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Holiday Turbulence: Flight Delays Hit Major Canadian Airports on Boxing Day

  Passengers wait in a check-in line at Vancouver International Airport after a snowstorm crippled operations during the holidays in 2022.   Travelers across Canada are facing a challenging Boxing Day as major airports report widespread delays and cancellations triggered by winter weather and heavy post‑holiday traffic. With thousands of passengers returning home or heading out for year‑end vacations, the timing couldn’t be more disruptive. Toronto Pearson, the country’s busiest airport, is experiencing the most significant impact. A mix of snow, freezing drizzle, and strong winds has slowed de‑icing operations and reduced runway capacity. Long lines at security and check‑in counters are adding to the congestion, with some travelers reporting wait times stretching beyond an hour. Ottawa, Montreal, and Vancouver airports are also dealing with delays, though to varying degrees. In Eastern Canada, Halifax is managing a combination of fog and residual holiday traffic, while air...
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Russia Injects $9 Billion Into Turkey’s Akkuyu Nuclear Project

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attend a meeting in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

Turkey has announced that Russia has provided $9 billion in new financing for the Akkuyu nuclear power plant, the country’s first nuclear facility and one of its largest-ever energy investments. The funds were delivered through Rosatom, Russia’s state nuclear corporation, which is constructing the plant under a long‑standing bilateral agreement.

Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said the new financing will support project expenditures through 2026–2027, with several billion dollars expected to be deployed next year as construction accelerates. The plant, located in the Mediterranean province of Mersin, is now targeting 2026 for the launch of its first reactor.

The Akkuyu project is central to Turkey’s strategy to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on imported fuels. Ankara is also in discussions with South Korea, China, Russia, and the United States regarding additional nuclear projects planned for Sinop and the Thrace region, signaling a broader push to expand the country’s nuclear footprint.


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