HALIFAX — A South African woman was arrested in Halifax today for allegedly assaulting two flight attendants during a flight from London to Toronto.
RCMP Sgt. Al LeBlanc says the Air Canada flight had to be diverted to Halifax at about 12:30 p.m. local time.
LeBlanc says police apprehended the woman after it landed at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport and nobody was hurt.
A spokeswoman for the airport says 239 people were on board the flight.
OTTAWA — The union representing government scientists, engineers and professionals says its next contract demands will include an integrity policy to free up muzzled researchers and promote evidence-based policy making.
Quebec is imposing an additional $600 million in tax increases and other revenue-generating measures in its zero-deficit drive.
MONTREAL — A former Quebec doctor charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of his two children will remain a free man pending his new trial.
A supremely skilled centre for 18 seasons for the Montreal Canadiens, the 83-year-old Beliveau was also a gracious spokesman for the team and the sport.
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A major shortage of food bank donations has inspired the City of St. John's in Newfoundland to collect contributions door to door.
WINNIPEG — An aboriginal candidate who won praise for his mayoral campaign in Winnipeg wants to become a Liberal member of Parliament.