A number of scheduled flights at the Vancouver airport have been affected by the massive technology outage affecting companies and services around the world.
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Local roundup: Carleton joins Olympic team; Strong wins IBL award
Chatham’s Bridget Carleton is joining Canada’s Olympic women’s basketball team in Europe to continue its preparations for the Paris Games.
How a new 911 system in Ontario could improve public safety
An upgrade to 911 systems in Ontario is setting the stage for more efficient emergency responses, in what one official calls “public safety’s Halley’s comet moment.”
‘A real lag’: B.C. mayor disappointed by communication from wildfire service
Ashcroft Mayor Barbara Roden says there was alack of communication from the BC Wildfire Service when responding to the rapidly growing Shetland Creek wildfire.
‘We’re finding it challenging’: Local brewery concerned about selection options at Liquor Marts
A craft beverage company feels Manitoba’s Liquor Marts need to boost the number of local drinks on their shelves. However, Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries said craft labels get significant showing inside Liquor Marts with more than 500 local products on offer.
‘Stay on line’: Surrey RCMP issue warning after surge in abandoned 911 calls
More than two-thirds of 911 calls to Surrey RCMP last year were abandoned, the detachment said Thursday, while issuing a plea for people to stay on the line if they dial the emergency number by accident.
Winnipeg police searching for missing man last seen Wednesday
The Winnipeg Police Service is looking for a 46-year-old man last seen in the Grant Park area.
Boil water advisory ended for Redcliff
The Town of Redcliff’s boil water advisory ended Thursday.
Body of second missing boater found: Manitoba RCMP
Manitoba RCMP said the body of a second boater who went missing on Lake Winnipeg last month has been found, while the search continues for the remaining man.
Big day of change at 22 Wing/CFB North Bay
The winds of change, in more ways than one, blew through 22 Wing/CFB North BAY Thursday’s change of command ceremony
