13 h. ago Evacuations follow loss as wildfire burns in Sturgeon County

The Town of Redwater, the Redwater Health Centre, Diamond Spring Lodge and local schools proactively took measures to evacuate patients, residents and students from their buildings.

Events

14 h. ago New report shows NYC helicopter breaking apart in midair before crash that killed 6

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal officials on Wednesday released images of a doomed New York City sightseeing helicopter as it broke apart in midair last month, killing six people. The series of still photographs taken from surveillance camera video shows the fuselage, containing the engine and rotors, separating from the helicopter’s tail. The rotor blades […]

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15 h. ago Seamless Boyle evacuation as nearby wildfire being fought in Athabasca County

A 1,000-hectare wildfire south of Boyle prompted the village and surrounding community to flee, and now fire crews are trying to douse the flames in the heavily wooded marshland.

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18 h. ago Alligator kills Florida woman after tipping over her canoe, investigators say

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — An alligator killed a Florida woman after tipping over a canoe she and her husband were paddling, which investigators say appeared to be an accidental encounter. The attack happened Tuesday afternoon near the mouth of Tiger Creek into Lake Kissimmee, south of Orlando, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said. […]

Economics

19 h. ago Apple working to move to AI search in browser amid Google fallout

Apple Inc. is “actively looking at” reshaping the Safari web browser on its devices to focus on AI-powered search engines in light of the potential collapse of its Google deal and broader industry shifts. Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, made the disclosure Wednesday during his testimony in the US Justice Department’s lawsuit […]

Technology

20 h. ago Canadian airline named one of the most reliable in North America

Canadians who are tired of stressful flight delays and cancellations may want to consider flying with Flair Airlines for future trips.The Alberta-based low-cost carrier announced on Tuesday that it was one of the top airlines in North America for reliability in April, boasting a 99.8 per cent completion factor and just four cancellations.Flair took the first spot for flight completion across North America, WestJet followed closely behind at 98.6 per cent, and Air Canada and Porter tied for the third spot at 97.8 per cent."Completion rate is the most honest stat in aviation — either the plane flew, or it didn't," said Maciej Wilk, CEO of Flair, in a statement. "Why would you book with someone else if you're 11 times more likely to get cancelled?"Citing data from Cirium, Flair Airlines says its on-time performance record in Canada in April was 80.8 per cent, tying with Air Canada and landing just below Porter. WestJet topped the list wi...

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21 h. ago REAL ID checks are set to disrupt travel at airports across U.S.

U.S. travellers are facing additional complications from a new federal identification rule that threatens to snarl operations at the nation’s airports just ahead of the summer rush. Officials on Wednesday began enforcing a long-planned requirement that domestic passengers use what’s known as a REAL ID card, ending the longstanding practice of accepting standard driver’s licences […]

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22 h. ago Canadian airlines keep scrapping flights to U.S. as demand plummets

The tariff troubles between Canada and the U.S. have forced residents on both sides of the border to reconsider their travel plans, so much so that airlines are now adjusting flight schedules to match the sudden dip in demand for trips between the two nations.Given the current politics, nearly one million fewer Canucks crossed into the States this March compared to the same month last year, many of them feeling "betrayed" by President Donald Trump and our neighbours to the south.Hubs in popular sun destinations, like Palm Beach International Airport and Orlando International Airport in Florida, have been hit particularly hard, seeing double-digit decreases in incoming seat capacity.As homegrown carriers look to match their offerings to the current landscape ahead of what is usually the busiest season for U.S. travel, some are reducing the frequency of certain routes, or even axing them complete...

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23 h. ago 'We're going to have to do something': Delta guitar parts maker cites tariffs as major threat to operations

Graph Tech Guitar Labs supplies Maroon 5, Metallica, Green Day, Guns N Roses, Fender, Gibson, among others. The tariff situation between Canada and U.S. is putting the company's future at risk.

