Motzai Shabbos News Roundup
Two Men Killed in North York Crash
A vehicle struck a traffic-light pole near Finch Avenue West and Romfield Lane, just west of Keele Street, shortly after 4:30 a.m. this morning.
The 39-year-old driver and 42-year-old passenger were both pronounced dead at the scene. Police say speed and possible impairment are being investigated.
The crash also temporarily disrupted the Finch West LRT, with service resuming around noon.
Snowbirds Say Goodbye to Their Familiar Jets Over Toronto
This weekend’s CNE Air Show marks the final Toronto performances for the Snowbirds’ CT-114 Tutor jets, which have been flying for more than six decades.
The aircraft are being retired, and the team is expected to be away from the CNE for several years while it transitions to new planes.
So if you heard that unmistakable roar overhead today, you were hearing the end of an era for the Toronto air show.
Jazz Aviation Flight Attendants Vote 99% in Favour of Strike Mandate
One to watch if you have upcoming travel.
More than 1,000 Jazz Aviation flight attendants have voted 99 per cent in favour of a strike mandate after months of bargaining. Jazz operates flights under the Air Canada Express brand.
This does not mean flight attendants are currently on strike, but negotiations have reached an impasse, making this one worth keeping an eye on.
U.S. Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers After Iran Targets Navy Ships
U.S. forces struck three Iranian crude-oil tankers after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launched ballistic missiles at two U.S. Navy ships, according to U.S. Central Command.
No American personnel were reported injured.
The direct exchange adds to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for the global oil supply.
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Targets After Drone Attack
The IDF said Hezbollah launched an explosive drone toward Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon. The drone was intercepted, with no Israeli soldiers reported injured.
Israel responded with strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.
The exchange comes as fighting continues in the area and tensions along Israel’s northern front remain high.
Survivors Found 10 Days After Devastating Nepal Floods
Rescuers in Nepal made a remarkable discovery, pulling survivors alive from areas devastated by the catastrophic flooding roughly 10 days earlier.
Search and rescue operations are continuing as authorities deal with the enormous destruction left behind by the floods.
U.S. Envoys Back in Moscow for Ukraine Talks
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were in Moscow Saturday for another round of talks with Russian officials as Washington continues its push for an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
The Kremlin described the discussions as useful, but there was no indication Saturday of a major breakthrough.
