Drone used to smuggle $250,000 worth of contraband into N.B. prison, police say
Two men from Montreal are facing charges after a drone was used to smuggle drugs and other contraband into a New Brunswick prison.
Canada
May 9
Guelph police have eye in the sky with new drone
Guelph police have a new drone that can use high resolution and thermal cameras and a laser range finder system for a variety of tasks, including the search for missing people.
Canada
Apr 26
Quebec man arrested for suspected drone drop at Ontario maximum security prison
The man was arrested and charged with the distribution of drugs, mischief, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence and the delivery of contraband to an inmate.
Crime
May 12
Calgary lab utilizes drones to better understand wildfires
As wildfires begin to threaten Alberta communities, a cutting-edge lab in Calgary is hoping drones may help researchers better understand these devastating blazes.
Environment
Apr 28
Winnipeg starts mosquito program, continues drone pilot project
Although mosquitoes breed and hatch in standing water, crews don't have to wait for more rain to start applying the larvicide.
Canada
Apr 30
Canada to donate $3M to Ukraine drone production, buy more ammunition
The U.S. also announced its largest package of military aid to date, valued at US$6 billion, at the latest meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
World
Apr 26
Winnipeg cops warn Jets fans to keep drones grounded at downtown festivities
Police said they spotted numerous drones being operated above the thousands of hockey fans, and they're continuing to investigate the owners -- who police say they've identified.
Sports
Apr 22
U.S. says it will provide support for Israel’s defense in Iran drone attack
Israel has been on heightened alert since an airstrike last week killed two Iranian generals in Syria.
World
Apr 13
Iran fires air defences at military base after suspected Israeli drone attack
An apparent Israeli drone attack on Iran saw troops fire air defences at a major air base and a nuclear site early Friday morning near the central city of Isfahan.
World
Apr 19
Montreal UN aviation workers busted in China-Libya drone sale conspiracy
Two men who previously worked with the International Civil Aviation Organization in Montreal face charges for allegedly trying to sell Chinese drones to Libya.
Canada
Apr 23
Israel says 99% of drones and missiles launched by Iran were intercepted
The Iranian attack on Saturday marked the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel, despite decades of enmity.
World
Apr 14
Ukraine marks its third Easter at war under fire from Russian attacks
As Ukraine marked its third Easter at war, Russia on Sunday launched a barrage of drones concentrated in Ukraine’s east.
World
May 5
Woman, man, Drumheller Institution inmate charged in drone drug drop trafficking bust
A young man and a woman from Eckville, and an inmate inside the Drumheller Institution, have been charged as part of an investigation into drug drone drops at the Alberta prison.
Crime
Apr 11
Israel urged to show restraint over Iran’s missile and drone attack
Israel remained on high alert Monday, but authorities lifted some emergency measures that had included a ban on some school activities and caps on large gatherings.
World
Apr 15
Canada, U.S., U.K. lay additional sanctions on Iran over attack on Israel
Canada announced it was sanctioning Iran's defence minister and top military command organizations while the U.S. and U.K. said they are targeting Iran's drone industry.
Canada
Apr 25
Trudeau says situation in Middle East needs to be de-escalated
The G7 foreign ministers say they are supporting Israel's right to defend itself following reports of a suspected Israeli drone attack at an Iranian military base.
Canada
Apr 19
Airline industry weighs ‘heightened’ concerns amid Iran-Israel tensions
Air Canada has joined a slew of international airlines that have halted their flights to Israel following an attack by Iranian missiles and drones.
Canada
Apr 15
Iran’s attack on Israel prompts U.S., U.K. sanctions
Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control targeted 16 people and two entities in Iran that produce engines that power the drones used in the April 13 attack on Israel.
World
Apr 18
How Israel’s Iron Dome works as officials say it blocked 99% of Iran strikes
Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday, according to an Israeli official, and 99 per cent were intercepted.
World
Apr 15
Peterborough police drone tracks ‘erratic’ vehicle with prohibited driver
Police determined he driver was currently bound by a three-year driving prohibition order and a probation order to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.
Crime
Apr 2