Politics

23 h. ago ELIQUENT Life Sciences Announces Strategic Acquisition of Azzur Consulting – Strengthening Full

WASHINGTON & LONDON — ELIQUENT Life Sciences (ELIQUENT), a global regulatory, quality, and safety consulting firm, today announced the acquisition of Azzur Consulting, a leading quality and validation engineering firm. This strategic acquisition reinforces ELIQUENT’s position as a premier provider of end-to-end support for every stage of the product lifecycle. “Azzur Consulting has earned a […]

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23 h. ago Man with knife slashes 2 people at subway station in Tokyo, reports say

TOKYO — A man with a knife slashed two passengers waiting for a train at a Tokyo subway station during the evening rush on Wednesday, and their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, Japanese media reported. Japan ‘s NHK television said the attacker was seen brandishing a kitchen knife on the platform of a […]

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31 h. ago Residents of areas northeast of Edmonton ordered to evacuate due to wildfires

REDWATER — Residents in rural areas northeast of Edmonton have been ordered to leave their homes because of separate wildfires. Thorhild County has issued a state of local emergency and an evacuation order for an area south of the hamlet of Radway, while Athabasca County has issued an evacuation order for an area south of […]

Events

35 h. ago Wildfire prompts evacuation order in Athabasca County; Boyle put on alert

Part of Athabasca County was ordered to evacuate Tuesday due to a wildfire south of the village of Boyle, where residents were also being told to be prepared to flee.

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35 h. ago 7 things to do in Iceland that are just as cool as the Blue Lagoon

Explore black lava fields, slip into a beer bath or catch the northern lights from a turquoise hot spring

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38 h. ago Police evacuate northeast Edmonton homes while investigating and removing hazardous materials, explosives

Edmonton police will temporarily evacuate part of a northeast Edmonton neighbourhood on Tuesday before they investigate and remove hazardous and potentially explosive materials from a nearby home on Wednesday. On April 26 at roughly 8:40 p.m., police conducted a welfare check on a man living near 50 Street and 131 Avenue, EPS said in a […]

Events

39 h. ago Sturgeon County orders residents to evacuate due to wildfire

The evacuation order in Sturgeon County is in effect for everyone located on Range Road 211 east to Range Road 203 and between Township Road 580 south and Township Road 573.

Events

41 h. ago International airline hiring in Toronto will pay your rent but there's a catch

If you're looking to land a new job, lower your living costs and embark on a new adventure, an international airline currently in the midst of a hiring spree across Canada may just be your dream employer.Securing any sort of gig in Toronto is especially competitive right now, with the entire province's unemployment having climbed to a worrying high and slated to rise still — all while residents are feeling the crunch of exorbitant (and rising) prices for nearly everything.With this in mind, the unique work perks offered by Emirates, which is regularly rated as one of the world's top carriers, may be of particular interest to local candidates interested in taking their career to the skies.On top of the discounted travel, health insurance and other benefits that the standard airline extends to its staff, Emirates offers a tax-free salary by virtue of the brand being based in the UAE, an i...

Society

43 h. ago Philadelphia woman 8th person to die from January crash of medical plane

PHILADELPHIA — An eighth person has died months after the crash of a medical transport plane in Philadelphia, city officials said Tuesday. Dominique Goods-Burke, who was in a vehicle hit by debris when the plane crashed in northeast Philadelphia, died on April 27, the city Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed. She had been out shopping with […]

Events

44 h. ago This is how you can rent a TTC streetcar for your next party

Well, I learned something new this morning. While scrolling Reddit, I came across a piece of information I needed to do more research on. According to the post, TTC streetcars can be rented out for full-on parties. Yes, you can cruise around the city, listen to tunes, all with Toronto as your backdrop.In the original Reddit post, the user shared, "We rode all around downtown for four hours covering pretty much every inch of track while some DJ friends played a few sets. Non-alcoholic drinks were available on the streetcar, so we stopped at a few places to get drinks." Uhm – fun!From here, I was hooked and needed to know more. Sure enough, it's all outlined on the TTC's website. Under "Chartering TTC Vehicles," all the details you need on renting a car for your squad can be found. If you'd rather, buses can be rented as well.The passenger capacity was pretty surprising to me, with the TTC allowing 70 seats and 181 st...

Culture

46 h. ago U.S. expands attempt to blow up Google with proposed teardown of its ad technology

The U.S. Justice Department is doubling down on its attempt to break up Google by asking it to give up the underlying technology powering the company’s digital ad network. The proposed remedy joins a separate federal effort to separate the Chrome browser from its dominant search engine. The government’s latest proposal was filed late Monday […]

Technology