Seaplane crash on Richelieu River near Montreal
Friday, May 2, 2025, 4:21 pm more...
A seaplane, or hydravion for the French speakers, met with disaster in the Richelieu River vicinity near Montreal, leaving one of the two occupants temporarily trapped and prompting an urgent response. Investigators are piecing together the incident details as the community reels from the watery mishap.
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Toronto incident: Small plane makes emergency water landing near park
Friday, May 2, 2025, 3:21 pm more...
A small aircraft made an emergency splashdown in water near Toronto’s park areas, triggering a swift rescue operation. Eyewitnesses described a tense scene as authorities recovered the pilot and passenger safely, with investigations now underway to determine the precise cause of the incident.
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Winnipeg Transit Debuts Interactive Online Trip Planner Tool
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6:21 pm more...
Winnipeg Transit has unveiled an interactive online tool that lets riders simulate and plan trips on its new primary transit network launching June 29. The digital preview offers schedules and route options, giving commuters a chance to navigate upcoming changes amid summer transit jitters.
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Toronto E-Bike Rider Struck by Shopping Cart, Suspect Arrested
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:21 am more...
In a scene that sounds almost too absurd to be real, a man in Toronto has been charged after allegedly shoving a shopping cart into a cyclist’s path on a busy bike lane. The incident, captured on video, has added a twist of urban chaos to the city’s daily commute, provoking both disbelief and a nod of wry amusement.
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TransLink boosts Metro Vancouver bus services with major funding
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 8:20 pm more...
Metro Vancouver’s transportation authority has unveiled an ambitious expansion plan that promises the largest increase in bus services since 2018. The newly approved multi-year funding package aims to stave off service cuts and alleviate overcrowding on key routes, a timely move amid growing commuter frustrations and budgetary challenges.
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TTC bus collision claims life in Toronto area incident under investigation
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 12:20 pm more...
A fatal collision involving a pickup truck and a TTC bus in the Toronto area has resulted in a death. Authorities are examining the incident with weather conditions noted as a potential factor, as both reports detail the tragic mishap that has once again raised concerns over urban transport safety.
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