Air travel | Meridian Source

Most Air Canada domestic, international flights expected to take off Thursday

byThe Canadian Press

August 21, 2025

Latest News

Academics call on minister to get Palestinian students out of Gaza
OTTAWA — A group of academics and activists wants the federal government to help Palestinians accepted for postgraduate studies in Canada get out of Gaza, but the immigration minister says she can’t do that alone. The Palestinian Students and Scholars at Risk Network says there are about 130 master’s degree and doctoral students in Gaza…
ATB Financial selects next president
ATB Financial’s board of directors has announced Chris Turchansky as the financial institutions next president and CEO. “We are excited to introduce Chris Turchansky as our next president and CEO,” said Joan Hertz, ATB Financial board chair. “His vision and commitment to Alberta, combined with his proven track record of enabling growth within our most…
Ride-hailing companies like Uber should face more municipal scrutiny: Halifax report
HALIFAX — Uber drivers in Halifax could soon be subjected to more scrutiny under changes proposed for the region’s vehicle-for-hire regulations. A new staff report for Halifax regional council is recommending requirements for Uber drivers and other ride-hailing services should be brought in line with those covering all taxi and limousine drivers. Under the existing…
Fact File: ‘Fake snow’ that doesn’t melt when burned has scientific explanation
Several videos posted online last week showed people burning snow with a lighter and questioning why the snow turned black and didn’t seem to melt. Some social media users claimed the snow was fake and “geo-engineered.” A chemistry professor who researches ice and snow says the snow is real. The black marks are from the…
Naval member rescued off Vancouver Island after spending more than two hours in water
VICTORIA — A member of the Royal Canadian Navy spent more than two hours in the waters off Vancouver Island after falling overboard. Maritime Forces Pacific says the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Victoria was alerted to the person falling overboard from a rigid-hull inflatable boat at about 2:45 Monday afternoon. The incident happened about…