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Delta jet overturns on landing at Toronto airport, injuring 18

A Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down during landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday, leaving 18 passengers injured. The accident occurred amid strong winds following a snowstorm. The CRJ900 aircraft, operated by Endeavor Air and carrying 80 people, crashed near the intersection of......

Quebec faces extreme Arctic freeze following mild winter

Following an unusually warm winter season, Quebec is preparing for a severe three-day cold snap as an Arctic air mass moves across the province. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) announced Sunday that western Quebec will experience frigid conditions that will gradually spread eastward. The......

Google Allocates $100 Million to Canadian Media Organizations

In a move to support Canadian journalism, Google has transferred $100 million to the Canadian Journalism Collective, a nonprofit organization managed by independent publishers and broadcasters. This initiative is part of Google's compliance with a regulatory framework established in late 2023. The......

Jimmy Carter: A Legacy of Leadership and Humanity

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a renowned humanitarian, passed away at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. His remarkable journey from a modest peanut farmer to a global advocate for peace and human rights left an indelible mark on history. A Humble Beginning......

Navigating Mail Disruptions During the Canada Post Strike

Canada Post has halted mail delivery nationwide due to a strike involving tens of thousands of postal workers, who are advocating for improved wages, working conditions, and other workplace issues. This disruption, coinciding with the onset of the holiday season, is expected to impact millions of Canadians......

Ottawa Arson Investigation Links to Notorious Crime Family

An arson incident at a bungalow in Nepean has drawn the attention of Ottawa police, who are probing potential connections to the infamous Alkhalil crime family. The fire erupted around 3:45 a.m. on October 8, at 95 Rossland Avenue, where firefighters found two individuals who had managed to escape the......

Dockworkers Strike Paralyzes Montreal Port: A Call for Essential Service Designation

In a significant disruption to operations, the Port of Montreal has come to a standstill due to a 24-hour strike by dockworkers. Nearly a thousand workers across four terminals participated in the strike, which aims to expedite negotiations for a new collective agreement, as stated by the Montreal Dockworkers......

Taylor Swift Contributes $5 Million to Hurricane Relief Efforts

In a remarkable show of support, Taylor Swift has pledged $5 million to aid relief initiatives following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The nonprofit organization Feeding America expressed its heartfelt gratitude, stating that this generous contribution will assist communities......

Outcry Over Vancouver Rally: Calls for Action Against Hateful Rhetoric

Political leaders across Canada are expressing outrage following a pro-Palestinian rally in Vancouver, where a speaker incited the crowd with inflammatory statements, including chants of "death to Canada, death to the United States, and death to Israel." The rally, organized by the Samidoun......

Tragic Mid-Flight Incident: Turkish Airlines Pilot Passes Away, Emergency Landing Required

In a somber event that unfolded mid-air, a Turkish Airlines pilot tragically lost his life during a flight from Seattle to Istanbul. Captain İlçehin Pehlivan, aged 59, collapsed shortly after takeoff, prompting the co-pilot and second pilot to take control of the aircraft. An airline spokesperson......

Tragic End to a New Beginning: The Murder of Baran Abed and Its Impact on the Iranian Community in St. John's

Baran Abed and Mahdi Pourbaghi, a couple married for over a decade, had recently embarked on a new chapter in Canada. Their journey took a devastating turn when Abed's body was discovered in a suitcase, leaving the Iranian community in St. John’s grappling with shock and sorrow. The couple’s......

UK Evacuates Citizens from Lebanon Amid Escalating Violence

The United Kingdom has organized a charter flight for British nationals wishing to leave Lebanon as tensions escalate in the region. This decision comes in response to a volatile situation marked by Israel's recent military actions against Hezbollah. The flight is scheduled to depart from Beirut-Rafic......

Solitary Confinement and Interrogation : Canadian's Harrowing Account of Detention in China

In a chilling account, Canadian Michael Kovrig has revealed the psychological torture he endured during his over 1,000-day detention in China. Kovrig, a former diplomat, described his experience as a combination of solitary confinement, relentless interrogation, and total isolation, painting a grim picture......