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Porter Airlines is expanding its direct flight service out of Edmonton, adding routes that connect travellers through major hubs including Toronto Pearson International Airport. The move gives Alberta passengers more nonstop options and reflects Porter's growing presence in the Canadian market as demand for air travel remains strong. Travellers and aviation watchers are discussing what the new routes mean for fares and connectivity.
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A funeral has been held in North Vancouver for a Canadian soldier killed in a training fire at CFB Wainwright, the large military training base in Alberta. The soldier's death has drawn attention to safety at the facility, while in Newmarket a veteran is delivering messages of local support connected to Wainwright. Communities in Ontario and British Columbia are honouring the service member.
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Calgary is a trending weather search as Alberta faces multiple rounds of snowfall. Daily Hive reports that 'waves of snow' are forecast for the province, warning that the outlook is far from mild. Residents are checking updated forecasts as wintry conditions move in across southern Alberta.
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Canada's military is dealing with the aftermath of a disaster at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, with 25 soldiers still in hospital weeks after the incident. The Globe and Mail reports on the ongoing hospitalizations and the lingering toll on those affected, keeping attention on the base and how the Armed Forces are responding.
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A fire broke out at CFB Wainwright, a Canadian Forces Base in Alberta, leaving multiple people dead and injured. Canadian officials described it as a serious incident occurring in the base's training area, and investigations are underway. News outlets across Canada and internationally are reporting on the casualties.
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Calgary and much of Alberta are in for a turbulent stretch of weather, with forecasters warning of a developing winter storm bringing up to 25 cm of snow to parts of the province. Gusts of 70-90 km/h are expected as unseasonably warm but blustery conditions sweep across Alberta. Separate local news is also drawing attention, with a minister calling a Calgary councillor's budget leak 'unacceptable'.
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People in Edmonton are checking what this winter may bring as an early forecast preview circulates locally. Weather watchers are sharing expectations for the season ahead, with cold and snow patterns the main point of interest as the city heads into another Alberta winter.
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Canada is watching Alberta as a separation referendum gains momentum. Prime Minister Mark Carney has made a public case for a united Canada ahead of the vote, while coverage is drawing links between rising Alberta separatist sentiment and reaction to Donald Trump, dubbed the 'Trump Effect'. Debate centres on western grievance, federal relations and what a split would mean for the country.
- 9Danielle Smith's Alberta moves to end DEI programs●Goodbye DEI #daniellesmith #alberta #politics #humanrights #dei #canada
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is being praised by supporters for moving to drop diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, under the banner 'Goodbye DEI'. The story is drawing attention across Canadian political and human rights circles, with debate over what the policy change means for equality programs in the province.