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Delta flight makes emergency landing in St. John’s Sunday night
24 Aug 2026
An American flight carrying 267 passengers and 13 crew members made an emergency landing in St. John’s last night after experiencing a problem with one of the aircraft's engines.
Seniors College of P.E.I. offering opportunity to learn new things, meet new people
24 Aug 2026
Fall is the time that many Islanders get ready to go back to school, whether they be children, teenagers — or seniors.
N.B. working on support for employers hit by latest tariffs
24 Aug 2026
Premier Susan Holt says her government is working on new support programs for New Brunswick businesses and workers hit by the latest round of U.S. tariffs.
N.B. working on support for employers hit by latest tariffs
24 Aug 2026
Premier Susan Holt says her government is working on new support programs for New Brunswick businesses and workers hit by the latest round of U.S. tariffs.
'The U.S. cannot dictate who we are' when it comes to French: Quebec finance minister
24 Aug 2026
Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard told CBC's Daybreak that communication between Quebec and the federal government has been "really good" during the latest round of tariff negotiations, which fell a
New multi-municipality bus line begins service on Montreal's South Shore
24 Aug 2026
On Monday, the 901 Taschereau became the first metropolitan bus route to connect previously separate transit territories on Montreal's South Shore.
Riley Brockington acclaimed as president of Association of Municipalities of Ontario
24 Aug 2026
Riley Brockington says he's hoping that with two Ottawa city councillors heading two major municipal advocacy organizations, they can make real progress on city-level issues at a critical time.
Ottawa police investigating loose pills found at 2 east end parks
24 Aug 2026
The Ottawa Police Service is investigating a suspicious incident involving loose pills found at two east end parks.
Ford to speak in Hamilton amid Canada-U.S. trade war
24 Aug 2026
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and members of his cabinet will be holding a news conference in Hamilton Monday, as the fallout from the Canada-U.S. trade war continues. CBC will carry it live at 1:30 p.m. ET.
Ford to speak in Hamilton amid Canada-U.S. trade war
24 Aug 2026
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and members of his cabinet will be holding a news conference in Hamilton Monday, as the fallout from the Canada-U.S. trade war continues. CBC will carry it live at 1:30 p.m. ET.
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