Former flight attendant from Toronto posed as pilot and received hundreds of free flights: U.S. authorities
sootoday - HONOLULU (AP) — A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
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Montreal’s Jacques Cartier Bridge closed after building fire
theglobeandmail - Fire is in a vacant building on the Montreal side of the span, at the intersection of De Lorimier Ave. and Logan St.
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'I'm traumatized': Terrified Haitians in the US make dangerous journey to Canada
Charlotte Glorieux / nationalobserver - Frantz André says his phone rings every day with scared Haitians in the United States considering the dangerous journey across the northern border.
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Canadian woman found dead on Australian island, body surrounded by pack of dingoes
theglobeandmail - It wasn’t known if she had drowned or been killed by the wild dogs, police say
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Measles case confirmed on board Air Canada flight from Madrid to Montreal Jan. 8
Manoj Subramaniam / citynews - Quebec health authorities are warning of an exposure after a person with measles was confirmed to have been on board a flight from Madrid to Montreal, earlier this month. The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MSSS) said that the person was on the Ai…
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City streets fared poorly during fourth snowstorm of the season
Jason Magder, Montreal Gazette / montrealgazette - Slick conditions Thursday as ice turned to snow and blanketed the Montreal region snarled motorists, buses and the REM.
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Finch West LRT forced to close for 24 hours after snowstorm as winter woes continue
Isaac Callan / globalnews - The light rail route launched in December after a testing regime officials said was rigorous, but has been beset by disruptions and suspensions, particularly in colder weather.
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Snow causes REM disruption
News Staff / citynews - The Réseau express métropolitain (REM) has been halted since shortly before 6 a.m. Thursday, affecting the stretch between Deux-Montagnes and McGill stations. The organization confirmed the complete interruption on X, citing bad weather conditions as the …
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Montreal road conditions ‘particularly difficult’ as snowstorm hits
Aaron D’Andrea / globalnews - A winter storm is creating 'particularly difficult' conditions across the roads in the Montreal area Thursday, with several accidents reported.
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Freezing temperatures and major snowfall expected in Ontario
theglobeandmail - A blast of winter weather is sweeping over Ontario, where temperatures are expected to plunge and the snow is set to pile up. Snowfall and snow squall warnings are in place across large parts of the province, setting up a possible messy morning commute on…
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Back to Top / Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 11:22 pm / permalink 17887 / 30 stories in 7 wks
Preclearance travel screening projects will proceed this year, U.S. and Canada say
Jim Bronskill and Kyle Duggan / theglobeandmail - Future of preclearance operations had been in doubt after comments from U.S. ambassador in Canada
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Heavy snowfall expected to blanket Montreal
News Staff / citynews - Montreal is bracing for a significant snowfall tonight, with forecasters warning of rapid accumulation, reduced visibility and difficult travel, as an active winter pattern settles over the region for much of the coming week. Environment and Climate Chang…
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Officials say a shark killed an American woman along a beach in the US Virgin Islands
The Associated Press / nationalpost - PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — A shark attacked and killed an American woman along a beach in St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, officials said Friday. Police identified the victim as 56-year-old Arlene Lillis of Minnesota. A hometown wasn’t immediatel…
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School buses cancelled in parts of GTA as region expects blast of icy weather
theglobeandmail - Student transportation services cancelled in Durham District, York Region and Halton District school boards
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Dozens missing after boat carrying more than 200 migrants capsized off the coast of Gambia
News Staff / citynews - BANJUL, Gambia (AP) — Dozens are missing after a boat carrying more than 200 migrants on their way to Europe capsized off the coast of Gambia, the West African nation’s leader said late Friday, setting off a frantic search and rescue operation. At least 1…
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Dozens presumed dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year’s celebration
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a bar in a Swiss Alps resort town during a New Year’s celebration.
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Grand Minuit: Montrealers prepare to welcome the New Year
Adriana Gentile / citynews - Montrealers are gathering at the Old Port to ring in 2026 as Le Grand Minuit turns New Year’s Eve into a night of music, lights, and winter fun. Crowds of all ages are enjoying the festive atmosphere, with families, friends, and visitors exploring light d…
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Barrie’s New Year’s Eve celebration cancelled as severe weather hits region
Sean Previl / globalnews - Barrie's planned New Year's Eve celebration has been cancelled as a weather alert in place warns of more snow squalls for the region.
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Seven Canadians injured in Peru train crash, Foreign Affairs Minister says
theglobeandmail - Two trains crashed near Machu Picchu on Tuesday, killing at least one passenger and injuring around 30
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Major water main break in northwest Calgary; boil water advisory in effect
Myke Thomas / westernstandard - Another major water main break in the area of Sarcee Trail and 16 Ave./Trans Canada Highway N.W. on Tuesday night is affecting more than 2,000 homes and 100 businesses, according to the City of Calgary
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