4 d. ago Two Canadian airlines were just named for having some of the best internet

If you travel for work or just want to binge your fave show, good internet speed is probably an essential in-flight service for you.Internet connectivity data company Ookla has released its ranking of airline Wi-Fi performance, which may help frequent flyers determine which carriers offer the best internet access."Just as hotels have progressively integrated Wi-Fi connectivity as a standard amenity for their guests, in-flight Wi-Fi is transitioning from a novelty to a convenience to an expected service," reads the report released on Monday.Ookla says this increased expectation led the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) to incorporate "Quality of in-flight Wi-Fi" into its benchmarks for the airline industry.The company assessed airlines' internet performance by analyzing its Speedtest data collected during Q1 of 2025. It examined performance for individual airlines and for in-flight connectivity service providers.Two Cana...

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1 week ago Ottawa heat wave continues with another day of dangerous heat

It's another scorching day in the capital, with true relief not coming to Ottawa for several days.

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1 week ago Ottawa Senators will likely show interest in Brock Boeser in search for scoring help

The weather has heated up in Ottawa and the expectation is that the phone lines at the Canadian Tire Centre will as well. Steve Staios, the Senators president of hockey operations and general manager, will be huddled with his closest advisors in the bowels of the rink as the first round of the virtual National […]

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1 week ago 'Dangerously hot' weather continues in Ottawa, relief still days away

Temperatures are expected to rise to 35 C on Monday, with relief not coming until later in the week.

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2 w. ago Ottawa Redblacks weather conditions, down Calgary Stampeders for first win of CFL season

Stout defence, four field goals and a single touchdown drive made the difference.

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2 w. ago Alberta surpasses 1,000 measles cases, AHS warns of potential exposures in Edmonton

"Measles is a virus that spreads easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes," reads a post on the provincial government's website.

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2 w. ago Toronto getting new direct flight to sprawling metropolis where Europe meets Asia

Looking to take a Turkish getaway? Air Transat's new route just made your next vacation a whole lot easier. The airline is launching a new non-stop route between Toronto and Istanbul, which will cut down travel time and offer a direct way to get to Türkiye's most tourist-filled city. The new service, the first of its kind for Air Transat, will operate twice a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, between Toronto and Istanbul. This announcement also signifies the route as Air Transat's longest ever crossing, spanning approximately 5,077 miles, surpassing its direct flights from Toronto to Athens. Istanbul has been visa-free for Canadians since 2024. Photo: Nate Hovee/Shutterstock The launch marks a significant interline partnership between Air Transat and Turkish Airlines, as the two carriers collaborate to offer improved air service between the two countries, linking Toronto to Istanbul with easy direct flights.  Istanbul has been ...

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2 w. ago Summer marches in, with high of 35 C possible Monday (the Humidex will be even higher)

A heat wave starting Thursday could see temperatures rising over the coming days, expected to peak above 30 C. That's without the Humidex.

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2 w. ago Ottawa weather could hit 35 C next week and the Humidex even higher

A heat wave could see temperatures rising over the coming days, expected to peak above 30 C. That's without the Humidex.

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3 w. ago Israel gets help shooting down Iranian missiles from U.S. air defense systems, destroyer

The U.S. has both ground-based Patriot missile defense systems and Terminal High Altitude Air Defense systems in the Middle East capable of intercepting ballistic missiles

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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.

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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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4 w. ago Ottawa weather: Smoke levels ease, but air quality expected to worsen

Residents in the Capital region woke up Saturday to relatively fresh air conditions. Don’t get used to it, Environment Canada said in an early update. “There may be a brief improvement in air quality (Saturday) morning,” the forecast says. But “high levels of air pollution due to smoke from forest fires are expected to continue […]

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4 w. ago Ottawa weather: Smoke levels ease, but air quality still troublesome

Residents in the Capital region woke up Saturday to relatively fresh air conditions. Don’t get used to it, Environment Canada said in an early update. “There may be a brief improvement in air quality (Saturday) morning,” the forecast says. But “high levels of air pollution due to smoke from forest fires are expected to continue […]

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