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Four people were killed when a helicopter crashed near Montreal, according to Quebec provincial police, who said the victims have not yet been identified. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with authorities expected to release more details as they verify the circumstances and recover evidence from the site.
Four people were killed when a helicopter crashed near Montreal, Quebec provincial police said, with the victims not yet identified. Authorities have not released details on the aircraft’s route, ownership, or what may have caused the fatal accident, leaving investigators to piece together the final moments of the flight.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pressing ahead with efforts to widen Canada’s trade and diplomatic options beyond the United States, even as he acknowledges the practical limits of any rapid realignment. The push reflects a broader scramble among Western partners to hedge against U.S. unpredictability, but geography, supply chains and political realities still tie Canada closely to its southern neighbor.
A helicopter crash near Montreal has resulted in the deaths of four individuals, raising concerns over aviation safety and regulatory measures in Canada. Authorities are investigating the incident as the community mourns the loss.
Hospitality-focused startup Dextr AI has raised $6.7 million in seed funding led by Elevation Capital, with participation from Foundation Capital, as it looks to expand its AI agents across global hotel markets including India. The company says its software is already handling more than 1 million interactions a month for hundreds of properties across North America and Europe, while automating reservations, guest requests, staffing and marketing.
The Guardian and French distributor mk2 Films have announced a broad theatrical rollout for the Venice Special Jury Prize-winning documentary NAZA, followed by a free global release on the newspaper's website. The film, which examines Israel's military and intelligence establishment through the lens of investigative reporting, is also at the centre of a political storm in Israel, where officials have attacked its filmmakers and supporters have rallied in their defence.
Family First Credit Union says CEO Jane Smith is no longer with the company, days after she drew criticism for posting an image of her family in "Lake America" sweatshirts tied to President Donald Trump's renaming push for Lake Ontario. The Michigan-based lender apologized to members and named Chief Operations Officer Jason Acosta as interim CEO, while the episode fed a broader political and cultural dispute over the Great Lakes.
Muse, the new AI app from Meta, is gaining momentum fast after a prominent showcase at Meta Connect and a broad promotional push across Meta's platforms. Fresh estimates show downloads climbing past 3.4 million, with daily active users rising after the conference and the app holding top positions in the U.S. App Store and Google Play.
Amazon Canada is rolling out early October Prime Day discounts ahead of its Prime Big Deal Days event, with deals spanning home appliances, skincare and major tech brands. The promotions, highlighted by Yahoo Lifestyle Canada and echoed across outlets including WIRED and PCMag, underscore how Amazon is extending the shopping window and intensifying competition before the official sale begins.
NORAD has deployed F-16 Fighting Falcons from Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska to Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, as part of Operation Arctic Vanguard, underscoring the command's focus on defending the increasingly strategic Arctic. The move highlights the growing importance of rapid airpower, forward basing and allied coordination across the far north.
In a significant military maneuver, NORAD has deployed F-16 Fighting Falcons from Eielson Air Force Base to Goose Bay, Canada, under Operation Arctic Vanguard. This deployment underscores the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Arctic region and the necessity for enhanced defense readiness.
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