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Canadian Airports Resume Operations After Bomb Threats Spark Temporary Ground Stops

Air travel across Canada is gradually returning to normal after a wave of bomb threats forced temporary ground stops at several major airports earlier today, according to Nav Canada, the country’s air navigation service provider. The threats, which affected facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary, and Vancouver , prompted swift evacuations and security assessments. Authorities have confirmed that all employees are safe , and no suspicious items were found during searches. By mid-morning, Nav Canada announced that services were resuming  at the impacted sites. However, travelers should expect delays  as operations stabilize. “We thank airlines and passengers for their patience as we work towards normal operations,” the agency stated. Local police and airport authorities are continuing investigations. Due to security protocols, the specific nature of the threats has not been disclosed . Despite the disruption, most airports reported* minimal impact on flight ...

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Consumer and Business Insolvencies Continue to Rise in November

 

According to the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, consumer and business insolvencies continued to rise in November. Consumer insolvencies were up 24% in November compared with a year ago, while business insolvencies rose 36.8%. The data shows insolvencies for both consumers and businesses continued to rise from pandemic lows.

Business insolvencies rose 41.8% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. However, consumer insolvencies in the third quarter were still below pre-pandemic levels. In November, that trend continued — business insolvencies were higher than in November 2019, while consumer insolvencies were a little lower.

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