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12 Jan

Air Canada Investigates Incident After Crew Member Trapped in Cargo Hold Before Takeoff

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): An Air Canada ground crew member was accidentally locked inside the cargo hold of a flight traveling from Toronto to Moncton, New Brunswick, prior to departure. According to a statement provided to CTV News, the airline confirmed that the incident took place on December 13 aboard flight AC1502. An Air Canada spokesperson said the aircraft’s cargo doors were unintentionally closed while the crew member was still inside the hold. The situation was quickly identified, prompting the aircraft to return to the gate, where the doors were reopened. The employee was safely released and did not sustain any…

12 Jan

Carney wants to ‘recalibrate’ Canada-China relations with visit: PM’s parliamentary aide

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): As the prime minister gears up to visit China, his parliamentary secretary, MP Kody Blois, says Mark Carney would like to "recalibrate" Canada's once-frosty relationship with the Chinese government and look at economic opportunities for the two nations. "The trip next week is a continuation of that turning point in the relationship," Blois said in an interview airing Sunday morning on Rosemary Barton Live. "[Carney] believes there's opportunity for partnership." During his trip to China, the prime minister will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to his office. Afterwards, he'll visit Qatar on Jan. 18 and…

12 Jan

Ontario Woman Charged After In-Flight Assault Forces Plane to Return

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Northwest Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Police have laid charges against a 44-year-old woman following an alleged assault aboard a small aircraft in northwest Ontario on Friday evening. According to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the incident occurred shortly after the plane departed Sioux Lookout Municipal Airport, en route to the remote community of Kasabonika Lake, approximately 440 kilometres northeast. Authorities say the situation prompted the pilot to return the aircraft to Sioux Lookout for the safety of passengers and crew. The accused faces multiple charges, including assault, assault in an aircraft in flight, and possession of cocaine for the purpose of…

12 Jan

British Columbia Faces “The Big One”: Is the Province Prepared for a Major Earthquake?

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Victoria, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): A new provincial disaster report paints a stark picture of the potential devastation a major earthquake could bring to British Columbia—and underscores that preparation is just as crucial as the quake itself. The British Columbia Disaster and Climate Risk and Resilience Assessment (DCRRA), released in October 2025, describes a scenario that, while extreme, is considered highly plausible by experts. Imagine a midsummer heatwave during wildfire season: a megathrust magnitude 9.0 earthquake strikes off the coast of Vancouver Island. In minutes, violent shaking sweeps across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, damaging 18,000 buildings, killing more than…

12 Jan

Alberta Doctors Push for Health Emergency Declaration Amid Hospital Overcrowding

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Mounting pressure on emergency rooms in Edmonton has prompted Alberta doctors to urge the provincial government to declare a public health state of emergency, as hospitals struggle to cope with severe overcrowding during the peak flu season. The call was renewed earlier this week when the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) appealed to the province to invoke emergency measures for the second time, warning that the health-care system is under unsustainable strain. Emergency physicians across the city have been sharing firsthand accounts of packed wards, long wait times and patients being treated in hallways due to a lack…

12 Jan

Speeding Faces Zero Tolerance as Calgary Boosts Enforcement

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary motorists are being advised to exercise increased caution on city roads this January as photo radar enforcement expands across several neighbourhoods. Authorities say the enhanced enforcement is aimed at improving road safety, particularly during winter conditions when roads are more hazardous. Mobile photo radar units will be operating in the following areas: Albert Park / Radisson Heights, Banff Trail, Cranston, Elbow Park, Erin Woods, Glenbrook, Mahogany, Ogden, Sandstone Valley, Signal Hill, Strathcona Park, and Tuscany. In addition to mobile speed enforcement, 57 red-light cameras remain active at major intersections throughout Calgary, monitoring traffic violations and helping…

11 Jan

Calgary Woman Sentenced After Years on the Run Over $2M Fraud Case

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma) — A Calgary court has sentenced a 66-year-old woman to more than four years in prison after she repeatedly fled to the United Kingdom to avoid prosecution for a massive workplace fraud worth nearly $2 million. Carol Lloyd was handed a four-year, two-month sentence on Friday after pleading guilty to fraud over $5,000. The court credited her for time already spent in custody in both Canada and the U.K., leaving her with approximately two years remaining to serve. In addition to the prison term, Justice Brandy Shaw ordered Lloyd to pay a fine equal to the amount…

11 Jan

Calgary Prepares to Ease Water Limits as Major Pipe Repair Nears Completion

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma) — City officials say Calgary could begin easing water-use restrictions early next week as repairs to a critical water main move closer to completion, though residents are being warned that conservation efforts will return in the spring. Michael Thompson, Calgary’s general manager of infrastructure services, said a damaged portion of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main has been replaced and crews are now refilling the line. The process involves pumping roughly 22 million litres of water — enough to fill nine Olympic-sized swimming pools — back into the system before testing water quality. “About seven kilometres of pipe…

11 Jan

Carney Signals Reset in Canada–China Ties Ahead of Beijing Visit, Trade and Tariffs in Focus

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares for his first official visit to China next week, his government has signalled a possible shift in Canada’s long-strained relationship with Beijing, with a renewed focus on dialogue, trade and economic cooperation. Carney’s parliamentary secretary, MP Kody Blois, said the visit reflects the prime minister’s intent to “recalibrate” ties with China after years of diplomatic tension. Speaking in an interview aired Sunday on Rosemary Barton Live, Blois said Carney believes there are opportunities for partnership despite existing differences. “The trip next week is a continuation of that turning point in the…

11 Jan

Stephen Gogolev’s Comeback Peaks with First National Title, Olympic Dream Within Reach

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National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma): After years of injury setbacks and uncertainty, Stephen Gogolev has scripted a powerful comeback by winning his first Canadian men’s figure skating title, placing himself on the verge of Olympic selection. The 21-year-old Toronto native topped the podium at the Canadian figure skating championships on Saturday, delivering a commanding free skate that underscored his return to top form. Skating to Sergei Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2, Gogolev landed two quadruple jumps along with seven clean triples, earning 175.90 points in the free program. Combined with his strong short program, he finished with a total score…