Plane Crash In Thompson Sends Eight People To Hospital
A plane crash in the northern Manitoba community of Thompson has
sent eight people to hospital.
sent eight people to hospital.
The Transportation Safety Board says a Piper PA-31 Navajo aircraft
operated by Keystone Air crashed just after leaving the airport
yesterday.
TSB spokesman Chris Krepski says the twin-engine plane went
down at about 7 p.m. about two kilometres from the airport.
He says the two pilots and six passengers suffered various
injuries but had no immediate information on the severity.
Arrest Made After Winnipeg Police Officer Dragged
An arrest has been made after a Winnipeg police officer was
dragged when a driver allegedly fled from a roadside alcohol check
on the weekend.
dragged when a driver allegedly fled from a roadside alcohol check
on the weekend.
The officer needed treatment at hospital for non-life-threatening
injuries.
The suspect eventually slammed into a median and fled on foot.
Police say 42-year-old Gregory Blaine Martin was taken into
custody without incident yesterday afternoon in Winnipeg.
Amber Alert Cancelled After Remains Discovered
The RCMP will release more information this morning about
their discovery of the body of a two-year-old girl, abducted from
her home early Monday in Blairmore, Alberta.
their discovery of the body of a two-year-old girl, abducted from
her home early Monday in Blairmore, Alberta.
Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette was the subject of an Amber Alert for
much of two days until the Alert was cancelled last night when
police found human remains in a rural area near Blairmore.
The town learned of the news as many had gathered for a hopeful
candlelight vigil not far from her home.
Hailey's father, 27-year-old Terry Blanchette, was found dead in
the home on Monday and police believe it was a homicide.
Mounties have a 22-year-old local man in custody, but have not
yet charged him.
Campaign Promises From Party Leaders Yesterday
More campaign promises were issued yesterday by all three main
party leaders on the heels of this week's news of a surprise
$1.9 billion surplus in the bank from last year.
party leaders on the heels of this week's news of a surprise
$1.9 billion surplus in the bank from last year.
Prime Minister Harper announced a $2000 single
seniors tax credit if his Conservatives are re-elected, while NDP
Leader Tom Mulcair promised to establish a $100-million mental
health innovation fund for children and youth.
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau pledged $750 million for
skilled trades funding.
Harper lauded his party's fiscal stewardship during a large rally
in Calgary last night.
Sentence Delivery Set For Brazeau Trial
A judge in Gatineau, Quebec will deliver his sentence October
28th for Senator Patrick Brazeau.
28th for Senator Patrick Brazeau.
The former member of Prime Minister Harper's Tory caucus pleaded
guilty at his trial's resumption yesterday to reduced charges of
assault and possession of cocaine.
The Crown dropped the more serious charge of sexual assault due
to insufficient evidence.
Both the Crown and defence are recommending Brazeau be given an
unconditional discharge, which his lawyer argued would leave him
with an excellent chance of being able to return to the upper
chamber as a senator.
UN Food Price Index Drops In August
The United Nations says its global food price index recorded its
sharpest monthly drop in August since December of 2008.
The overall index fell 5.2 per cent from July.
That included a seven per cent drop in the cereal price index, an
8.6 per cent drop in the vegetable oil index and a 9.1 per cent
month-over-month drop in the dairy price index.
The meat price index in August was virtually unchanged from the
previous month.
sharpest monthly drop in August since December of 2008.
The overall index fell 5.2 per cent from July.
That included a seven per cent drop in the cereal price index, an
8.6 per cent drop in the vegetable oil index and a 9.1 per cent
month-over-month drop in the dairy price index.
The meat price index in August was virtually unchanged from the
previous month.
