43 h. ago Watchdog urges Canada to open airline sector to more foreign ownership

Canada, like many countries, doesn’t allow foreign-owned airlines to fly domestic routes

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2 w. ago Supreme Court of Canada says B.C. babysitter must be acquitted in toddler’s death

Tammy Bouvette was charged with second-degree murder but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of criminal negligence causing the bathtub drowning death of a 19-month-old girl she had been babysitting in 2011 in Cranbrook.

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2 w. ago After otter pup’s death, Vancouver Island dog owners urged to control their pets

The Mars Wildlife Emergency Hotline in Comox says it has admitted two otter pups and several other animals this year, all of whom have died, that were chased by dogs.

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3 w. ago Dangerous glitch triggers recall of thousands of Ford vehicles across Canada

Car owners are urged to be vigilant, as certain Ford vehicles are being recalled across Canada due to a camera issue that poses a safety risk.On May 9, Transport Canada announced that Ford is recalling certain cars, SUVs, and trucks due to a safety issue with the visual system."On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or to freeze when the transmission is shifted into reverse," reads the announcement."A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash."Ford said that it will notify vehicle owners by mail or through wireless over-the-air software updates to eligible vehicles with updated Ford Sync software. People are also encouraged to schedule an appointment and bring their vehicle to a Ford dealership to have its software updated.As of May 15, Transport Canada hasn't reported any ...

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4 w. ago ‘Under a microscope’: Cottagers call for wildfire management plans after fatal fires

Cottage owners and disaster prevention experts in Manitoba are urging governments to develop comprehensive wildfire management plans after a pair of devastating wildfires. Close to 1,000 people were forced from their homes last week as a wildfire near the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet, spurred by dry, hot and windy conditions, burned nearby. The...

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4 w. ago Volkswagen issues recall on thousands of Audi vehicles in Canada

Owners of certain Audi models are being urged to check if their vehicles are included in a major nationwide recall due to a safety issue.On May 7, Transport Canada stated that Volkswagen, which owns Audi, is recalling thousands of Audi vehicles due to engine problems.The recall states, "On certain vehicles, the screws for the cylinder head cover could loosen and cause an oil leak. Oil that leaks onto hot components can create the risk of a fire."The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated that it received 33 complaints. It further explained that the cylinder head cover screws "may have been improperly tightened."Transport Canada's recall notice didn't state if there had been any reported incidents in the country; however, 16,863 affected Audi SUVs are part of the recall. In the U.S., Volkswagen is recalling an estimated 89,417 Audi SUVs.How to check if your vehicle is affectedTransport Canada says the manufacturer is contac...

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