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• WestJet and its pilots reach 11th-hour deal to avoid strike

  WestJet said Friday morning it was re-starting operations as quickly and efficiently as possible, however the full resumption of flights will take time.

  Canada

  May 19
• GM recalls 42,000 SUVs in Canada over exploding airbag inflator risk

  GM's recall came after an incident in March in Michigan resulted in facial injuries to a driver that was confirmed as a rupture in late April.

  Canada

  May 15
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• Dozens of illegal turns caught on video where 7-year-old fatally struck

  Nicolas Marcotte said he recorded 44 cars committing infractions at the Montreal intersection in the span of one hour. Cars can be seen ignoring a no left turn sign.

  Traffic

  May 8
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• Cones of shame: Montreal officials vow to cut down ubiquitous construction cones

  Montreal's chamber of commerce says the cones — and the road closures that often, but not always, accompany them — are a source of frustration.

  Canada

  Apr 26
• 53 stolen luxury vehicles seized in police operation at Port of Montreal

  Fifty-three luxury SUVs and trucks worth an estimated $2.6 million were set to be shipped abroad before they were seized from the Montreal Port in a joint police operation.

  Crime

  Apr 12
• NEXUS application centres reopen at 8 Canadian airports starting March 27

  The 13 Canadian enrolment centres were closed March 2020 due to the pandemic. The closures were extended due to a dispute over legal protections for American customs officers.

  Canada

  Mar 20
• Collision between minivan and truck leaves 3 dead, 3 injured in Quebec

  Provincial police today confirmed the death of a 4-year-old girl after reporting Wednesday that a 12-year-old boy and a 42-year-old man had been killed in the crash.

  Traffic

  Mar 16
• ‘Loved to death’: Balancing recreation and conservation in Alberta’s mountain parks

  Using personal vehicles to access Banff National Park is not sustainable and using transit should be encouraged, according to a panel on sustainable transportation.

  Consumer

  Mar 10
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• Ottawa to have ‘special parking restrictions’ during anniversary of ‘Freedom Convoy’

  Ottawa will have extra bylaw officers deployed on the anniversary of the 'Freedom Convoy' and warns that all vehicles found violating regulations will be ticketed and towed.

  Canada

  Jan 26
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• Girl’s hit-and-run death renews calls for safer roads and school zones across Quebec

  Parents, teachers and students want safer streets across Quebec and are demanding beefed-up measures, like reducing speed limits and limiting the amount of cars in school zones.

  Canada

  Jan 24
• Cause of fatal Christmas Eve bus crash still under investigation: B.C. RCMP

  Road conditions were fluid, transitioning from clear wet roads to frozen with ice and snow on the road surface due to the time of day.

  Canada

  Dec 27, 2022
• 4 dead, multiple people injured in B.C. bus crash on Christmas Eve: RCMP

  On Sunday, RCMP said while the investigation is ongoing, it is believed that extremely icy road conditions caused the rollover.

  Traffic

  Dec 25, 2022
• Some Via Rail trains in Ontario delayed, cancelled as winter storm continues

  In a statement emailed to Global News, Via Rail said "due to extreme weather conditions," several of its trains in the Quebec City to Windsor corridor had been immobilized.

  Traffic

  Dec 24, 2022
• Thousands without power, numerous crashes reported in southern Ontario as winter storm hits

  Thousands of people are without power and numerous crashes have been reported in parts of southern Ontario as the province is hit by a large winter storm.

  Weather

  Dec 23, 2022
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• Messy Christmas for Canadian travellers as more storms bear down on Ontario, B.C.

  Environment Canada says Toronto's storm will begin today with rain or snow followed by plummeting temperatures, a potential flash freeze and blizzard-like conditions Friday.

  Weather

  Dec 22, 2022
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• Airplane de-icing options limited below -29 C: WestJet, Calgary airport

  'At temperatures including and below -29 degrees Celsius, anti-icing fluid is no longer effective,' said a spokesperson for Calgary International Airport.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2022
• Over 3,700 Volkswagen cars recalled in Canada due to increased crash risk

  Transport Canada said in a recall notice Saturday that on some of the vehicles "if you spill liquid on the rear seat, the gateway control module could be damaged."

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2022
• ‘Your guy has really screwed the pooch,’ Kenney told feds over Coutts blockade

  Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney accused the federal government of leaving provinces "holding the bag" to clear "Freedom Convoy" protesters from the Coutts border crossing.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2022
• Twitter severance pay delayed over layoff lawsuit, company says

  Twitter in a separate filing said the plaintiffs had signed agreements to arbitrate employment-related disputes and moved to send the claims to individual arbitration.

  World

  Nov 22, 2022
• Over 321K Tesla vehicles recalled from U.S. markets due to rear light issue

  Tesla is recalling more than 321,000 vehicles in the United States because tail lights may intermittently fail to illuminate.

  World

  Nov 19, 2022
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• Truck driver critically hurt after crash leaves him stuck in mangled cab for an hour

  The driver of the 18 wheeler, a man in his twenties, was stuck in his mangled cab on Quebec's Highway 15 for more than an hour before emergency crews could rescue him.

  Traffic

  Nov 11, 2022
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• COP 15: Conference to bring traffic disruptions, heightened police presence to Montreal

  The event will bring world leaders and thousands of participants to the city as well as a healthy serving of traffic disruptions and heightened police presence. 

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2022
• Quebec asks drivers for ‘Plan B’ as major Montreal tunnel lane closures begin

  The Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel in Montreal, which serves about 120,000 commuters on a daily basis, is half operational as massive repair work gets underway.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2022
• RCMP clock Kelowna man going 270 kilometres per hour on Highway 1 west of Calgary

  According to a news release, the 2011 Porsche 911 was recorded travelling 270 km/h in a posted 110 km/h zone on Highway 1 west of Calgary near Hermitage Road.

  Traffic

  Oct 17, 2022
• 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.

  Crime

  Sep 27, 2022