Steve Nease cartoon, Jan. 31, 2025

A tragic collision between an American Airlines plane and a military helicopter in the congested airspace around Washington, D.C., resulted in the loss of 67 lives, including soldiers and figure skaters. Experts have long warned of the complex and challenging conditions in the area, with concerns raised about air traffic control staffing levels and the increasing congestion at Reagan National Airport. The crash has sparked new worries about the safety of the airspace and the...

An expert emphasized the need for action in Saskatchewan following the release of its second IPV death review, which analyzed 31 cases resulting in 34 homicides and four suicides from 2015 to 2020. The report identified systemic issues such as alcohol, poverty, and gender role views, with recommendations focusing on education, intervention, victim support, legislation, rural services, and infrastructure development. While the government has already taken steps to address IPV, further efforts are required to...

Outgoing Edmonton Police Service Chief Dale McFee defended the EPS's request for a provincial probe into two appointed members of the Edmonton Police Commission and city council's selection process. The chief cited biases and past criticism around policing issues as reasons for disqualifying the appointees, emphasizing his authority under Alberta's Police Act. Despite criticism from the mayor and a former police commissioner, McFee justified EPS's involvement as necessary for good governance and not driven by...

In Montreal, a man involved in two murders related to a failed attempt to control the Mafia had to explain a chilling text message he sent to his accomplices after the second killing. The murders were carried out in a cold-blooded manner more than a decade ago, and the text message was a key piece of evidence in the case. The man's involvement in the crimes and the contents of the text message were crucial...

In Windsor, the city council has approved a 2025 municipal budget amendment that will increase parking meter enforcement hours until 7 p.m., generating an estimated $130,000 in additional annual revenue. Hourly rates for parking meters, lots, and garages will also rise by $0.25 to $2.25, with monthly rates for lots and garages increasing by three per cent, expected to bring in around $235,000 in extra revenue annually. Full Article

out of the summary. An incident occurred at Reagan Airport near DC where a passenger jet collided with an Army helicopter, captured on air traffic control audio. The video of the incident failed to load, prompting viewers to refresh their browsers or watch other videos. The collision between the two aircraft was caught on camera, but details of the event were not provided in the text. Full Article