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British Airways plane heading to Seattle diverted to Iqaluit due to 'technical issue'
24 Jul 2026
The Nunavut government says a British Airways plane diverted to Iqaluit on Thursday.
Families of displaced patients struggle as authorities assess damage to Dauphin hospital
24 Jul 2026
Dauphin senior Larry Artibese, 85, has been driving hours every week to visit his wife in a hospital in Deloraine, Man.
Inquest hears from doctor who treated Boden Umpherville before he died
24 Jul 2026
Doctors in Saskatoon determined Boden Umpherville had "no hope for meaningful recovery" while treating him after a violent confrontation with Prince Albert police in 2023.
3 Canadian Armed Forces members injured after falling into crevasse at Jasper National Park
24 Jul 2026
The Canadian Armed Forces says three of its members were injured last week after falling into a crevasse during a training exercise in Jasper National Park.
Body of 2nd brother who drowned in Manitoba lake has been recovered: RCMP
24 Jul 2026
After several days of searching Nutimik Lake, the body of Aaron Au Ramirez, 13, has been recovered, Manitoba RCMP say.
Alberta referendum costs climbing with another $365K in promotion, says Nenshi
24 Jul 2026
Alberta's Opposition says the cost of just getting the word out on the province's looming separation referendum is setting taxpayers back at least $365,000 dollars.
WestJet allowing passengers to change or cancel certain flights due to threat of strike
24 Jul 2026
WestJet is giving passengers with bookings from July 30 to Aug. 4 the opportunity to cancel or change their flights for free in light of the ongoing labour dispute with flight attendants.
Scarborough business owner says he can't get rid of stockpiles of tires at his auto repair shop
24 Jul 2026
A Scarborough auto repair shop owner says he has been told by the city to clear more than a thousand scrap tires from his business, but he cannot get anyone to pick them up following changes to provincial tire recycling rules.
Dru Brown hopes to maintain winning ways as Bombers prepare to face Stamps
24 Jul 2026
With starting quarterback Zach Collaros on the six-game injured list, backup Dru Brown will try to ride the momentum as the Bombers (4-2) host the Calgary Stampeders (2-4) at Princess Auto Stadium on Friday night.
Resident of Edmonton's northwestern outskirts raises concerns after part of road collapses due to erosion
24 Jul 2026
Heavy rainfall over June and July have Edmonton crews racing to repair major sinkholes and road erosion. Severe cases have been spotted in Edmonton’s Lauderdale and Starling neighbourhoods.
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By Kiron Kasbekar | 08 Mar 2024
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