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• RCMP issue distracted driving warning after Alberta man wracks up 13th offence

  In a Tuesday news release, RCMP said a 40-year-old man from Alberta was given his 13th distracted driving conviction at the Airdrie Provincial Traffic Court.

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  6 hours
• European flights face widespread disruption amid French air traffic strike

  French air traffic control union SNCTA said in a statement that the walkout by its members was over the effects of inflation and its demand for more staff members. 

  World

  Sep 16
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• Man involved in collision that killed York police officer faces impaired driving charges: sources

  A York Regional Police officer heading into work Wednesday morning was killed in a head-on crash in Markham.

  Canada

  Sep 14
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• Saskatchewan couple stranded in Quebec after truck breaks down on road trip

  Manny and Effie Silveira, residents of Saltcoats, Sask., have set up a makeshift campsite along a residential street in St-Jerome, Que., as they await parts for truck repairs.

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  Aug 17
• Inflation pushes budget shoppers away from Walmart. Luring them back not easy, say experts

  Inflation remains at a 40-year high, devouring a large chunk of the grocery budgets of many Americans, especially Walmart's legions of cost-conscious shoppers.

  World

  Aug 11
• Car fires: Thousands occur each year in Canada. How to stay safe

  Transport Canada estimates approximately 10,000 car fires across the country annually because of arson, improper servicing or repairs, collisions and defects.

  Canada

  Jul 31
• Video shows violent case of road rage between Montreal driver and cyclist

  The cyclist can be seen violently kicking and spitting on the vehicle before stomping off the side mirror and throwing it back towards the window.

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  Jul 13
• Marilyn Monroe’s gown not damaged by Kim Kardashian, claims Ripley’s

  Ripley's Believe it or Not is doubling-down, saying once again that no damage was caused when Kim Kardashian wore the dress.

  Entertainment

  Jun 16
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• 3 killed in massive car collision under heavy snow on Pennsylvania highway

  A collision involving more than 40 vehicles closed a portion of Interstate 81 in Pennsylvania and sent more than a dozen people to area hospitals on Monday.

  Weather

  Mar 28
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• Ottawa seeking proposals for high-frequency rail project between Quebec City, Toronto

  The request to solicit industry advice and views on the Toronto to Quebec City rail line will be posted on the government's procurement website on Thursday.

  Traffic

  Mar 9
• Urban noise and the dangers to our health 

  As Canada’s population grows, so too do its big cities. With that growth comes urban noise, a serious public health threat that experts say doesn’t get the attention it should.

  Canada

  Mar 5
• Canada closes airspace to Russian planes, will review breach by 1 airline

  European nations on Sunday also moved to shut their airspace to Russian aircraft, an unprecedented step aimed at pressuring President Vladimir Putin to end his invasion of Ukraine.

  Canada

  Feb 27
• Winter storm leads to messy roads, school closures in Montreal

  The City of Montreal will begin a full snow-removal operation at 7 p.m. on Sunday.

  Weather

  Feb 18
• A ship full of Porsches, VWs and Bentleys is on fire, adrift in Atlantic Ocean

  The Portuguese Navy has confirmed that've come to the aid of the Felicity Ace after a fire broke out and spread across the ship, which is currently adrift at sea.

  World

  Feb 17
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• Coutts port of entry temporarily suspended: CBSA

  The CBSA has temporarily suspended entry at the Coutts border crossing on Feb. 12, 2022.

  Traffic

  Feb 12
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• Tow companies reluctant to haul away vehicles hampering Alberta border blockade: RCMP

  Trucks and other vehicles began parking on the highway near Coutts on Jan. 29 in solidarity with similar protests over COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

  Canada

  Feb 8
• Canada’s big-city mayors call on federal government for transit funding

  The Big City Mayors' Caucus of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities released a statement Wednesday asking the Liberals to cover transit shortfalls for the year.

  Traffic

  Jan 26
• ‘Slow-roll’ protest planned by Quebec truckers against COVID-19 vaccination mandate

  From coast to coast, truck drivers against COVID-19 vaccination regulations have gathered under the pan-Canadian banner 'Convoy for Freedom 2022.'

  Politics

  Jan 20
• Suspended Alberta justice minister says he called police chief to check he wasn’t being profiled

  Madu said he did not phone Edmonton police Chief Dale McFee to get the $300 distracted driving ticket cancelled, but understands why people could have concerns about the call. 

  Canada

  Jan 19
• Months after disastrous floods, B.C.’s Coquihalla Highway to fully reopen Wednesday

  The province was first hit on Nov. 14 when a powerful atmospheric river delivered tropical moisture to southwestern B.C., resulting in unprecedented volumes of rain.

  Environment

  Jan 18
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• Feds weighing fines after passengers ditch masks on Sunwing flight to Mexico

  Video circulating on social media showed passengers snapping selfies, drinking alcohol and congregating close together on a recent Sunwing Airlines flight from Montreal.

  Canada

  Jan 4
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• As Omicron spreads, almost 80% Canadians won’t travel this holiday season: poll

  The new highly-transmissible COVID-19 variant and government advisory have compelled many Canadians to change their travel plans.

  Health

  Dec 26, 2021
• Omicron COVID-19 variant disrupts holiday travel with over 6,000 flights cancelled

  Almost one-third of affected flights were to, from or within the United States, FlightAware's data showed.

  World

  Dec 26, 2021
• Road builders ready as B.C. seeks bids to repair flooded highways

  The BC Highway Reinstatement Program will cover work on Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon, the Coquihalla from Hope to Merritt, and Highway 8 from Spences Bridge to Merritt.

  Weather

  Dec 4, 2021
• Highways in B.C. starting to reopen but free-flowing traffic still months away, says minister

  The federal and provincial governments have now formed a working group, Mike Farnworth said, to make sure help and information are available at all levels.

  Weather

  Dec 2, 2021