AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTragic Crash in Quebec: Four people died after a helicopter crash in Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville, about 50 km southeast of Montreal; police say the aircraft was on fire and the Transportation Safety Board is investigating. Drugs at Toronto Airport: Canada Border Services seized 44 kg of hashish and 13 kg of cocaine bound for Sri Lanka at Pearson; one person was arrested and remanded to RCMP. Aviation Disruption: A Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Toronto turned back over Scotland due to an odour in the cabin, landing in Manchester; passengers were put in hotels overnight. Sports—Northern Super League: Lena Silano scored twice as AFC Toronto beat Ottawa Rapid FC 3-0, tightening the playoff race. Sports—Golf: Newman Central Catholic ended Ottawa’s five-year run atop the Mendota Modified Ryder Cup standings, winning by two strokes. Public Safety—Saskatchewan Memorial: Saskatchewan unveiled a permanent memorial honoring 66 protective and emergency services workers who died on duty. Atlantic Economy Debate: Former N.B. premier Frank McKenna says Atlantic Canada needs a single economy to escape a “burning platform” of low productivity and labour shortages. Local Human Interest: Cape Breton Highlands National Park temporarily closed areas after a visitor was bitten by a coyote.
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