One person has died aboard a London-Singapore flight that encountered severe turbulence, Singapore Airlines said Tuesday, in which the plane apparently plummeted for a number of minutes before it was diverted to Bangkok, where emergency crews rushed to help injured passengers amid stormy weather.
Month: May 2024
SOPFEU urges fire caution in the face of hot, dry weather
The hot, dry weather of the last few days is prompting the SOPFEU to issue a call for caution when it comes to fire risks.
Arrests made after early morning carjacking at home in North York: police
Toronto police say arrests have been made following a carjacking in North York early Tuesday morning.
Toronto to see blast of heat on Tuesday
Hot and humid weather is in the forecast for Toronto early this week before a return to more seasonable temperatures this weekend.
Desjardins apologizes for using Canada flag in Patriots’ Day poster
Desjardins Group has offered its ‘sincerest apologies’ after some locations displayed a poster showing a Canadian flag to mark National Patriots’ Day.
Independent stores and grocery alternatives see sales boost amid Loblaw boycott
As the month-long boycott of Loblaw-owned stores wears on, small independent food retailers and alternative grocery options say they’re seeing a boost in traffic and sales.
Stabbing on Martin Goodman Trail leaves 2 injured: police
Two people were injured following a stabbing along the Martin Goodman Trail on Monday night, Toronto police say.
Sarnia chemical plant appealing provincial order to reduce toxic emissions
A chemical plant in Sarnia, Ont., that has been shut down over benzene emissions says complying with certain conditions set out by the provincial government can’t be done safely and will cost up to $50 million.
‘Time stopped for me’: Witness describes aftermath of fatal boat crash
A resident of a home on a lake north of Kingston., Ont., where three people died into a boat crash is shaken after he and his brother were among the first to respond to the collision.
Federal panel lists 35 ‘plausible’ future threats to Canada and the world
In a new report, a think-tank within Employment and Social Development Canada names 35 “plausible” global disruptions that could reshape Canada and the world in the near future.