9 h. 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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19 h. ago Canada’s immigration system must put national security ahead of applicants: Expert

"We need to get back to a system that's sane, we need to get back to a system that's secure," said Toronto Immigration Lawyer Sergio Karas

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8 d. ago Pearson airport ‘lost the ability to check in passengers’ today. Here’s what happened

Lines are back to normal 'but as always we recommend that passengers check their flight status before coming to the airport,' says spokesperson

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8 d. ago Why the system at Toronto’s Pearson airport stopped working today

Before the issue was resolved, the airport reportedly resembled a "zoo" according to one traveller headed to the U.S.

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8 d. ago Why the systems at Toronto’s Pearson airport stopped working today

Before the issue was resolved, the airport reportedly resembled a 'zoo' according to one traveller headed to the U.S.

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9 d. ago AI systems may make mistakes, but are quickly getting smarter: Hinton

Nobel Prize winner's remarks were made during Toronto Tech Week panel at University of Toronto

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1 week ago NTSB Chair says systemic failures led to door plug flying off Boeing 737 Max plane midflight

National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said Tuesday that the heroic actions of the crew aboard Alaska Airlines flight 1282 ensured everyone survived the terrifying incident last year when the door plug panel flew off the plane shortly after takeoff in January of 2024. But Homendy said “the crew shouldn’t have had to be […]

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1 week ago Fixing problems with Phoenix payroll system cost taxpayers $5.1B: Official

OTTAWA — A top federal official said fixing the payroll problems caused by Phoenix cost taxpayers more than $5 billion — and they’ll keep paying extra to run two public service payroll platforms at once as Ottawa weans itself off the problem-plagued system. Alex Benay, associate deputy minister at Public Services and Procurement Canada, said […]

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1 week ago Iconic Canadian yogurt brand is just as patriotic as it is delicious

Canada is known for its inclusivity and welcoming spirit, and Astro’s newest "So Canadian" campaign, celebrates it all. And Astro would know, to be honest — being a proudly Canadian yogurt brand for 50 years and counting.Made only in Canada since 1972, Astro Original yogurts are made with simple ingredients, such as 100 per cent Canadian milk, cream, and cultures.This simple, yet oh so delicious choice is beloved by many across the country, and they're giving back for Canada Day this year in some politely patriotic ways.Five decades of Canadian yogurtJust like the brand showcases the best in Canadian dairy, the brand is highlighting what makes this country so great by giving visitors flying in from Toronto Pearson Airport a "Welcome, Eh!" — written on Pearson’s rooftop.    View this post on Instagram           A post share...

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1 week ago REMINDER: Astro Yogurt Brand Unveils “So Canadian” Flyover Welcome Message for Toronto Pearson International Airport Arriving Passengers, Ahead of Canada Day

TORONTO, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Monday, June 23, 2025, media are invited to attend a special event at Lactalis Canada’s yogurt processing facility in Etobicoke, Ontario as part of its iconic Astro yogurt brand’s bold new “So Canadian” campaign in the lead up to Canada Day. WHAT: The unveiling of a special […]

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2 w. ago Media Advisory: Astro Yogurt Brand Unveils “So Canadian” Flyover Welcome Message for Toronto Pearson International Airport Arriving Passengers, Ahead of Canada Day

TORONTO, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Monday, June 23, 2025, media are invited to attend a special event at Lactalis Canada’s yogurt processing facility in Etobicoke, Ontario as part of its iconic Astro yogurt brand’s bold new “So Canadian” campaign in the lead up to Canada Day. WHAT:   The unveiling of a […]

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3 w. ago CRIME SCENE: Durham Region man arrested at airport, charged with child abduction

A 48-year-old man from Durham Region has been charged with child abduction after being arrested at Pearson International Airport. Toronto Police said the accused travelled with his three-year-old son to Delhi, India, in July 2024 and had a court-ordered return date of Aug. 8, 2024, but they allegedly failed to return. Police said arrangements were […]

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3 w. ago Magellan Aerospace Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Magellan Aerospace Corporation (“Magellan or Corporation”) (TSX: MAL) announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange has accepted notice filed by Magellan to make a normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) through facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) or other alternative Canadian trading systems. The notice provides that Magellan may, during the […]

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3 w. ago $437K worth of cocaine found hidden inside shoes at Toronto Pearson airport

An alleged drug smuggler was unsuccessful in a recent attempt to walk on by border services officers with $437,000 worth of cocaine hidden in shoes.

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3 w. ago Toronto man's Nexus revoked after he was inexplicably denied entry to U.S.

A Canadian citizen is seeking answers after being denied entry into the U.S. for unclear reasons.Ranveer* (this is a pseudonym, as he has requested to remain anonymous) held an Indian passport until 2022, when he became a Canadian citizen.He told us that since becoming a Canadian passport holder, he had no issues travelling to the U.S., even visiting multiple times last year, which is why he's baffled by his recent denial of entry."I want to share my story so maybe it can help others in a similar situation, who are feeling frustrated or helpless," he shared in an email.Denied entry and Nexus revokedOn April 26, Ranveer arrived at Pearson International Airport three and a half hours before his flight with American Airlines from Toronto to Guatemala, with a layover in Miami.The Canadian passport holder said everything went smoothly until he reached U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) pre-clearance at Pearson.Ranveer was a Nexus cardholder, so he expected t...

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4 w. ago AIR MAIL FAIL: Man, 22, busted after gun found in parcel at Pearson airport

A search warrant later executed in North York allegedly led to the seizure of two more handguns, ammunition and illicit drugs

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