in Mississauga, Ont., last year had been planning the attack for a year and was motivated by hatred of and a desire to intimidate Muslims, court documents show. Mohammad Moiz Omar acknowledges attack constitutes terrorist activity A man who assaulted worshippers at …
Read More »Renewed port workers’ strike is illegal, says federal labour minister
Federal Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan says a strike by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada is illegal after a ruling by the Canada Industrial Relations Board. Union failed to give 72 hours' notice, Canada Industrial Relations Board says Federal Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan says a strike by the International …
Read More »B.C. orders City of Surrey to stick with transition from RCMP to municipal police force
"͞The Surrey Police Service is the only path forward to ensuring the safety of the people of Surrey, as well as people across the province," said Solicitor General Mike Farnworth. Solicitor General Mike Farnworth says going back to RCMP could cause a 'crisis in policing' in city The province has …
Read More »Shortage of air traffic controllers causing delays, cancellations in Canadian airports
Canada's federal transport minister says he's pressuring Nav Canada, the corporation that trains and hires the country's air traffic controllers, to find solutions to staffing woes affecting passenger flights. Nav Canada says it's working to train new staff to fill gaps left by pandemic layoffs Canada's federal transport minister says …
Read More »Legendary free climber conquers the ‘Crack of Destiny’ in Squamish, B.C.
After taking a break from climbing to become a monk, Didier Berthod was looking for a special crack to get him back into the sport. Some climbers like the thrill of reaching the summit. But the crack in the wall of a sheer cliff face is Berthod’s specialty. Legendary Swiss …
Read More »Canadian arrested by U.K. police on suspicion of membership in terrorist group
British police have arrested a Canadian man on suspicion of being a member of a terrorist group. Canadian national, 28, arrested at Heathrow Airport British police have arrested a Canadian man on suspicion of being a member of a terrorist group. The Metropolitan Police in London, England say counterterrorism detectives …
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