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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Three suspects in a kidnapping that involved a case of mistaken identity were arrested at Toronto Pearson Airport this week after returning from Cancun, police say. York Regional Police said officers were called at around 2:05 a.m. on Aug. 27 to a …
Read More »Small plane crashes during landing at Quebec City airport, pilot taken to hospital
Authorities at Jean Lesage International Airport in Quebec City confirmed that a small plane with one person aboard was involved in an incident Tuesday morning. Both Quebec City police and firefighters were called in to assist. Quebec City police spokesperson Sandra Dion confirmed one person was taken to hospital. Their …
Read More »Pearson airport says 10,000 new hires, better technology have improved service – Toronto
By Nairah Ahmed The Canadian Press Posted July 18, 2023 6:09 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto’s Pearson airport says a staffing boost has significantly improved service, and issues that sparked chaos at Canada’s largest airport last summer have been addressed. The Greater Toronto Airports Authority …
Read More »Historic military aircraft lands at Penticton, B.C. airport
The first of two iconic military planes arrived in Penticton, B.C., Monday morning, soon to be followed by another aircraft later this week. The B-17 Flying Fortress touched down at Penticton Regional Airport and will be joined by a B-25 Mitchell on Thursday. “The B-17, it’s a Flying Fortress called …
Read More »Picnics at Montreal park risk hungry birds colliding with planes: airport
The Montreal Trudeau International Airport is cracking down on picnickers at its plane-spotting park, fearing hungry birds will collide with landing or departing aircraft. Montreal’s main airport is the only one in Canada with its own observation park, Anne-Sophie Hamel, spokesperson for the airport, said Monday. But Jacques-de-Lesseps Park has …
Read More »Some WestJet flights grounded at Winnipeg airport ahead of expected strike – Winnipeg
With a strike deadline looming, the Winnipeg airport is encouraging travellers on WestJet or Swoop airlines to check the status of their flights ahead of time. The deadline for WestJet’s anticipated work stoppage is 2 a.m. Friday, and Michel Rosset of the Winnipeg Airports Authority says travellers should keep a …
Read More »Flight from Edmonton experiences ‘minor’ fire at Toronto Pearson Airport
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A plane that arrived at Toronto Pearson International Airport from Edmonton Tuesday evening experienced a “minor” fire. A WestJet spokesperson confirmed to Global News that flight WS434 “experienced a minor tail pipe fire after engine shut down upon arrival.” The spokesperson said …
Read More »Pickering airport proposal is 50 years old. Opponents hope it will finally be scrapped
After decades of protests against a long-standing proposal to build an airport in Pickering, Ont., opponents of the project are optimistic it will soon be abandoned for good. Those hopes hinge on two recent developments: a Pickering council vote declaring a lack of support for an airport and a suggestion …
Read More »Toronto airport heist: Private security company was coordinating shipment of $20M container
A private security and protection company was coordinating the shipment of the $20 million container of gold and other high value items that was reported stolen from Toronto Pearson International Airport last week. In a statement emailed to Global News on Tuesday, a spokesperson for The Brinks Company confirmed it …
Read More »London International Airport announces new flight to B.C. taking off this spring – London
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The London International Airport is adding some additional flights ahead of its summer lineup with new routes to British Columbia set to take the skies this spring. Beginning May 22, Swoop will launch two non-stop services per week from London to Abbotsford, …
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