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Air Canada flight faces engine issue shortly after takeoff, returns to Toronto PearsonAir Canada says a flight from Toronto to Paris on Wednesday night developed an engine issue shortly after take-off and had to land back at Pearson airport.CanadaJun 6
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Air Canada among lowest-ranked North American carriers based on customer satisfaction surveyAir Canada, the country’s largest airline, is one of the lowest-ranked airlines when it comes to customer satisfaction according to a new J.D. power North American airline satisfaction survey. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Thursday, May 9, 2024.CanadaMay 9
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Air Canada apologies to AFN chief for taking away headdress during flightAir Canada is apologizing after the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) national chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said her headdress was taken from her on a flight and mishandled by staff. The national chief and the prime minister say it’s an unfortunate reminder that airlines need to do better in treating sacred or religious items with...Global NationalApr 26
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Air Canada re-cancels Toronto flights to Tel Aviv after Iran’s attacks on IsraelPrime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned Iran’s attack against Israel, while re-affirming Canada’s support for Israel. The Canadian government has warned against travelling to Israel, as Air Canada cancelled its Toronto to Tel Aviv flights — just a few days after the airline reinstated the flight after a six-month hiatus. Mackenzie Gray has more on Canada’s...Global NationalApr 14
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Air Canada resumes flights to Israel after 6-month pause due to conflict in GazaAir Canada has resumed flights to Israel after suspending service to the region following the Oct. 8 Hamas attack in southern Israel, and ensuing war between Israel and Hamas. The airline says flights between Toronto and Tel Aviv resumed Tuesday and flights from Montreal will resume next month.CanadaApr 11
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Canada contributing $5B to G7 Ukraine aidThe war in Ukraine was one of the key focuses of the G7 summit in Italy, where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among the leaders who reinforced their solidarity with the war-torn country. Mackenzie Gray reports on how Canada is pledging additional support, and how Russia is firing back.Global NationalJun 13
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Canada announces $76M in aid for Ukraine intended to bolster air defenceCanada will contribute $76 million to a German-led initiative that aims to quickly source and deliver air defence systems to Ukraine to fend off Russian air attacks, Canada’s Defence Minister Bill Blair announced on Friday. Blair made the announcement during a visit from his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius. Berlin launched the initiative last month, citing...CanadaMay 10
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Travel Tips: One stop destinations from SaskatoonWATCH: Czarina Sastaunik with Uniglobe Carefree Travel has more on one stop destinations from Saskatoon through Air Canada, WestJet, and Porter Airlines along with the deal of the day to Dubai.Jun 4
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Canada aims to be in top ten of global tourist destinationsCanada ranks 13th when it comes to global tourist spots. Destination Canada and the federal government would like to see us move into 7th place by the year 2030. Destination Canada President and CEO Marsha Walden discusses the plan to help move Canada up in rank.CanadaMay 18
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Canada urges G7 to provide financial aid to Ukraine using seized Russian assetsCanada is urging G7 nations to provide financial aid to Ukraine by using seized Russian assets. Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has been leading efforts to encourage G7 finance ministers to adopt the plan, which was discussed during the recent three-day G7 finance ministers’ meeting in Italy. G7 leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,...Global NationalMay 25
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Air Canada: Woman gives birth on Toronto-bound flightAir Canada says a baby was born mid-air on Flight AC Rouge 1879 from St. Lucia headed to Toronto on March 6. The plane was forced to divert after the passenger went into early labour.CanadaMar 12
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‘Unacceptable’: Trudeau reacts after AFN chief says headdress taken from plane cabinAfter the Assembly of First Nations’ national chief said her headdress was taken from an airplane cabin this week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the incident “unacceptable” and a “mistake” on the part of Air Canada. “This was a mistake that I know Air Canada is looking into right now,” Trudeau said.Apr 26
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Global National: April 26Anxiety and anger have once again gripped the Ontario First Nation of Aamjiwnaang, after a state of emergency was declared late Thursday due to high levels of benzene — a cancer-causing chemical — in the air. Air Canada is apologizing after the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) national chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said her headdress...Global NationalApr 26
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Pearson gold heist: arrests made but very little gold recoveredOne year after thieves stole $20 million in gold from a warehouse at Pearson airport, Peel police announced half a dozen arrests. They included one Air Canada employee and another is being sought. But as Sean O’Shea reports, almost all of the gold is gone.CanadaApr 17
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WestJet, Air Canada to charge more for checked baggagePrepare to pay more if you’re an airline traveller, especially if you don’t travel light. York University Economics Professor Fred Lazar discusses the move by Air Canada and WestJet to hike their checked baggage fee.CanadaMar 2
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Competition in Canada’s airline industryThe Competition Bureau of Canada is taking a closer look at Canada’s airline industry, and it wants your input. Brad Callaghan from the Competition Bureau’s Policy, Planning and Advocacy Directorate discusses the study into air travel in this country.Global News Morning BCJun 4
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Global National: April 14In the Middle East, Israel is weighing its response after an unprecedented attack by Iran. Now the focus is on what Israel will do next. The United Nations (UN) Security Council convened emergency talks on Sunday, where Secretary General Antonio Guterres emphasized the need for maximum restraint. For decades, Tehran’s official policy has been the...Global NationalApr 14
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Students ‘coping as best they can’ in Quebec’s overheated public schoolsIt was another scorcher in Montreal on Wednesday. Environment Canada’s special weather statement remained in effect as the city saw another day of high and hot temperatures. Since school is still in session, many students and staff across the province are going through their day without any air conditioning, and as Global’s Felicia Parrillo explains,...Jun 5
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Global National: June 11EDITOR’S NOTE: This online edition of Global National has been trimmed due to copyright restrictions. INEOS Styrolution says it will permanently close its industrial plant in Sarnia, Ont., following intense pressure from both the provincial and federal governments to curb toxic emissions. Residents of the nearby Aamjiwnaang First Nation had previously said they felt sick...Global NationalJun 11
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Global National: June 8Israel is celebrating its largest hostage rescue since waging a war on Hamas in the wake of its Oct. 7 attack. Today, four hostages were rescued alive during a heavy air and ground assault by the Israeli military. Dozens of airstrikes were carried out across Gaza in one of the deadliest assaults of the conflict....Jun 8