Tuesday, December 9, 2025
ADVT 
National

Delays Unclogged In Vancouver After Conveyor Problem Affects U.S. Flights

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 31 Aug, 2015 10:58 AM
  • Delays Unclogged In Vancouver After Conveyor Problem Affects U.S. Flights
RICHMOND, B.C. — A rough start to the day for passengers flying to the United States from Vancouver International Airport.
 
YVR reports the U.S. departures baggage system had mechanical problems early Monday morning.
 
The breakdown of the luggage conveyors was fixed before 7 a.m., but it delayed several U.S.-bound flights.
 
Most of those delays had been cleared within an hour and flights were back on schedule.
 
The airport has not said what caused the problem. 

MORE National ARTICLES

Laura's Shoppe To Close 20 Womenswear Stores And Seek Rent Cuts On 26 Others

Laura's Shoppe To Close 20 Womenswear Stores And Seek Rent Cuts On 26 Others
Canadian retailer Laura's Shoppe Inc. is planning to close 20 stores within a few weeks and seek rent reductions on 26 others as it restructures in an effort to ensure its survival.

Laura's Shoppe To Close 20 Womenswear Stores And Seek Rent Cuts On 26 Others

Prosecutor To Head Review Of Alberta's Bail System After Fatal Mountie Shooting

Prosecutor To Head Review Of Alberta's Bail System After Fatal Mountie Shooting
EDMONTON — An Ottawa prosecutor will lead a review of Alberta's bail system following the shooting death of a Mountie earlier this year.

Prosecutor To Head Review Of Alberta's Bail System After Fatal Mountie Shooting

Leaked Data Can't Be Linked To Specific Members, Ashley Madison Says

Leaked Data Can't Be Linked To Specific Members, Ashley Madison Says
The company investigating the breach for Ashley Madison confirmed the website doesn't verify email addresses used to sign up for the service, nor does it collect phone numbers or store full credit-card numbers.

Leaked Data Can't Be Linked To Specific Members, Ashley Madison Says

Steven Sabados Not Returning To 'Steven And Chris' After Death Of Chris Hyndman

Steven Sabados Not Returning To 'Steven And Chris' After Death Of Chris Hyndman
TORONTO — Steven Sabados won't be returning to the CBC-TV show "Steven and Chris" after the death of his husband/co-host Chris Hyndman.

Steven Sabados Not Returning To 'Steven And Chris' After Death Of Chris Hyndman

B.C. Forests Minister Looking For Video To Help Solve Wildfire's Cause

B.C. Forests Minister Looking For Video To Help Solve Wildfire's Cause
British Columbia Forests Minister Steve Thomson says officials are looking for a video that apparently shows how a massive wildfire that has destroyed 30 homes in the province's southeast was sparked by a flicked cigarette.

B.C. Forests Minister Looking For Video To Help Solve Wildfire's Cause

Statistics Canada Says Consumer Price Index Up 1.3 Per Cent From Year Ago

Statistics Canada Says Consumer Price Index Up 1.3 Per Cent From Year Ago
OTTAWA — The increased cost of filling a grocery cart over the past year was more than enough to offset a drop in the price of putting gas the car, according to the latest inflation report from Statistic Canada.

Statistics Canada Says Consumer Price Index Up 1.3 Per Cent From Year Ago