10 h. ago RCMP arrest alleged hijacker at Vancouver airport after airspace shut down

RICHMOND — RCMP say they’ve arrested the pilot of a small aircraft that was allegedly hijacked from Victoria and flown to Vancouver International Airport, where other flights had to be temporarily halted. RCMP in Richmond, B.C., say in a statement that a report came in just after 1 p.m. Tuesday about a Cessna that “had […]

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12 h. ago Incident at Vancouver airport temporarily halts flights, police seen on runway

Vancouver airport officials have not confirmed what happened but it appears a small plane entered the airspace at the airport, causing flight disruptions.

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12 h. ago ‘Hijacked’ plane from Vancouver Island prompts security incident at YVR

Vancouver airport said, "Shortly before 1:30 p.m. this afternoon, a security incident involving a small private aircraft in the airspace near YVR prompted a temporary ground stop."

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41 h. ago Manitoba cornfield chase leads to arrest of homicide suspect: RCMP

Police said they spotted a suspect vehicle and tried to pull it over, but the driver led officers on a chase that ended when he drove into a cornfield.

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63 h. ago Engine fire aboard WestJet flight arriving at YVR quickly doused

There were no injuries after the onboard emergency systems put out the 'small engine fire' late Saturday

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64 h. ago WestJet passengers evacuate on slides after engine fire at Vancouver airport

Federal investigators have been deployed to Vancouver International Airport after a 'small engine fire' onboard a WestJet flight from the United States.

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65 h. ago Federal investigators deployed to probe WestJet engine fire at Vancouver airport

VANCOUVER — Federal investigators have been deployed to Vancouver International Airport after a “small engine fire” onboard a WestJet flight from the United States. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it happened late Saturday as the plane arrived at the gate. WestJet spokeswoman Julia Kaiser says the plane flew in from Tampa, Florida, and […]

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6 d. ago RCMP arrest alleged ringleader of massive $21M grandparent scam

Gareth West, 38, was arrested on July 4 in St-Colomban, Que., in the Laurentians region, a statement from the RCMP confirmed.

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1 week ago Passengers at Vancouver airport report tense moments amid NAV Canada bomb threat

NAV Canada provides air traffic control operations to Canadian airports. On Thursday morning, its facilities in Vancouver and across Canada were the target of threats.

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2 w. ago Erratic driver faces list of charges after Manitoba highway pursuit

With the help of a tire deflation device, officers were able to stop the vehicle, but said the driver refused to leave and had to be removed before he could be arrested.

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2 w. ago Delays continue at Vancouver airport due to Nav Canada 'constraints'

An advisory about the delays was still posted at yvr.ca early Sunday afternoon

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2 w. ago RCMP drug investigation leads to arrest of Winnipeg man, seizure of contraband

Manitoba RCMP say a Winnipeg man is facing multiple drug charges after he was arrested Tuesday as part of a months-long investigation that began in March.

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3 w. ago Manitoba RCMP arrest man in armed robbery at Dauphin business

A 23-year-old now faces charges of pointing a firearm, possessing a weapon for dangerous purposes, robbery with a firearm and weapons possession contrary to an order.

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3 w. ago Mounties seek suspect accused of attacking Manitoba firefighter on the job

Manitoba RCMP have issued a warrant for the arrest of a man accused of attacking a firefighter who was on the job battling a blaze at a home in Cormorant, Man.

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