8 d. ago Air traffic controller shortage could disrupt summer travel, WestJet warns

WestJet says current problems with delayed flights will only get worse during this summer's travel season if NAV Canada doesn't hire more air-traffic controllers.

Transport

1 week ago Deportation orders issued to 3 Iranian regime officials in Canada: CBSA

Three people have been found ineligible to remain in Canada in recent years for being senior officials of the Iranian regime, the federal border agency says.

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1 week ago Oman plans to impose personal income tax, a first among Gulf states

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oman has rolled out plans to levy personal income tax as part of a broader push to move the sultanate’s economy away from reliance on hydrocarbons, the official Oman News Agency said Sunday. The move, issued by royal decree, is a first among the six-member oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council. […]

Economics

2 w. ago Measles cases drop to new low in Oxford, Elgin: 'Cautiously encouraged'

A Southwestern Ontario public health unit at the epicentre of a provincewide measles outbreak has reported the fewest new weekly cases in months. The four new measles cases reported by Southwestern Public Health – the health unit for Oxford and Elgin counties, Woodstock and St. Thomas – between June 12 and 19, mark the lowest […]

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3 w. ago Canadians urged to ’avoid all travel’ to Israel amid air, missile strikes with Iran

OTTAWA — The federal government is urging Canadians to “avoid all travel” to Israel as the country exchanges missile and air strikes with Iran. The Canadian government says it issued the warning because of Israel’s “ongoing hostilities” with Iran. Meanwhile, Canada’s foreign affairs minister has asked Canadians in the Middle East in need of emergency […]

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3 w. ago Wildfire live updates: Air quality warning in Calgary | Canada Post halts some deliveries | MEG Energy restores connection

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

Events

3 w. ago Wildfire live updates: MD of Greenview lifts evacuation order I Air quality warning in Calgary | Canada Post halts some deliveries

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

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3 w. ago Smoke prompts warnings from Alberta health experts, restrictions on outdoor activities

Air quality warnings were issued for most of Alberta on Wednesday as smoke from the many wildfires in western Canada covered the province in a thick blanket of smoke.

Science

3 w. ago Wildfire live updates: Air quality warning for Calgary | Alberta wildfires merge, expected to grow

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

Events

3 w. ago Officials issue warning over air quality in Elgin, Oxford counties

After far-off wildfires drove air quality in the region into high-risk territory last week, a Southwestern Ontario health unit has extended a special air quality statement.

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3 w. ago Wildfire smoke continues to cause air quality issues in many parts of Alberta

Many communities in the province remained under an air quality warning on Tuesday while special air quality statements were issued for others.

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3 w. ago Health officials hope innovators can help solve pressing issues

On Monday, frontline workers from Eastern Ontario pitched health-care challenges to a room full of innovators and entrepreneurs.

Science

4 w. ago Air quality alerts ease across much of Quebec and Ontario after days of haze

GATINEAU — Environment Canada says air quality has improved across most of Quebec and Ontario as changes in wind and rain ease the situation east of the Prairies, where wildfires continue to rage. The federal department lifted alerts for most parts of both provinces Sunday after two days of poor air quality warnings and a […]

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