Complaint about a flight delay? It could take nearly three years to resolve, study finds
Passengers who are filing air travel complaints, for issues such as flight delays or lost baggage, may be waiting nearly three years for a resolution, according to a new study. The study calculated the wait time from a passenger’s flight date to the date a complaint decision was made. According to the CTA, passengers must file a complaint to an airline in writing first. Flight and tarmac delays, cancellations, and denials of boarding fit under the category of flight disruptions. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“As delays continue to plague the CTA, more Canadians are turning to the provincial courts to resolve air passenger complaints,” Courtready said.
Source:National Post
February 03, 2026 17:50 UTC
Opinion: Carney rehashes failed Trudeau policy with yet another GST rebate
Each quarter, millions of Canadians receive a GST rebate — which the Carney government has renamed the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit — to offset how much they pay in federal sales taxes. In 2022, for example, the Trudeau government sought to alleviate the effects of inflation by doubling the GST payment for six months. These are not individuals in genuine need, even if their income level makes them eligible for the GST payment. The Carney government’s proposed increase to the GST payment will cost approximately $3 billion this year and around $1 billion annually in subsequent years, yet it does nothing to correct this targeting problem. The Carney government’s affordability package still requires approval from Parliament.
Source:National Post
February 03, 2026 17:30 UTC
Judge grants leniency for Toronto crack dealer because of his nine children and his race
“Lloyd Williams has nine children in total: two stepchildren and seven biological,” Chamberlain wrote in a recent decision. “The youngest is just 10 months old.” One is 22 months old, and another is three, said the judge. Lloyd Williams is not trafficking small amounts of cocaine simply to feed his addiction.”The judge did not consider Williams’ addiction a mitigating factor. The judge accepted that some of Williams’ “children are infants or toddlers, and that any assistance must benefit the mother who cares for them. They demand a proportionate response.”The judge recognized “that his further incarceration will have a negative impact” on Williams’ family.
Source:National Post
February 03, 2026 17:30 UTC
Vincent Rigby on Canada's Engagement with Greenland | Global News
February 2, 2026 | Vincent Rigby joins Weekends with Ben O'Hara-Byrne to discuss Canada's decision to move forward with a presence in Greenland. Rigby argues this is an overdue step that reflects solidarity with Greenlanders and aligns with Canada's Arctic priorities. While questions have been raised about the timing and whether the decision is provocative, Rigby argues that Canada must strike a careful balance between continuing to work with the United States and standing on its own. Rigby also downplayed concerns about opening a consular presence in Greenland, noting that such moves are consistent with Canada's existing close relationship with Greenland and its national strategy. Listen to the podcast.
Source:CBC News
February 03, 2026 14:40 UTC
Learning healthy ageing from the Blue Zones
People in the Blue Zones have among the world’s highest proportions of centenarians (people who live to 100 or more years). The lessons from the Blue Zones should be of particular interest to anyone concerned about ill health in Malaysians. Although some have attributed the longevity of the Blue Zones residents to genetics, there has been little evidence in support. While this may be so, there is no reason why we cannot learn from the Blue Zones. Everyone can make a start for a longer HALE by embracing something old from the Blue Zones.
Source:thestar
February 03, 2026 14:03 UTC
DOT Sec. Frasco denies self-promotion, says no plans to seek national post in 2028
According to Tulfo, the concerns were raised not only by Filipinos in the country but also by Filipinos abroad. Frasco defended her actions, saying her presence in tourism activities was part of her duty as tourism secretary and not an attempt at self-promotion. She further stressed that she has no plans to run for any national position in the 2028 elections, adding that accusations of self-promotion were unfounded. “I’m not running for any national position and therefore any accusation of self-promotion would fall flat because I am not running for any national position in 2028,” she said. “I’m not saying that you’re running.
Source:National Post
February 03, 2026 12:41 UTC
The Quarterback Prospect the Cowboys Need In 2026
This draft cycle I found one quarterback not many draft experts are talking about, which is strange to me. If you have been keeping up with the Senior Bowl, someone on the broadcast may have spoken about him holding his own against big school prospects. Senior bowl recap? The Physical Part Is RealFrom a pure build standpoint, I get why scouts started paying attention during the Senior Bowl. The Senior Bowl Changed the ConversationThe Senior Bowl is where Payton stopped being a footnote and became a real name.
Source:thestar
February 03, 2026 12:03 UTC
Canadian man pleads guilty in U.S. to sexually exploiting more than 100 children online
Ramanan Pathmanathan, 40, of Toronto, pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Friday to the charges. Pathmanathan was arrested on Dec. 3 after being temporarily surrendered to the United States, where he has remained incarcerated pending trial. The victims ranged in ages from 11 to 17 years and were located all over the United States. On Oct. 27, 2022, the department said, Pathmanathan pleaded guilty to similar offences in Canada, and was sentenced to 12 years in prison. The Justice Department thanked the Toronto Police Service for its assistance in the case.
Source:National Post
February 03, 2026 12:00 UTC
Can Poilievre and the Conservatives reclaim their ideas
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February 03, 2026 11:36 UTC
In the U.S., food has become a political weapon
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February 03, 2026 11:36 UTC
Mayor Olivia Chow called Premier Doug Ford for help with snow clearing. Here’s what happened
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Source:thestar
February 03, 2026 11:34 UTC