National

Global Affairs Confirms Girl Who Died On Flight To London Was Canadian

The Canadian Press, 28 Dec, 2016 01:52 AM

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada is confirming that a 10-year-old girl who died Christmas Eve after falling ill aboard a transatlantic Air Canada flight was Canadian.

The Toronto-to-London flight diverted to Shannon, Ireland, after the child suffered a medical problem.

In a statement Tuesday, Global Affairs says Canadian officials have reached out to the family and are providing consular assistance.

There is no word on what part of Canada the girl was from or the cause of death.

Global Affairs says the family is wishing for privacy at this time.

Air Canada said Saturday a doctor and a nurse were on board the plane and helped the flight crew to assist the child.

Emergency crews met the aircraft when it landed in Ireland, but local medical authorities pronounced the girl dead on scene.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Almost 1.1 Million Young People Hit By Cyberbullying, Cyberstalking: StatCan

OTTAWA — A new report from Statistics Canada says almost one in every five young Canadians — about 1.1 million people — has been a victim of cyberbullying or cyberstalking.

Almost 1.1 Million Young People Hit By Cyberbullying, Cyberstalking: StatCan

Toronto Police Testing Roadside Screening Devices For Drug-impaired Driving

Toronto police have begun a pilot project testing the use of roadside screening devices for drug-impaired driving.

Toronto Police Testing Roadside Screening Devices For Drug-impaired Driving

Manitoba Premier Says He'll Be In Costa Rica Six To Eight Weeks A Year

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister plans to spend six to eight weeks a year at his vacation home in Costa Rica during his time in office, including this holiday season, but says he will be getting work done while there.

Manitoba Premier Says He'll Be In Costa Rica Six To Eight Weeks A Year

Highest Ever Number Of Overdose Deaths Recorded In B.C.

The BC Coroners Service says the powerful opioid fentanyl remains present in a high number of the fatalities and was detected in 374 of the cases, or about 60 per cent of the deaths.