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Two dead after Air Canada jet crashes with fire rescue vehicle in New York: AP source
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
NEW YORK — An Associated Press source says two people were killed when an Air Canada jetliner from Montreal crashed into a rescue vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, also says the two travelling in the vehicle were injured. Aviation officials have said 72 passengers and four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Two dead after Air Canada jet crashes with vehicle in New York: AP
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
NEW YORK — An Associated Press source says two people were killed when an Air Canada jetliner from Montreal crashed into a rescue vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Aviation officials have said 72 passengers and four crew were on board the plane when it crashed late Sunday. The source, who was familiar with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bridgewater teen in court after threats to schools in N.S. and Manitoba
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
BRIDGEWATER, NOVA SCOTIA — A 15-year-old girl from Bridgewater, N.S., is scheduled to appear in court for a bail hearing today after alleged threats to schools in Nova Scotia and Manitoba. Police allege the girl and a 14-year-old boy from Rivers, Man., northwest of Brandon, had been talking online about their desire to simultaneously attack ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top court to hear arguments on Quebec secularism law, use of notwithstanding clause
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
OTTAWA — A challenge of Quebec’s secularism law, known as Bill 21, will be heard at the Supreme Court of Canada beginning today, with the notwithstanding clause at the heart of arguments. The case stems from a law passed in June 2019 by the Quebec government led by François Legault, which bans certain public-sector workers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MPs back in House of Commons today as auditor general delivers reports
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament are back in the House of Commons today, where the government is expected to face tough questions about new auditor general reports and the ongoing war in Iran. Auditor General of Canada Karen Hogan is set to table three audit reports this morning on international student program reforms, recruiting for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Why three byelections on April 13 could change the makeup of the House of Commons
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
OTTAWA — Three byelections are being held on April 13 and the results could have an impact on both the makeup of Parliament and how long it lasts. Here’s a primer on how things could change. Where are the byelections? The votes are in two Liberal stronghold seats in the Toronto area and one contested ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget watchdog nominee Annette Ryan set to testify at finance committee
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s choice for the next federal fiscal watchdog is set to face questions from MPs before she can be confirmed as the next parliamentary budget officer. Annette Ryan, a longtime public servant and the current deputy director at Canada’s financial intelligence agency, Fintrac, was named as cabinet’s pick to become the next parliamentary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians increasingly choosing to stream with ads as prices rise: report
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
Canadians subscribed to streaming platforms again faced rising costs last year, as a new report estimates the 10 leading providers hiked prices by an average of seven per cent. The annual Couch Potato Report, released Monday by Convergence Research, said consumers are continuing to pivot from traditional cable and satellite television packages toward alternatives like ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Air Canada plane crashes with rescue vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia Airport
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
NEW YORK — Aviation officials say 76 people were on board an Air Canada flight from Montreal to New York when it crashed into a rescue vehicle after landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. A statement from Jazz Aviation, operating as Air Canada Express, said the crash happened late Sunday, but offered few other details. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Air Canada flight collides with vehicle at New York’s Laguardia Airport
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
Police in New York say an Air Canada flight crashed into a Port Authority vehicle after landing late Sunday at LaGuardia Airport. The New York Police Department confirmed the collision to The Associated Press, but did not immediately offer additional information. A spokesperson for the New York City Fire Department says crews were called about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Air Canada flight collides with vehicle at New York’s Laguardia Airport
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
Police in New York say an Air Canada flight crashed into a Port Authority vehicle after landing Sunday at LaGuardia Airport. The New York Police Department confirmed the collision to The Associated Press, but did not immediately offer additional information. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
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