Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 22 May, 2020 06:24 PM
UPDATE: Conflicting reports on the number of casualties in the Pakistan plane crash. Pakistan's civil aviation authorities latest figures have shifted from the initial 107 to 91 pssengers killed along with 7 crew members. Local press in Pakistan are reporting 3 survived the crash.
A Pakistan International Airlines plane with 107 people on board has crashed in Karachi. The plane came down on houses in the Model Colony area in the city. Airbus A320 was traveling from Lahore. Mayor Wasim Akhtar at least 5 or 6 houses were destroyed in the crash. The crash occurred on the eve of the Islamic festival of Eid al-Fitr.
The Canadian military is to hold a special ramp ceremony today at Canadian Forces Base Trenton to repatriate remains of a service member and honour all six who died in a helicopter crash off the coast of Greece. The Cyclone helicopter carrying six Armed Forces members crashed into the Ionian Sea on April 29.
In the worst employment market in decades, job hunters need to prepare for what will inevitably be a video interview, say employers and job market experts who suggest there are opportunities out there. Statistics Canada reported more than one million Canadians lost their jobs at the onset of the COVID-19 crisis in March, which is eight times worse than the previous one-month record during the financial meltdown in January 2009.
British Columbia is expected to announce plans today for a gradual reopening of services, but the provincial health officer warns people should stay in their social "bubble" to prevent a surge of COVID-19 cases. Earlier this week, Dr. Bonnie Henry said Premier John Horgan will release details of the plan today, which will be aimed at relaxing restrictions to safely increase social and economic contacts.
Surrey RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing young male. Arnav Naphar was last seen at 06:15 PM on May 04, 2020 in the 6500 block of 138 Street in Surrey. He has not been seen or heard from since.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday more than $77 million to help keep workers in the food-processing industry safe. The news comes as a Cargill meat-packing plant in High River, Alta., south of Calgary, reopened Monday after a two-week shutdown due to a COVID-19 outbreak. More than 900 of its 2,000 workers have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Federal scientists are predicting a higher than average wildfire hazard for almost the entire country this summer. Their annual forecast says the risk will be highest in early summer in Western Canada.
