7 h. ago Lethbridge Airport sees steady ridership despite limiting of flights

Several months after WestJet made changes to its service levels in Lethbridge, the local airport is reporting a steady flow of passengers.

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8 h. ago ‘KAREN! KAREN!’: Nasty argument between airplane passengers goes viral

Heated argument among a group of airplane passengers has gone viral.

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8 h. ago McDonald’s worker arraigned in fatal stabbing of manager at Detroit

EASTPOINTE, Mich. (AP) — A 26-year-old woman has been arraigned in the fatal stabbing of her manager after being told to leave early from her shift following an argument at a Detroit-area McDonald’s restaurant. Afeni Badu Muhammad was arraigned Friday on first-degree premeditated murder and carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, the Macomb County […]

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10 h. ago ‘Disruptive’ smokers on flight leave travellers stranded for 17 hours

Travellers were left stranded at a Maine airport for more than 17 hours after a couple caught smoking in a plane washroom forced the pilot to divert. The TUI flight from Cancun, Mexico to London Gatwick had been in the air for about an hour on July 8 when the captain announced that two passengers […]

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32 h. ago Happy Birthday, Moo Deng: The world’s beloved pygmy hippo turns 1

Moo Deng went viral on TikTok shortly after she was born when her keeper began sharing sweet videos of her going about her day.

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36 h. ago Man on receiving end shares aftermath of viral golf course fight with ex

Image was shared on social media by an acquaintance of the alleged fighter

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37 h. ago Who is Richard Reid, the ‘shoe bomber’ who likely influenced the ‘shoes

The convicted terrorist has been making headlines again after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced an end to passengers having to take off shoes at airport checkpoints

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41 h. ago Jane Birkin’s original Hermes bag is up for auction in Paris

PARIS (AP) — Sketched out on an airplane vomit sack, it became fashion’s must-have accessory. The original Birkin bag, named after the actor and singer that Hermes created it for — the late Jane Birkin — is up for auction in Paris on Thursday. The so-called Original Birkin is expected to fetch hundreds of thousands […]

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52 h. ago Macron’s helpful gesture rebuffed by wife in another awkward plane incident

Another airplane departure, another awkward moment was caught on camera between French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. The couple were disembarking from a plane Tuesday ahead of their state visit with the British royal family when Brigitte pointedly ignored the French leader’s helping hand. Macron was already on the red carpet when he […]

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55 h. ago Le succès de Bigflo & Oli au Festival d’été: «Ça envoie un message en France», dit le programmateur Louis Bellavance

Le programmateur Louis Bellavance dispose d’un nouvel argument pour convaincre les artistes franco-européens de venir chanter sur les Plaines.

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56 h. ago 3 adults, youth charged after reckless driving incident in Mississauga

Viral video shows cars waving Jordanian flags weaving into oncoming traffic

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3 d. ago Qantas Says Passenger Addresses, Meal Choices Among Stolen Data

Qantas Airways Ltd. said personal information belonging to 5.7 million customers, ranging from names and addresses to phone numbers and meal preferences, were stolen in last week’s cyberattack, as the fallout from the latest airline security breach becomes clearer.

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3 d. ago Hockey fight breaks out on a golf course in viral clip appearing to feature ex

Allegedly drunk golfer was tossed in a water hazard and punched several times by what fans believe to be Nick Tarnasky.

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3 d. ago Opinion: Rail proposals to airport and Banff are in national interest

Recent announcements by the province and the federal government bring us closer than ever to making passenger rail service from Calgary International Airport to downtown and onward to Banff a reality. These are no longer long-term dreams; they are shovel-ready projects that meet criteria for designation as national interest projects under Canada’s newly passed Building […]

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4 d. ago Blue Jays fans go viral after wild brawl in 500 level of Rogers Centre

Several men were seeing throwing punches during Saturday's game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Angels.

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4 d. ago TTC making a whole bunch of changes after disastrous Rogers Stadium debut

British soft-rockers Coldplay are bringing their radio-friendly setlist to Toronto's new Rogers Stadium for a four-show tour stop this week, and it seems just about everyone is scrambling behind the scenes to make sure these concerts aren't disasters like the venue's messy debut on June 29.On the heels of a similar announcement from Live Nation about improving the concertgoer experience, the TTC has announced several changes for two subway stations ahead of Coldplay's first of four shows at Rogers Stadium on Monday evening.Among the handful of changes announced, the transit agency says it will be adding staff at Sheppard West and Wilson stations to improve customer flow and assist passengers in finding the venue. It will also be converting accessible shuttles to full-size TTC buses instead of using its lower-capacity Wheel-Trans vehicles. The commission states that it will also "monitor and make additional changes if needed."ICYMI&h...

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6 d. ago Seatless Poilievre rustles up leadership support among Stampede faithful

In a campaign-style speech not unlike those he delivered last April ahead of the federal election lost by his Conservatives, Poilievre made his argument that he remains his party's best hope at the helm — and the 1,200 who gathered for beef and politics seemed receptive.

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6 d. ago You can now get a version of Chili's viral Triple Dipper in Toronto

People in Toronto have been lining up for hours to get a bite of the city's latest viral sensation, but it beats a trip across the border.If you've been on the internet — TikTok specifically — anytime in the past three months, there's a very good chance that U.S. chain Chili's viral Triple Dipper has graced your For You Page.A gluttonous monstrosity featuring sliders, chicken tenders, and enormous mozzarella sticks, all priced at around $17.99 USD, the platter has been tried, reviewed and obsessed over by thousands of social media users to date.However, Torontonians eager to try the concoction have been left with only three options: head to one of the chain's handful of locations in Alberta, cross the border for it, or get comfortable with the reality that you'll never experience its epic cheese pull for yourself.Those were the only three options, rather, until Scarborough's Slider Station deci...

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7 d. ago Toronto Pearson Airport now serves two of the world's largest passenger planes

Toronto has become one of the handful of cities in the world served by not one, but two Airbus A380 operators, Emirates and now Etihad Airways, cementing Pearson Airport's growing status as a major hub for long-haul travel. Etihad Airways officially began A380 service on its Abu Dhabi to Toronto route on June 24, marking the first time the airline has flown its flagship double-decker aircraft to Canada, and the first time Toronto has hosted two different A380 carriers simultaneously in three years. Etihad's A380 offers 486 seats across four cabin classes, including The Residence, the world's only three-room suite in the sky, complete with a private living room, bedroom, and ensuite shower. The aircraft also features nine "First Apartments" with lie-flat beds and ottoman seating, 70 Business Studios, and 405 Economy Smart Seats with an extra four inches of space. The new aircraft also brings a 31 per cent increase in capacity compared to the previ...

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7 d. ago Travel around France could be hit as air traffic controllers strike

Ryanair was among airlines that announced widespread disruptions, saying in a statement it canceled more than 400 flights affecting 70,000 passengers.

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