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Alberta
Canada Spent $275M on Health Care for Rejected Asylum Seekers Over Past Decade
Canada spent $275M on health care for rejected asylum seekers over 10 years, with annual costs jumping from $10M to $53M. Federal data sparks heated immigration debate.
Canada
Fire Truck Operator Heard Warning Moments Before Air Canada Express Crash at LaGuardia
Fire truck operator heard "stop, stop, stop" before Air Canada Express jet collided with vehicle at LaGuardia, killing both pilots, according to NTSB findings.
Alberta
Safety Breakdown: Missing Transponders Led to Fatal Air Canada Crash at LaGuardia
NTSB report reveals fire truck lacked transponder in fatal LaGuardia crash that killed two Canadian pilots. Surveillance failures and radio confusion preceded collision.
World
Critical Breakdown: How a Fire Truck and Air Canada Jet Collided at LaGuardia Despite 10 'Stop' Warnings
NTSB investigation reveals fire truck crew didn't realize 10 radio warnings were for them. Missing transponder technology also failed to alert controllers to deadly LaGuardia collision.
Business
WestJet Hikes Baggage Fees Again—Third Increase in Three Years as Fuel Costs Soar
WestJet increases baggage fees by $5-$50, marking the third hike in three years. Oversized bags could cost up to $168 as fuel costs surge.
Sports
Could Xavier Villeneuve Be the Offensive Spark the Flames Need on Defence?
The Quebec prospect offers dynamic playmaking but size concerns linger as Calgary prepares for the draft.